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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
7
An advertisement asserts kidney and bladder ailments afflict both women and men, inflaming mind and reducing vigor. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy, claims quick relief, and offers a free sample and pamphlet from Binghamton New York.
A Banner representative and Mr. J A Sage expect ample labor for a large city building boom this year. Sage sees no difficulty finding workers, though first class carpenters may be scarce as new tradesmen relocate to the area.
A large brick academy in Harmony Grove burned down after a defective flue caused a morning blaze. Students escaped unharmed as locals fought the fire. building and contents were nearly a total loss but insurance will cover partial costs. The town plans swift rebuilding funds. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement follows with a test.
Unclear OCR snippet references H R Palmer and Sons and W J Emith and Bro in a murky list of names suggesting a business dispute or partnership matter at a St. Vitus scene. No clear event date or outcome is detectable in readable text.
The Demosthenian and Phi Kappa societies at the University of Georgia select the annual debate question. The resolution, "That government ownership and control of natural monopolies is correct in principle," will be discussed at Phi Kappa the week after next.
Mr. B. F Woods has accepted a position with Lyndon Manufacturing Co and invites friends to visit the plant for sash doors blinds flooring lumber cement and related work. Woods is described as experienced and competent, and the Dr Lyndon equipped plant is praised as one of the strongest in the state.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Texas Wonder Great Discovery claimed to cure kidney and bladder ailments. It cites a two month treatment per bottle and offers mail orders from Dr. E W Hall of St Louis Missouri. A testimonial from Greenwood Tennessee praises its effect on a mother’s long kidney illness.
J Y Carithers & Co sold their Sheircotton business Wednesday to Deadwyler & Co a partnership from Maysville Geo Deadwyler Jr T A Smith and D F Miller of Athens The two Carithers Bryan will switch to other lines including street railway electric power plants and Southern Manufacturing Co The new firm will operate from the former offices with W C Ash in charge of the sales department and is expected to begin strong and prosperous operations in Athens
Discussion over locating the Peabody library on the University of Georgia campus continues with a proposal to front Broad Street versus a site between the University chapel and Science Hall. Trustees will decide next, while Architect Blooey will visit Trinity College North Carolina to study its library.
Mr. D. W. McGregor plans a handsome illustrated guide to Athens. About one hundred pages, ten thousand copies, ready for summer school opening July 1. A strong city advertisement expected from this public spirited effort.
Judge Russell is expected to issue a ruling on a possible new trial for Thad Boyd, condemned for killing Henry Oliver. Boyd’s attorneys sought a retrial, with decision anticipated within days and a potential second trial scheduled for the next Clarke superior court session in the city.
Governor J M Terrall appoints the board of visitors to the University of Georgia to visit Athens during June commencement. The law requires three members be engaged in educational work including a practical farmer and a horticulturalist. The committee includes W M Slaton, M N Ballard, E H Hamby, A J, B L Denard.
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