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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1903
Page
1
Yesterday morning on lege avenue near the Commercial hotel Miss Maggie Bradberry narrowly escaped serious injury when a third story piece of debris detached and crashed to the pavement just as she walked by. The sudden danger left her dazed for a time.
This morning at the Christian church Rev A B Reeves will preach on The New Commandment John 18 34. Tonight Revie begins a series on Basic Principles of Christianity with The Great Commission Matthew 25 18 20. A local note promises free samples from Globa Tecnico.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows will convene in Baltimore this week with over one hundred thousand attendees. Grand Sire John B. Goodwin of Atlanta will preside, while Thomas S. Mell of Atlanta attends as grand representative of Georgia Grand Lodge, leaving for Baltimore tomorrow. An Atlanta Canton, in uniform, passed through Athens and will join the parade that promises to outshine all prior Baltimore events.
Next Thursday is the return day for the Superior court. Lawyers will file a number of cases and the clerk will keep his office open until midnight for convenience. The session will open on the second Monday in October.
Athens Ga September 19 1903 veteran local businessman William F Dorsey announces his run for mayor responding to requests from prominent citizens. Dorsey a former alderman and two year Democratic chair pledges a clean faithful administration focused on Athens progress and citizen interests subject to the will of the democracy.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills gently re balance the body when abused by irregular living. The copy warns of digestive issues like constipation and headaches and touts fast, thorough relief. It credits W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Son as sellers.
The annual Horse Swappers convention will be held in Athens from October 5 to 10 during the Northeast Georgia Fair. Hundreds of horsemen are expected to attend and enjoy the merriment, with a race on the final day for horses exchanged during the session. O. W. Cooper chairs the arrangements committee and J. T. Cheney serves as secretary.
This afternoon at 3.30 o'clock Mr. T. W. Reed will deliver a temperance lecture at the Ocones Street Sunday School. Both adults and children are urged to attend.
Five new houses are rising for mill operatives as the Southern Manufacturing Company extends its textile mill in the Boulevard section. The firm, an Athens based corporation, reports strong demand and busy production to meet orders.
Dr W H Young will lead the Lucy Cobb Vespers with a sermon on the hymn Guide me O thou Great Jehover. He will explain and recite from time to time and has printed the hymn in two languages as a service souvenir. Only 6 days remain to buy the tonic bottles.
Half a page of specials offers Ladies' Cloth 54 inches wide at 85c per yard and Tafteta Silk up to $1.50 quality. Black serge and silks priced for autumn, with 20 inch wide Tafteta Silk at 31.00. Ready-to-wear features new Tailored Suits, Dress Skirts, Walking Skirts, and fashionable Shirt Waists. Knit undershirts, muslin underwear, corset covers, gowns, drawers, and undershirts priced to attract shoppers.
Embroideries and Laces advertises its control of the city and surrounding country trade, boasting larger stocks, prettier patterns, and more attractive values for the season. The shop claims superior quality and urges superior patronage.
An old advertisement for infants and children's clothing lists Ruben's Infants Suits at 35 cents and underwaists by N. and W. Maslin, plus Fay Stockings in fast black at 25 cents. It emphasizes sizes, comfort, hygiene, and fall winter use with prices noted.
Advertisement for May Manton Bazar Patterns inviting buyers to try them. Claims patterns are easy to understand and simple to cut, with new styles now in and the line complete. Price ten cents each.
Advertises extra large nurses aprons in white lawn with deep hem priced at 25c and 35c. Maids aprons with bibs in sheer lawn priced 25c to 50c. Maids caps in white lawn with ruffles priced 10c to 20c.
Readily available fine stocks of carpets, mattings, rugs, art squares, linoleums and lace curtains offered to ready homes for the winter season. Terrific varieties and prices. Shop for curtains and portiers with confidence at this premier display.
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