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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
7
The Athens Industrial Home reports show ongoing support needs including cash provisions ice medicines and clothing. The president appeals to citizens to send donations via the visiting committee for August as families in East Athens face great hardship amid fever and heat.
A ragged sunburned camping party arrives in the city after a three week trip to the North Carolina mountains. Fred Jackson and Carlton Jester led the group with others. they report good health, no sickness, ample provisions, and an abundance of squirrels. One member gained ten pounds and all looked bronzed and hearty. Pain Killer ad notes follow.
Messages of sympathy sent to Mrs. W. Y. Atkinson from Atlanta Athens Marietta and other Georgia cities recount sorrow over Governor Atkinson's death. Notables G B Glenn R K E Reaves W B Barnett D T W Reed J E Brown A S Clay and A D Candler express heartfelt condolences to the family and state. The column includes an unrelated ad for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root.
A ten year old adopted girl, Alice Echols, vanished after leaving 1421 West Broad Street last Thursday. Henry Heard suspects possible kidnapping and will circulate notices countywide if no trace is found by Saturday.
City shop urges patrons to send work promptly and promises swift handling of all orders. Officials emphasize efficiency and reliable service to all customers seeking timely results.
Two daughters of Mr. W. W. leave for Bethel College North Carolina to join its faculty. One will head the music department and the other teach in the literary division. Both are Home School and Lucy Cobb Institute graduates with strong training and promising futures.
The Banner announces a giveaway of equipment and a dozen records or pieces of music and speech from its stock of masterpieces. Readers may win by meeting the stated terms and conditions. The offer emphasizes a well selected collection available to a lucky recipient.
A fragment from a variety store ad lists prices and items including pins needles thread pens awl points powder soap buttons glassware brushes and hardware. The dense catalog mentions J H Davison as manager and markets numerous small goods with low price points.
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