Institute Closes for Christmas Holidays at Lucy Cobb
Lucy Cobb Institute has closed for Christmas holidays with most students returning home or staying in Athens. The institute will resume sessions on January 4. Also included is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Pain Balm noting its effectiveness for muscular and rheumatic pains. Sold by H. B. Palmer & Co and W. J. Baltz & Bro.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens
Chemberlain
H. B. Palmer
W. J. Balth & Bro
Moving Machinery of Clixix Knitting Mill to New Site
The machinery of the Clixix Knitting Mill is moved from Lampkin and Claytox to Oconee Street near the river. Chief owner Mr Ingle says it will be installed and the mill in operation by January 1st. The new building on Oconee Street is well suited for the business. The company seeks a charter and plans a large plant expansion.
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Clixix
Lampkin and
Claytox Streets
Oconse Street
Ingle
Oconee Street
Enormous Ales At Pengary Dispensary Surge
A large crowd pressed into the dispensary all day as the Banner’s advertising drew thousands. Five police officers helped manage the queue while workers struggled to meet whiskey demand. About three thousand people sought sales yesterday, with this week likely to break records.
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Forcs
Iheas
Professionalism barred in Southern Intercollegiate Association reforms
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association adopted reforms in New Orleans to bar professionalism. New rules prohibit players with summer league baseball or paid expenses from eligibility, with residency exceptions, and apply from 1901 and 1904 summers as noted. An executive committee was elected: Dr. William L. Dudley, president. Prof. W. M. Riggs, vice president. A L Bonduranta, secretary and treasurer. Prof. Eb B. Ross. A H. Patterson. The next meeting will be in Auburn, Alabama, in May 1904.
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
New Orleans
Furst
Wm. L Dudley
W. M. Riggs
A L Bonduranta
Eb B Ross
A H. Patterson
Auburn
Ala
Prisoner Herrington Falling Ill From Epileptic Fits
John Herrington of Gainesville jailed on larceny after trust warrants has suffered several epileptic fits over the past days. He had a severe attack Monday night but survived and is now under a physician care, with hopes he may recover.
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John Herrington
Gainesville
JT. Fretwell
Cam
Herrington
Morgan County Farmer Showcases Corn Varieties in Athens
Mr. James M. Allen of Morgan County visited Athens with friends and displayed his home grown corn at the Hodgson Cotton Company office. His exhibit included diverse types, including a solid purple and a slate colored and white mixture. Allen is described as a leading Morgan County farmer despite his advancing years.
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James M. Allen
Morgan County
Athens
Hodgson Cotton Company
Allen
Never Varies Clifton Wheat Claims High Purity Standard
Winter wheat selection praised for consistent quality and purity. Clifton variety cited as best, with guarantees of excellence on every sack from Winfield Cash Grocery.
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Clifton
Winfield Cash Grocery
Cuticura Remedies Claim Wide Skin and Hair Benefits
The advertisement extols Cuticura soaps ointment and resolvent as cures for hair loss dandruff scalp crusts itching and skin humours. It markets a complete regimen for cleansing soothing healing and strengthening the skin hair and blood despite age or infancy. International promotion and directions promise dramatic results with hot water and routine applications.
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Paris
Chancellor Hill Wins Enduring Popularity at University
The Macon News reports many University of Georgia students in the city on break as the term ends at noon and resumes January 4. It notes attendance near 400 and predicts many additions to the Christmas term. Chancellor Hill is praised as the most popular head of the institution in its history.
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Macon News
University of Georgia
Hill
Ite
Atudents
Macon
Audley Harbin Injured by Accidental Rifle Discharge
Ten year old Audley Harbin was shot in the foot by an accidental discharge of a parlor rifle while playing on Prince avenue. The bullet lodged in the foot but did not exit and is not considered dangerous, though the boy faces discomfort during recovery. Avootly Mistake ad copy interjects unrelated promotion for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
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Audley Harbin
J. A. Harbin
Harbin
Barrow
Prince Avenue
Dr. King
Smith la Bro
Palmer & Sons
Health Board Pushes Spitting Prohibition Ordinance
The Board of Health last afternoon passed a resolution urging the mayor and Athens council to enact an ordinance banning spitting on street car floors sidewalks and in public buildings. It cites unsanitary conditions and disease risk and notes similar ordinances in other cities, with council action to come.
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Board of Health
Council
Athens
Jadiea
Court House
Cotton receipts rise for Athens amid season comparison
The Athens cotton receipts show a steady rise this season though expectations remain uncertain. From last Septembers start, wagon cotton reached 20 407 bales and railroad cotton 46 118 bales totaling 66 525. spinners used 2 934 bales and 45 490 bales were shipped leaving 18 097 bales on hand. Last year's figures started with 263 bales, wagon 22 348, railroad 48 443 totaling 70 ?. spinners consumed 1 801 and shipments 40 975 leaving 23 298 bales on hand.
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Athens
Cotton Exchange to Close for Holidays and Year End
The local Cotton Exchange will close tomorrow evening at last call and suspend business until Monday. It will again pause on the last call of the old year December 31 and not resume until January 3. Closures depend on New York and Liverpool markets. Athens likely to follow. The season has been remarkable with many merchants satisfied at year end. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for stomach weakness and indigestion.
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New York
Liverpool
Athens
Walt
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