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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1902

Page

2

Dr. Pierce’s remedies touted for women’s health relief

A marketing appeal extols Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo N Y and his Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. Testimonies from women describe illnesses from heart trouble to fatigue and infertility, claiming cures and renewed motherhood prospects. The notice invites letters for advice and promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Dr. Pierce Vie Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of Pierce Anl Jovan Tahong de R . Pierce R. M. Clutes William Street Omaha Nebr Piercy Fee N. Y Anly RK. V. Pierce Ruffalo

Athens Lines Up 50 000 Bond City Hall Plan

Athens contemplates a new city hall funded by bonds of 50 000 dollars, four percent thirty year bonds. A city hall committee will present a report at a special council meeting and seek voter approval in an election. If approved an expert architect may be hired to craft plans for a prominent building.

Athens

Death of Mrs Cooper at Lawrenceville shocks community

Mrs Willis Cooper of Lawrenceville, mother of Mesars J. D. Cooper and Walter Cooper, died at her home late Tuesday night. The death was unexpected and she leaves a large family and many friends. Funeral and interment were held in Lawrenceville yesterday afternoon.

Willis Coper Lawrenceville Mesars J. D Walter Cooper Little City

Athens Urges Citizens Plan to Build Union Depot

Athens citizens are urged to form a committee to plan a union depot I site selection options and railway collaboration. The plan proposes a city led effort to secure funding and a firm timetable before railroads join in. A booster note touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe remedy sold by The Orr Drug Co.

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Merchants Hurry to Relocate to Athens as Demand Surges

Letters from Roswell Georgia and other towns reveal a flood of inquiries from residents seeking to move to Athens. Real estate agents report shortages of store rooms and homes, urging rapid construction to accommodate newcomers before the fall trade.

Athens Athena John T. Anderson L. T. Welborn Roswell Welborn

Hon. Joseph M. Terrell to attend Georgia barbecue at Watkins Springs

Hon. Hamilton McWhorter hosts this week at Watkins Springs near Maxeys Ga where guests include Hon. Joseph M Terrell the next governor of Georgia The event is an old fashioned Georgia barbecue with invitations sent to Athenians and many are expected to attend The Dots The Dots

Hamilton McWhorter Wateon Springs Maxeys Joseph M. Terrell Georgia Ith

Athens to Make Summer School a Permanent Institution

The Athens State Normal School hosts a large summer school of methods with over 200 Georgia teachers in session. Officials seek $3,000 to establish a permanent program, promising about 1,000 teachers and four weeks each summer in Athens.

State Normal School Athens Branson Georgia Knoxville Normal School Knoxvills Athena

Athens Consolidates Foundries to Form Georgia’s Largest Plant

The Bailey Foundry and Machine Works and the Athens Foundry and Machine Works merge into a single stock company in Athens Georgia with over 100000 dollars in value. Thomas Bailey will manage the new concern and expects the plant to be the largest and finest in the state.

Athens Thos. Bailey Bailey Foundry and Machine Works John R. White Bailey Foundry Thomas Bailey

Milledge Avenue Closed From Prince to the Boulevard

Milledge Avenue, a major Athens residence street, is closed from Prince Avenue to the Boulevard. A sign forbids trespass by owner Mrs Crane, with city council delay and legal questions over reopening. The street remains shut, as Mrs Crane directs, amid a dispute over public highway status and purchase terms.

Milledge Avenue Prince Boulevard Athens Prince Avenue Anl Mra. F. T Crane Rhodes Futher Mra. Orauo

No Trace Found of Asa Booth in Local Missing Case

An elderly Ath ens resident, Asa Booth, has vanished for over two months after last seen walking toward Atlanta. His health has been poor and he previously sued Clarke County Building and Loan Association, with losses. his son in Hinton, West Virginia, has heard nothing.

Asa Booth Athens Atlanta Hinton West Virginia Booth Clarke County Building and Loan Association Shattera F. A. Galledge Verbens Ala Backlen Arnica Salve Ecen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Valmort Sona’ Drag Store

Grand Regent to Visit Oconee Council of Royal Arcanum

The Oconee Council plans an August 19 private entertainment for Grand Regent H. Sifford of Bwamaboro. He will address Council members, followed by refreshments and a social evening for all Royal Arcanum members.

Oconee Council Royal Ar‘canam Grand Reent H. Sifford Bwamaboro Royal Arcanum

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