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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
5
The Athens Banner outlines subscription prices 94.00 yearly 6 months 00.86 3 months 1.25 and 10 cents weekly. Remittances may be sent by express money order or registered letter. Subscribers urged to notify the business office of late delivery or regularity issues.
The article says Governor Brown plans to seek another term but remains focused on official duties. He regards campaigning as possible later after the primary, and expects to address voters with his usual straightforward style before returning to governorship duties. He will likely succeed himself.
A compact reflection on Thomas Jefferson offering practical maxims for daily life. It emphasizes living honestly, avoiding excess, kindness to creatures, punctual work, and prudent spending while valuing study and restraint in speech.
Secretary Ballinger fires Kerby after testimony that Taft used a Lawler drafted letter. The president reportedly acknowledged the evidence, while Ballinger's irritability grows. The episode raises questions about the handling of private correspondence and loyalty within the cabinet.
On May 19 notable historical birthdays and events include Jacques Cartier starting a voyage in 1535, Hawthorne’s 1864 death, and John Hayford’s 1868 birth. The era also notes 1780 Dark Day. 1847 Carrick wreck. 1898 Gladstone death. Baseball notes reference Taft tariff move, 1909 Rogers death, and early season updates on several clubs.
Daily and Sunday departures and arrivals listed for Trane Gainesville Midland Trains and Seaboard Air Line at Athens with first and second class times. Seaboard schedules include north and south bound trains with numbers and times. Georgia Railroad times also noted for arrival and departure windows in Athens City time.
A citizen writes to the Athens Daily Banner lamenting neglect of the Oconee cemetery. She details poor drives and water supply, unsafe conditions for visitors, and misconduct by visitors, calling for Sexton Bisson to be reinforced and for police oversight of the grounds.
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch meets third Tuesday at 8 at Max Joseph Building. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 at Castle Hall. Also lists candidates for Clarke County offices and political announcements.
Laura Speer signs the piece and asserts responsibility for the article reflecting the author's voice and stance while addressing readers with a note of personal accountability.
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