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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1899

Page

6

Davison & Lowe mark tenth anniversary in dry goods

Davison and Lowe celebrate ten years in Athens Georgia dry goods. From modest beginnings in a small store they expanded to a large building with multiple floors and millinery parlors. Their growth reflects persistent effort, updated styles, and a strong customer devotion.

Davison &Lowe Athens Georgia Alex A. Davison Joseph B. Lowe Julius Cohen & Co W. A. Carlton Clayton Nea Washington Street Davison & Lowe Messers, Davison & Lowe

Entering a New Decade, Well Wish For Continued Success

In the past decade they have earned broad respect and strong support from friends who anticipate even greater achievements in the years ahead as they begin the new decade with high hopes and affirmed belief in their continued progress.

Georgia Bar Association Meet Set for July in Warm Springs

Sixteenth annual Georgia Bar Association session planned for July 6 and 7 at Warm Springs with a full program. Includes reports from officers and committees, keynote addresses, numerous papers on law reform, taxation, ethics, and legal education, and symposiums on municipal ownership and criminal law growth.

Macon The Georgia Bar Association Warm Springs John W. Akin Cartersville Hamilton McWhorter Lexington Z. D. Harrison Atlanta Association Orville A. Park A. J. Cravatt Brunswick A. H. MacDonell Savannah Olin J. Wimberly Barnesville Orville A. Park J. F. DeLacey Eastman Logan E. B Union Point Edward Thomson R. T. Dorsey John L.hopkins J. Render Terrell Greenville Spencer R. Atkinson Thomas J. Chappell Columbus Hewlett A

New Officers Named for Georgia Colored Teachers Association

Athens again secures the presidency of the Georgia State Colored Teachers Association after a successful session in Athens. President J A Bray and officers D C Suggs E W Howell G D King Adella Richardson H A Bleach M L Turf A B Cooper were elected as the group plans further work with about one hundred teachers in attendance.

Georgia State Colored Teachers’ Association R. R. Wright James M. Henderson W. E. DuBoise E. H. Webster L. 8. Clark Association Clark Athens Adella Richardson H. A. Bleach M. L. Turf

August Flower Proclaimed Widely Used Remedy

Professor Hoxton notes in travels that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and constipation. He says it helps tourists and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Sample bottles are free at H. Palmer & Sons and sold by dealers in civilized countries.

Hoxton H. BR. Palmer & Sons H. R. Palmer & Sons Boschee

Noted South Writer Montgomery M Folsom Dies in Atlanta

Montgomery M Folsom poet journalist and sketch writer died suddenly in Atlanta at 1 PM on Sunday stricken with apoplexy. He was forty two and leaves a wife and five children. He worked for The Savannah News Thomasville Times Americus Recorder Macon Telegraph Atlanta Journal Evening News Chattanooga Times Brunswick Times and others. Burial in Atlanta yesterday with Masonic honors.

Montgomery M. Folsom Mr. Folsom Atlanta Fair Street Folsom Savannah News Thomasville Times Americus Recorder Macon ‘Telegraph Atlanta Journal Evening News Chattanooga Times Brunswick Times

Celebrate the Fourth in Americus With Full Day Festivities

Americus Georgia plans a large Fourth of July celebration with many stores closing for the day. Citizens will visit nearby resorts and enjoy outdoor sports and bicycle races. The Americus Light Infantry organises a monster barbecue and watermelons feast for the evening. Busy merchants suspend business as residents unite to mark the national birthday.

Americus Daly Americus Light Infantry

Walthour Wins Two Pro Races At Vailsburg Meet

Five thousand attended the Vailsburg bicycle program as Bob Walthour of Atlanta won both the consolation half mile professional final and the one mile professional race. Jay Eaton of Lorain, N J, placed second in the half mile, with A Newhouse and others following in the lineup. Time for the half mile was 1 06 1 5 and 2:09 4-5 for the mile.

New York Vailsburg N. J Bob Walthour Atlanta R. A. Miller Galveston A. Newhouse Buffalo A. C. Mertens Minneapolis W. G. Furman Los Angeles Jay Eaton Lorraine Charles Radfield Newark R. A Miller

Origin and Romance of the Banjo and Arctic Travel Notes

Excerpt traces the banjo’s origin in Banjoemas Java from a cheese box instrument to a cultural symbol while contrasting its romance with the instrument’s practical roots. It also recounts Eskimo travel in Alaska, noting sled work, dog teams, and the runner ahead method in arctic journeys.

Banjoemas Java Washington Star

Card Table Romance in London Ends in Union

A Paris Herald story recounts a London card playing romance where a rich man wagers with a girl who risks all. She offers marriage as the only escape when she cannot pay, he wins the game and the two marry, noted as one of England's happiest unions at the time.

Cornwall Romar London Aera England Paris Herald

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