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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

7

Miss Genie Oldham Dead After Typhoid Fever

Mira Genie Oldham daughter of Mr and Mrs James Oldham died yesterday morning at eight o'clock at her Barberville home from typhoid fever She was eighteen Funeral held at her parents home at seven this morning conducted by Rev E D Stone then body taken to Jackson county for burial at the family graveyard Friends and acquaintances of the Oldham Booth families invited to attend

Mira Genie Oldham James Oldham Barberville E. D. Stone Jackson County Geo. M. Booth John N. Booth T. M. Booth

Enormous Profits of Rome Dispensary Highlighted

A Athens citizen sent The Banner a clipped South Carolina piece noting Rome Ga dispensary profits. It says Floyd County Georgia’s dispensary earned 3200 dollars in January, with profits rising since opening three months ago, potentially yielding about 50000 dollars to the county treasury by year end.

Athens Banner South Carolina Athene Rome Georgia Candler Floyd County Durheed Jana

Battle with Grizzlies Guide In Colorado Describes Hand to Hand Encounter

Rifle Col Aug 18 W E B Tribble the guide famed for a near fatal bear fight recalls a desperate hand to hand encounter with two grizzlies. He says President Roosevelt two years ago taught him the coup de grace with a knife and he used the method to dispatch the bears. Tribble was wounded but rode to camp and later lost consciousness.

Colorado W. EB. Tribble President Roosevelt Roosevelt Tribble Mount Eass

University of Georgia to Enter 102nd Session with Record Attendance

The 102nd seasion begins September 17 with likely higher enrollment than last year due to increased catalog requests and dormitory demand. Law and Agriculture programs push growth though law may dip slightly. Agriculture expands with a one year course and a winter school. Leading agronomists lectured last year and similar programs are planned. dormitories near full, private-room demand rising. Athens residents urged to offer accommodations.

University of Georgia School of Agriculture Gol. R. J. Redding Harvie Jordan Dadly M. Hughes Athens

Hardeman and Holder Lead Jackson Co Primary

In Jackson county many Athenians followed the Democratic primary held yesterday. Early returns suggest Dr. Hardeman led the ticket with John N. Holder second, while Hosen and Quarterman were defeated. Brock appears nominated for tax collector in a close race with J. Hancock, and Sheriff Stevens won by about 1000 votes over ex Sheriff Collier. Moon led the tax receiver race. County offices largely mirrored the old lineup, with about 4000 votes cast, Jefferson reporting 800. Local supporters cheer the success of Hardeman and Holder.

Athens Jackson County John N. Holder Jackson Herald House of Representatives T¢ Weutma Hardeman Holder Hosen Brook Jefferson Athone Friends of Messrs

Georgia Coach Billy Reynolds Sees Strong 1903 Seasons

University of Georgia athletic instructor Billy Reynolds forecasts a heavier but talented football squad for 1903 with new material and a planned football scrapbook to share plays. He expects to field a top team this year and to start team work and signal practice early. Baseball prospects look equally strong with two solid teams possible and Yale likely to visit for a first game on the diamond.

Billy Reynolds University of Georgia Atlanta News Reynolds Georgia Commons Hall Yale Southern College

Power in the Body Like a Plant’s Hidden Engine

A physician's lecture compares body vitality to a factory’s power plant with digestion as the core. When digestion falters, energy fades. the Stomach and nutrition convert food into strength. Testimonials praise Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for relief and renewed work capacity.

Poctor Tian Willis Seaman Washingtonville Ora County N.Y Dr. Pierce Pierce Janta Ons E. F. Dingmars Minneapolis Mion

Additional students apply for entrance at normal school

A surge of about sixty more students than dormitory space could hold entered on opening day at the State Normal School. Rumors say more will arrive this week as faculty note the growing student body. Citizens plan to request state funds at the next assembly to expand facilities, with the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall cornerstone ceremony featuring General John B. Gordon likely drawing many lawmakers. The Banner plans a full list of students in a future issue.

State Normal School Winnie Davis Memorial Hall Athens General Assembly Winnie Davis John B. Gordon Normal School

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