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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
3
From Sundays Banner the article notes Mrs Sarah A Hemphill of Athens is a wonderful centenarian turning 100 and will be honored in church and at her home.
This morning at 11 o clock the usual service is replaced by expressions of appreciation for Mrs Hemphill. Rev Belk Judge Cobb and Judge Lumpkin will speak briefly. A city ladies reception follows at the Prince Avenue home from 3:50 to 5:50 p m with invocation and remarks by Dr Belk and an address by Miss Mildred Rutherford.
A birthday party for Mrs. Sarah A Hemphill, aged 100, is planned for 297 Prince Avenue in Athens, with a large cake and a century of cherished service. A First Methodist church service will honor her, described as Georgia’s oldest Methodist member, reflecting decades of silent, positive influence.
A Athens area profile celebrates Mrs. Hemphill as she nears her 100th birthday. She recalls childhood on a Clarke county plantation, family life, and the old Prospect church days. The interview blends memories of the Civil War era with her steady, practical approach to aging, health, and community. The event includes a Tuesday afternoon Athens tribute with speakers and music.
A historical notice on stomach and liver disorders causing misery and chronic constipation. It notes the difficulty of cure and implies avoidance and management strategies. The fragment hints at medical advice typical of the era without detailing specific remedies.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup for coughs with fifty one years of use across the United States. It promotes 25 and 76 cent bottles and urges readers to ask users about reliability. The page also urges local spending and investment at home in ATPe ENS.
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