"Southern Banner", Athens, Georgia
October 14, 1862
DIPTHERIA
We learn that
ulcerated sore throats, thought by some to be Diptheria, is prevalent in portions
of Banks and Franklin counties. We
find the following remedy for Diptheria in our exchange which is said to have
been used with good results.
Take a handful
of alder root, the same quantity of dogwood root, and the same quantity of
the bark of persimmon root. Boil them
with a pint of vinegar down to a half pint, then add very little water, a
small lump of alum and a little honey, use as a gargle.
"Southern Bannner", Athens, Georgia
November 18, 1863
NOTICE TO MINISTERS
All ministers
residing in Oglethorpe, Madison, Hart, Franklin, Banks, Jackson, Hall, Lumpkin,
Habersham, Rabun, Union and White counties, can purchase a limited supply
of cloth and yarns at Hutcheson's and Hampton's. A certification from any
minister in the town of Athens, or Clerk of the Inferior Court, setting forth
that the appplicant is an ordained Minister, and whose only means of support
is preaching the gospel, will be taken as evidence. The number of their family will be required,
white and black.
R.L. Bloomfield
Agent, A. M. Co.
Background by Donna Brand
Source: Microfilm, University of Georgia
Copy and Copyright 2003 by Jacqueline King