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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1905

Page

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Trustees of Georgia University to meet on plan for state appropriation

The trustees of the University of Georgia will meet in this city this afternoon at three o'clock to discuss a committee plan for a systematized state appropriation to support higher education. The board aims to outline how the state may allocate funds and ensure greater future benefit to the institution. It is expected that all members who can attend will be present for a full discussion.

University of Georgia

The Outcast Son at the DePew Burdette show

The DePew Burdette Stock Co presented The Outcast Son to a large audience at the opera house. The cast received high praise for performance and dancing. Moving pictures accompany the show, praised as the best in a long time and adding to the entertainment value.

DePew-Burdette Stock Co Opera House Viola Napp

Christian Church to Census Religious Preferences in Athens

The Christian church in Athens undertakes a city census of religious preferences to aid all churches. Cards will request name residence church membership church preference and family size. Data will be distributed to respective churches and nonmembers shared with churches seeking them.

Athens

Advertiser Payne To Visit Athens For Grand Parade

Payne the great advertiser and his 30 member troupe will tour the country promoting remedies. He arrives Monday with a diamond loving eccentric aura and a flashy stage show. A 3 PM street parade precedes an 8 PM free performance on the Boulevard show grounds with his own band and entourage.

Payne Athens Atlanta

Series of Meetings in Winterville and Cartersville

A. S. Colgar, once in court defense, now conducting meetings at Cartersville, Ga., has married Mrs. Thomas of that city and joined the Baptist church. He writes he is ready to assist religious meetings in this region and may work with Rev. W. M. Coile of Winterville soon, noted for his education and potential usefulness.

A. S. Colgar Cartersville Thomas Baptist Church Collar W. M. Coile Winterville Colgar

A Creeping Death Healed by Arnica Salve

A Belle Plaine resident reports a friend suffered a severe hand injury with swelling near blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Sold at local drug stores for 25 cents.

J. E. Stearns Belle Plaine Mina Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Love Of Money Advertising Tip In Athens Banner Reach

A local merchant urges constant advertising to grow business. He argues money, used wisely, funds good trades and keeps the trade expanding. The piece notes a Banner sale in Athens and Northeast reaches twenty two dollars.

Athens Northeast

Georgia State Dental Society Holds 37th Annual Session

The Georgia State Dental Society meets today in Atlanta drawing over 150 prominent dentists. Dr. H A Lawrance, longtime treasurer and the only living founder, leaves yesterday for the Atlanta session. Dr. D H McNeill, efficient corresponding secretary, will also attend. Last year the group met in Athens.

Georgia State Dental Society Atlanta H. A. Lawrance D. H. McNeill Athens

Physical culture class offered by Prof Josaphat in Athens

Prof B F Josaphat culturalist in Athens announces a physical culture class for ladies and gentlemen. He invites health seekers to investigate his system and offers to call or be called to explain it. Studio at Windsor Hotel. Also notes Mystic Cure for Rheumatism claims by L Wagner of Richmond and a local druggist sale at Claxton Street.

B. F. Josaphat Athens Windsor Hotel L. Wagner Richmond H. B Palmer

University of Georgia Library Moves to New Peabody Building

The Iti library books have been transferred from the old building to the new Peabody library structure, about thirty thousand volumes moved under Librarian Burnett without trouble. In the new library, order is being established, with beautiful furniture and well chosen decor. Anna Stevens catalogs the collection to enhance service for students.

Peabody Library Burnett Anna Stevens

Oconee Meetings Attract Large Local Attendance

At Oconee Street Methodist Church in the city, ongoing meetings draw heavy public interest with many residents attending. Rev. W G Crawley preaches strong sermons, and night services especially draw larger crowds than afternoon sessions benefiting many in the area.

Oconee Street

Largest Cotton Crop Sold by State's Leading Farmer

Hon James M Smith, the state's largest farmer, sold his cotton crop of 2100 bales. The compress is busy pressing the staple for shipping to the port. B B Ford and Co of Macon bought the crop again this year. Net proceeds may exceed seventy five thousand dollars, marking a landmark sale for southern cotton.

James M. Smith Col Smith B. B. Ford and Co Macon Prince of Farmers

Music Tonight at the New Rink Opens at Deupree Hall

The skating rink at Deupree Hall on Broad Street opens tonight with music by Wages Orchestra. The upstairs skating room features large windows on three sides and a well kept floor. Admission is ten cents for tonight only.

Deupree Hall Broad Street Wages Orchestra

Commissioners to Name Clerk at May Meeting

County commissioners will meet in this city on May 15 to name a clerk. Applications for the position at thirty dollars per month are due by May 15, the election date. The article notes prior personnel changes and reflects on past regulatory actions.

How

City Musicians Seek Final Commencement Chance

Mr Evans of Atlanta praised by Miss Kipe, Miss Ellen Mell and Mrs McEvoy for reliable music. Prof Evans to visit the city this week, providing a last opportunity for commencement events at St Hosettan’s music house on Pine Printinges banner.

Kipe Ellen Mell McEvoy Evans Oreg St

Athens Chamber appoints yearlong committee chairs

Chairman M. G. Michael named the committee heads for the Athens Chamber of Commerce for the new year. The group includes J. N. Webb Arbitration, J. S. King Agriculture, H. J. Rowe Advertising, D. P. Haselton Banks, E. K. Hodgson New Enterprises, J. J. Strickland Petitions, J. L. Moss Postal Telegraph and Telephones, T. S. Streets Roads and Parks, and S. Sloman Entertainment. The chamber emphasized committee work over general meetings and highlighted a recent $20,000 Athens and Jefferson railroad fundraising success.

M. G. Michael Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Athens Clarke County Athens and Jefferson Michael J. N. Webb New Enterprises E. K .Hodgson. Railroad Express Ae ‘Transporta- Naat Enos Petitions J. J. Strickiana Ui Postal, Telegraph and ‘Telephones

Remarkable Growth of The Mutual Life Insurance Co

Mr. J A Darwin of The Mutual Life of Georgia Insurance Co has returned from Albany. The Mutual Life is spreading across the country with state headquarters in New York Pennsylvania Alabama and Florida. The growth in recent years proves the merit of the company.

J. A. Darwin Mutual Life of Georgia Insurance Co Albany Darwin New York Pennsylvania Alabama Florida Mutual Life

Advertisement Eases Dull Seasons for Prosperous Merchants

A periodical note urges merchants to publicize in THE BANNER to beat slow business. It argues spending more in dull times yields sustained profit and sustained attention, claiming ads in THE BANNER draw better interest than other methods.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messrs DePew Burdette Lexington Son Road Prince Avenue al School Atkins B. F. Jogaphat Library of The W. G. Crawley Mr. Evans J. S. King H. J Rowe D. P. Hasel J. Lb. Moss T. 8S S. Sloman
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