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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1903

Page

7

Prize list offerings from local raffle drawing names

Tenth prize a five dollar pipe offered by M H Skalowaki. Eleventh prize a five dollar fancy trimmed pink clothes basket offered by J. 8. Bernstein. Twelfth prize a three hundred dollar Hawes hat offered by Head & McMahan. Thirteenth prize a nine dollar fifty cent three quart ice cream freezer offered by the Bailes Supply Co.

M H Skalowaki J. 8 Bernstein Head & McMahan Bailes Supply Co

Gainesville Helps Through Banner Appeal for Relief

A Gainesville drive associated with The Banner collected cash and in kind gifts for relief. Local residents and the Athens area response produced about five hundred dollars in value plus hundreds of clothing items and provisions. Donations were coordinated by Mrs. W. J. Campbell, Mrs. Mayfield Eberhart, and others with shipments via Southern depot to Gainesville relief chairman Z. Y. Hill.

Kanner Etglish Eest Michael Bros Routhern Z. Y Rry Com- Hill Gainesville R WH Moon Drayman WB Hill Warded Cox Landcom Mins Landrom Matthews Seymoor O. W. Parr Campbell Mayfield Eberhart, Jr J. W. Eberhart Mie Mac.dox

A Wonder-Working Remedy for Women Says Mrs Brown

Mrs Brown proclaims Paine's Celery Compound as a wonder remedy for female ailments. The ad touts blood purification and restored health, citing a Vineland California user who says five bottles made her a new woman and saved her life.

Mrs. Brown Paine Mia V.L Brown Vineland Cal Fllowa Colery

More Contributions for Gainesville Storm Sufferers

Community aid continues with donations received Wednesday from Queen of Georgia Lodge No 28, Good Samaritans, Mrs Leila Parr Fears, and Mr Charles Stern. Cash gifts total 1105 dollars 20 cents after prior acknowledgments. Two large bundles of clothing were sent by Mr Chas Stern to support victims.

Gainesville Queen of Georgia Lodge Good Samaritans Cash _ ok Leila Parr Fears Total Co. Depeserecenses Chas. Stern

Five Mules Killed by Lightning in Panter Georgia

A severe storm swept Clarke Jackson Madison counties when a bolt struck a shed at S. M. Swindle’s Panter farm. Five mules sheltering inside were killed instantly. A rumor of a cyclone elsewhere was proved false.

Clarke County Jackson and Madison Countes 5. M. Swindle Panter

Teachers Begin to Matriculate for Summer School

Registrar Harper at the University Summer School receives the first teacher matriculation papers and a five dollar fee. Officials expect hundreds more to enroll as the two week window opens, anticipating a large attendance at the July first start.

Harper University Summer School Acsaion

Officers Named by Compress Co in Athens

The Athens Compress Company holders elected officers for the ensuing year. President J. H. Rooker, Vice President Billops Phinizy, Secretary and Treasurer W. T. Bryan. Directors include O. B. Griffith J. N. Webb J. E. Talmadge Sr. J. M. Hodgson. Affairs of the first year deemed satisfactory.

Athens Compress Company J. H. Rooker Billops Phinizy W. T. Bryan O. B. Griffith J. N. Webb J. E. Talmadge, Sr J. M. Hodgson

Friday Hoodoo On Mr Montgomery Fortunes Linked to Friday

Gol Charles S Webb recalls Col Montgomery’s tale of Friday superstition surrounding the Gainesville mill site and Pacolet mills flood. Montgomery notes several Friday actions tied to his planning and disaster, and worries lingering belief may haunt him as the rainstorm devastates his Pacolet fortune.

Gol Charles Webb Gainesville Victor Montgomery South Carolina Montgomery Col. Webb Montgomery Anid Gainonville Spartanburg Mr. Montgomery

Pan Hellenic Dance At Despr ee Hall Festive Commencement Event

The Pan Hellenic dance opened the commencement festivities at Despree Hall on Tuesday night drawing many Georgia belles and guests from Maryland North Carolina and Florida. Notables included Miss Cornelia Knight Miss Mina Hood Miss Lois Long and Miss Clyde Khaney with attendees from Augusta led by Bearden's Band providing music for the Grecian figures.

Despree Hall Georgia Washington, D. C Mias Cornelia Knight Rosina Thomas Maryland Mina Hood Rosing White Clyde Khaney Madge Houston Emma Robinson Lojatte Lanier Mary Silges Isabelle Fleming van Eppa Rosena White Agnes Goss Folker Rosena Thomas Walker Mattie Wilson DeBose Marie Stevens Fort Yancey Harris Lustrat Ledbetter Sarah Friereon

Clifton flour praised for bread and pastry at Wingfield Osah

A housekeeper urged to try Bransford's Clifton flour stating it makes the best bread cake and pastry for home and visitors and advising against brand prejudice at Wingfield Osah Grocery Store.

Bransford Clifton Wingfield Osah

Athens Chamber of Commerce Eyes Summer Entertainment for Teachers

The Athena Chamber of Commerce met at city hall to plan entertainment for University Summer School teachers visiting Athens. A committee chaired by T. S. Mell will coordinate events with the entertainment and education groups and a Monday afternoon program is planned. A rail line from Athens to Carnesville prompted discussion and a chamber committee may join the effort.

Athena Chamber of Commerce Edwarda M. G. Michael Chamber of Commerce University Athens Menars Carnesville Edwards

Monthly Report of the Bessie Mell Industrial Home

The regular monthly meeting, led by the vice president, approved the secretary’s report and presented the treasurer’s summary. Receipts included May 1 balance, city appropriation, dues, garment sales, and collector collections. expenditures covered employees, commissions, ice and coal, and visiting committee expenses. bank balance noted as of June 1.

Bessie Mell Industrial Athena Ice & Coal Co Athens Waterworks Salance Bank Jone

J B Hunter 5 Now Agent for Constitution in Athens

W W Blackburn of Atlanta and others in Athens discuss the Constitution delivery system. Hunter will oversee circulation to ensure all subscribers receive papers promptly. The Home receives funds for sunbonnets and visiting committee support as the paper’s circulation grows. M Rutherford, Pres.

W. W. Blackburn Atlanta Constitution Black J. R. Hanter Athens W. P. Briggs Hunter England

Class of 1901 L C I last hope realized in Oklahoma

A fragmented notice recounts a 1880 settler’s near death from dysentery and severe diarrhea, rescued by Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It then shifts to a 1901 reunion at Lucy Cobb Institute with an elegent luncheon and lists attendees. Also promotes Dr Bigger’s Huckleberry Cordial and endorsements from Judge Lochrane.

Sentinel Gebo Mont Oklahoma Fortune H. B. Palmer & Sona W. J. Smith & Bro Lucy Cobb Institute Agnes Gone Ellie Hannicott Thomas Mary Inges Clare Felker Snjette Lanier Walton Clyde Kaney Nina Jones Lucy Goodrich Taylor Mesdames Ellis Sciple Charlton Kiser Dr. Bigger Thas C. E. Lochrane Georgia Dr. Biggers

Burglary at Milledge Ave Residence During Lucy Cobb Exercises

The Misses Frierson on Milledge Avenue were burglarized Tuesday night while at Lucy Cobb Institute closing exercises. Forty dollars and a gold watch belonging to Miss M. Jarrell were taken. drawers were rifled and the watch was found hidden in a bureau drawer. Police pursuit continues with limited clues as officers traced the intruder toward Baxter Street but lost the trail amid heavy foot traffic.

Misses Frierson Lucy Cobb Institute M. Jarrell W. I. Dorsey Baxter Street

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