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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
2
The Banner asks readers to mail or Messenger submitters names to publish community notices. Times must be telephoned, but written communications require the writer’s real name for publication. The editor will know the author but may withhold it on request.
A chaotic roundup of political and social notes references Athens and Greater Athens plans and marches, with mentions of Sumter School attendance projections, Roosevelts era debates, and concerns over public policy. The piece surveys public interest, copyright to civic progress, and calls for decisive action amid a stream of national issues.
The University of Georgia Summer School receives endorsements from State School Commissioner Merritt and county commissioners. An address from Merritt urges teachers to prepare by selecting courses and reading ahead. He calls on boards to excuse teacher institutes for the program and emphasizes statewide participation July 1 to August.
Athens Ga May 2 1903 C General Manager C D Flanigen announces a new tow guidance rule for motormen and conductors. After this date they must not stop between crossings on heavy upgrades or curves except at the far end. Applies to Broad St Jackson College to Holl and Lampkin Thomas between Broad and Clayton Hoyt between Jackson and College Jack between Serong and Hancock ward east and west of Park. Patrons warned about possible friction as crews conform to the rules to improve service.
A public notice announces special excursion tickets sold by Seaboard Air Line and Atlanta Athens lines for trips to Atlanta on May 4th 5th and 6th with rates of one fare plus 25 cents and a minimum charge. Ends May 16th 1903 with final return limits. Also mentions a cough remedy endorsement by Jessie Pinkey Hall of Springfield Alabama.
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