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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
3
A testimonial claims Wine of Cardui relieved Rose Owens of fatigue back pains and nervous weakness after years of lassitude. The ad asserts the tonic strengthens the nervous system and genital organs, improving female health without daily use. It cites over a million women relieved by the remedy.
Athens Dispensary Commissioners voted to cut profits on all liquors by ten percent to lower prices for patrons. Five commissioners attended including R. K. Beaver H. K Palmer J. F. Jackson J. F. Rhodes and T. P. Vincent. Manager Jonhaon instructed to adjust prices and purchasing date moved from January 20 to February 20 with weekly meetings planned to reorganize operations.
The Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. M. W. Stovall's home on Milledge Avenue and elected officers for the year. Miss Mildred Rutherford is president, with Mrs. Stovall as first vice president and Miss Basinger as second vice president, plus other officers. The group, over 100 members strong, plans energetic work for the Winnie Davis Memorial to raise funds, aiming to exceed seven thousand dollars statewide, with each member urged to contribute three dollars. A note adds a testimonial on Chamberlain's Pain Balm from W. O. Williamson of Amherst, Virginia.
Jackson county resident H S Reed criticizes Roosevelt Negro policy from a southern viewpoint. He argues race differences justify segregation, deplores northern “toadying” to Black Americans, and claims Charleston would not tolerate northern-style appointments. He insists white men must rule locally and that mixing races degrades whites.
Seaboard Air Line announces new southbound trains honoring Athens with Nos 41 53 and 33 at 8 45 am 7 35 am and 4 49 pm city time and northbound Nos 82 2 50 and 88 10 55 pm at 2 27 pm 2 50 pm and 10 55 pm city time. J M Hoke agent notes the changes. Edward Glaser leaves Windsor hotel to become traveling salesman for Wilmer L Moore Co. of Atlanta.
Great clearance sale advertises blankets comforts tailor made suits jackets coats capes dresses and silks all winter goods offered at a 33 percent reduction. The notice announces 250 rolls of new mattings on sale and invites readers to make selections today.
On Monday Judge Kt. B. Rensell heard the motion for a new trial in the state versus Thad Boyd. Boyd sits in Clarke county jail under a death sentence for murder. Solicitor General Brand prosecuted. Mosars HS Weat and E. K. Lampkin defended. Judge Russell to rule soon. Also an ad touts One Minute Cough Cure by The Orr Drug Co.
The funeral of Mr. A J Lyndon was held Monday morning at ten o'clock at his Prince Avenue residence with Rev. Troy Beatty presiding. Choir members sang Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee, Miss Merriman performing Saved By Grace. The casket was borne by pallbearers to the hearse and the remains laid to rest in Oconee cemetery. Also included are stray notices of letters remaining at Athens Post Office and a 1903 era advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Kings New Discovery with dealer details.
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