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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1910
Page
4
A collection from The Athens Daily Banner includes subscription rates and notices, carrier guidance, and editorials on local affairs. It mentions the Chamber of Commerce plans, Associated Charities nominations, prohibition enforcement aid, and reflections on economic costs and community sentiment.
The piece discusses delaying courts and the need for faster, fair trials. It praises Associate Justice David J. Brewer and urges reforms including limiting appeals, preventing technicalities, and safeguarding judges from politics. It calls for national conference action and tenure based on conduct.
Reports from Columbia county describe widespread disorder and mob violence against a Black man. Governor urged to intervene as local authorities allegedly fail to restore order and protect citizens. If true, residents should act to restore peace.
The article notes Barnett Shoala's development will bring reliable electric current to Athens, attracting manufacturers at lower costs. It mentions Warriner's theft from railroads and suggests honesty remains the best policy, while reflecting on enduring laws and public energy.
The text critiques an obsolete constitution and asserts Panama's acceptance of a principle. It calls for California and Oregon to endure a similar operation so Siskiyou may shine on the flag. It warns Europe may be puzzled by a strangely named territory carved from another body.
The Young Men's Christian Association hosts a men’s meeting tomorrow afternoon with Rev E L Hill pastor of the Presbyterian church delivering a talk titled Misused Power. The event includes performances by the Y M C A Glee Club, directed by A I Ruby with pianist George Francis Sadler. All men are invited to attend for one hour of practical, motivating address and music.
The Chas Stern Co announces the spring opening of its first class tailoring department next week with Mr Strohmeyer returning as head. The spring woolens stock has arrived and will display Monday. Aaron Cohen returns from New York with a fine stock, promising unrivaled city service. A cough remedy note follows about Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup in children.
Mrs Sallie Pittard of Jefferson spent last week with Mrs W R Cole. Rev E A Tabor of Arkansas visited Mr J T Pittard. Mrs T Le Elder of Athens is visiting her mother Mrs W J Thornton. Rev L G Johnson of Gainesville and Mr R J Johnson of Royston returned from a visit to Mrs S J W Johnson.
Possums have been raiding a Lexington neighborhood chicken roosts causing disruption. Notable locals including Congressman Howard and B. C. Maxwell were among those affected. Athens Coal and Coke Co. referenced in connection with the incident.
Neil Twomey’s stage version of Augusta Evans’ St Elmo is praised as faithful to the novel’s plot and Southern atmosphere. The production centers on Murray’s struggle until a noble heroine inspires his redemption. An able cast brings the drama to the Colonial Theatre on Feb 11, 1910.
An Ohio man Lewis Chamblin recounts near death from a severe cough and lung trouble, praising Dr Kings New Discovery for restoring health and weight. The ad extols Foley’s Kidney Remedy Chamberlains Liniment and Cough Remedies including Pazo Ointment with guaranteed cures and trial offers.
The era’s performers and productions shift as Louise Gunning retires from a tour ending in Marcelle. Maugham debuts The Tenth Man in London, Mack opens The Wearing of the Green in New York, and Cohan Harris plan The City That David Built for next autumn. Shubert cancels future bookings to keep The City, Clyde Fitch’s work, at Lyric.
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