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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
5
The Athens Banner singles out carrier delivery policies and subscription payments while highlighting civic league support for summer playgrounds, Macon YMCA fundraising, and local bond deals. It notes the county’s strong financial standing, seed and corn club initiatives, and ongoing public health and civic campaigns aimed at broad community engagement.
On the 24th and 25th of this month county officials will gather in Athens after the University of Georgia event. Judge Eve of Augusta calls for every county to be represented, with delegates versed in local roads to learn from university engineers and report back to boost Georgia road progress and funding.
The Southern Mutual Insurance Company marks its 64th year in its own building in Athens noting its long mutual heritage since 1848. The firm weathered wars and reconstruction, growing steadily toward becoming a leading giant in the insurance field and a model for management. Athens and Georgia celebrate the institution's strong reputation and favorable yearly report.
Athens is described as a growing business town as railroads expand here. Central of Georgia built a larger passenger station and freight depot with tripled yard capacity, while Southern added new facilities and plans for a larger yard and through service. Gainesville Midland and Seaboard Air Line built freight terminals and a new passenger station, with extensions planned. The Seaboard is planning major yard expansions and a through train link to Cornelia, enhancing connections with Tallulah Falls Railway to serve Athens traffic.
This history notes 1723 birth of Adam Smith in Kirkcaldy Scotland and his death in Edinburgh in 1790. It also marks 1775 Georgia patriots erecting the first liberty pole in Savannah, a milestone in colonial resistance.
Fragmentary text references a birthday in 58th year and mentions Bishop Canevin. It recalls a historical line about 1886 when someone was given charge of St. church. The readable pieces hint at a biographical note or anniversary entry in a local record.
A historical note traces Paul’s career from leading an orphan asylum and state reformatories to becoming chancellor of the Fitzburg diocese in 1891, pastor at St. Philip’s Grafton, return to Pittsburgh Cathedral, and elevation to bishop in 1903, with various church postings and local honors mentioned.
Mr Redfield, resident of Brooklyn and head of a large manufacturing concern, serves his first term in Congress and is now pursuing a place on the ticket as vice president.
W C Rucker Assistant Surgeon General warns summer travelers to evaluate sanitary conditions before leaving the city. He notes typhoid fever spreads via contaminated discharges and food, often carried by flies, water, and fingers, urging choice of places with proper excrement disposal, screened toilets, clean water from deep wells, and protection from mosquitoes in the countryside.
The guidance cautions choosing a summer residence that is screened and dry, avoiding unscreened houses or swampy regions. It recommends consulting the local health officer if any doubt remains about the locality.
Weather continues with showers while cotton price ranges and season forecasts appear as a table of percentage figures and month pairs. The data lists prior and ongoing values for Jan through Dec, including several monthly deltas and percent figures.
Multiple candidates announce campaigns for Georgia offices including representative in the General Assembly and state Senate from the Thirtieth district. Also seeking Solicitor General of the Western Circuit, with nominations framed as Democratic primary actions.
W A Stevenson announces his candidacy for the Western circuit solicitor general. He states the bid is subject to the action of the Democratic party. The notice reads as a formal political declaration from Stevenson.
Jack Hendricks of Denver leads the Western League after last season’s pennant win. Jose will not return before July 1. The Giants claim Rube Marquard is the first NL pitcher to beat every other club before taking the count. Johnson, Groom and Hughes continue strong work as Washington aims to stay in first division.
Lodges listed include Williams Lodge No. 16 and Glenn Lodge No. 76 with meeting details. Invites brethren to attend, names W W Haya N G A Meador R S, C Bot N G, B L Garebold Rec, and Fred T Moon Secy with address cues.
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