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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
4
Local brief notes subscribers must not pay collectors. bond election on July 11 discussed with courthouse plans for Athens and Clarke county. Mentions Georgia politics, rail and road talks, and public works, including a high school center and courthouse grounds viewed as school and park space.
The drought has not damaged cotton and yields in 1911 are expected to exceed 1909 and 1910. Rain improved cotton and corn prospects, with corn likely to average well, and many cotton states plan larger plantings. Farmers and merchants anticipate one of the most prosperous seasons in years.
Governor Joseph M. Brown will retire as Georgia governor on Saturday July 1. His successor will be Governor Hoke Smith. The administration is praised as able conservative and constructive, benefiting commercial interests farmers and wage earners and contributing to Georgia's growth.
Hon R T DuBose, Clarke county representative, leaves Monday for Atlanta to serve the county for two years. He is noted as well qualified, aware of Clarke county needs, and tasked with securing key state appropriations for the University of Georgia, State College of Agriculture, and State Normal School. The piece highlights the burden and public expectations on Clarke’s representative and praises Mr Rose as a capable successor with broad connections.
A longtime conductor has led concerts tied to international exhibitions in Vienna Paris Philadelphia Chicago Buffalo and St Louis. The piece notes the tiger’s rarity in jungles and mentions a lull in cotton markets due to Texas rain. It also covers James B Mershon of Newark recounting recovery after using Dr Kings New Discovery and praises its effects on lung trouble. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills with prices 50c and 1.00.
Ne v 7 Clarence Eddy, famed American organist born in Greenfield Massachusetts June 23 1851, began musical training at eleven under Dudley Buck. He served as church organist in Montpelier Vermont and later in Clear Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, and gave organ recitals across popular cities in America and Europe.
Clarke County Georgia schedules July 11 1911 election to issue 200000 in bonds for courthouse jail and land purchases with 200 bonds of 1000 each at 5 percent interest payable semiannually. Principal payments run 1923 to 1941 with final payment 1941. Interest and principal in gold coin. Ballot options FOR BONDS or AGAINST BONDS.
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