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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1903

Page

7

Athens Elks Celebrate First Anniversary Lodge 790

The Athens Elks Lodge No. 790 marked its one year with an elegant park barbecue and guest attendance led by Elks officers. Prof D Abbott delivered a notable address on the order’s principles and perspectives from the Grand Lodge report from Baltimore, with praise for the event and fellowship.

Michael Baltimore Athens Benevolent and Protective Order of Elke Attio Jodge Cae M. G. Michael Abbott Hanaa W. A. Reynolda JJ Strickland Athens Lodge Grand Lodge of M.G Michael Hinner Olivera Aththe Lodge Naitimore Rand Lodge A *K Ono New York Grand Lodge Baltimore Lodge No. 7

Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Womanly Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for irregularity and female weakness, claiming relief from drains and inflammation. It cites testimonials including Lewis A. Miller of Weinsport Pa and urges readers to avoid unknown substitutes while noting Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a digestive aid.

Pierce Somplala Lewis A. Miller Prospect St. Weinsport Gullone Dr. Pierce

University Summer School shows high attendance and praise

Many teachers remain to the final day at the University of Georgia Summer School, with around sixty percent staying to the end. The program boasts strong instruction and work quality, praised as among the best in the south, reflecting high interest and satisfaction.

University University of Georgia

Funeral of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Collett

The funeral of the infant son of Mr and Mrs N W Collett was held Wednesday afternoon. Dr Isaac Hopkins conducted services at the grave and the remains were interred in Ocones cemetery.

N. W. Collett Ocones Cemetery Isaac 5. Hopkins

Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Plant Expands in Athens

Work has begun on a new two story building at the Oconee Oil and Fertilizer plant on Oconee street Athens. Foundations are prepared and brick laying starts this week. A large aged house will be built and new machinery, the latest model, will be shipped next week. The company plans a half million dollar refinery in Athens within a year with steps toward its erection.

Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Company Oconee Street Central Railroad Bridge Athens Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co J. ©. Cooper Atepa

Teachers show great interest in studies at summer session

The University Summer School classes in chemistry under Dr. H O White attract strong attention. Teachers arrive early, stay late in laboratories, and when Europe-bound Dr. White leaves early they opt for double hours to extend the course. Teachers nationwide are equally engaged and value the instruction.

University Athens H O. White White Europe

Carnesville Triumph in County Seat Vote

Frankin county residents favored Carnesville by over five hundred votes to keep the courthouse, ending a heated campaign to move the seat to Lavonia. Victors celebrate and push plans for an Athens to Carnesville electric railroad.

Carnesville Athens

Young girl bitten by suspected mad poodle in Athens

Wednesday afternoon Miss Sarah Cobb daughter of Judge Andrew J. Cobb was bitten on arm and heel by a small poodle thought to be mad. Dr. Quillian treated the scratch with a stone and the dog was killed. The incident prompted attention in the city. The report also covers the Carnesville to Athens electric railroad survey, its progress, routes, and potential impact on Athens and neighboring communities.

Sarah Cobb Andrew J. Cobb Milledge Avenue Quillian Hhe Carnesville Electric Railroad J. Morgan Toledo Ohio Athens Carneaville Willis Fletcher Brown Brown Barberville Hanley Abbott D. Q. Abbott David Conger Franklin County

Religious Work of Athens Y M C A Advances Plans

The Athens Y M C A religious committee spearheads an effort to boost religious activities with city ministers backing the plan. A lay meeting is set for Thursday at 6 pm to discuss a September 1 start and broader member cooperation led by C A Rowland, Edward R Hodgson Jr, Thomas B Hodg in, and W T Forbes.

Athens Young Men's Christian Association Alt The Young Men's Christian Association Messrs. C. A. Rowland Edward R. Hodgson, Jr Thomas B. Hodgin W. T. Forbes

Paralyzed Princeton Citizen James Waters

Yesterday morning James Waters, a well known Princeton resident, was totally paralyzed at his home and remains unconscious. Attending physician expresses no hope for recovery. Prof J W Griffith of Brunswick, visiting Bogart, traveled to the Classic City yesterday.

James Waters Princeton Waters J. W. Griffith Brunswick Bogart

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