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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
1
Pink Morton of this city is named a member of the Republican committee to notify Hon. James C. Sherman of New York of his nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate in the approaching national election.
Athinta Ga July 7 Two bills from the attorney general and introduced at the last session by Mr Wright of Richmore were passed by the house by unanimous consent. The measures require owners to return delinquent property for each year and provide for the rejection assessment and arbitration in railroad bond return cases for county or municipal purposes. Miss Mamie Hilsman for Franklin North Carolina left yesterday.
Port Worth, Texas July 7 Members of the bench and bar of the Lone Star State gathered in Fort Worth for the annual Texas State Bar Association meeting largely focusing on preliminary convention business. Judge Meriwether L. Crawford of Dallas will deliver the annual address. officers include President A E Wilkinson of Austin and Vice President Judge Yancey Lewis of Dallas.
The committee on appropriations reported favorably on two bills from the last session. One provides 15 000 for repairs and a new heating plant at the State Normal School Athens to remodel and repair colleges on the university campus. The other supports abolishing the office of a state authority and adds funds to finish a building project at Millegoville.
A Riverside article describes local push to erect screen doors and park features to reduce disease spread. Residents, led by community groups and officials, raise funds and discuss the role of decorative stories in child outreach while planning for a memorial park with contributions from families and clubs.
The Thalian Dramatic Club of the University of Georgia seeks trustees’ permission to erect a memorial fountain in front of University Chapel on the site of the former Toombs mill. The project, funded by Thalian members next year, aims to beautify the area and preserve local tradition.
A July gathering in Colles Station Texas brings together state agricultural groups including nut growers horserymen swine-breeders cotton growers beekeepers truck growers tree growers and dairy associations. Speakers address the congress era program includes addresses sessions and reports.
The remnants of the Toombs Oak, deemed largely rotten, will be used by Mr Norris to craft small souvenirs. Col BE LL. Gri gave the old wood to Norris who will oversee the project and sell usable pieces to alumni.
Silver City North Carolina resident C M Harden testifies Electric Bitters cure stomach liver and kidney troubles. Claims it strengthens the weak and run down condition as well as chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Sons for 50c.
The University Summer School attendance already exceeds last year’s total with four weeks left in the session. Current enrollment nears 430 for the summer, and officials expect about sixty more students. The numbers test Georgia’s teaching program and reflect the school’s statewide reach.
The Chief Mekie report notes many drunks and minor offenses with fines collected. It tallies 65 cases with several against Waite and others, mentions 552 dollars in cash fines and 14 dollars remitted by the mayor, and notes large numbers of state grants handled by the department.
The Athens Savings Bank stockholders held their annual meeting and reelected the old board of directors. Officers will continue in their current administration and reports say the bank performed splendidly in the past year. A dividend was declared at the usual percent. President Stern and his team were praised for progress.
Lineal Tulies, president of Footeon University in Pletida, arrives Saturday to preach two sermons at the First Baptist Church. He is described as a eminent minister and lecturer, with sermons of rare interest. The read next week covers Sunday schools and teaching sessions.
The Athens area sees rapid housing growth with many permits issued for repairs and additions. Building Inspector Barnett reports about 175 permits in six months, with a large share for new homes and a busy projection for the summer and autumn seasons.
A July 7 exhibition in Hot Springs Virginia features President Taft and son Charlie Taft in a barnstorming game against correspondents. The muddy grounds, heavy rain aftermath, and crowd from the hotel frame a light political sports piece with Mrs Taft watching and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup promo note at the end.
A historical column recalls Sol AL Frank fill son of Blanton M and brother of Seo oaho, honoring wartime memories kept alive by MetQueen and Calcbed tia. A treasured portrait remains with Calcbed tia, long in possession, reflecting enduring affection toward past service and loyalty.
A description extols a tonic cure named Cham n s Coke Cholera and Dirt ueds as a universal remedy. It claims popularity across the United States and abroad, with nine of ten drafts favoring it though other medicines yield higher profits. The text urges trust in the remedy for severe cases and lists multiple local retailers selling it.
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