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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1903

Page

6

Death of Dr W M Willingham Prominent Oglethorpe Physician

Dr W M Willingham a leading Oglethorpe County citizen and longtime Georgia legislator died suddenly Friday near Crawford Georgia after heart pain while walking. Funeral was held Sunday in Crawford. The notice also includes outdated medical ad copy about August Flower and health claims.

Oglethorpe County Crawford, Gr W. M. Willingham Dr. Willingham Athens Willingham Oglethorpe General Assembly of Georgia Dr Willingham Crawford

Killed Cousin With Big Rock in Norcross Ga

A fifteen year old, Clarence Speer, struck his twelve year old cousin Will Tribble in the head with a rock Sunday in Norcross Georgia, killing him instantly. Speer is in custody. The rest of the text contains unrelated promotional material for Dr King s New Discovery with testimonials and purchase details.

Norcross Clarence Speer Will Tribble Speer

Col J H Mobley Dies at Home in Hamilton Ga

Col J H Mobley a prominent lawyer and Magans leader in the state died at his Hamilton Georgia home Sunday in his eightieth year. An advertisement for DeWitt s Little Early Risers promotes their use to relieve constipation biliousness and liver trouble sold by The Orr Drag Co.

Col J. H. Mobley Hamilton, Ga Orr Drag Co

Seaboard Air Line Announces Athens to Atlanta Round Trip

Beginning Sunday May 17 Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell round trip tickets from Athens to Atlanta and back for a fixed price. Tickets valid only on the date of issuance. Athens Ga agent J Z Hoke and Georgia officials W E Christian A G P A Atlanta Ga O B Ryan G P A Portmouth Va

Seaboard Air Line Railway Athens Atlanta J. Z. Hoke W. E. Christian O. B. Ryan Portemosth

Sunday School program and topics for May 24

The session led by Rev. Geo E Stone includes devotional services, duties of superintendents, and lessons on teaching the primary class. Speakers include Miss Wallie McGhee Miss Pearl Fowler Miss Sallie Sanders and others, focusing on preparing lessons and parent responsibility.

G .L Moore Geo. E Stone Ger. E. Stone E Bond T W. Reed Wallie McGhee Miss Pearl Fowler

Big Meeting of Sunday Schools at Prospect Church

A Saturday and Sunday rally for the Athens Circuit Sunday schools will be held at Prospect Church May 23-24 under Pastor Rev. A A Sullivan. Officers and teachers are expected to attend with talks by Dr W P Lovejoy Dr R M Wade Rev Geo E Stone and others. An agenda covers topics from organization to conducting sessions and the value of Sunday school attendance.

Prospect Church Athens A A Sullivan Armb W. P Lovejoy Sanday R. M. Wade Sanday School R v. Geo E. Stone

Obituary of James J. Williams in Sandy Creek district

Mr James J Williams aged 80 who was a boatman in the county and a longtime Methodist member died after a short illness at his Sandy Creek home. His funeral was held Sunday and interment was in the family burial ground. The notice ends with an advertisement for Clifton flour towels at Wingfield Cash Grocery.

Sandy Creek James J. Williams Williams Methodist Church

Nine Month Term Boosts Attendance in County Schools

Attendance at country schools hit a record high in April says County Superintendent Dozier. The nine month term is arranged to fit farming cycles, with a July two month session and a November two month session, allowing rural families to keep children in school year round during quieter farming periods.

Sup*rintendent of Dozier Schoo

Curtis Jett 3 Jailed for Murder

Curtis Jett has been arrested on the charge of assassinating J. B. Marcum at Jackson Kentucky a few days since. Jett gave the officers no trouble when they arrested him, contrary to all expectations. There is no truth that J. B. Ewen has also been killed by the feudals. Kentuckians boast their fast horses fine whiskey and beautiful women, but every housekeeper in this city who uses Clifton floor made of native Kentucky wheat knows that this great state possesses another product of unexcelled merit Wingfield Cash Grocery.

Clifton Wingfield Cash Grocery Curtis Jett J. B. Marcum Jackson Jett J. B. Ewen Marcum Feudals Kentucky Wingfield

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