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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
A fragment discusses pregnancy and motherhood themes, praising a remedy labeled Favorite Prescription as beneficial for birth pangs and nervous anxiety. It claims cures for diseases unresponsive to other remedies and invites readers to request a free opinion by letter.
A northwest storm struck Omaha at 1 am causing extensive damage across the north side. Wires, roofs, and skylights were destroyed. the Coliseum suffered major destruction while half a hundred buildings were damaged overall. no fatalities occurred though a police officer narrowly escaped injury.
The Athens Woman's Club held a yesterday afternoon meeting with Mrs. H. C. White presiding. Committees reported progress on establishing a shelter in East Athens to aid mothers with children while they work. Miss Laura Blackshear presented a paper on Egyptian and Assyrian art, reflecting the club's spirited progress.
W F Green organized the Rebekah Lodge of Old Fellows in Rome on March 11. Officers elected include W Q Maitland noble grand J T Taylor vice grand H W Grant secretary and J Weisendanger treasurer. The Odd Fellows have two lodges here with growing membership and active work.
A garbled passage mentions fortunes, heart failure, and a physician claiming success with Pleasant Pellets for biliousness. It references business men, a weak stomach, and a mother figure, with a final note of dietary exceptions and cure claims.
The southern gardening authority William W White's classic Gardening for the South has a new edition revised by his son in law Prof Patrick H Mell of Auburn AL. The original retained with many new insights for southern gardeners. price 2.00 and already selling through Mr McGregor. Old Soldiers Expert M M Austin a civil war veteran of Indiana says Dr King’s New Life Pills cured his wife after long illness. Buy them at Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bros drug stores.
William Fleming outlines changes to keep post offices open at night and improve mail distribution and classification by July 1 if approved. Business interests endorse the plan as benefits to the city.
The Rome Petroleum company struck a vein of coal and a small amount of endo petroleum was found during boring today after drilling 900 feet. The company reports encouragement over prospects as work continues on the Platwoods property.
Colonel John F Gaynor and partner W D Greene, wanted in Savannah Ga on fraud charges, are registered at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec with Gaynor claiming not to hide from authorities. They may return to the United States on the 17th of March, amid extensive business interests in Quebec.
The Clarke County Being and Loan Association held a semi annual meeting and reports the best condition in its history. A semi annual dividend of 12 percent was declared, the highest in the association's history. Athens is noted as proud of this home organization. A testimonial claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved a chronic stomach ailment in a Macomb, Illinois resident, noting prior remedies failed.
March 11 Griffin reports slow debris clearing and trestle rebuilding after the Southern Railway wreck last Thursday night week. No engineer body found. officials expect to locate the body beneath the buried engine as dredging exposes it. Hundreds toured the wreck area and crowds walked from Contra to Mangha, seeking details and a possible discovery.
Hon J M Terrell Democratic candidate for governor addressed Cobb county supporters during a noon court recess in Marietta Georgia. He touted his merits and backed a constitutional amendment to cap property taxes. Dupont Guerry plans to speak at the court house the next day with a strong county following.
At a New York wedding, a man shouted that the groom Franklin Marcellus Olds had pledged to another woman, triggering a $50,000 breach of promise suit by Olga Landsdorff. The clerk delivered the summons. the ceremony resumed as the minister allowed it to proceed.
Rome March 11 Arrangements are under way to host the State Baptist convention at the Baptist church. Dr Headden pastor has formed committees to house delegates and ministers expected to number about 2000. The meeting will address church relations with Cuba and education.
Martin H. Dooly of Atlanta died after a three week illness. He was long known as general supervisor, roadmaster and master of the Western and Atlantic Railway. He once served as manager of the Northeastern road in Athens under a lease.
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