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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

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Carnesville Road Discussed at Athens Meeting

A city hall gathering at ten o'clock discussed the proposed electric line to Carnesville. Chamber of Commerce leaders Mayor Ayers and editor Dortch outlined the plan and urged wide participation to secure the road with civic support and early consultation.

Athens Chamber of Commerce City Hall Messrs. Ayers and Dortch Carnesville Athens Chamber of Commerce J J. Strickland Messrs J. F. Rhodes J J. C McMahan O H Arnold Harry Hodgson T. W. Reed Messrs. Ayers and Dortch

Athens and Bogart to clash on campus baseball

The University allows campus baseball in the afternoon with two games scheduled. At 3:30 PM Athens faces Bogart on the campus field with 15 cent admission. At 5:00 PM Athens Banner team meets Turner Hodgson. The notice notes the games will not disrupt Summer school classes.

State Normal School Athens Bogart Athens Banner Tunner & Hodgson

The American Scholar Sermon at Ohio State Address

Dr Henry C Whit makes an oration at Columbus during Ohio State University commencement. The speech, titled The American Scholar Sixty Years After, praises youth leaving college to work in science and letters and traces Emersonian ideas on the scholar and national destiny. It asserts American scholars should lead in science and letters beyond provincial bounds.

Columbus Moe Weary O. White University of Georgia Ohio State University Emerson Lamb of Letters Republic of Kiters Republic of Science American Republic Georgia Ohio

Drill Announcement for Guards in Extended Order

Notice to guards that tonight’s drill will be in extended order with compulsory attendance. No excuses accepted. By order, WA, OaPPS, Captain.

Oapps

Will Name Successor for University Trustee Seat

Atlanta Ga June 25 The term of Judge Hal T Lewis as a trustee of the University of Georgia from the eighth district expires Sept 1 and he is not expected to continue due to health Gov Terrell will likely appoint ex Senator John T Newton of Morgan county to succeed Lewis from the eighth district

Atlanta Hal T. Lewis University of Georgia Jodge Lewis Terrell John T. Newton Morgan County Lewis

Opening Fund on Child Labor Sparks Georgia Debate

Atlanta reports the first move in the child labor battle as Representative Davis introduces a resolution for a joint session address. Representative Houston signals extending a similar invitation to labor voices while the session braces for a hard fight over the bill amid calls to preserve racial integrity and national duty.

Atlanta Davis Meriwether County General Assembly House of Representatives Houston Fulton House Major Hancon

Young Girl Run Over on Lumpkin Street by Unknown Driver

Ten year old Elizabeth Von der Lieth was struck by a mule driven buggy on Lumpkin Street near Cobb Lampkin store. She suffered head and back bruises and a leg injury as the rear wheels passed over her body. Police seek the driver, a country Negro, who allegedly fled the scene.

Elizabeth von der Lieth Lumpkin Street Carl von der Lieth Lampkin Street Cobb Lampkin

Interest Aroused In Danielsville

In Danielsville residents discuss an Athens to Carnesville electric road and possible routing through the town. They have earlier funded Col James M. Smith's line from Colbert to Danielsville and may shift to the electric project if the line is not built. Early, decisive steps are expected. The ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Electric Bitters as cures with testimonials and local pharmacy listings.

Danielsville Athens Carnesville James M. Smith Colbert Col Smith Hood

Citizens of Clarke oppose removal of Banks and Franklin counties

Clarke residents vow to oppose a North East Georgia judicial circuit bill that would detach Banks and Franklin from the Western circuit. Athens solicitor S J Tribble protests the change while Solicitor General Brand and Rep Shackelford plan to challenge the proposal, citing impact on Athens.

Atlanta Georgia S. J. Tribble Athens Banks Franklin Brand Shackelford Banker

Wheat and Oat Fair Scheduled Amid Georgia Interest

The Athens Wheat and Oat Fair will be held October 7 8, aligning with the Northeast Georgia Fair to draw contestants and showcase fine Georgia crops. The event measures public benefit with a growing turnout and a strong crop display. In a separate matter, Ernest and Otho Hunter are charged with riot after attacking W J Russell near Princeton and again in Oconee County. Russell fired warrants and expects arrests on both county charges.

Otho Ernest Hunter Otho Hunter Mr. Russell Athens Northeast Georgia Georgia Ernest Otho Hanter W.J. Russell Princeton Clarke Oconee Russell Mr. Conch Otho Haunter Oconee County Otho . Hunter Mr. Rauesell

Wish Subscriptions Paid At Early Date

Prof F M Harper registrar for the University of Georgia Summer School urges Athens citizens to mail or deposit unpaid subscriptions at Athens Savings Bank to secure a $3,000 check from the General Education Board. He commends local businessmen for prompt response and stresses urgent collection to fund the summer program.

F. M. Harper University of Georgia Summer School Athens General Education Board Banner Athens Savings Bank Athena Regiatrar

New Irish Potatoes and Boschee’s German Syrup Ad

New Irish Potatoes 40c pp at M M Arnold's phone 188. Boschee's German Syrup, prescribed by Dr A Bochee, cures coughs colds and lung troubles, not experimental and backed by years of use. Two million bottles sold annually. introduced in 1868. three doses relieve ordinary coughs. Price 25 and 76 ots.

A. Bochee Boschee United States

Masonic celebration at Watkinsville praised as highly beneficial

The Masonic observance at Watkinsville drew several hundred locals and guests from Athenians. Major Carlton delivered an acclaimed Masonry address while Worshipful Master W F Dorsey and Dr I A Rabenstein were noted for their speeches. Fifty women received the Master Mason’s Wife and Daughter degree, and four Oconee County citizens applied to join Amity lodge after the event.

Watkinsville Major Carlton W. F. Dorsey I. A. Rabenstein Oconee County W. F Dorsey Mt. Vernon

Mill Shutdown for Repairs at Princeton and Athens Mills

The Princeton Cotton Mill will shut down for a few weeks for essential improvements ahead of the cotton season, with the Athens Factory also planning a brief休. Mills in the region have kept full operation despite cotton shortages and high prices, remaining in good condition and prosperous. Botanic Blood Balm is advertised as a blood and skin disease remedy with free samples and home advice offered by the Blood Balm Co., Atlanta.

Orr Drug Co Princeton Athens Blood Balm Co Atlanta

40c pk at M M Arnolds

A short sale note lists 40 cents per pack at M M Arnolds with the given phone number 188. The fragment confirms a local shop price detail and contact line.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carnesville Road Toledo Isis Henry C. Whit Makes Audredd University Trustee J. T. Newton Morgan General Assembly of Georgia E. C. DeWitt & Co DaWitt's DaWitt’s Orr Drug Oo S. H. Newson Decatur Ala W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Citizens OF Franklin Counties Cuit J. Russell M.M. Arnold Masonic M. M. Arnold's
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