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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1903

Page

3

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Free Sample

An advertisement for Kilmer's Swamp Root claims it treats kidney liver and bladder troubles and Bright's Disease. It touts medical triumph, mentions hospital and private use, offers a free sample bottle by mail and a book, and cites Binghamton New York as the company address.

L Evel is _ Kilmer Kilmer Bright Ka Llmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y Binghamton, N. Y

Pythian Lodge Seals Max Joseph Building Use

The Max Joseph building will not become an office building. Owners leased the top story to the Knights of Pythias for a lodge room, forcing abandonment of office space plans as the third floor is already used by the Masonic fraternity. The building remains home to major fraternal orders in the city.

Max Joseph Ainice By Te Mas Knights of Pythias

County Board Raises 500 Dollars for Greater Georgia Push

Athens Clarke County governments and the Chamber of Commerce each pledged 200 dollars to the Greater Georgia fund. The combined 500 dollars will fund promotional efforts to advertise Athens and Clarke County. The Banner commends the joint action and foresees positive results from the investment.

Athens Clarke County Greater Georgia” Fund Athera Georgia Athena Chamber of Commeres Chamber of Commerce Clarke

New Residences Planned on Grady Avenue in Olasalo City

Michael Bros. bought four hundred feet front on Grady avenue from Mrs L D Da Bose through R T Da Bose. Five modern five room houses with baths sewerage lights and water will rise on the stretch. Work begins soon and within months Grady avenue will be filled with laborers and new homes, including a cottage planned between W GO Ore and Warren J Smith.

Olasalo Michael Bros Grady Avenue L D. DuBose 3. W. Ingle R. T. DaBose L. D DaBose W. A Carlton Hea

The Necessity of Advertising at Heng

Mr I B Field of the Manufacturers Record of Baltimore visited Athens and urged boosting the city. He praised Athens growth and urged proper advertising to attract investors. The Chamber of Commerce plans to place ads in the Manufacturers Record and other publications.

Heng I. 8. Field Baltimore Thureday Field Athens Chamber of Commerce Directora

Turner Goolsby Wedding at Carlton Home

The marriage of Joseph Walton Corner and Mary Goolsby was held Thursday at four in Carlton at the bride's mother's home. The ceremony was by Rev T D Cartledge with many Athens and Carlton friends in attendance and a festive reception at the groom's parents’ home that evening.

Joseph Walton Corner Mary Goolsby Carlton Athens Garlton Mra. Goolaby Otamine Rv. T. D. Cartledge Miny Fatenda W. W. Tarper Waddell Street Carlton Yeaterday W. T. Arnold James McIntosh J. W. Black Misa Mae Fortson J. W. Wilhite Et O Williams Julie O. Brown Elizabeth Worley Z. Copeland Eiberton M. M. Ham Gainesville Mary Wilhite College Park Misa Janna Wilhita Collage Park KE. F. Willis Mre Frank Thornton Sue Watson Belle Tarner Manus Bullock Woods and Brown Messrs E. B. Coheo W. A Rynolds J.O. Harris James Barrow R. K. Reaves, Jr I. P. Morton D. McNeil K. G. Tarner A. J. Palmer Tarorr Ralph Hodgson Platt Glenn Aaron Cohen F P. Calp J. F. Foster Frank Hodgson J. B. Thortton

Elder Thornton Wedding At Parents Home

Theday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs W J Thornton of this city occurred the marriage of their daughter Hattie to Mr Thomas L Elder. Rev Ashford B Reaves officiated. The wedding was a quiet home affair with relatives and a few intimate friends present. Best wishes for a long life of happiness are extended to the couple.

W. J. Thornton Hattie Thomas L. Elder Ashford B Reaves The Christian Church

Clifton flour promotion and Athens contract notice

Give It a Trial promotes Clifton flour made from Kentucky wheat with bread proof claims. Athens Georgia invites bids to furnish labor for a City Hall project by April 8 1903 with a $500000 certified check and bid guarantees. mayor J F Rhodes reserves the right to reject all bids. Also a health ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.

Clifton Kentucky Wingfield Cash Grocery Store Athens Unty Teity Athena J. FP. Rhodes

Power Prescriptions and Womens Health Claims

The passage extols Dr. Pierce’s Power Prescription as aiding women during postpartum recovery and restoring balance to mind and body. It claims improved health, appetite, and vitality, with anecdotes of rapid gains and renewed energy. The ad-style text invites readers to obtain The Common Sense Medical Adviser and the prescription guide free by mail.

Aship Dr. Pierce Peron Aly Common Sense Pena A

Quaint London Legacies Show Old Time Sermon Values

Curio notes from charity commission reports on London endowments reveal sermon values from six pence to a pound. Donors like Thomas Bright and James Wood set payments for sermons, with extra provisions for clergy, sextons, and the poor. some bequests funded loaves for worshippers and instruction for the needy.

London Charity Commission Thomas Bright David Gittin John Ireland John Winn St. Hopes James Wood St. Nicholas-Cole-Abbey Wan Company of Rawyers Seston St. Michael Bassiahaw Edward Heylin London News

Sailor Life and Tales From the Sea in The American Sailor

A satirical column captures sailor vignettes from ship life including mascots, yarns of daring animals, and crew antics. It notes dances, boxing, and boat racing as lighter hours, with anecdotes of bears, dogs, and a cat, plus a bishop’s quip on sailors’ hearts. Also promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Cascarets as laxative tonics.

Peta Dennis Pig Abipa'peta Fially Bamoa Saya China Shanghai DeWitt's Esay Orr Drug Co

Calico the Horse Finds Grand Entry Thrilling in Circus Tale

Sewell Ford describes Calico a farm horse who joins a wagon show circus. The grand entry thrills him though roads are rough and the dressing tent crowding is chaotic. Calico dances around the ring to drumbeats, dazed but delighted by the crowd and music.

Sewell Ford Calico

Anatomy of an Oyster Reveals Humanilike Heart and Organs

The article details oyster anatomy including a mouth at the shell hinge, a crescent pericardium, and a two chamber heart. It describes blood flow from gills, through vessels to the heart, and onward to the body, noting other internal organs and the rough process of opening the shell to view them.

The One Love Affair Of Charlotte Cushman

A Cincinnati stage romance reveals Charlotte Cushman falling in love with actor Clark and the dramatic moment when his wife and child confront the actress after a performance. Cushman endures the shock, aids Clark's return, and never loves again. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles and skin ailments.

Charlotte Cushman Cincinnati Clark Miss Cushman Conrad Clark Bud Catherine Abe Carolina Wolsey

News of Denny McCarthy's Death Reaches Widow Four Months On

Larry O'Brien breaks the news to Mrs. McCarthy that her husband Denny died at sea, four months ago, after a slip from New Zealand and return to the Brooklyn docks. He explains time heals grief with the weary wisdom of Father McGinnis as the widow processes the loss.

Méarn New Zealand Larry O'Drien Denny Mrs. McCarthy Larry Father McGinnis Mr. O'Brien

Fresh Flour and Anecdote of Jerome Bonaparte

Fresh lot of urton flour received with plans to stock regularly. An antiquated tale of Jerome Bonaparte unfolds around a gold watch kept as a keepsake of Betsy Patterson, revealing his attachment after their separation.

Jerome Bonaparte Jerome Betsy Patterson

Clifton Sacks and Heaps of Towel Goods Marketed

Ad cites Clifton flour packed in 48 pound towel sacks sold at Wingfield Cash Grocery Store with no extra cost versus ordinary cloth sacks. The page also notes various anecdotes and quotes about heaven, iron in ancient Egypt, reading as happiness, and a pun about insurance sales.

Clifton Wingfield Cash Grocery Store

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Rashville Ind Ely R. M. Bentley Ovidain Sara Ae DR. _FENNER Dr. Fenner Sr. Fenner Wagoner Knobsville St.vitus H.R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Osborne Machines Osborne D. M. Osborne & Co Osborne Columbia Talmage Hardware Company Turner-Goolsby Chamberlain al Droggietr Cascarets Casdy Fall Grogeneret Und Mae da Witt & Co Chicago DaWitt DeWitt Orr Drag Co Seattle Heaven New York Tribune Typhon Oulris Earth Sir John Herschel Atchison Glebe Tutt
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