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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
Brief, fragmented classifieds mention front room for rent in Thomas Street Wood and multiple sale notes. Also listed are roof paint and cement work by B Morton, office rooms for rent via H C Tuck, and peppers at Arnold & Alone with contact details.
At Agnes Scott College graduation Hon. C. M. Candler announced 8. M. Inman offers $50,000 if friends raise an equal amount. Inman urges subscriptions to fund new buildings, highlighting his long support for the institution.
The report lists multiple baseball games with varied scores and players across teams such as Memphis, Little Rock, Nashville, New Orleans, and Birmingham Shreveport. Batteries and pitchers Maxwell Hansen Orr Seabaugh Sorrell Hardy Manuel Matthews feature in several lineups amid irregular results and no game noted for Birmingham Shreveport.
A Pennsylvania family credits Electric Bitters with curing a five year eczema case in a child once deemed hopeless by two doctors. After trying several medicines they saw improvement and full recovery after several bottles. Sold by local druggists for 50 cents.
The death of Mr B W N Burroughs was announced yesterday in Athens. A former resident of this city he worked for Michael Bros in earlier years. He lived in Alabama the last year and his remains arrived this morning for funeral arrangements at his grandmother Mrs S E Rumne’s home.
J Odum of Athens reports relief from backache and kidney pains after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at H R Palmer & Sons. He says the pills regulated secretions and improved his energy. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo sells the remedy nationwide and advertises it with the name Dean's.
Boys from the Y M C A and prospective members are asked to meet at the Y M C A building Saturday at 9 am to form an indoor baseball league. Cincinnati players request revenue sharing from exhibition games, and President Hermann releases Brodie Connors Durham and Magoon. Umpire Slats Davis cites league rules and enforcement before the game.
G W Cloyd of Clunk Missouri recounts a four year old thumb injury near amputation that was cured by Bucklea's Arnica Salve. He praises the product sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons Drugista.
In the City court Albert Lester sues the Ath ens Electric Railway Company for damages from injuries after a collision between two cars. The trial opened yesterday with both sides ready and considerable evidence to present. the case likely won’t go to the jury until tomorrow morning. Lester is represented by Col in a year ago. Thus, F. Green and the railres Erwin and represented by Erwin BE. K, Lumpkin.
The South Atlantic Association AAU championship will be held June 15 at the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Va. The program includes track events from 100 yards to one mile, field events like pole vault and hammer, plus gymnastic contests. Relays feature Mt. Washington AC of Baltimore and Maryland clubs. Entries close June 10 with James E. Sullivan.
A promotional piece promoting Cooper's New Discovery as a tonic to relieve the all worn out feeling from poor digestion and liver sluggishness. A testimonial from John Burger of Cincinnati cites stomach fatigue and constipation improved after two bottles.
Local ad announces availability of Cooper remedies from Orr Drug Co. A candidate for alderman from the First ward, N. Weatherly, declares intent to run in the Democratic primary.
E G Whitenmead announces candidacy for reelection as alderman from the Second ward subject to Democratic primary action. He frames the move as a continuation of service and invites supporters to back his campaign.
The second ward alderman race is tied to the Democratic primary outcome. W P Vonderau is the candidate noted in the draft. The date for the alderman election depends on the primary result and party processes.
B G Griffith cites a date for the alderman election in the Third Ward Community Council. Details specify the schedule and official action required for candidates and voters.
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