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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
5
City women show keen interest in a hospital initiative launched by The Banner. A leading Athens housewife praised the effort as among the best recently undertaken, and a committee under President Edwards of the Chamber of Commerce plans a forthcoming public statement.
Judge A J Mitchell gathers Clarke county war rosters by sending printed name slips and circular letters to living veterans. Recipients compare lists, note errors, and add missing names with records. Enclosed stamped envelopes ease replies, aiming for a near complete roster for Clarke county’s Confederate troops.
Mayor J F Rhodes will speak before the Georgia Municipal League in Macon on the second Wednesday in August. His topic is Lighting and Water Rates, and he will report on Lighting Facilities as chair of the standing committee. The league includes Georgia mayors, meeting to discuss municipal issues and share experience. A strong program and large attendance are anticipated.
Mr Wilbur Cox son of Captain E D Cor of this city is with an opera company in Meridian Mississippi playing Said Pasha at the Casino theatre. The Meridian Herald lauds his wit with A O Burgess as Hadad and Cox as Nookey keeping the audience in uproar. Friends in this ally will be glad he is winning success in his chosen profession.
A testimonial from W. P. Reuse of Kansas City recounts relief from eczema after using S S S in February and by May all symptoms disappeared. The letter asserts blood purification and skin restoration, noting external washes do not reach the disease and offering a free skin book from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Governor Terrell offers Hamilton McWhorter the associate justice seat on the Georgia Supreme Court after Judge Lampkin's death. McWhorter replies that family obligations prevent accepting, though he deeply appreciates the honor and friendship. Athens and Atlanta dated letters from July 1903 describe the exchange.
Will Rainey, accused of burglarizing a Madison county residence on the 10th, was captured yesterday in Waycross. Chief Calp will send Officer Dearing Hill to fetch him and turn him over to authorities. Also announces candidacy for alderman from the first ward under Democratic party.
Rev H L Cromley of the Decatur orphans home urges Georgians to support state homes by contributing one day of labor. A North Georgia woman describes a dire home situation, arguing forced removal by law may be needed to give children a chance at care and education.
Fundraising is underway to build Stone's Chapel on Baldwin Street replacing the current Sunday School space. The planned structure honors Rev. Ellison D. Stone for forty six years of Methodist service in Athens, with donations already received from several citizens.
Effective Saturday July 26 through September 12 the Southern Railway offers weekend round trip fares of 195 from Athens to White Sulphur Springs Ga. Tickets purchased for after noon and evening trains on Saturday may return the following Tuesday. For details contact RE W Sizer G A 108 Clayton Street.
Statistics compiled by Turner & Hodgson show a clear year over year rise in dry goods and shoes for July 1903 compared with July 1902 and July 1901. The firm plans a new accounting system August 1 to improve service and aims for a Wanamaker style store in Athens without becoming a mammoth department shop.
Mrs. Davis wife of Sheriff M T Davies was found dead in her Madison County home Monday morning. She had visited for several days and returned Sunday in good health. An apparent heart failure caused her death. She leaves a husband and several children. Interment was in the family burial ground near the residence.
W H Clarke of Bennett Street Wheeling WV testifies to lasting relief from backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says doctors' medicines provided only temporary help but the Doan's course cured him. Palmer Sons sell 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY are U S agents for the product.
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Sunday round trips to Atlanta from Athens for 1.00. Tickets apply to train 41 leaving Athens at 6:35 city time, valid through Oct 15 1903. Agents listed include J.4 Hoke Athens Ga W E Christian Atlanta Ga C B Ryan Portsmouth Va.
A過nounced cure-all elixir offered free to all. Dr James William Kidd of 2013 Baltes building Fort Wayne Indiana asserts a mysterious compound cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney blood and skin diseases. He promises no risk and free delivery by return mail to any sufferer who sends name and address.
A morning collision near Springfield Virginia seven miles from Alexandria involved a northbound Southern vestibule and a work train. Two railroad workers died and seven people were injured while cars suffered heavy damage. Simon Michael of this city was a passenger and unhurt, and his family was informed promptly.
Elbert County residents heard Mr. Skelton advocate paving funds as Mr. W. L. Baklton editor of the Elberton Star visited Athens yesterday. He led the drive for county bonds to finance road improvements and received encouragement and information on the topic.
In Rome the first of three great papal requiems for Pope Leo was held in St. Peter's Basilica. Diplomats and cardinals filled the Sistine Chapel as the Dies Irae echoed and the Gregorian chant filled the air with color and ceremony.
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