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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1905
Page
8
Local retailer Turner and Hodrson advertises a large fall sale with heavy purchases earlier in the year. They tout expanded stock across dresses, silks, wash goods, linens, ready to wear, shoes, towels, linens, curtains, and ready to wear departments, inviting customers to visit. The ad cites many discounted prices on fabrics, silks, and textiles, plus a testimonial about Dr King New Discovery for coughs and colds.
President E. C. Branson will reach New York on October 1 after a vacation in England that improved his health. He will stay in New York for a week on business for the State Normal School before returning to Athens where teachers students and friends await his homecoming.
Following the death of Judge F W Lucas the Clarke county notary and ex officio justice of the peace post in the 21st district awaits appointment. The grand jury may recommend to the superior court judge, who usually heeds the panel’s choice. Several candidates are already meeting with potential grand jurors during the October term of Clarke County Superior Court.
Sheriff John W. Wier spent a half day gathering contributions for orphans. He collected twenty four dollars to be divided among three homes: Decatur Orphans Home in this city via Oconee Street Sunday School, Georgia Industrial Home in Macon, and Baptist Orphans Home in Hapeville. The act aims to help vulnerable children across the state.
Bennettsville D C resident S A Brown says his wife suffered severe dyspepsia and torpid liver until Electric Bitters restored her strength. The tonic is sold by H R Palmer W J Smith & Bro druggists with a guarantee at eight shillings per bottle.
Coal price listing shows Best Red Ash Jelica at $5.59 per ton. Product short note appears in a brief exchange with reference to a price per ton and a seller name.
The Stone's Memorial Church committee reports progress on raising five thousand dollars for its new building. Subscriptions exceed one thousand dollars from about fifteen donors with plans to reach two thousand by week’s end. A meeting is set for Tuesday at Mr. Thomas Bailey's home and all members are urged to attend.
A Midland Michigan mother touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as lifesaving for her two year old. The advertisement asserts the remedy handles severe bowels issues including cholera infantum and urges following directions for sale by H Palmpy Boss and W J Smith Madison.
City Sunday Schools are asked to collect for the state Orphans' Homes today. Yesterday was set for contributions, and many donors will give through the schools. Athens has a history of generous support and is expected to continue the pattern.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio endorse and offer Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo endorse the firm as trustworthy and capable of meeting obligations. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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