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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1903

Page

6

Sunday School Council Forms Georgia District System

An executive committee session of the Georgia State Sunday School Association met in the YMCA parlors to organize the state into fifteen districts aligned with judicial divisions. Elections, annual conventions, and district vice presidents were outlined, with a state rally set for the 29th and plans to hire a leading worker and hold a Sunday School institute in the fall.

State Sunday School Association Athens Georgia State Sunday School Association YM C. A George Hynda Angasta Treas Mary Foster Bryan Indiana Bryan Georgia Nave Clarke Walton Oconee Ogletampe Morgan Newton Jasper Greene Purpam

Court In Session Lists Bonds For Illicit Distilling

North eastern district court convened in Athens at 11 am led by Judge Newman with county officials present. Bond forfeitures totaled 5050 for 16 violators. several defendants pled guilty or were found guilty of illicit distilling. Grand jury organized under J F Rhodes. several cases not proven. Also includes a medicinal ad and old product tag.

Apia United States Athens William T. Newman Bell Covington Camp i W. Carter Messrs Mitchell Gomer Uncle Sam Emory Dillahan Habersham County Anderson Craig Rabon County Walton County George Camp Habersham J. J. Cobb Franklin County James H. Evans Banks County Reuben Chandler Jackson County Robert Mealor Rabin County John Solomon Hart County John Shed O. O Green Habisham O. H . Smith Monroe Whitney Rabun E. 8 Freeman White County Wade Lowry J. F Rodes F. M. Jones E F Hicks W. Grove

Eminent Dr Hayes Endorses Kodol For Indigestion

Washington DC physician E H Hayes writes that in chronic cases after trying materia medica with negative results Kodol has shown marked benefits from the first dose until the stomach’s disability is removed. He notes a 30 year hospital practice and asserts Kodol digests what you eat to relieve indigestion.

E. H. Hayes Washington, D. C

Wood Is Found Guilty In Larceny Case At Clarke Superior

Judge Russell adjourned proceedings until the 20th as T J Wood faces a verdict of guilty on larceny after trust. The Singer Sewing Machine Co prosecuted. Jury recommended misdemeanor. Wood fined 150 dollars, but payment stayed pending a new trial motion. Also mentions a Winchester, Indiana, observer and a testimonial about Dr Kings New Life Pills from local druggists.

Clarke Superior Sonré Ressell Ve. T. J Wood M. M. Anatin Winchester Ind Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. B. Palmer & Sone

Athens City Hall to Be Built In-House, Savings Promised

City plans to construct a new city hall without bids. City Engineer Barnett reports the project can be completed for about 42000, saving at least 4000 over contractor bids. The building committee endorses directing the work under Barnett’s supervision, promising progress in coming weeks. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends the item.

City of Athens Barnett Capt. Barnett Rew Bulding Barnatt

Finley to Deliver UGA Commencement Address

Dr John H Finley eminent Princeton politics professor accepts invitation from Chancellor Hill to give the baccalaureate address at the University of Georgia commencement. He is noted as a leading educator and eloquent orator whose speech is anticipated as among the greatest in the university chapel history.

John H. Finley Princeton University University of Georgia Finley Hill de Finley Joot University Lchapel

Chi Phi Banquet Fetes Georgia Chapter Alumni

The thirty fifth anniversary of the Chi Phi fraternity at the University of Georgia was celebrated Saturday at the Princes avenue club house with an elegant banquet. Frank R. Mitchell of Atlanta served as toastmaster and speakers included Judge Emory Speer Prof D O Barrow Hon P W Meldrim and several others.

Chi Phi University of Georgia Princes Avenue Frank R. Mitchell Atlanta Emory Speer Macon D. O. Barrow P. W. Meldrim Savannah Meesra Fort Scott Dan Hughes Tom Connally J. W. Goldsmith John Dennis P. W Meldrim Messrs K. Mitchell Phinizy Calhoun Andrew Calhoun Frank Farley Charley Black Ben Swanson Perry Hill Joe B. Connally Dr. Goldsmith F R Ridley Rob Ridley F. M. Ridley W. Mitchell Frank Rice Bert Clark Logan Clark Arthur Clark Will Haygood Pat Martin Dan H. Hughes John Dennis, Jr John Wing Henry Porter Lowry Porter

Clifton flour urged for healthy long life choose Clifton

Wingfield Cash Grocery promotes Clifton flour as a key to lasting health with daily bread. The advertisement claims regular use leads to a strong life and emphasizes the product as a first class health food choice.

Clifton Wingfield Cash Grocery

Chance For His Life New Trial Sought In Boyd Case

Thad Boyd Jr. requests a new trial for his life after a death sentence for killing his brother in law, Henry Oliver, in the city last fall. The court term opens April 29 and both sides are expected to announce ready. Judges and attorneys argued the motion following the October sentence.

Thad Boyd, Jr Meetin F At & Dow Dewth Boyd Henry Oliver Messrs H Woeat Lumpkie & Barnett Russell

Shoes Sale Offers Cheap Ladies and Children Footwear

800 pairs Ladies Low Cut Oxfords and Sandals valued at 1.25 and 1.40 available for 98 cents. 300 pairs Misses and Children's Low Cuts valued at 1.00 priced at 75 cents. Showcasing Queen Quality Oxfords and Sandals for Ladies Misses and Children in cheap and medium grades. We sell the best Shoes for the price.

Silk Ties and Collars Offer Great Bargains

Small Ads note 300 men's and boys silk four in hand ties at 15 cents each versus 50 cent usual price. Also 100 dozen men's and boys collars offered at 6 cents each, a fraction of the common 15 cents.

Prices for Underwear and Accessories in 19th Century Ad

A dated advertisement lists prices for suspenders shirts underwear belts gloves and bags. Items include 15c suspenders 2 e, 75e Merc ered Underwear 2, 19c men's drawers 85e, 10c Ladies Vests 20c, 25c belts 50c 75c 81, 1.50 for 75c belt, 100 ladies belts 15c each, 250 silk Windsor ties 10c, 100 chatlain bags various values. Ask to see articles mentioned.

Cotton Goods Sale Ad Listings from Early Market Notice

An advertise­ment listing large quantities of textiles including 5 000 yards best skirt­ing prints at 84e and 3 000 yards percales remnants at 5e. Also 50 pieces printed lawns and dimities at 5e and 50 pieces white lawn at 5e plus 25 pieces fine ginghams at 84e. Notes big remnant stock of cotton suitings, shirtings, ginghams, percales and Madras cloths and Swiss dimities at 10 cents per yard. Urges customers to see white goods, claiming ample good values in this line.

White Duck Skirts Sell Under Market Price

A clothing note states 15 white duck skirts offered at 25 cents each. The fabric used costs 60 cents per item, reflecting a price below material value.

Umbrellas and Notions Displayed at Discount Prices

Vendors advertise fancy parasols with silk styles for ladies and children priced from 25¢ to 5.60, plus umbrellas, fans, gloves, belts, ribbons, hair ornaments, hosiery, handkerchiefs, and toilet articles. Stock includes carved glass tumblers at 5¢, pictures and framed pictures, fancy baskets, and a broad range of notions and jewelry.

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AUS Farmers Nei Frre Garman Kale Bradwell Bainbridge H. T. Long Fitzgerald C. O Buchanan Waycrorn Ernest Bigham Americus J. D. Walker Sparta M. F. Ramsay Madison Logan Perkins Homer H. L Owens Dallas W. Smith Edgewood J. A. Parsons Warsaw J M Jackson LaFayette Robert Ward Maxys Bain Gro Willams Botanic Blood Bain Yastoria Hayes Washington,d.c Kodol Chicago CITY Hood DR. Finley Coming University Madras Lot Grenadines
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