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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

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Athens debated rail link to Carnesville faces Toledo talk

Carnesville aims to build an electric railroad to Athens with $15 000 in hand and $5 000 more near, while Harmony Grove Anderson and others press Athens to fund the remaining $10 000. Mr Dortch travels to Toledo to meet with D Morgan of the Everett Moore syndicate on securing funds and finalizing the plan. Athens must decide if it will back the project and keep the line from Carnesville to Athens.

Toledo Ohio Mr. D. Morgan Everett-Moore Syndicate

Businesses Agree to Close for Athens Day Fair

A long list of Athens merchants and firms pledge to close at noon on Athens Day October 6 1903 to permit employees and owners to attend the Northeast Georgia Fair and to reopen the next day. The signatories include Griffeth Welch Athens Banner Bondarant Co Turner Hodgson and many others.

Athens Georgia

Globe Remedies dealer thrives in Ath ens business district

Mr. R. E Sheaner, new to Ath ens, opened in the Moes building on Clayton street selling Globe Remedies drugs. He reports large sales and broad distribution of Globe Tonig far as a remedy for coughs and consumption in the area.

Ens Clayton Street Moes

Governor Terrell to Visit Athens Fair on Opening Day

Governor J M Terrell and his military staff along with the Georgia supreme court and state house officers are invited to attend the Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens on October 5th through 10th. The invitation notes the governor would accept and arrange staff attendance, and asks for a Georgia Day address.

Terrell Fair Supreme Court of Georgia State House Athens Georgia

Walthour Defeats Champion Rider of France in Atlanta Race

Bobby Walthour, American bicycle champion, defeated Albert Champion of France in Atlanta finishing the 5 mile heat in 7:17. The race drew a large crowd at the Coliseum with Lawson and Candy, Jr. also prominent as they competed for victory amid the fast pace and final photo finish.

Bobby Walthour France Atlanta Walthour America Albert Champion Gussie Lawson Faithful Candy, Jr Jed Newkirk Fieur de Lis Lawson Walthoar Walthoner

Berkeley to Investigate after Chief Clerk Letters Indicate

A letter from Chief Clerk Fleming states Superintendent Berkeley, ill in Atlanta, will review charges against Conductor Lane and conduct a full inquiry when able. If not satisfied, a second petition will be sent for proper consideration. The Banner backs the forthcoming action. Also, D L Beach reports relief after using Chamberlain stomach tablets. Available at H J Palmer & Son and W J Smith & Bro.

Berkeley D. L Beach Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass Chamberlain H. J. Palmer & Son W. J. Smith & Bro

Trolley Wire Break Delays City Car Service

Yesterday a trolley wire broke near the Christian church causing a near collision with the first car from the barn. Repair crews led by General Manager Flavigen moved quickly and service was restored with no lasting disruption to company operations. Kodal Dyspepsia Care is advertised as a universal remedy for indigestion and related stomach issues.

Juniors Elect Officers In Class Balloting

The Junior class elected officers including President Ben Askew and Vice-President Howard Tate. Other posts filled are Secretary George Clifton Treasurer Jim Lewis Captain Football Hanson Historian Horace Ritchie Captain Bare Bal Crockett Twitty Captain Track Frank Bullard Manager Foot Ball E M Baynes Manager Baseball Ed Carson Manager Track Reynolds Poet Mr James Chaplain Frank Roberts. Also notes a sale notice for a salve with with claims and pricing from W J Smith & Bro and Palmer & Son.

Hanson Horace Ritchie Crockett Twitty Frank Bullard Foot E. M. Baynes

Black Patti Troubadours Coming to Athens

The Black Patti Troubadours troupe with Black Patti as star will perform in Athens as part of a festival of melody. The event features a large company with song, dance, and comedy, alongside a strong program of entertainment for a Georgia Baptist convention audience.

Athens Baptist Churches State Baptist Convention Cackey Sane

Globe Tonic Ad Offers Limited Time Bottle Deal

An ad notes Globe Tonic remains trusted and highlights a one week offer of 1.00 per bottle, urging readers to buy now before the promotion ends.

Globe Tonic

Senior class elects officers and managers

The senior class met yesterday after chapel in Prof. Lustrat's room and chose officers: President Wallace Miller, Vice-president M. L. Richter, Secretary and treasurer Willie Reid, Historian John Koch. Football captain Jessie Cleveland, manager Joe Craigmiles. Baseball captain Haxh Woods, manager Tom Aycock. Track captain and manager Winship Nannally. Chaplain Lee Worsham. Peet, Tom Cook.

The Niversity Prof Lustrat Wallace Miller M. L. Richter Willie Reid John Koch Jessie Cleveland Joe Craigmiles Tom Aycock Winship

Georgian editors prepare first issue for October 1

The Georgian University magazine staff, led by Editor in Chief L P Goodrich of Griffin and business managers J B Gamble of Columbus and I S Hopkins Jr of Athens, announces plans for an improved publication with an October 1 release. Associate editors include R P Brooks Milledgeville Lee Worsham Forsyth salmagundi editor T W Connally Atlanta and exchange editor A G Golanke Crawfordville.

The L. P. Goodrich Griffin J. B. Gamble Columbus I.S. Hopkins Athens R. P. Brooks Milledgeville Lee Worsham

Y. M. C. A. Greek City Pool and Bowling Open Monday

The Athens Y M C A will open its swimming pool and bowling alley Monday. At 10 o clock the improvements will be shown to city ladies, in the afternoon to the young men, and at night to business men. An invitation is extended to all to view the association building upgrades.

Athens Y. M. C. A Associa Association

Postum Reverses Nervous Prostration After Coffee Change

A Texas woman recovering from nervous prostration attributes improvement to quitting coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee. She reports restored health after weeks of weakness and poor circulation. The Postum Company promotes Postum as a safe alternative with a health claim and references a booklet.

Texas Postum Company Battle, Creek, Mich Wellville

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Carnesville Railroad Ray Whetler Elsatric Railroad Q Carnerville Joan S Twortch Carneaville Carnerville Committee Mr. Morgan Mr. Dortch Mr Morgan Carnesville Harmony Grove Merchants of Anderson, Sr Athena She Does Clifton Wingfield Cash Grocery Hood Businegs Gr.fith & Welch Bondarant & Co Turner & Hodgson E. J. Smith Athens Ice and Coal Co L. F. Edwards Griffeth Implement Co Athens Hardware Co J. C. Cooper G. H. Hulme & Co Deadwyler & Co J.S. King & Co Billups Phinizy W. A. Mallory & Co Rowland & Co E. D. Sledge Klein & Martin Eppes Wilkins Co Abney Brothers Co Freeman Co Thos, L. Abney, G.O. O. Bailey Supply Co A R. Robertson B. R. Pickrell D. W. Bailey R. L. Moss & Co R L Moss Cleveland Commission Co Michael Bros E. H. Dorsey C. Stern & Co Southern Matusi Insurance Co R. P. Hodgson D. P. Haselton G. H. Williamson J. P. Fearn & Son Talmage Hardware Co Lucien B. Flatow C. R. Brandt Head & McMahan D. W. McGregor T. B. Wooten T. Fleming & Sons F. A. Lipscomb Dorsey & Funkenstein Bockwald New York Baltimore Wingfield Cash Grocery Store J.T. Brown Sidney Boley Bernstein Abe Joel J. H. Hoggins & Son M. & L. Morris R .S. Funkenstein O. A. Scuider Rosa A. Vander Lieth H. P. Hinton J. T. Anderson Mausio B Goldwasser McMahan & Son Louis Morris M Farbstein Athens Mfg Mutual Life of Georgia Ima. FE Sheaner R. E Sheaner Ath Joseph M_. Terrell Mally Cers J. M Terrell Gia Day Billaps Phinizy, Pres O B. Griffith O. N. Hodgson Sec B. F. Holder, Jr Treas John R. White J. Y. Carithers J. ¥. Rhodes Bicy Albert Atlanta Constitution Constitution Tire Walthorn George Laander Posi Wilioar Champion Candy Jupt. Berkeley the Banner Fleming Superin Tendent Berkeley Tructor Lane Ben Askew Howard Tate George Clifton Jim Lewis Basebal Ed Carson Frank Roberts Oy Globe Toui Bucklen Gare H. BR. Palmer & Son Georgia Baptist New Opera House Darkey Black Patti Organiza Tion Bob Kellay Coon Allie T. Gillam Leslie Triplett Will A. Cooke Ed’ Gireen Ida Foreen Adam Robinson Terest Merry Comedy Four Ward Dobbs Mack Allen Bessie Gillam Wm. Nichols Georgia Baptist Convention Baptists Haxh Woods Nannally Peet, Tom Cook
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