Athens Daily Banner notices and city progress urged
A rundown of local notices and editorials urges readers on Athens civic projects and regional topics. It highlights courthouse funding, university law department support, adjustments to street life, and the push for broader regional growth despite hot weather. It notes Georgia politics, state division talks, and local officials’ plans for development and progress in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce of
Athens
Law School Backs Plan for New Georgia Building
The University of Georgia Law School students push to raise at least 50000 dollars for a new law school and library building. They have named a permanent building committee and will seek authorization from trustees at the upcoming annual convention. The Banner predicts groundbreaking within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Georgia Bar Association
University of Georgia
Brunswick
Athens
Law School
Weather Woes Hit Crops With Drought Plight
The article laments untimely dry weather harming corn and cotton crops and gardens across the region. It notes many seeds have not germinated due to rain shortage, with stands predicted to be poor and prices of vegetables affected. It ends with a humorous plea for Former Mayor Bridges Smith of Macon to “hang up that snake” if he can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges Smith
Macon
Fly Time and Family Vacations in Summer Heat
A vivid column contrasts travelers fleeing to mountains and seashores with workers staying home. It rails at summer boosterism while praising the simple home routine, from sunlit desks to cooking, chores, and the pride of earning money for Mollie and the girls at the beach or mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Ladies’ Home Journal
Mollie
Flower Day in Germany and Society Notes
June 3 history notes mention Grand Chaplain of England and other honors. A satire credits Samuel J Tribble. Germany’s flower day sees charities selling flowers via attractive saleswomen to aid the sick. Critics argue it hampers true charity by courting smiles. New York Sun critiques charity gimmicks. An advice line promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with dealer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Teutonic
New York Sun
Birth of Archdeacon Sinclar in Leeds June 3 1850
Archdeacon William Macdonald Sinclar, who resigned as Archdeacon of London and Canon of St Pauls, was born in Leeds on June 3, 1850. He studied at Oxford and served as assistant minister at Quebec Chapel, then resident chaplain to the bishop of London, later Vicar of St Stephen’s, Westminster, and Archdeacon of London from 1889. He has been a major figure in London’s religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Macdonald Sinclar
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Leeds
Oxford
Quebec
St. Stephen's
Westminister
St. Paul's
United Homes of America Incorporated Charter Petition
Petition to form The United Homes of America a fraternal beneficiary order to be headquartered in Athens Georgia with offices in Clarke and Jackson counties. The petition lists J R Jones Jr J F Cooper L E Cooper F M Cooper J C Cooper and attorney W M Smith as petitioners seeking a 30 year charter and mutual nonstock operations with annual notices publicized in the Athens Weekly Banner and hearings scheduled May 13 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Georgia
J. R. Jones, Jr
Statham
Jackson County
J. F. Cooper
L. E. Cooper
Athens
Clarke County
M. Cooper
Georgia
Upson County
United Homes of America
Athens Weekly
United States
F. M. Cooper
J. C. Cooper
Wolver M. Smith
Chambers
Athens, Ga
Athens Lumber Company charter application in Clarke County
Petitioners seek incorporation as Athens Lumber Company for twenty years with renewability, initial capital of 30000 dollars, trade in building supplies, saw mills, wood working and tile factories, with rights to increase capital to 100000 dollars. Principal office in Athens Georgia, authority to establish branches, sue and be sued, borrow, convey property, and adopt by laws. Filed May 3 1911 by Cobb and Erwin. Clerk E J Crawford certifies true copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Georgia
Inis
Athens Building Company
Superior Court
Saié County
R. B. Baxter
Hancock County
T. W. Baxter
Athens Lumber Company
City of
Athena
E. J. Crawford
Said County
RE. J. Crawford
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the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Carrier Bay
Reg
North Georgia Baseball League
Sportig
Diaz
Mexico
New York
Chicago
Joe Johnson, Jr
Gaynor
North Georgia
South Georgia
Wilson
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Tripoli
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Christian County
New Orleans
Gen. Beauregard
Manassas Junction
Cold Harbor
King George V
Marlborough House
Lieut. Hobson
Santiago de Cuba
Sir Robert Gillespie Reid
Montreal
Scotland
Juan Vincente Gomez
Venezuela
England
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Queen Victoria
House of Representatives
S. A. Roddenberry
Samuel J. Tribble
Chamberlain
Archdeacon Sinclar
H. Brand
W. C. Georgia
I. Elmer J. Crawford
Cobb & Erwin
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Elkay
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Clayton St
Prince Ava
J. T. Anderson
Grates
Athens Engineering CO
Show
Sas
R. T. Goodwyn
E. C. Kinnebrew
Lawyer Tuck
Clayton &T
Madison
Georgia Railroad
A. R. McLban
J.C. Hellner
Agen
J. P. Wilson
College Avenue
Hoyt. St
Taaves Eee
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