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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

Page

6

Mr Peabody to Visit Athens for Library Work and Speech

Mr George Foster Peabody will visit Athens to view progress on the city library building and attend events tied to the Columbus YMCA dedication. He travels with Dr Charles Cuthbert Hall who will speak in Columbus and in the University Chapel at Athens on November 27.

George Foster Peabody Athens Peabody Columbus Georgia Charles Cuthbert Hall Union Theological Seminary of New York Mr. Peabody Dr. Hall Hall Atheny

Shackelford Seeks Western Circuit Solicitor General

The Jackson Herald editorial praises Clarke county native Hon. Thomas J. Shackelford as a leading lawyer and legislator. He confirms candidacy for solicitor general, noting strong Jackson County support and past reluctance to run, while aiming to win unopposed as the current incumbent did. The piece frames his bid as a continuation of local pride and service. Oil for the body ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as nourishment during wasting diseases.

Jackson Herald Clarke Thomas J. Shackelford Georgia Clarke County Jackson County Col. Shackelford Western Circuit Jackson Mads Col. C. H. Brand Scott

POTT AND DOWNE Free Span Request In New York

A brief notice from Pott and Downe regarding a free span request involving a dog named Pearl Suvet in New York. The item appears as a concise public notice or inquiry without further context or related parties.

Pott & Downe Dog Pearl Suvet New York

Old Dormitory Declared Safe After Repairs

The University dormitory, shaken by earlier cracks, has been reinforced with iron bars and exterior cleats, repaired, and is now considered safe for years. Residents have moved back in as work finishes. A separate ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 guarantee and testimonials.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Hulme and Co to Dissolve and Reorganize

George H. Hulme & Co, a large wholesale grocer, will dissolve by mutual consent on November 1st. C. H. Phinizy retires, and the business continues under the name George H. Hulme. Accounts due to and by the firm will be paid at the Broad Street store. Holme thanks patrons and solicits continued support.

George H. Hulme G. H. Hulme Phinizy Mr. Hulme G. H Hulme & Co Broad Street George H. Hulme & Co Ilalme

Vagrancy Law Praised by Local Resident

A local Negro woman lauds the vagrancy law after her children, once able to work, now rise before dawn to pick cotton. She tells Chief Little the law is the best Georgia has made, noting her children previously refused labor and now start chores early. Also promoted are DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills with endorsements from Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana.

Harmony Grove Little DeWitt Bob Moore Lafayette Ind

Jefferson People Push for Athens to Carnesville Rail Line

Jefferson residents urge extending the Athens to Carnesville electric railroad to Jefferson and possibly Atlanta. J Morgan of Toledo proposes the line and has backing to fund the Jefferson extension. If built, the route would pass through a productive region and attract patrons, signaling broad southwide adoption of electric rail service.

Carnesville Athens Jefferson Atlanta J. Morgan Toledo Carnesville Road Bucoss South

University of Georgia literary societies keep Wednesday meetings

The literary societies will continue to meet on Wednesday nights and will not revert to Saturday morning sessions. Changing now would disrupt recitations and university work. They will not press a change this session but plan to ask trustees next January to restore Saturday as the weekly holiday.

University of Georgia Soocieties

Davison and Lowe's department store sale ad opens season

A long retailer notice highlights Davison and Lowe's new season offers with ladies wraps from 3.50 to 20.00, children's cloaks, rugs and upholstery goods, tailor made suits, millinery, underwear sale, and heavy discounts on dress goods and trimmings. It markets lowest prices, bulky stock, and weekly bargain counters with numerous fabric and clothing items.

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Shackelford F.C Wirr& Co Chicago Aia W. J Smith & Bro OH Hulme & CO C. H. Phinizy Mr. Morgan Foley Bright W. L. Yancy Paducah Kentucky Seymour Wess Moira N.Y Palmer & Sons Arnold F. C. McEvoy Coates Just Davison & Lowe's Millinery Department
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