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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
1
The final census cotton report will be issued today for the coming season between 10 and 12 o'clock and transmitted via the Athens Cotton and Stock Exchange. It is expected to cause notable market movement as this is the last report before the season opens September 1. The report may be bearish, attracting attention from those holding cotton.
The Athens Daily Banner announces new ownership by Mr He 4 Rowse and a modern Mergenthaler Linotype machine. A telegraphic press service will be added soon to keep the Banner abreast of current news. The Athenian remains the best weekly in North East Georgia and wishes competitors success.
H R Palmer & Sons offer a no cure no pay guarantee for Hyomei treating catarrh. The outfit costs one dollar with refills fifty cents, and the ad promises to refund money if the worst case of catarrh is not cured.
Preparations are underway for the University cadets encampment, aimed at boosting military discipline and training. The event may occur in late April or early May, overseen by Prof. S. Vo Sanford with experienced officers guiding a week of drill and physical training in northeast Georgia.
Vir James M. Lumpkin visited The Banner to see the Morgenthaler type setting machine in operation. He recalled the 1851 Danish invention in Copenhagen that set type one character at a time but failed due to spacing issues, before the Morgenthaler machine perfected automatic spacing.
Members of Company L are ordered to meet at the armory tonight at 8 o'clock for a regular drill. The drill will be in extended order and a large attendance is requested. By order Captain W A Capps.
The old Glob Racket store on Broad Street continues its bankrupt sale for two more days while workers tear down shelving and flooring. Dry goods clothing hats shoes and notions are offered at deep discounts up to 60 percent off, including domestics linens towels rugs and window shades. Merchants and consumers are urged to visit the sale to purchase remaining stock before the building is cleared.
Voters are registering rapidly for the upcoming primary with over five hundred names already on the lists and about twelve hundred more expected. Lists close April 5 at six o'clock in the afternoon.
Subscribersons in arrears urged to settle at EK D Stone's printing office with a 25 cent renewal credit for prepaid one dollar subscriptions. New subscribers pay one dollar for twelve months. Proposals aid East Athens Night School and other benevolent causes. Offer valid thirty days then ongoing. H R Bernard.
Gold Leaf Flour offered by E. P. Mone with phone 114. Also a nearly new typewriter available for 35 dollars through Dr. Young.
Tonight at eight the chapel on the campus will host an impromptu debate between Phi Kappa and Demosthenians representatives. Speakers will present without prior preparation. Ushers, judges, and masters of ceremonies are named. the public is invited to attend.
In Banks County a primary election was ordered to be held on April 20, matching the state primary date, after discussions among local supporters of the primary system.
The building once serving as offices for Supt W L Wood and City Engineer Barnett was removed yesterday by Chief Culp who bought it from the city. Prewar it housed Judge Charles Dougherty’s law office and was a landmark in Athens. The structure stood beside the soon to be torn down city hall now occupied by city officials relocating to the new city hall.
Michael Bros. Co announces a millinery opening in Athens featuring foreign creations and New York styles. The three day event runs March 28 29 and 30 with hats promoted as the grandest in the area. Also advertised are tomato and cabbage plants with prices and a phone contact.
The Athens Y M C A splits 115 members per squad into yellows led by Carlisle Hillman and purples led by W. P. Cleveland. The competition runs from the 11th to May 28th with 23 new members already joined and a final barbecue planned for all members.
The Athens Gas company provides fine service to the city and the new Mergenthaler machine requires strong gas pressure. The Banner notes the pressure is steady, so strong it necessitates a governor to prevent overload, yet it delivers perfect satisfaction.
Work began yesterday on installing an electric system to ring the fire alarm bell in the tower of the new city hall. In a few days the old bell will again sound alarms for the public. The bell will also strike the hours with the new city clock.
Black Patti with an enlarged company of singers dancers and comedians comes next Wednesday night for a return engagement. The act has toured America and features new song hits and specialties. Prices are reduced to twenty five cents gallery fifty cents balcony and lower floor with balcony reserved for colored patrons. Seats go on sale Monday at Palmer's drug store.
A small cottage is advertised for sale in Banner state area at a notably low price. Exact address listed as M. with care contact. Potential buyers are advised to inquire for further details and viewing appointments.
Athens faces delays in roofing the new city hall dome as the contractor enters receivership. Material remains at the depot but no crew to install it. City plans to enforce the contract with the defunct firm through the receiver and finalize dome coverage in coming days.
Mrs. W. D. Beacham purchases a Prince avenue lot beside Capt. James White’s residence and adjacent to Merah o N Well’s recently bought lot. She plans to begin a handsome residence on the property soon.
City hall bonds sold yesterday at par. Buyer was James W. Camak, already holding several bonds. Only two bonds remain unsold and will be gone in a few days.
A physician describes personal health gain from Grape-Nuts breakfast use since 1899. He weighs 119 pounds then, now about 155, a 36 pound gain, with sustained energy. He cites patients and coworkers improving health through the food and notes the brand by Battle Creek Michigan maker.
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