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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
3
Former Chancellor William E. Boggs leads funds for a new Fleet Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida after the old building burned last year. The stone edifice will cost about 35000 and corner stone was recently laid as the pastor earns strong local support.
Ad promotes a “never failing cure for piles” with a money back guarantee. It markets GINTMENT at 25c and 50c and a “REGULATOR” powder for constipation. The text touts mail order delivery and agent names, touting ease and safety versus surgical procedures.
Joe Hong Sing, a noted Chinese citizen, has sold his Jackson street laundry and moved abroad to the land of towers. He is described as one of Athens’ clever Chinese natives and promises to return someday.
Mrs Mamie Bishop Pittard writes from Kissimmee Florida about a pleasant stay near Lake Tohopekaliga nicknamed Sleeping Tiger. She describes rides on a naptha launch, orange groves, island scenery, local hotels and churches, and notes visitors including Mrs Vice President Henderson. She also mentions local hunting and fishing and recommends Cascarets C and Castor oil laxatives.
Mr. Augustus Dozier of Oglethorpe county celebrated his ninety fifth birthday at his home near Lexington. He is the father of Capt. Thomas H Dozier of the city and, though aged, retains all his senses except hearing which is somewhat impaired. He is described as one of the oldest men in the state and as likely to live several more years.
Miss Mildred Rutherford president of the Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy asked Mrs. P. W. Davis to organize a Lexington chapter. Davis will call Lexington ladies soon. Rutherford is coordinating efforts to establish several new Georgia chapters.
A Texan advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and even children. It claims rapid results, offers mail order from Dr E W Hall of St Louis, and includes a testimonial from W H Bruton of Ripley Tennessee dated June 1 1901.
Five citizens discuss the May race with camps for Terrell Estill Jim Smith and Guerry Clarke County may back Smith if he runs with Guerry vs Terrell a lively fight if he stays out Billups bound over on counterfeit charge to $300 bond based on Milledge avenue and local testimony Dr Bull cures ailments and advertises tonic claims
Joe Wilkins, a Black warehouse worker for J. Y. Carithers & Co, assaulted his wife late Saturday night. He was arrested and jailed after displaying insanity like behavior, trying to break his cage bars. He remains under a peace warrant and faces trial before Judge Wingfield for insanity.
The city council has decided to construct sewers on Grady avenue and Barber street. City Engineer Barnett has workers taking soundings for several days and will provide cost estimates once that work concludes. Several short auxiliary sewer lines will also be built this year.
Judge Mark H Blandford former Georgia supreme court justice dies in Columbus. The column recalls his 1834 Pierce county Bendheim Bros. & Co. v Baldwin ruling and quotes a critique of a justice of the peace jury instruction alongside a reference to Syrup of Figs promotional copy.
Hon. David H. Mercer heads the congressional committee seeking full information from the mayor on several subjects related to the main question. Congressman Howard believes the measure is in good shape and likely to pass, while Mayor Rhodes has supplied the requested details.
Bookkeeper Mr E M Howell of B L Moss & Co fell on a grate near Bryant's barber shop on College avenue Saturday night. He suffered two broken ribs but received prompt medical attention and is resting quietly.
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