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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1902

Page

5

Athens to Host Southern Educational Conference

Dr Charles D Molver announced at the Southern Educational Association session in Columbia D C that Athens will host the three day conference. The committee on homes will canvass for host lodging for about five hundred delegates, with three hundred to stay in local homes, boosting Athens as an educational center. Hood s Sarsaparilla is cited as proof that disease stems from impure blood.

Athens Charles D. Molver Southern Educational Association inColumbia D. O

Remarkable Run of Mr. Roses Dogs

Sunday afternoon a man stole twenty dollars from Joe Mayfields in Barberville and escaped. Officer Rose deployed his dogs, which trailed the thief through Madison county to Harmony Grove where Martin was captured. The money remained unspent and the capture sparked a lively pursuit by several men.

Joe Mayfields Barberville Rose Madison County Harmony Grove Martin

New Discovery Saves Child Against Illness

Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York reports a near fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis but Dr Kings New Discovery saved her daughters life after all others failed. Her niece with advanced consumption is now well thanks to the medicine. Desperate throat lung diseases yield to this remedy which is infallible for coughs and colds. Bottles 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by local dealers with trial bottles free.

W. K. Haviland Armonk N. Y

High Waters Hit Rivers and City Power Plant

Oconee and Middle rivers rose flooding mills and the power plant. Electric lights and streetcars shut down as water entered the power house. Officials expect a retreat and restart of plants soon. Miss Celestia Parrish named to lead psychology at the State Normal School. previously at Randolph-Macon Woman's College. The school adds four faculty members and resumes February term. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Whitfield & Co. and local druggists for la grippe and pneumonia prevention. sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and Smith Bros.

Oconee Bei¢Y State Normal School Celestia Parrish Roanoke South Misa Parrish Cornell University Virginia State Normal School Randolph-Macon Woman's College Randolph-Macon Alexander Rhodes North Carolina Arison Chamberlain Whitfield & Co Wabash Avenue Chicago H. R. Palmer &, Sons Smith Bros Croup R.gray Amenia Duchess County N. Y Kennedy H. ., Palmer & Sone

University reopens January 7 after delay on campus

The University of Georgia postponed the January 3 opening to January 7 after a conference among faculty, trustees, and building contractors. The new dormitory will house seventy two men and the dining hall is described as highly convenient. Chancellor Hill sent postal notices to students about the delay and aims for strong attendance at the winter agriculture course. Also includes an advertisement for Syrup of Figs as a laxative remedy for children.

University of Georgia Prudential Committee Hill Chancellor Hill

Harper Case Not Yet Set In Murder Charge

The case of Dock Harper charged with the murder of Charlie McCoy has not been set for committal trial. Harper remains jailed and silent beyond claiming self defense in the cell. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with claims of bowel regularity and general health benefits.

Dock Harper Charlie McCoy Harper McCoy

Decision in postoffice matter to be reached in two weeks

Two weeks remain before a decision on the post office enters final form as the present incumbent's term ends January 14. Applicants include Mrs Al Fairbrother Messrs J H Dootson J E Greene and Howard Wilson along with M B Morton the current postmaster Maj Carlton is also an applicant though a circulated backing in his favor was presented without his knowledge. Morton did not travel to Washington recently but to Atlanta for the Georgia Republican session and plans to go to Washington later if not retained. He says Georgia Republicans will name his successor if he fails. The ad ends with ads for Chamberlains Pain Balm and Pyn-Y Balaem remedies.

al Fairbrother Mesars J. H Dootson J. E Greene Howard Wilson M. B. Morton Carlton Sant Washington Atlanta Georgia

New Officers for Knights of Pythians at St Elmo Lodge

St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythians elected officers for the coming year. Names include Rev Troy Beatty O O B R L Moas Jr V O J M Stephenson Prelate Ernest Potts M of W T H Nickerson K of BR and 8 al of G A W Yess M of Exchequer G H Thornton M of A A H Whitehead I G C K Moore O G J F Hart Trustee Also a testimonial letter endorsing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Popsin for constipation and stomach troubles.

St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythians Troy Beatty RB. L. Moas A. A

Don’t Accept a Substitute Cascarets Candy Ad

Warning against counterfeit Cascarets urging consumers to insist on genuine C.C.C. stamped tablets and noting they are sold only by druggists nationwide.

C.C.C

Nell Cropsey's Death Ruled Violence and Drowning

Body of Nell Cropsey found in Pasquotank River opposite her father’s home after five weeks of mystery. Coroner and three physicians concluded death by a blow to the left temple and drowning, with James Wilcox held in custody as principal suspect. Public reading of verdict met with strong emotion and hostility toward Wilcox.

Pasquotank River James Wilcox Elizabeth City N. C Nell Cropsey Pene J. D Stillman Nell L. Fearing Hila M. Cropsey Mila M. Cropsey Pasquotank Wilcox Elisabeth City

North Carolina Academies Converge in Raleigh Meeting

The North Carolina Association of Academies held its annual convention in Raleigh with an opening prayer by Rev. Dr. M. M. Marshall and welcomes from Professor W. A. Withers of the Agricultural and Mechanical College. Speakers included Governor Aycock, Professor Noble of the state university, Principal Henderson of the Croaton Indians normal school, and Principal Campbell of Brier's Creek academy. Officers named: L. L. Shelf president, John Graham vice president, Robert L. Madison secretary.

North Carolina Raleigh North Carolina Association of Academies Senate Chamber M. M. Marshall W. A. Withers Agricultural and Mechanical College Aycock Noble State University Henderson State Normal School For Croaton Indians Campbell Brier

Dynamite Explosion Destroys Richburg Storehouse

The G W Ragsdale general merchandise store in Richburg Chester county South Carolina was blown up with dynamite Thursday night. The building was entirely destroyed. several sleeping above the store escaped. bloodhounds followed a trace but were baffled. Bond issues noted for Fernandina improvements and city debts in a separate update. Bank statement shows loans and deposits. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for croup and general relief with local vendors listed.

G. W. Ragsdale Richburg S. C Columbia 8. C Chester County

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Cardus Southern Educational Conference MR. Rose Miss Parrish Job Pucklen Earth H. R Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro University Nother California Fig Syrup Co H. R. Palmer & Sons ROYAL _ WORCESTER Royal Worcester Royal Worcester Corset Co Rsss H RB. Palmer & Sons Pythians Sirs Dr. Caldwell L. C. Gurnee Hotel Paris Duboque Iowa Michael Bros Clearange Sale Piriel Alance Igial Nellie Cropsey Fernandina Fia New York
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