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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
1
The University of Georgia's department of agriculture released a nature study leaflet for school children titled How Plants Come Up. Prof. J. M. Johnson writes it. the project, started two years ago, has proven effective and will continue. Hood's Sarsaparilla claim appears as a contrast to the medical note.
Athena’s Districk Skale presents a public exhibition tonight at the opera house with admission 25 cents. Prof D O Barrow leads a cast including Prof Ealer B Smith Prof D L Earnest Prof G G Bond John D Moss Miss Katie Jester Miss Jessie Jackson and several University spellers. Laura Speer portrays the visitor discussing topics from child care to the new hotel. The show starts promptly at 5 oclock with strong local attendance expected.
A newspaper woman recounts resting at a Colorado ranch and crediting Grape-Nuts with recovery from overwork. She details choosing Grape-Nuts and cream for two to three months, noting rapid improvement and urging others, especially brain workers, not to overlook the cereal.
The Cecil Rhodes trustees announce a qualifying exam for Rhodes scholarships will be held simultaneously in each state or province starting April 18. Circulars go to selection committees on March 17 to set exam sites. Georgia expects several candidates with the University of Georgia supplying the first beneficiary, followed by Emory and Mercer. Chancellor Hill chairs the state committee and will decide the exam location after a forthcoming meeting.
Georgia hunting season closes next Monday the 14th, marking the last legal day to shoot birds this cycle. Atasalan Doors plans a farewell hunting trip before the ban takes effect until November.
The East Athens Night School reports February honors with multiple divisions led by Sam Kirk and Arthur Laster in First Class, Lilly Potter and Effie Teat among Second Class students, and Raby Richards plus Thomas Kellum in Third Class. The piece commends the women in charge and credits all Athens citizens.
The big Branson Library production on the 18th features Chinese Honeymoon and Chings Ling as a humorous centerpiece. A forty member chorus in oriental costumes graces the act with Miss A Lame Steele Miss Annie Griffeth and Mr Jack Bower leading the principal roles. Sammy chorus offers seven couples and Miss Julia Brand will sing the solo. The elaborate program by Mr Atkins on a cast of two hundred includes multiple parts for each performer. Colery Lettuce Tomatoes and Snapp Besus at M. M. Arnold's. 25 Fewer gallons wears longer Devoe.
The Carnesville Railroad may be diverted to points beyond Athens. Efforts to confirm route changes failed as John Dortoh of Carnesville was unavailable. If towns along the line subscribe per mile, Jackson county could bear twenty eight thousand dollars for a twenty eight mile stretch. Athens will learn its role soon and funds from Athens subscriptions may be redirected if Athens is excluded. Reports say Mr Brown has visited Commerce Jefferson Winder and Logansville with a proposal to bring the railroad from Anderson.
The city declares the paying of bonds owed by citizens is now due. The finance committee will settle with all debtors or appoint arbitrators if agreements fail. About twenty thousand dollars in assessments will be settled promptly. Hill Street assessments are excluded as their time has not yet run out. Money will be paid to the National Bank that financed the city.
Manager H J Rowe presents Miss Amelia Bingham the leading actress manager in America in the new play Olympe by Decourcelle. The production features Creston Clarke Henry Woodruff J H Gilmour Ivy Troutman and Adelyn Wealey with the Knickerbocker Theatre debut intact for local audiences.
The Banner urges all Clarke County voters to register now as the county plans an Australian ballot for the April primary. Chairman Tuck calls a Tuesday meeting of the democratic executive committee at the county courthouse to set election rules and registration closes April 10.
Notice states that Brother E P Collins of Holyoke Massachusetts from the Wampanoag Tribe No 10 is very ill at home in the Windsor Hotel. W T Dean, Sachem of Oconee Tribe No 16, may be involved in the notice.
Advertises silks for shirtwaist suits with new weaves and patterns at varied prices. Showcases washable stock turnover collars cuffs and neck rucking, leather and kid novelties, belts, bags, novelties, veils and dress trimmings. Also McCall patterns and a testimonial for Arnica salve as a remedy.
Mrs. Lee D Goodrum, longtime Athens resident with many friends here, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home in Westchester Pennsylvania. Telegrams announced the death to relatives in the city. She and her husband moved to Pennsylvania two years ago and will be interred in Westchester.
Arbitration over Moss and Bondurant land along Lak Piraeus for sewer use will proceed. City found owners proposal unsatisfactory and arbitrators are to fix land value. Work on the sewer to resume as soon as arbitration is finalized.
City Engineer Barnett stated yesterday that the Capt. James White building at Broad and Wall streets is unsafe. The council ordered contact with Capt. White to determine if an agreement can be reached to tear down the structure without further steps.
In a council session yesterday a motion to pay Fred Morton one hundred dollars for printing the council minutes in the Athenian was approved. Capt Rucker urged the payment as a fair investment to keep citizens informed. Alderman Hodgson opposed printing beyond legal requirements. The mayor cast the deciding vote in favor.
The city street committee will contact northern Hill Street property owners from Prince to Milledge Avenue to arrange a sidewalk. Also, guards are ordered to report to the armory tonight for extended drill in which state property must be brought. Botanic Blood Balm promises cure for blood poison and cancer with long history and nationwide ads.
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