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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
11
A campus service featured Dr. Poteat delivering a sermon on seeking God and societal duty. He contrasted private gain with public responsibility, urging selflessness and service to civilization, referencing democracy, Christianity, and the Confederacy's historical example.
Thirteen members of the 1885 class gathered in a Cobb street grove near J Bondurant's home for a camp reunion during commencement week. Attending were K J Bondurant and other Athens alumni, with faculty members and guests including Mrs Sarah Frierson and Dean C M Snelling. A toast to the current class and a planned photo for the alumni hall honored the event, which runs through tomorrow morning.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as an antiseptic liniment preventing blood poisoning and speeding healing for cuts and burns. It also mentions Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation praised by a user. The piece ends with a sermon-like exhortation about loyalty to a higher kingdom and a closing church service.
The Isus class holds a happy reunion in Athens with a commencement planned. A business meeting was held at ten in Moore College with Prof Davenport presiding. An evening guest gathering is set at Mrs. A. H. Hodgson’s home on Cobb Street.
Mr. Bo Weber of Atlanta announces that SWR. P. Abelian will open a new shop in this city. He plans to offer refined goods and presents a cordial welcome to patrons. The event is expected to bring a liberal patronage to the community.
Visiting Hon Bowore Phinny meets with the city’s trustees this week as editor Tewdre Ahimizs of the ist dternhl Newspapers praises the journalist Pats te ate. Local reactions note the welcome, with Health Coffee by Dr Shoop promoted as a quick brews substitute sold by G H Williamson.
Time is short for Athens residents to file tax returns to avoid double taxation, city treasurer W. L. Wood urged people to come in immediately. The notice follows an ad for Dr Shoop pink pain tablets promising rapid relief for headaches neuralgia and other pains.
Hon Joseph M Brown departs Ath ens after three days. He toured the University farm with President Soule and praised the university’s military and educational efforts. Brown expressed support and pledged aid to the university plans before returning to Marietta.
HMR C C Cooper, head of the Putnam Oil and Fertilizer Co at Kingston, visits his brother in the city. He has greatly expanded the Kingston plant since taking charge, doubling capacity and boosting business in the area as crops, including a record peach yield, look strong this year.
The Morris clothiers decorate show windows for commencement week with University colors and diplomas. Dr. D C Barrow's diploma is prominently displayed. Citizens commend Morris brothers for their enterprise and tasteful arrangement during the celebration.
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Athens shoppers flock to Davison Nicholson Co for Muslin underwear at reduced prices and a display of Gauze Fans for various budgets. The ad touts jewelry stock with pins belts sash pins and a full collection of combs plus new ribbon hair ornaments. Silk hose and leather gloves are highlighted with colors and low prices.
Dean Charles M. Snelling of Franklin College will become the new resident on campus. The university voted to assign the residence formerly used by Professor Patterson to Dean Snelling after Patterson resigned. Snelling is expected to move into the campus home sometime during the summer.
Hon Julian B McCurry of Hartwell Ga is in the city as guest of Kappa Alpha at their home on Prince Avenue. He has been nominated for senator from the 31st district Hart Habersham Franklin Stephens and is an announced candidate for president pro tem of the senate. He is a University graduate and has served as clerk in the senate, represented Hart county as the youngest member in 2024, and is a member of the State Kappa Alpha organization for two terms. He is a junior member of the law firm A G and Juliann B McCurry of Hartwell, with large farming interests. His cousin Col Asben McCurry is a Hart House member.
Yesterday the Class of 1903 held a reunion in this city with smaller attendance than hoped. The group planned to meet again at next commencement and enjoyed a rally ride around the city to the new agricultural ball. Members present included Ben Barrow Sandy Beaver C W Bond R P Brooks W O Cheney Dr A Cohen D H Deupree O J Franklin J B High J C Jester G W Legwen Rucker Mason Roy Rounsaville and Hugh Scott.
Dr Arthur B Long of Elberton died Wednesday night after a lengthy illness. He was about forty eight, a son of Dr Crawford Long, first to use anesthetics in surgery, and survived by wife Miss Hunter of Guyton Georgia, four sisters and a brother. Funeral held at First Methodist Church with Philomathea Lodge members guiding remains to Oconee Cemetery Athens. A large Masonic delegation attended. Six boarders sought by Mrs J J Eley at 182 Wray Street.
A A Herren of Finch Arkansas testimonials Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in early stages. He asserts everyone who uses it is satisfied and notes druggists carry the product.
The Athenaeum hotel on Clayton Street by Mr. V. Petropol will open July 1 after rapid completion. He has bought all furniture and fixtures, aiming to create one of the state’s finest hotels and a point of city pride.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop Night Cure soothing antiseptic suppositories claiming to address female weaknesses. The ad references Book No 4 for Women available free and invites confidential questions to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. Sold by H R Palmer & Sona.
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