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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1902

Page

3

Athens Bar Endorses Russell for Superior Juristsip

The Athens bar met on Monday and unanimously endorsed Judge R B Russell for the vacant Supreme Court seat. The resolutions praise his fitness, urge Georgia lawyers to support him, and request Athens and state papers publish the action to aid his candidacy.

Athens Russell Georgia Supreme Court R. B. Roseell Western Judicial Circuit Eupreme Rascell Lewis Supreme Bench

Strickland Candidate Urged for Western Circuit Judge

Local bar members pressed Hon J J Strickland of Athens to run for Western circuit judge. Strickland, fresh from the Griffeth murder trial, said he would consider the race and would answer soon. He is a leading Georgia figure with broad support in Athens and the circuit.

Supreme Court Russell John J. Strickland Judge Strickland Athens Strickland Georgia Bar Haa Ecorea

Reduced railroad fares draw crowds to Athens Elks Carnival

Railroads offer a one fare round trip to the Athens Elks Carnival dated Sept 29 to Oct 4 drawing visitors from every Northeast Georgia county. Alvini the balloon act and a country store feature promise free and paid attractions, with strong expectations of large daily crowds.

Athens Ery Georgia Athena Alvini

Death of a Child at High Shoals

The infant child of Dr and Mrs 8 A Elder of High Shoals died Saturday and was buried Sunday at Good Hope at two pm. A separate fire near High Shoals destroyed a lathe barn with about 500 dollars in fees, 160 bushels of corn and 6000 handles of fodder, believed incendiary. no clue to the arsonists.

High Shoals Thomas Lathia

Dispensary attack sermon by Rev McCleeky stirs large church

Pastor Rav FW McClaky of Shady Dale Methodist Church delivered a forceful Sunday sermon at the Orones Street Methodist Church. He centered on faith from the thirteenth chapter of Galatians noting the indwelling God makes Christians righteous and courageous, urging consecration and joy as the path for believers.

Fred [ecClesky Shady Dale Oconee Street Rav FW McClaky

New Fall Silks Attract With Wide Color Range

New fall silks showcased include Blacks in Silks and Col ored blends with new weave patterns. Black Peau de Sol Silk priced at $1.00 a yard. Black Taffeta Silk at 85 cents a yard. Novelty Silks in fall shades at $1.00 a yard. Colored Taffeta Silks, high lustre, 75 cents a yard in 150 shades.

New Fall Dress Goods Line Offers Real Value

A local retailer promotes fall dress fabrics including Mohairs Serges Cravenettes Henriettas Melroses Vieuna Cloths Cheviots Camel Hair Suitings and more, inviting customers to compare quality and price.

New Fall Exhibit of Flannelettes and Printed Designs

A new fall exhibit features flannelettes with printed designs Volka Dots and Flower designs. Also offered are set patterns for wrappers children’s dresses neglig knit styles. Prices show 5 cents a yard as season trends display leguty of lee signs and colorings.

Volka Lee

Indwelling God fuels courage and holy living in Athens

A preacher in old Athens warns against the city dispensary calling it an agreement with hell. He cites Isaiah and Philippians urging godly boldness, compares Daniel and Joshua to today’s faithful, and pledges to rally ministers and church members to oppose the dispensary, fearing divine judgment if ignored.

Paul Athens Athena Christ Daniel Joshua Daniely Joshuas Heaven Earth Hell Thea Isaiah Taleo Galveston Ced Ania

Kodol advertised as cure for stomach troubles

The ad claims perfect digestion by Kodol cleansing and purifying the stomach and curing all stomach troubles. It presents Kodol as a reconstructive tonic that makes sick people well by aiding nutrient absorption. A testimonial from Rev J H Holladay of Holladay Miss and a note from Warren J Smith & Co. accompany the claim.

J. H. Holladay Holladay Holladay, Miss Kodol Warren J Smith & Bro

Prospective Investor Visits Athuns for Local Benefits

Mr 8 D Smith a Winter Park Fla capitalist and real estate man visits Athuns to review opportunities and consider locating his family at Lacy Cobb Institute and the University He praises municipal advantages noting Athuns leads College Park Milledgeville Gainesville and Spartanburg 8 D0 in that respect Also referenced is Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure testim on diarrhoea by F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa.

8. D. Smith Winter Park Fla Smith Lacy Cobb Institute University College Park Milledgeville Gainesville Spartanburg Athuns F. L. Taylor New Albany Bradford County Ward Laceyville Chamberlain

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