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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1904

Page

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Citizens invite Dr Lng Broughton to Athens for April evangelistic meetings

A city hall gathering of many citizens from all churches decided to invite Dr Long Broughco of Avianta to Athens for April evangelistic meetings. A permanent chairman and executive committee will organize two to three weeks of services at Moss Warehouse on Clayton Street, capable of seating about two thousand. Dr Broughton, tied to Atlanta and Georgia Baptist circles, is expected to accept.

Athens Broughton Long Broughco Avianta Isaac S Hopkins First Methodist Church Walter T. Forbes Srrgent J. King Manent Messrs J. D Moss D O Barrow W.B Hill O. M. Snelling A S Parker G. H. Hulme J.E Talmadge J. M. Hodgson O. A. Scudder T. H. Nickerson D. D. Flantgen A. H. Patterson C. T. Hussey A. G. Elder G. F. Stephenson T. W. Reed A. M. Center A W. Vess Young Davis James Patterson O. Cooper L. F. Edwards O. A. Rowland E. B. Hodgson Dr. Broughton Atlanta Epen Moss Warehouse Clayton Street Georgia State Baptist Convention

Pavate Postal Cards Must Go Postmaster Warns

Washington directive warns private cards bearing United States of America on the address side resemble official postal cards and thus are mail nonmailable after July 1, 1904. In the interim, postmasters will accept them for mailing with proper postage until that date. Also notes domestic troubles and advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills at local druggists.

Fleming Washington Postofilon Department United States of America United States Postal Cards Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. B. Palmer & Sons

Modern Job Office At Athens Banner Draws Outsider Orders

The Athens Banner Modern Job Office ships work to merchants in surrounding cities and keeps all presses busy with orders from local customers. Prices should be checked before placing printing orders as new machinery and type promise up-to-date results. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised for headache and liver issues.

Athens Costa DeWitt

Summer School Fund in Athens Seeks 2500 Dollars

Athens residents rally to fund the summer school in a push to raise twenty five hundred dollars this week. The canvassing committee plans daily drives and reports to the board next Monday night, aiming to hire the foreign educators for the faculty and finalize contracts. Local supporters include Athens Electric Railways, Webb & Crawford, Jackson & Son, Freeman & Company, and many individuals such as R. Nickerson, G. H Williamson, J. Camak, and Miss Susie Gerdine.

Athens Board of Directors Sapt. Branson Alex. Rhodes M. M. Arnold F. M. Harper R. Nickerson G. H Williamson E. J. Bondarant J. D. Binclair Kytle James Camak J. W. Wier A. W. Bramby Lala Thornton Susie Gerdine Mary Barwick Livy Carlton Mary Low Wier F. K Freeman Freeman & Company O. A. Scudder J. A. Pitner Jackson & Son R. Brands Rosa A. Wonder

Citizens seek changes in U. S. building specs in Athens

Athens residents urge the government to alter the new city hall specifications. They propose using Georgia granite in the basement and cream pressed brick instead of rough red brick, arguing the changes fit within the existing fourteen thousand dollar margin without increasing appropriations. Authority will decide soon, with construction hoped to start within sixty days.

City Hall Flemming Caid Athens

Death of E W Sitton in Athens at age twenty eight

Mr E W Sitton died Wednesday afternoon at one in the home of his grandmother on Oconee street. The heart failure came suddenly despite hopes for his recovery as his mother Mrs Baldwin of Texas rushed to assist. Sitton previously worked as a bookkeeper in Athens and Louisville before returning for Christmas care.

E. W. Sitton Mr. Handrop Oconee Street Mr. Sitton Mr. Baldwin Texas Mr. Litton Louisville Athens

Agricultural course arranged by college

The Agricultural School of the University offers a two week Agriculture course from February 8 to 20 open to farmers and families. Lectures and dairy demonstrations run daily with free admission, 10:30 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 4:00, plus practical study of cotton corn cattle and hogs. Board and lodging available for ten dollars. merchants urged to invite farmer friends. George Collins handles fruit trees for sale.

Agricultural School of the University Hoor Athens Institute Harvie Jordan J. M. Johnson T. E. Jago J. Manson

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DR. Leng Envan Athens Electric U. S Lserost Court House Georgia James Knox Taylon Tae Clifton Wingfield Cash Grocery Store M. Johnson J. P. Campbell J._ M. Johnson R. J. Redding Thurday L. Willoughby O. L. Willoughby George Collins College Avenue Hood Waweten Pat
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