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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce seeks to raise twenty thousand dollars for the Athens and Jeverson railroad. Subscriptions gained yesterday push the total toward the goal, with business men slowly contributing. Current receipts total $15,850 including several named donors. organizers vow further efforts today to reach or exceed the target.
Yesterday at Lucy Cobb Institute the senior and elective B classes held exercises in memory of Robert E Lee. Today the anniversary of his birthday will be observed with further exercises and papers read by students. City schools also had writing assignments on Lees life and related incidents. Today is a holiday for city schoolchildren.
Residents of Athens complain that delaying school start times by a half hour disrupts mornings. Parents say children return from classes hungry, affecting routines. The school board and Superintendent Bond will monitor the issue to find the best hours.
In a city home a four year old boy acted with rare presence of mind. When his sister’s apron caught fire near a grate the boy seized the burning garment with bare hands and smothered the flames. His hands were burned but he did not cry. He led his sister outside to show their mother.
The Barlow Minstrels promise a top tier show in the city with J. A. Coburn asserting past promises will be met. The event is billed as one of the best minstrel performances in a long time.
Mrs James Patterson formerly Miss Nina Blair died suddenly at her Mitchell Street home on a weekday morning. The death followed a brief illness with heart trouble, her husband discovering her unresponsive after several gasps. Funeral services were at ten o'clock the same morning at the residence, with burial at Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers were Max Hubert W H Teat John Eberhart Otto Eberhart Adolphus Richards Young Davis and Ben Prather.
Miss Ber tie Broach twenty five died suddenly yesterday afternoon at seven at her father G A Broach home on College avenue. She had been blind for some time and reportedly grew ill with a sudden headache before death. The Broach family receives many condolences and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Spartanburg Herald notes J. A. Coburn’s Great Darlow Minstrels drew the largest crowd of the season Thursday night, with manager Coburn delivering a performance rivaling the best. A prior Barlow-Wilson troupe had disappointed Spartanburg audiences a few seasons ago.
Lincoln Carter presents The Flaming Arrow a western drama full of pathos adventure and humor It features Indians cowboys and rich scenery with a notable second act council scene including a realistic fire and ceremonial chants
A health testimonial from Geo W Emory of Rock Mills Alabama claims success with Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion. He says he can eat almost anything now after suffering for years and notes sales by H B Palmer & Gong and W J Smithery.
The Atlanta Society of Medicine endorsed a movement to erect a monument to Dr. Crawford W Long in Athens Ga and resolved to contribute funds when erection is assured. The resolutions praise Long for discovering ether’s anaesthetic use and support city commemoration.
Erwin Y Vonderan departs for Havana to assume general manager duties for Coca Cola in Cuba with headquarters in Havana. He will oversee introduction of the drink across a wide territory, sailing from Tampa aboard the Olivette with S P Dobbs. Vonderan is the son of Alderman W P Vonderau.
The report lauds a gala by a major company praising its performance and promises fulfilled. It highlights a fresh innovation in costuming for the first act and an elaborate setting featuring the admiral, staff, and field officers in full dress uniform, a departure from traditional court attire.
Mrs Cora Walker of Peterville California hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best for colds and pneumonia prevention citing speed safety and pleasant taste. Available from I R Palmer & Sons and L W J Smith & Bro. Trial on job printing offered.
Chief McKie announces a city wide reform with six senior officers patrolling main districts on fixed eight hour shifts. The plan assigns routes on Broad and Clayton streets and expands coverage to uptown and east of the Oconee river. Officers Rose and Henry Hill named as call and shift aides as the new system goes into effect.
Yesterday morning at eleven o'clock the funeral of Mr Mark A Daniel was held at his Broad Street residence. The service was conducted by Dr Isaac S Hopkins with hymns sung by Mrs J W Brumby Miss Ellen Mell and Mr T S Mell, followed by Masonic rites at Oconee Cemetery conducted by Mt Vernon Lodge led by Worshipful Master Troy Beatty.
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