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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
New York fashion notes describe fall styles with Directoire and Princess lines, lace and embroidery emphasis, clingy waists, and short coats. Paris imports show ivory moire coats, walking skirts, and coats with slim shoulders and square waists.
Athens reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable kidney remedy for back ache urinary disorders and lameness. Mrs A A McDuffle of Athens and her husband report beneficial results and urge others with kidney complaints to try Doan's at Palmer & Sons drug store. Sold nationwide 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for United States. Remember the name Doan's.
A verbose column lampoons modern New York moralists by recounting a thief who stole a pauper’s nickel from a match safe and was bailed out by a judge. It notes rising absentmindedness, hotel lost and found sales, and the vast growth of the New York telephone directory. It also recalls souvenir hunters and a lead statue of George III, plus a rogue alligator in Central Park.
Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others as trustworthy. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and urges purchase from druggists. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
This ad recommends Chamberlains Salve for burns and various skin ailments. It claims instant pain relief and scarless healing for minor injuries and notes uses for chapped hands sore nipples and other skin diseases. Price is 26 cents and lists multiple local druggists as sellers.
Sunday morning at his home in the city, James Comer Moore died after a long illness with consumption. Aged thirty three, he spent his youth in Athens and moved to Atlanta fourteen years ago to serve as deputy clerk of the Federal court. He later held a position with the court at Asheville, North Carolina.
A funeral for James Comer Moore, deputy clerk and U S Commissioner, held at the Presbyterian church in Athens, Ga. He died Sept 12 1908 at 33. Survivors include his mother and three sisters. Tribute praises his devotion to family, duty, and Christian faith. Funeral rites concluded at the cemetery with a large gathering.
Tuesday afternoon Mr J E Lumpkin and his wife were thrown from a buggy when their horse ran away. Mrs Lumpkin dislocated a shoulder and Mr Lumpkin suffered multiple jaw fractures. Dr Fullilove treated them, and Mr Lumpkin was taken to St Marys hospital in Athens where he remained in serious condition while Mrs Lumpkin recovered at home.
Atlanta hosts the UDC general convention November 11 to 14 with the Piedmont hotel as headquarters and the Cable Piano Company hall on Forsyth street as meeting venue. Savannah will hold the state convention October 27 to 29, with delegates urged to attend both events and to prepare reports, credentials, and proxy arrangements for robust participation.
J J Wirestone of Allegan Michigan reports feeling fifty percent better after taking two Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets noting they are a fine article for billousness. For sale by H St Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Bro B McEvy L P Canning.
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