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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
5
A. L. Mitchell announces a county effort in Clarke County Georgia to document every soldier from the county who served in the Confederate army, whether in local or other companies, asking for information by letter or at his Athens office in the Insurance Building.
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment as the best remedy for skin and scalp troubles including hair loss. It claims immediate relief from itching and painful humors after a single use with supporting bath and remedy steps and highlights use for infants and daily toilet needs. It also touts Cuticura Soap as part of a complete skin care regimen relied on by millions.
St Emp lodge Knights of Pythian will hold annual grave decoration services at Ovones cemetery this Sunday. Members and public invited. flowers may be sent to Castle hall Max Joseph building between 4 and 5 pm, procession to cemetery at 5:30 pm for the ceremonies. Also an ad for August Flower medicine claims relief for dyspepsia and liver complaints.
The Southern Express Company opened a local agency in Winterville with Mr. J. W. Tuck named as agent. Residents express satisfaction, calling the move a sure thing. An advertisement touts King’s New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses, with trial bottles offered by local druggists.
The Thad Boyd case was continued in Superior Court as the defense sought a continuance due to the illness and absence of Mamie Oliver a key witness. The judge postponed without setting a new trial date and indicated a possible special session when witnesses can be secured.
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association has received its charter from Judge Russell and is ready for business. A stockholders meeting is set for eleven this morning at Mr Billups Pointry’s office to accept the charter, elect officers, and conduct other important business shaping the fair’s future.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder claimed to cure kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, and related ailments for men and women. Testimonials from Dr. E W Hall and a user in Neosho, Missouri accompany a letter list note and a Chamberlain's tablets endorsement for stomach and liver complaints.
Season tickets for the Lucy Cobb commencement exercises in June will be distributed to visiting and local members of the Alumnus Association. Current registrants will receive cards through the association secretary. Tickets go through patrons via the pupils, and door receipts support the school’s improvement fund. An addition to Margaret Hall is planned to provide new classrooms and music studios as pupil numbers grow in music and literature. A separate notice promotes Electro Bitters for stomach and liver troubles with a patient testimonial and local availability.
J. E. Bradberry Jr of Athens Georgia cautions residents against trading two notes issued by the Lightning Rod Company of St Louis Missouri. The January 1903 notes total 3300 dollars due October 1 1903 and 33 dollars due October 1 1904.
The Kentuckian extols Kentucky products, praising Clifton four made from native wheat and highlighting Wingfield Cash Grocery as another merit of the state.
In a lively winter game Athens boys defeated Winder 13 to 9. The contest featured heavy hitting by both teams and excitement from start to finish.
Joseph Becker, a Swiss radical socialist, is jailed in Walla Walla on suspicion of plotting to kill President Roosevelt. He left Pendleton with a Winchester, then halted in a butcher shop. police later found the rifle in a farmer’s barn and Becker confessed. Police fear a tragedy was averted.
Dr J W Walden, pastor of the Presbyterian church, has resigned his position. The congregation will vote on the resignation next Sunday morning amid surprise and talk in the city. A letter from a church member urged resignation for the church’s benefit due to recent dissension involving the pastor and Mr McGregor.
Jackson Ky May 26 special grand jury probes the Marcam murder case as 600 state troops ready to quell possible uprisings. Curtis Jett reportedly confesses implicating prominent Breathitt county figures while Belvin Ewen fears for his safety amid court yard tensions.
County registrars met at the courthouse to finalize the registration list for the June 6 election for justice of the peace in the Princeton district. Candidate J. R. Edwards is named, with supporters of L. J. Hemrick also expected to present his name.
An unusual ad notes purchasing Clifton flour at 45 pounds yields a complimentary six inch towel. The promotion highlights Wingfield Dish Grocery Otasco Bears and Maye Bogs as sellers offering the deal.
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