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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
4
SPECIAL NOTICE Subscribers must not pay any one for papers under any circumstances. The text urges readers to act now regarding Athens, bonds, and elections. It mentions Senator Bacon Underwood and the tariff fight, signals about the county court house and renovations, and urges participation in the upcoming elections on the third of April.
Clarke County faces a two hundred thousand dollar bond vote for a new courthouse jail and jailer houses. Advocates argue the present building is obsolete and the county can fund the project without tax burden, with an advisory committee guiding expenditures. Voters are urged to cast affirmative ballots and not abstain.
The piece argues that Britain may grant Ireland home rule as the House of Lords loses power to block non money bills passed thrice by the Commons. It notes Gladstone’s 1893 effort and Asquith’s current push, predicting eventual passage amid shifting English public sentiment and a potential permanent settlement.
A compilation of historical milestones including the 1632 St Germain treaty cedings, births and deaths of figures like Claude Bourgelot and Louis XVII, and 19th century advances such as the Washington Navy Yard and the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. The fragment notes political sentiment in Clarke County favoring bonds for a new house.
The scanned clipping notes Sir James Alfred Ewing born March 27 1855 in Dundee Scotland later becoming Director of Naval Education in Britain and professor at Cambridge His wife is American and daughter of the late TB Washington Also marked are congratulatory notes to Maj Gen Adolphus W Greely retired at age 75 and two other anniversaries of Alma College president Dre August Fr Bruske 65 and Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire 62
The text argues that Underwood is not only a viable Southern figure but would be the logical Democratic candidate wherever he resided. It highlights his record principles leadership and executive ability shown in prior leadership roles.
The article outlines spring practice notes with Beck leading infield strength and Gilmore and Anderson in the fast outfield. Murray, Schirm, and McCabe show improvement, Schang displays unexpected batting power, and veteran Lew McAlister and Fred Mitchell work into form. Young Jemison and Bruckmiller also show promising pitching traits.
The entire choir of Emmanuel Church will meet at the church for practice this Wednesday evening at 7 o clock. It is important that all be on hand promptly, mothers are asked to arrange supper accordingly. Rector Troy Bhats?
The University YMCA discussion last night examined the religious life of the negro in the south. Speakers noted deep religious instinct, risk of emotionalism replacing character, and the duty of whites to stress the Ten Commandments. They cited about 50 million dollars in church property and 48 percent of negroes as church members, with more clergy college trained, and urged genuine moral interest to help individuals improve.
County Game and Fish Warden B S Price states hunting and fishing licenses are now available from Col. Jesse Mercer’s office. Application can be made at the clerk of the court at the courthouse for the 1912 13 season.
A local patient recounts doctors giving two years to live but credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. The ad urges readers to try the remedy priced 50 cents and 1.00 with free samples at W J Smith & Bro and R Palmer & Sons.
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