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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

Page

2

Athens asked to fund Carnesville to Toledo railroad drive

Athens faces a six to ten thousand dollar pledge decision to back a new electric railroad from Carnesville to Athens. Mr Dortch travels to Toledo to discuss financing with D Morgan of the Everett Moore syndicate as Harmony Grove and Anderson seek to secure the line. If Athens declines, Harmony Grove or Anderson may raise funds to win the road, reshaping local trade routes and business prospects.

Athens Quarnerville Johhns Dortch Carnesville Camerville Committee Toledo Ohio D. Morgan Everett-Moore Syndicate Morgan Mr. Dortch Dortch Athena Harmony Grove Anderson Athene

Globe Remedies drug dealer thrives on Clayton Street sales

Mr R. E Sheaner recently opened a Globe Remedies drug shop in the Moss building on Clayton street Ath ens and has achieved large sales introducing Globe Tonig far and wide. The cure for consumption is claimed to be an effective remedy for a persistent cough.

R. E Sheaner Athens Clayton Street Moss Building

Businesses to Close for Athena Day October 6 1903

Local merchants and firms in Athena sign a pledge to close all business at noon on Athena Day October 6 1903 to enable employees and owners to attend the Northeast Georgia Fair. The list includes Griffith & Welch Athens Banner Bondarant Co Turner Hodgson and many others across hardware groceries and manufacturing.

Athena Georgia Gr.fith & Welch The Athens Bondarant & Co Turner & Hodgson, RE Smith

Governor Terrell Likely to Attend Northeast Georgia Fair

Athens invitation shows Governor J M Terrell and staff may visit Athens on Georgia Day October 5th to address attendees. Letter from fair officials notes state officials and Northeast Georgia farmers will attend and urges acceptance for the October 5th event in Athens Georgia.

Terrell Fair Joseph Ms Terrell Supreme Court of Georgia State House Athens Terre J. M Terrell Georgia

Walthour Defeats Champion Rider of France in Atlanta Race

Bobby Walthour world champion bicyclist defeated Albert Champion of France in Atlanta in a five mile exhibition race tied to the Northeast Georgia Fair. Walthour set a track record in the second heat with a 5 mile time of 7 17, besting Champion as Can dy Jr driven by Gussie Lawson closed the show amid a large crowd.

Bobby Walthour Albert Champion France Atlanta Walthour Atlanta Constitution Constitution Smithereens Coliseum America Walthouer Champion Gussie Lawson Faithful Candy, Jr Jed Newkirk Fieur de Lis Lawson Candy

Berkeley to Investigate Conductor Lane

A letter to The Banner reports Chief Clerk Fleming says Superintendent Berkeley, bedridden in Atlanta, will consider charges against Conductor Lane and begin a full investigation when able. If needed, a further petition will be sent to secure action. Also notes a stomach remedy testimonial for Chamberlain's tablets with local merchants selling them.

The Banner Fleming Berkeley Atlanta Lane D. L Beach Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass Chamberlain H. B Palmer & Son W. J. Smith & Bro

Trolley Incident Delays Kept Light Service

Yesterday a trolley car narrowly avoided the ground wire break near the Christian church. The wire fractured and lay on the ground, prompting a quick repair by General Manager Flanigen and prompting no significant service delays. Also, an advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a universal aid for indigestion improving digestion and nutrient absorption.

Christian Church Flanigen

Juniors elect officers and announce results

The Junior class elected officers headlined by President Ben Askew and Vice President Howard Tate. Other posts include Secretary George Clifton Treasurer Jim Lewie Captain Football Haneon Captain Baseball Crockett Twitty Captain Track Frank Ballard Managers E M Baynes Ed Carson Reynolds Poet Mr James Chaplain Frank Roberts and brief notice urging readers to visit Globe Tour booths for Bucklen's Arnica Salve offers.

Ben Askew Howard Tate George Clifton Jim Lewie Haneon Horace Ritchie Crockett Twitty Frank Ballard E. M. Baynes Ed Carson Reynolds Mr. James Chaplai Frank Roberts

Black Patti Troubadours to Perform in Athens Attend Baptist Convention

The Black Patti Troubadours arrive with "A Festival of Melody" and other acts led by Black Patti, plus a Georgia Baptist convention set for Athens next November drawing 500 to 800 delegates. Local churches and denominations will assist with hosting delegates, as committees prepare accommodations and entertainment for the statewide gathering.

Athens Black Patti Turkey Georgia Baptist Convention Baptista State Baptist Convention

Senior Glagg Elects Officers

The senior class of the university yesterday morning elected officers after chapel in Prof. Lustrat's lecture room. Wallace Miller was named President, M L Richter Vice-president, Willie Reid Secretary and Treasurer, John Koch Historian, Jessie Cleveland Captain football, Joe Craigmiles Manager football, Hugh Woods Captain baseball, Tom Aycock Manager baseball, Winship Nannoally reet Captain and manager track, Tom Cook, Chaplain Lee Worsham.

Uiversity Lustrat Wallace Miller M. L. Richter Willie Reid John Koch Jessie Cleveland Joe Craigmiles Hugh Woods Tom Aycock Winship Nannoallyreet Tom Cook Lee Worsham

Georgian editors prepare first issue of college magazine

The Georgian editors and managers announce plans for the magazine first issued October 1. The staff includes Editor in chief L. P. Goodrich of Griffin and business manager J. B. Gamble of Columbus with assistants and editors from Milledgeville, Forsyth, Atlanta, Crawfordville and Athens.

The L. P. Goodrich Griffin J. B. Gamble Columbus I. 3. Hopkins, Jr Athens R. P. Brooks Milledgeville Lee Worsham Forsyth Salmagundi T. W. Connally Atlanta A. G. Goluske Crawfordville

Y. M. C. A. to Open With Tours Monday

The Athens Y. M. C. A. will open its swimming pool and bowling alley to members on Monday. At 10 a.m. the improvements will be shown to city ladies, in the afternoon to young men, and at night to business men. An invitation to visit the Association building is extended.

Athens Y. M. C. A Association

Postum May Restore Health After Coffee Link

A Texas woman recounts nervous prostration and weak circulation tied to coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee for several weeks she reports full recovery and restored health. The Postum Company promotes the product and the booklet The Road to Wellville as proof and guidance.

Texas Postum Postum Company Battle, Creek Mich Wellville

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