19 May 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
1
The writer explains three Georgia players were removed for accepting pay, preserving college amateurism under SIAA rules. He cites desire to protect the students' reputations and defends withholding full details, while defending high athletic honesty and criticizing critics who urge harsher action.
The southern Ath ens area near Lumpkin hill sees rapid development with new stores and residences. Plans highlight homes of A. L. Whitehead and F. K. Freeman as examples. The writer condemns adding ineligible players and explains Harvard case parallels, emphasizing amateur integrity and personal stance on a summer base ball rule.
A clipped urges residents to be prompt with ice deliveries as the iceman rings his bell. The note mentions Ripgsett and Abplesing Jaret at MoM and Menee in a clipped public reminder.
The Peyton Sisters troupe, longtime favorites in Athens, stage In the Land of the Czar a comedy drama praised for merit and performances by G Walter Thompson Edna Baldwin and Dan Holt. Tonight Parsifal with special scenery follows Matinee Sunday of Mother Goose for children. Final show offers a barrel of money prize for the holder of the lucky number.
Reports from Athens say John A. Vance is alive and well and not dead. His father in Waycross Ga says he has heard from his son since he vanished from Athens and hopes he returns within a few days.
The Oconee meetings at Edist Church draw to a close this Sunday night unless the pastor changes plans. The sermons have drawn many members and supporters and are expected to attract hundreds of attendees.
Men repaired the gates at the Athens Factory dam and the river level has risen. Work completed quickly, gates up and the pond full, allowing the factory to restart soon.
Davigon and Low advertise today’s shipment of plaited skirts in multiple colors, shirt waists in silk linen and cotton, belts and novelties, linons and white suitings, umbrellas with fancy handles, stockings and hosiery, black dress goods, and Queen Quality shoes. Bargains include 5 cent fabrics, slippers priced around $1.35 to $2.00, and summer wear fabrics noted as the best values offered.
The revival at the Christian church continues with growing interest. Morning sermon at eleven on The Personality and Power of the Holy Spirit. Evening topic The Lamb of God or Divine Compassion. Dr C A Young and Rev Longdon report strong encouragement and wide participation.
The Art Exhibition, already a decided success, will reopen this evening from 8:30 to 11 o'clock. Galleries will also be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The city undertakes annual cleaning and flushing of all fire hydrants to remove sediment buildup. Work is in progress and will resume after completion, ensuring hydrants are ready for use.
A committee of the Board of Health will visit the Athens Ice and Coal Company plant to thoroughly inspect ice production following citizen complaints. The investigation aims to determine ice quality and processes and will report findings to the full board.
The State Normal School senior class of eighty five will likely travel to Smithonia for a day outing. Col Smith invited them and will run his train to Dunlap to meet the group, with plans possibly set for Monday.
A Buffalo housewife reports nervous stomach improved after switching to Grape-Nuts. She says weight gain, reduced stomach burning, and clearer mind followed, crediting the cereal’s digestibility and phosphate content. The ad asserts Grape-Nuts rebuilds nerve centers by replacing failing food with a grain-based option.
Residents in East Athens rally for carrier mail service restoration arguing they lost a long standing entitlement. A meeting invites Congressman Howard to discuss with local committees including city officials and the Chamber of Commerce. He plans to visit Athens on the Georgia line train at one o clock for a briefing.
The friends of Mr. Thomas H. Nickerson of this city celebrate his rise within the Knights of Pythias. He has been named Vice Grand Chancellor of the grand lodge of the state, a near top position likely to lead to Grand Chancellor next year. St Elmo Lodge of this city expresses pride in his achievement and dedication to the order.
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