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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR mentions diplomas at a court house and an event involving Brand Clarke Su Hye and a group of youths. Details are largely garbled, but hints at admission or ceremony and a warning to avoid certain paths. Lavry and others are referenced in vague terms amid the confusion.
The readable text fragment mentions voters, a meeting to set consideration, and several personal names in a garbled context. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the provided snippet.
Fragmented notice details a promotion for Keis Conway within the Southern agency, mentions assessment notices and city officials, and lists several names and addresses. It references a kidney health advertisement for Foley’s Kidney Cure and notes inquiries for a local audience.
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and claims it has cured consumption in early stages. He says no one using it has been unsatisfied and notes it is sold by all druggists.
City dog catchers report success in seizing untagged dogs. Citizens without tags face penalties as officers inform owners to comply with a long standing ordinance requiring dogs to wear tags whether on premises or at large. Efforts aim to protect residents from roaming aggressive dogs amid recent incidents and fatalities.
Protracted services led by Rev J P Cooper, pastor of Athens Bigeist church, drew congregants for a lengthy worship period. The event featured singing and prayers as participants reflected on faith and community unity.
Athinna Gadeve presides as the Georgia Seed Association outlines plans for a Southern cotton seed products exhibit at the State Fair in Atlanta. The display would cover raw seed, oil and by products, cotton seed meal as fertilizer and feed, hulls, and linters to show economic value to planters and industry alike. President W H McKenzie will discuss space with fair officials to secure a fall exhibit.
Mt Vernon Lodge 22 F and A M calls a special meeting tonight at 8:30 at the lodge rooms to work in the F C Degree. All qualified brethren urged to attend. H R Palmer W M Harper Secy
Notice filed by Juniee J Strickland and J M Williams against Inez Williams seeking damages totaling around two hundred dollars after a local meeting. City officials declined the petition and referred the case to the city attorney for adjustment. The report notes a bridge incident near the Oconee river and a related claim of injuries, plus ongoing settlement discussions.
A adjourned meeting last night disposed of several items on the agenda. Committees and the ref of matters reviewed school recommendations and attendance views. An ordinance to fund sidewalks and galleries was considered with a two dollar per mile fee proposed. meeting adjourned until Monday.
A recent council meeting featured Athens Terminal Company representatives led by Judge Ao Cent and Vol Th C Erwin requesting an amendment to ordinances. They seek increasing a sixteen foot paving on Foundry Street to about twenty feet for property owners Athens Foundry and Machine Works, with a hearing postponed to Monday evening.
The Georgia 800-08 Club outlines a broad campaign to unite students, promote noble living, and boost state education. President Hugh Wallage cites efforts to unify the student body, dispel myths about wealth, and press for better university facilities and legislative support. The club will inaugurate weekly reports from students across Georgia, coordinate educational rallies in major cities, and seek stronger college prep and public school ties to attract prospective entrants this fall.
Athens reports a steady market with July cotton at 10.63 in New York and 12 to 12 3-16e in Athens. Liverpool opened higher and traded near midday as bears faced weather and supply concerns. fears of manipulation linger with much spot cotton held by a single house and limited selling.
Our Drug Company advertises filled prescriptions by three high class pharmacists with purest drugs, prompt delivery, and satisfaction guaranteed. Other items include fruit jars, jelly tumblers, jar rubbers and tops, Huggins China House goods, sale notices, fresh candy shipments at Thornton's, furniture repair, mattresses to order, white lime and cement, lost gold bracelet offers with rewards, rental notes for touring car, boarding house needs, and a Georgia Loan Co contact for loans and insurance.
Colic and Diarrhoea pains are quickly relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
Rev J P McConnell of Gwinnett County wins the Democratic nomination for state legislature after a tight contest with incumbent O A Nix. A second ballot tally shows McConnell ahead by 52 votes in the runoff.
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