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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
6
A letter recounts how Wine of Cardui cured Miss Bowey after a back and groin pain flare stemming from a winter injury. The testimonial claims the potion restored health, strengthened her, and prevented serious consequences from a female weakness, urging others to buy a one dollar bottle from their druggist for home relief.
The Old Fellows of Athena may build a new hall jointly for the Glenn and Williams lodges, two strong Georgia orders, with action likely to proceed quickly if members approve. The Banner supports the plan as progressive for the Classic City. Electric Bitters praised as a general tonic, nervine, and liver and kidney remedy, offered at 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by local druggists.
A rumor claimed Prof J M Stephenson Jr of the University of Georgia resigned his English tutor post, but he has secured a leave from April 1 to next fall to attend a Chicago course. In his absence Marion DuBose will lead his classes. DuBose is described as capable and expected to do well. Tragedy Averted letter from Pleasant City Ohio tells of a boy saved from severe illness using Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases. testimonials note its safety and effectiveness.
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association seeks to raise 3600 more dollars after already receiving 6500. The Athens Chamber of Commerce backs the plan to hold the largest Northeast Georgia fair in Clarke county. President Edwards appoints a committee including O B Griffith and J F Rhodes to solicit subscriptions and push a swift, successful fundraising effort for grounds, buildings, and race tracks.
A large gathering attended the funeral of Mr J G Edwards at his daughter Mrs Kee Jones residence on Jackson Street. Dr W H Young of Wirss Baptist preached, with Masonic honors at Oconee Cemetery led by Worshipful Master W S Dorsey and Mt Vernon lodge officers.
Commissioner O B Stevens notes rapid farm work statewide and rising independence among farmers, with annual debt relief. He cites severe damage to North Georgia peach crops from a recent cold wave, raising fears of limited peach shipments this summer, while South Georgia losses are uncertain.
A petition endorsing Judge Emory Speer for the vacant U S Circuit Court seat was circulated in Athens Saturday by R L Mosa Jr and signed by local citizens including manufacturing concerns and firms. Speer, reared in Athens, receives strong local support as Judge McCormick resigns.
Saturday morning at the Phi Kappa literary society presidents were elected for the next four months to allow photos in Pandora. Bond was chosen for March, Dexter Blount for April, Sandy Beaver for May, and Archie McIntyre for June.
The Southern Educational Conference will meet in Richmond Virginia from Wednesday April 24 to Friday April 24 with excursions to the University of Vic and Fortress Monroe on April 25 and 27. Hampton Institute Anniversary and Huntington Library presentation on April 28 and 29. Invites issued by President Robert O Ogden to educators across the South. Several Athenians are expected to attend. The Athens session last year spurred local interest in the conference.
The University Bulletin states the eighth annual session starts September 1, 1903 and ends May 1904. Registration for 800 dormitory students is open and will close when reached. Entrance exams are planned at the Normal School on August 20 and September 1.
The chatter about Jack Thomas G Lawson of Eatonton and Foster of Madiror challenging Hon. Willa M. Howard in the next race appears unfounded after investigation. The outlook suggests Howard will have smooth sailing with no definite plans confirmed by the men involved. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a spring remedy for skin blemishes.
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