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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1903
Page
5
A sale of dress goods featuring Cheviotts Camel's Hair Zibelines Peble Cheviotts Canvas Cloths Granite Cloths Royal Satin Faced Venetian Cloths Ladies' Cloths Invisible Plaids Fancy Suitings Scotch Mixtures Serges Henriettas Sackings Prunella Cloths Shark Skin Armure Weaves plus napkins towels white quilts and remnants Table Linens offered at one third off See the lot before they are sold.
Handkerchief specials include one hundred cord edge Cambrie handkerchiefs at 8¢ each for school use. 50 dozen men's hemstitched handkerchiefs at 5e each and 0 dozen ladies hem embroidered handkerchiefs at 5e each. Also selling hemstitched pure linen handkerchiefs at 10e, 15¢ and 25¢. Rest line Kid gloves offered. Large stock of bugs, china mattings, Lenolins, window shades, lace curtains, upholstery damask, denims, cretanns, and the city’s largest lace curtain collection.
Real estate in Oconee County sells at strong prices with transfers near 5 500 for a 202 acre farm near Watkinsville and 3 000 for a 100 acre property near Poplar Springs. Buyers from Athens Atlanta and Winder show interest as property owners and families relocate, while engagements and local movements accompany the market activity. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for lung ailments with testimonials of cures.
Chancellor Walter B. Hill will address the Young Men's Christian Association gathering this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock with a talk on Athletics. Erwin Vonderean addresses the Older Boys at 3:30, and the Junior Department is led by Secretary Forbes. Hood's Sarsaparilla offered as a tonic.
The Emmanuel Church calendar lists Holy Communion at 7 30 A M Morning Prayer with Litany and Sermon at 11 A M Evening Prayer with Sermon at 3 P M Sunday School at 9 30 A M Troy Beatty rector promotes Globe Tonio bottle specials all week priced at 1 00.
Capt William Yates of the 14th U S Cavalry mourns the death of his young son William Roper Yates who passed away after several weeks illness at the State University of Wyoming in Laramie where Yates served on detached duty as an instructor. The child, described as bright and sunny, was beloved by faculty and students, making the loss a heavy blow to the Yates family and their circle.
A mother recounts her infant’s rapid decline and recovery after using Grape-Nuts in his diet. She cites improved strength and health by 20 months, continued use, and the child excelling in kindergarten. The letter attributes the improvement to the cereal and mentions Look for The Road to Wellville in each package.
The poem Avowals In Affliction by Dr J W Walden of this city is reprinted from the Southwestern Presbyterian of New Orleans. It speaks of trial and faith with lines noting the guiding rod, God’s justice, and divine faithfulness through sorrow and death.
Two well known city ladies signed a contract with the fair management to operate a large cafe. They will serve lunches sandwiches and ice cream in a beautifully decorated space with ferns plants and bamboo, aiming to be a top spot at the fair grounds.
The excursion to Charlotte North Carolina over the Seaboard Air Line by M. B. Morton and O. H. Williams has been rescheduled to September 28.
On Saturday September 26 Decatur Orphans Home asks friends to donate earnings to help any needy child find a home. Contributions may be given to Methodist Sunday school superintendents or Rev H L Cromley in Atlanta. A poem by D G Bickers for the event imagines a child praying for helpers to take the place of angels and provide care for orphans.
O W Cooper announces self as candidate for alderman from the first ward subject to action of the Democratic party. This brief notice states intent to seek the council seat and compliance with party process.
B L Byer a cooper in this town credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of illness diagnosed as biliary dysentery. He reports immediate relief after use. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
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