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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1906
Page
1
A Sunday drive with young men ended in a runaway horse spooked by street cars. The buggy overturned as two riders escaped. Mr. Joe Burch broke his leg and sustained bruises after being dragged by his overcoat. Medical care was given and his condition improved.
The Athens Gas Company announces a new minimum charge of fifty cents per month for all meters with under 800 cubic feet used, effective April 1 and continuing until further notice. A citywide meter inspection is underway and meters will be evaluated as part of this policy. L. N. Young, Superintendent, Athens Georgia.
A California woman, troubled by 20 years of indigestion and insomnia tied to coffee, details her recovery after switching to Postum Food Coffee. She reports strength, improved sleep, weight gain, and a rosy complexion after nine months of exclusive Postum use, then a relapse when returning to coffee.
Judge Cobb presided as W G Post and Ike Williams pled guilty to stealing liquor from a car on the Central railroad tracts. Both were fined seventy five dollars or sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang.
Band to play for patrons during the doubleheader between Georgia and Clemson. Clemson seeks rebound after loss to Tech as Georgia shows batting and fielding improvements in recent practices. Admission will cover both games, with plans to accommodate a record crowd.
Retail grocers sign petition announcing daily closing at 6 30 p m from April 1 to September 1 1906 Saturdays with exceptions for McMahan Son J P Fears Son Thos L Abney Freeman Co J Y Dunaway Co Eppes Wilkins Co G H Williamson Wingfield Cash Grocery J T Brown.
Grand display of stylish ready to wear and dress hats planned for next week. Doctor Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as a remedy for wounds and burns, with a testimonial from L. B. Napier of Rogles, Ky. Sold for 25¢ at local druggists W. J. Smith & Bro, H. R. Palmer & Sons.
James M. Smith outlines his political platform endorsing farmers, education for whites, tax and suffrage policies, direct elections, and his independence from rings or factions. He argues for higher education for white citizens, targeted school funding, poll tax prerequisites, and direct votes for officials while promising to address supporters in every county. He states his aim to improve agriculture and defend white dominion.
The masquerade carnival on skates scheduled for tonight is postponed to next Tuesday night in April. Rink management offers fancy costumes to those who want them and asks costume requests be made to the manager before next Friday night. Also notes Foley's Honey and Tar throat remedy, its popularity, and its safe, mild laxative properties for children.
Dr A C Dixon will preach his last sermon at 11 a m today at First Baptist Athens crowd pack the church for the farewell and his Sunday night Chapel message to University students drew over one hundred young men to religion. Dr Broughton will continue meetings at the church with services at the usual hours.
The last practice game features Georgia versus Athens ahead of Saturday's season opener against Clemson. Admission is fifteen cents. Anticipation runs high as a large crowd is expected. Athens lineup includes Poster, Elam, Coile, Besse, Cobb, Rogers, Tensse, Fleischmann, and Epps among others.
Michael Bros, Co announces the grand opening of its spring millinery department in Athens. The display features Phipps tailored hats and exclusive French patterns, with all hats unique. The event begins today and runs through Friday, inviting the public to view the new collection.
Dr. L. G. Broughton spoke to more than five hundred men at the YMCA hall on Sunday delivering a sermon full of advice for boys and men. He praised Athens and lauded Mayor Dove as the city’s clean and best administrator, drawing hearty support from the audience.
The Hollingsworth Twins and company presented Under Southern Moss to a splendid audience. Tonight the theater offers the comedy drama Triss or Among the Rockies with new specialties planned as part of the company’s repertoire.
Court ordered public auction at 1 oclock P M March 28 1906 in Athens Ga to sell all notes and accounts of Joe Wolf Bankrupt. Sale subject to court confirmation by trustee C Erwin Truster.
Seaboard Air Line offers round trip excursion tickets to New Orleans for the reunion April 25 27 1906 at one cent per mile plus 25 cents round trip. Tickets on sale April 23 24 25 26 return by April 30 or extend to May 21 with 50 cent fee. Side trips available to points east of the Mississippi with a 25 cent surcharge and May 18 1906 return. Information from CHAS B Ryan and W E Christian Seaboard agents.
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