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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1905

Page

5

Preparations Under Way For Broughton Meetings

One week from Sunday the Broughton meetings start with committees at work to ensure readiness. The Permanent executive committee includes J. B. King as chairman and A. S. Parker as treasurer. Various subcommittees cover arrangements finance devotional music ushering and advertising with members drawn from Methodist Baptist Presbyterian Christian Episcopal and other churches.

Broughton J. 8. King G. H. Hulme A. 8. Parker W. T. Forbes E. J. Bondurant T. H. Nickerton A. W. Dozier C. A. Scudder Chas A. 8 Parker D. C. Barrow C. A. Rowland, Jr J. D. Moss J. N. Webb J. E. Talmadge Hopkins A. L. Hull Gee, Stone E. C. Branson C. M. Snelling Music G. G. Bond Graves Stephenson C. A. Rowland J. E. Greene F. EB. Griffith Young Davis A. M. Center B. R. Pickerell Pearl Randolph House B. H. Dorsey King D. F. Miller Ih. M. Fullilove Prof A. Rhodes F. J. Whitehead A. W. Vess Jas. Patter Advertising Committee T. W. Reed C. T. Hussey J. A. Darwin M. D. Browning Methodist Jno D. Moss A. W. Dozer

Machinery for Athena Electric Railway to be purchased

Machinery for the new steam plant of the Athena Electric Railway Co will be bought this week. Messrs C D Flanigen and W T Bryan are in the east to secure all necessary equipment for an up to date plant. The upgrade aims to provide undisturbed service during the year regardless of water levels. The public will appreciate the improvement.

Athena Electric Railway Co Messrs. C, D, Flanigen W. T. Bryan

Old Athens Boy with Woods Co. visits home town

Charlie Brewer, once a Athens citizen, known for local stage roles, now travels with the Woods Sisters company and enjoys a warm Athens reception from many friends during his visit. Notables Randolph, C. W. Shupe, M C A E J Bondurant, A Rowland, C A Scudder, F E Griffith are listed.

of the Woods Sisters Charlie Brewer

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward

A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It promises a $100 reward for any case that fails to cure, notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and urges purchasing from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo along with Hall's Early Pills for constipation and a nudge to try their printing services.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. Gold

Macadamizing roads to start in Clarke County soon

Clarke county will begin macadamizing county roads within fifteen days after preparations. Jefferson road will be first, from Prince avenue to the Seaboard crossing, with rock quarried nearby. Seven miles total paving is planned this year, followed by Watkinsville road. street paving and city-county agreements to decide permanent approaches. A plan to raise Prince avenue houses to align with the southern curb is considered. Colonel Fuller crediting Electric Bitters for kidney relief.

Clarke County Lexington Road Jefferson Road Prince Avenue Seaboard Air Line Ball Park Judge Erwin Jefferson Seaboard Watkinsville Lumpkin Street Milledge Avenue Ciy

Unclaimed Letters List At Ath ens Postoffice

List of unclaimed letters with one cent extra postage due. Males include Arnold J F, Castleman Maurice F, Covington F J, Eaves Elliott, Gunnels R R, Horner G Harry, Jackson A P, Jackson Ben F, Lampkin W T, Pierce Willie, Seabolt J Z, Sheperd Charlile, Smith O J, Sykes Jno H, Treaser John H. Females include Bragg Miss Emma, Britt Mrs L T, Teasly Cook Miss Bertie, Dixon Lucy L, Elder Mrs Clara, Grecian Lula, Polean Miss Maria, Reese Miss Millie, Roberts Miss Cordelia, Sims Mrs F B, Smith Mary. Miscellaneous Cherokee Chemical Co. 124 Farview St. Grit & Steel. W Fleming, P M.

Athens Postoffice Arnold J. F Castleman Maurice F Covington F. J Eaves Elliott Gunnels R. R Horner G Harry Jackson A. P Ben F Lampkin W .T Pierce Willie Seabolt J. Z Sheperd Charlile Smith O. J Bragg Emma Britt L. T Teasly Cook Bertle Dixon Lucy L Elder Clara Grecian Lula Polean Maria Reese Millie Roberts Cordelia Sims F. B Smith Mary Cherokee Chemical Co Farview St Grit & Steel W. Fleming P. M

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Provident Claim

L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months. After doctors failed, Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him and he heard of others with fine results from Palmer & Sons druggists.

L. Wagner Richmond Mear H Palmer & Sons

Resignation of County Coroner Rogers Leaves Seat Open

Coroner H. T. Rogers of this county has resigned due to failing health. Ordinary Wingfield will receive the resignation today and call an election with twenty days’ notice. An appointed interim may be made. Rogers, past eighty, cites blindness and weakness, thanking friends for support during his terms. The official steps to name a new coroner will follow.

H. T. Rogers Rogers Wingfields Teri

New Judge Lumpkin Named to Supreme Court Seat

Governor Terrell picks Hon. Joseph Henry Lumpkin of Atlanta to replace Judge Joseph R. Lamar who resigned due to ill health. Lumpkin will be sworn April 10 as Lamar's resignation takes effect. Pendleton named to Lumpkin’s Atlanta circuit seat. Lumpkin’s term ends January 1, 1907.

Joseph Henry Lumpkin Atlanta Guv Terrell Joseph R. Lamar Supreme Bench Judge Lumpkin Lamar Prof W. W. Lumpkin Col E. K. Lumpkin Joseh Henry Lumpkin Supreme Court Lumpkin Terrell John T. Pendleton

Funeral for Mr J H Lambert Led by Local Ministers

Sunday funeral at three o'clock for Mr John H Lambert was held at his Milledge avenue residence with Dr Isabe Hopkins and Dr J W Walden officiating. Choir sang Nearer My God to Thee Come Ye Disconsolate and Lead Kindly Light as friends followed to Oconee cemetery.

John H Lambert Milledge Avenue Isabe Oconep

Satinola Tinola new discovery for blemish removal

Satinola Tinola promises guaranteed removal of freckles pimples tan sallowness liver spots and other skin sepputca with a money back guarantee if not effective in days. It claims to leave skin clear soft and youthful restoring beauty and is sold by NATIONAL TOILET CO and via leading Athens druggists.

Price Bc National Toilet CO Athens

Insane Joe Lewis to be sent to Milledgeville asylum

Joe Lewis alias Pig Payne the man charged with entering Miss Carrie Thurmonds residence weeks ago has shown violent behavior and is deemed insane. A jury and three physicians concluded he is crazy, so he will be transferred to the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville for confinement.

Joe Lewis Pig Payne Carrie Thurmond Milledgeville State Sanitarium Lewis

Barrel of oil injures Athens merchant’s leg

A barrel of linseed oil slipped from workers at Athens Hardware Company and fell on Mr. McCune, a country merchant in the area, breaking a bone in his leg. He was taken to the residence of Mr. W. B. Jackson for care.

Athens Hardware Company McCune Mr. McCune W. B. Jackson

Cross of Honor notices to Clarke and Oconee veterans

The Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Georgia Division U D C asks veterans in Clarke or Oconee counties who have not received the Cross of Honor to supply details now so crosses can begin being awarded to descendants on June 3. M Rutherford, President.

Laura Rutherford Clarke Oconee M. Rutherford

Alderman credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for election win

Chicago Alderman John Shdnick testifies he used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy during a heated campaign after catching a cold that irritated his throat. He credits the medicine with subsiding inflammation and helping him finish the campaign and win his council seat. The ad notes local merchants advertising the remedy.

Chicago Chamberlain John Shdnick Peoria St Council H. R. Palmer & Bons W. J. Smith & Bro

Stole Fish Man Faces Fine and Gang Sentence

Will Davis, a negro man, stole fish from Patman and Coleman markets last Saturday night. Officers seized the fish and jailed him. In Judge Cobb's court he was fined 50 and 75 dollars with an alternative of 20 months in the gang.

Will Davis Cobb Statham

Georgia Educators Meet in Athens Before University Session

The Georgia Educational Association will gather in Athens late June just before the University of Georgia Summer School opens on June 27. Hundreds of the state’s leading teachers are expected to attend, with Prof. B. S. Mell serving as secretary.

Georgia Educational Association Athens University of Georgia Georgia Educational Society Georgia B. 8. Mell

Stores to close at six o clock Athens merchants pledge

Athens merchants sign a pledge to close stores at six o clock city time from April 1 to October 1 with Saturday exception and bookshops and schools staying open later after September. list of signatories includes Dorsey McManhan Stern Co Turner Hodgson Michael Bros Johnson Rhoe Davison Link and others. A note mentions Castro's possible forgery against Mr Roosevelt and a comment on his restraint.

Athens E. H. Dorsey Head & McManhan Chas, Stern & Co Turner & Hodgson Michael Bros. Johnson Rhoe Co Sidney Boley Davison & Lowe M. Link

Athens Captain Beats Sprinting Record In Capture Chase

Capt. Hamilton of the Athens police trailed and captured Lud Moss after a swift chase from the Seaboard depot across a bridge and through Water Street to Barberville. Moss, a 20 year old negro, slashed another man earlier and was fined $15 and costs by the mayor after the pursuit.

Hamilton Athens Lud Moss Webb Moss Seaboard Air Line Barberville Capt. Hamilton Heard

Dean's Kidney Pills Testimony From Athens Reader

P G Robinson of between Athens and Barberville testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his chronic backache and kidney symptoms within forty eight hours after trying many remedies. He reports renewed strength and regular, odorless secretions, praising H S Palmer & Sons as the sole U S agents for the medicine.

Athens P. G. Robinson Barberville Dean H. 8 Palmer & Sons United States Doss

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Sea Island Jersey Wakefield C. OD Purchaers Southern Expreea Co United’ States Bea Island Charleston Wm. C Geraty Yougs Island S. C Deadwyler & CO J. Y. Carthers & Co Cotton Commission Merchants Broad, Thomas Oconcerts Athens, Ga Write Vs Columbia Supply Co Columbia, S. C Baptist Episcopal T. H. Nickerson A., H. Rhodes Openee Methodist W. Reed A. W. Yess G. J. Stone Athony Baptist IM Patterson Chas. Cooper Pearl Athens Electric Railway Co Old Athens BOY With Woods CO Waterloo John M. Fuller Honey Grove Texas H. J. Palmer & Sons Flow Judge Lamar Supreme Bench of J. H. Lambert Satinola J. H. Patman Mr. Patman Louis Morris M. Buchwald Sol J. Boley Be, Buchwald A. Joel Parrish & Co, McClure Ten Cent Co E. I. Smith & Co R. Brant. Co Scudder T. B. Wootten D. W. McGregor Globe Racket Store Co L. B. Flatow Co H. Buchkald Castro Mr. Roosevelt Vara Chase
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