Chamber of Commerce to distribute Athens folders nationwide
The Athens Chamber of Commerce will place twenty five thousand folders illustrating local advantages into merchants envelopes for distribution across the country. Printed by E. D. Stones and an attractively designed campaign aims to broaden awareness of Athens resources with later, larger folders planned. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as the genuine remedy for piles.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
E.D. Stone
United States
DeWitt
de Witt
Judge Foster Addresses Georgia Law Debating Society
Judge James F. Foster spoke at the University campus on the justice courts and practical aspects of early legal practice. He shared experience from years in service, advising law students about the common path of new lawyers in the justice system. Also included is an advertisement praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach and liver health.
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James F. Foster
Georgia Law Debating Society
City Hall bonds not sold after bids rejected
A special committee failed to accept any bids for fifty thousand dollars in city hall bonds on Tuesday morning. The bids were deemed unsatisfactory and all bids were rejected unanimously at the city hall after opening.
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City Hall
April Federal Court Session Admits 150 Trials in Athens
The April term of the federal court for this division opens in Athens on the 20th with about 150 cases for trial and as many to be investigated by the grand jury. Officials include Judge William T. Newman and District Attorney E A Angier among a large roster of clerks, marshals, and jurors from Clarke, Oconee, Morgan, Jackson, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties.
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Athens
William T. Newman
E. A. Angier
George Bell
O D. Camp
M. L. Covington
O. Co, Fuller
W. 0. Carter
J. D Stewart
Comer Moore
W. H Johoson
J. D. A Nard
W. O. Thomas
T. P. Trammel
Debt drive at Em manual church pledges nearing goal
As Easter approaches Em manual church and friends push to extinguish a mortgage of 1351.00 on the building. Lord willing, voluntary pledges already received are sizable enough to spark early consecration after Lent sacrifices. A Connecticut doctor praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and colds. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Emmanual Church
Chas, M. Cramer
Colombo
Ceylon
Library funds boost rural schools with ten dollar grants
Clarke county Board of Education provides ten dollars to each rural school starting a small circulating library. Athens Woman's Club will send a 200 plus volume circulating library next week, divided into four parts for distribution to four rural schools. Capt. Dosier plans to rotate books until all schools access the full set. Also an advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm claims cures for various blood and skin conditions with free samples and medical advice.
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County Boad of Education
Clarke County
Athens Woman's Club
T. H. Dosler
Capt. Dosier
Medicine Pree
Robert Ward
Maxeys
Aya
Geo
A. Williams
Roxbury
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A.D
Beal
A. W. Gleason
Clifton Flour Promises Healthful Baking Aid
A grocer notes that a pure scientifically milled flour named Clifton helps protect family health. The item is promoted as a reliable option in the home baking routine.
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Qan
Clifton
Judge Herrington Elected Commander at Confederate Veterans Camp
The Colb Delaney camp of the United Confederate Veterans held its annual officer election on Saturday morning. Incumbent officers were reappointed to their posts as part of the routine succession.
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Cobb Delaney
Colb Delaney
United Confederate Veterans
Re-elected veterans name new camp commander
Major IH H Carlton declined re election leaving the camp to Judge 8 M Herrington who becomes commander. Herrington, longtime Athens citizen and former Clarke county county officer, is praised for faithful service to the Confederacy and South traditions. He previously headed Clarke county as sheriff and served as county commissioner.
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IH. H. Carlton
M. Herrington
Judge Herrington
Howell Cobb
Judge Harrington
South
Athens
Clarke County
Herrington
Coat of Warmth and Health by Scott’s Emulsion
An advertisement argues that a coat helps retain warmth and promotes body fat and flesh via Scott’s Emulsion. It claims the product builds solid flesh and supplies needed fat, offering a free sample by mail from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Gop
Pearl Street
New York
Clifton Flour Ad Boosts Bread Quality at Wingfield Grocery
A local advertisement urges readers to test one sack of Clifton flour from Wingfield Cash Grocery. It promises superior bread results and greater satisfaction than other flours available. The notice emphasizes product quality and encourages purchase at the store.
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Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery
Osborne Day a Great Success in Athens Event of Farmers
Osborne Day drew about two thousand farmers to Athens for a day of displays by Talmage Hardware and the Dr Osborne Company. Address by O O Avery highlighted Osborne machines while county bond talk for macadamizing roads drew local support. Prizes at the event amused attendees and a barbecue capped the celebratory gathering.
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Athens
Talmage Hardware Company
Dr. Osborne Company
Athens Park
O. 0
Avery
Osborne Company
Clarke County
T. W. Reed
J. A. Baxter
A. J. Medlin
Osborne
M. T. Green
Jackson County
T. Maxey
L. C. Nelms
John Brower
Oconee County
J. H. Towns
J. J. Waggoner
Winterville
Wiley Godfrey
R. O. Osborne
D.R. Morrow
G. M. Carithers
L. E. Nicholeon
M.L. Branch
Osborne Peg Tooth
O. C. Barter
Golden Medical Discovery Helped Local Man End Stomach Ailment
A Lorals Ohio resident describes chronic stomach and digestion issues causing fatigue and illness. After trying various doctors, he found relief with Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, noting improved health and recovery with continued use.
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Wn. Connally
Walnut’ Street
Lorals
Ohio
Ames
Martin Institute flourishes with graduate Smith as principal
Prof J D Smith of Martin Institute Jefferson Ga spent Saturday in Athens. He is a UGA graduate from the class of 1891 and popular in college. Under his leadership the institute has rapidly advanced and is in flourishing condition. Commencement will be June 27 with orator Hon Pleasant A Stovall of Savannah invited.
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J. D. Smith
Martin Institute
Jefferson, Ga
Athens
Smith
University of Georgia
Smith Martin Institute
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah
Elegant dining at the Imperial Hotel in Athens
The Talmage Hardware Company hosted a dinner at the Imperial Hotel honoring Osborne Company representatives and Talmage staff. Mayor Rhodes and Banner editor Holder attended with executives from Asperne Company United States sales and Charlotte branch managers praising Athens as a leading mid sized city. A remark lauded Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy carried by a guest.
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Imperial Hotel
Talmage Hardware Company
Osborne Company
The
Talmage Hardware Co
Rhodes
Holder
Banner
C. O. Avery
Auburn
N. Y
Asperne Company
A. B. Barnes
United States
J. A. Arnold
Charlotte
N. C
Messrs
J. C. Robinson
T. H
Williams
Hutchins
J. P. Holder
Geo
Bweeny
H. N. Mall
Athens
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Silberman Bros
America
Europe
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Michigan St
Chicago
Parker
Balsam
U. S. Patent Office
Washington D.C
Edgarton
Georgia B
Seaboard
ALR
Serena OF Georgia Railway
E Humphrey
J. F. Foster
CTV Hall
Special Committee
Ayer
J.W. Fiala
Hadlyme, Ct
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Federal Court
Grand
Traverse
Grand Jury
Edward Bancroft, Jr
Edward D. Sledge
Clarke
Tynac Haddock
Wm. M. Scott
Frank H. Kroner
Martin J. Abney
Tolbert N. Leater
Thomas G. Hacaway
Francia P. Griffith
Julias P. Amis
M.G. Nicholson
Thomas F. Comer
Win
L. Moss
Albert S. Parker
Thomas J. Scott
Oglethorpe
Robert W. Huff
Thomas J. Young
David W. Dickerson
Morgan
Wm. T
Peter Fankenstein
Edward L. Johnson
Ben F. Hardeman
A. H. Hodgson
Chas
D. Cox
Joseph H. Fleming
Robert 8. Wilson
Victor E Oliver
Thomas J. Poss
R W. Sizer
E. L. Mitchell
Clarke R. M. McAlpin
Madison Davis
Samuel B Davis
Joseph A. Hileman
Oliver G. Woaton
Jno
W. Moody
Wm. T. Atkins
Wm J. Freeman
George C. Smith
Wm. O Brightwell
R. W. Bateman
W Daniel
Allen M. Flanigan
Jackson
T. Strange
County Board of Education
Bradfield Regulator Co
P. A. Stovall
Dane
Crawford
Ali Draggiste
Athie
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