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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
7
The passage extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as cures for eczema psoriasis scalp conditions and infant skin afflictions claiming proven relief safety and economy with strong supporting evidence and worldwide use.
A Wheeling West Virginia resident, Captain W S Graham of 1321 Eoff St, writes dated June 14 praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment for facial and back sores once thought blood poison or barber's itch. He credits friends, minimal doctors, and sums paid with his skin clearing to the product. claims Cuticura works worldwide.
Rev Dr H 3 Bradley of Trinity Methodist Church has been formally transferred to the St Louis conference and assigned to St John Church, St Louis. The move follows conference action announced in Atlanta. Details indicate continued ministry in the metro area with plans for September transition and arrival dates.
Yesterday a road crew in Jefferson County uncovered an ancient Indian burial mound containing twelve well preserved skeletons and pottery bowls. Authorities took the remains and artifacts into custody while locals and workers regarded the find with curiosity amid talk of a possible battle burial long before white settlement.
Lively activity at the fair grounds as merchants secure exhibit spaces and stables fill. Horse arrivals boost racing prospects while hundreds inquire about exhibits especially in the women’s department. Railroads advertise to draw crowds and the fair opens in five days with gates ready Tuesday morning.
Milledgeville news reports strong sentiment to form a six team semi pro league including Milledgeville Americus Griffin Athens Covington and another town. Promoters see low cost travel, self sustaining profits and a big regional advertisement bringing sport and pleasure during dull seasons. Citizens urged to meet and organize at a central site.
Hon. B. J. Edwards of Monroe Ga announces for the Western circuit judge seat and will face Hon. C. H. Brand who also announced for the same office. Judge W W Stark of Commerce has been courted as a potential candidate though his plans remain unconfirmed.
The Athens Factory operates on short hours due to low water from the Oconee Fryar. When all machinery runs, power water is exhausted by noon and the mill suspends progress to let the pond refill. partial operation lasts until about 3 PM. An auxiliary steam plant is planned, with machinery ordered, aiming for full-time operation within sixty days despite emergencies.
The older remedy claims to aid nature by soothing the cough and aiding lungs and expectoration during a cold. It promises to open secretions and restore health, noting thousands of testimonials. The ad notes price of 25 cents, large size 50 cents, and sales by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Beath.
The University of Georgia agriculture department opens the year under favorable auspices with attendance already surpassing last year's opening. Prof. Johnson notes strong public support and expects total enrollment near one hundred despite limited recitation rooms and equipment.
The Athens Woman's Club met Monday at the villa to organize after summer vacation. They confirmed gifts to the Kindergarten and pledged support for Rabun High School including dormitory funds for girls and a proposed early entertainment. The Lucy Cobb scholarship was awarded to Rosa Smith by examination. The Current Topics and literature sections gained new leadership, and Prof. Park of the University will assist. They plan lectures and anticipate visiting the National Association of Collegiate Alumni in Atlanta November 24, with a luncheon proposed in partnership with local daughters groups.
Yesterday Dr. Whitney of Milledgeville brought three fast horses, two trotters and one pacer, to enter in races during the fair. The entrants boast strong records and should compete for multiple purses, promising the best races ever seen in Georgia.
Minnie Graham, a Black woman, was struck on the head during a quarrel with another Black woman on Hancock Avenue near Pope Street. The attacker fled. the victim suffered a head wound the size of a dollar, skull intact, and pursued the assailant but did not catch her.
Wallace Munro notes a striking pattern of the number 3 in dates of birth and death among famous actors and sopranos, listing Louis James, Nance Oldfield, Fanny Burton, Rachel, Cushman, Booth, Kean, Kemble, Booths, Macready, Fechter, Wallack, and others with dates like April 3, November 13, October 23, and December 11, highlighting a curious numeric coincidence across eras.
The readable fragments describe a schedule or notice with a date in early morning hours and references to a public or organizational event. No clear names, places, or actions emerge. The text remains fragmented and lacks confirmable details for a full item.
On October third the merchants of Athens will close from noon to six to support the Northeast Georgia Fair opening. Thousands are expected to attend plus city crowds. Pain's Fireworks will headline as the main night attraction.
Quarry work on Jefferson road macadamization halted due to quarry near Norm School giving out. A new quarry on the Boulevards north side will supply stone, delaying progress about two weeks. About three quarters of a mile of road completed and praised by inspectors as excellent.
A public notice offers a reward for the arrest and detention of Jesse Jennings a black man about 20 years old standing about 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 140 to 150 pounds with white teeth and a notable smile. He is described as wearing a light colored cap and a gray hat. The notice appears from Jefferson County and is signed by local authorities.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock the funeral of Mr Barnest E Brown was held in a large gathering. The choir opened with Safe in the Arms of Jesus, readings included Psalm 60 and 1 Corinthians 16, remarks praised the deceased, and Nearer My God to Thee closed the services at the grave.
Within days of laying the first brick, work on the James M. Smith Science Hall at the State Normal School has reached the basement level. Contractors push to meet the earliest completion date, signaling strong momentum for the project.
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