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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1907

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Bessie Mell Industrial Home meets in Athens on April town plans

The regular monthly meeting held last Monday at the Villa discussed needy cases among the sick. Miss Louie Lane and Mrs. Thomas urged relief efforts while Mrs. Nolan noted few visits due to Y W C A duties. A boarding home for YWCA girls was proposed at the Washington Street building with nominal rent and a cooperative matron plan.

Bessie Mell S.esseseerseees Louie Lane Thomas Athens Beilding Washington Street Y. W. C. A. Board M. Rutherford

Citizens Bank of Athens Shows Early Growth

The first bank statement to the state bank examiner covers January 2 to March 31. Deposits reach 48742.87 with profits added to undivided profits. President Shelton and officials praised for strong start and public support noted.

Citizens Bank of Athens Shelton McCreary Canning

Honor Roll of Fowler's Academy Names by Grade

March list of students recognized at Fowler's Academy includes sixth grade Mittle Brackett Floyce Cartledge Ruby Doster George Doster Edgar Fowler Eunico Fowler fifth grade Jonelle Cartledge Lizzie Lavender Annie Davis third grade Nolan Hall Norme Ler second grade Hubbard Davis Homer Lavender Homer Dial Chesaie Dellinger Maude Maxwell Mahlon Logan Knox Brockett Miss Gussie Johnson.

Hubbard Davis Homer Lavender Homer Dial Chesaie Dellinger Maude Maxwell Mahlon Logan Knox Brockett Gussie Johnson

Doing Business Again After Illness and Debility

A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic recovery from indigestion nervousness and general debility. He reports returning to business "as of old" and daily gains. Warranted by W J Smith & Bra and H R Palmer & Sons druggists.

A. A. Chisholm Treadwell N. Y W. J. Smith & Bra H. R. Palmer & Sons

Georgia Growth Shown In Treasurer Park Statement

State Treasurer Robert E. Park releases a figure filled summary of Georgia’s growth over forty years, noting tax rates, bank expansion, cotton industry progress, railroad expansion, and a rising school system. The document accompanied by an advert for Kodol Dyspepsia and Orr Drug Co. supplies.

Robert E. Park Georgia Department of Agriculture United States

Monument to be moved from Hancock and College intersection

The Elijah Clarke monument will be relocated from its central intersection site of Hancock and College avenues to a location on College avenue in front of City Hall. City funds will cover the moving expense due to traffic conflicts and base damage caused by dray traffic.

Elijah Clarke Hancock and Colliege Avenues College Avenue City Hall

Twenty More Scholarships for New Athena College

Professor Glenn announced yesterday afternoon that ninety scholarships have been secured in the canvass and only twenty more are needed before the establishment of the new business college here. The Chamber of Commerce committee and Professor Glenn will push to close the matter this week and announce the opening in the next few days. The work has been done well and the college will bring lasting benefit to Athena.

Glenn Thery Canvons Chamber of Commerce Athena

Georgia to Open Two-Game Series With North Carolina

The Georgia Varsity left yesterday on the 2 30 train for North Carolina to face the Tar Heels in two games. Foley is expected to start the first game with Thomason likely to pitch for North Carolina. Redfearn or Graves may work for Georgia in the second game with Harris for UNC. Georgia aims to rebound after a recent loss to Tech and hopes to win at least one game.

Georgia North Carolina University of North Carolina Foley Thomason North Carolina University Carolina Redfearn Graves Harris Tech

Cobb-Deloney Camp Veterans Meet At City Hall

The Cobb-Delaney Camp Confeder ate Veterans will meet tomorrow at the city hall. The meeting urges full attendance and will elect officers and collect annual dues.

Cobb-Deloney Camp Cobb-Delaney

HACKS Cleared After City Inspection Passes

A city committee inspected all hacks under the new standard ordinance. All vehicles were deemed presentable and permitted to operate, with the mayor retaining power to revoke licenses if upkeep lapses.

Still Another College for City Opens Possibility

Mr J O Bagwell of Bagwell Business College Atlanta has spent days in Athens evaluating a business college for the city. He reports strong interest and favorable outlook and may establish a school here if he proceeds.

J. O. Bagwell Bagwell Business College of Atlanta Bagwell Fins

Judge Strickland Birded Case in Clarke County Bonds Suit

Judge J J Strickland filed a bill of exception with Clerk Crawford in the case of E I Smith treasurer of Clarke county Va Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. The dispute centers on bonds valued at one hundred thousand dollars issued by Clarke county for payment purposes. Judge Brand previously ruled for the commissioners. the record was sent to the Supreme Court.

J. J. Strickland Crawford E. I Smith Clarke County Brand Supreme Court

Slaying Brother in Law In Hartwell Charged With Murder

Hartwell Ga April 4 J Vance Snow heir to a prominent Hart county family is charged with murder in the killing of his brother Columbus Snow at the Snow home in Bullsnort district An inquest by Coroner J R Bailey remanded Snow to jail without bail for trial Attorneys A G and Julian Mc Curry have not disclosed defense contentions Colonel Hunnicutt trustee sold out the estate of H K Ertzberger Co Additionally an anecdote notes Bucklen Arnica Salve cured running sores from a spider bite in Bosqueville Texas with claimed healing properties

Hartwell J. Vance Snow Hart County Columbus Snow Snow Bullsnort J. R. Bailey A. G Julian McCurry Col Deupree Hunnicutt Athens H. K. Ertzberger & Co Hunnicutt Viwon John Washington Bosqueville Tex NASA Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

Attractive lecture series at State Normal School opens tomorrow

The State Normal School announces a series of lectures. The opening talk at the auditorium tomorrow night at 8:30 will be by Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia on Sidney Lanier. Admission is 26 cents. Further talks include Mrs. John King Ottley on April 13 and Hon Harvie Jordan on cotton issues.

State Normal School David C. Barrow University of Georgia Barrow Sidney Lanier John King Ottley Avanta Harvie Jordan

Athens Guards to hold officer election at armory

Governor Terrell orders an election for commissioned officers to ratify the recent nominations. The officers chosen by the Athens Guards are expected to receive the necessary votes to be regularly elected under state military laws this evening at the armory.

Terrell Athens Guards

Thaw Declared Sane by Lunacy Commission

New York April 4 The lunacy commission ruled Thaw sane, allowing the murder trial to resume. The two page report found him competent to confer with counsel and made no finding of mental unsoundness. Jerome and Hartridge received copies. Thaw relatives showed signs of relief as proceedings paused for confirmation.

New York Harry Kendal Thaw Stanford White Sane Lunacy Commission Fitzgerald Jerome Hartridge Thaw Dan O'Reilly Justice Fitzgerald Delmas Evelyn Thaw Lam Tha Thaw

Colored meetings announced for Athens in June and fall

Athens will host two major colored gatherings this year. The General Baptist Convention of the colored people convenes in June at First Baptist church with Rev. J. H. Brown as master. The North Georgia Conference of the colored Methodists meets in early fall at Pierce Chapel with Ray Pierce as pastor. Delegates are expected from many areas.

Athens General Baptist Convention of the Colored People First Baptist Church (Colored J. H. Brown North Georgia Conference of the Colored Methodists Pierce Chapel Ray Pierce

Dr Ralph M. Goss Honored At Mt Sinai Hospital

Dr Ralph M Goss of this city has been promoted at Mt Sinai Hospital New York to surgical assistant a position ranking next to the house surgeon The appointment came without solicitation or examination though fourteen men were applicants He will hold the post for two years then spend a year in Europe for further study

Ralph M. Goss Mt. Sinai Hospital New York Europe

Mr John Booth Recovers After Severe Injuries

Mr John N Booth on his Boulev ard suffered chest injuries from a fall and was out briefly yesterday though still in pain. Mrs Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tenn credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing her severe lung illness and cough after pneumonia distressed her lungs. The product is sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Pelmer & Sons with 50c and 1 00 price. trial bottle free.

John N. Booth Fannie Connor Georgetown Tenn Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Pelmer & Sons

Mr. Griffeth Noted Visitor in Athens Yesterday

Mr. John H. Griffeth was in Athens yesterday, appearing as a visiting figure in local reaction and schedule notes.

John H. Griffeth Athens

Peruna praised in 1904 letter for grippe cure claim

Mrs Henrietta A Marsh of Los Angeles recounts overcoming seven weeks of grippe after using Peruna. In a dated August 31 1904 message she states rapid improvement and ongoing use, noting Peruna’s wide acceptance in Kentucky Tennessee and locally. The letter invites readers to obtain Peruna via Hartman & Co Columbus Ohio with prepaid express options.

Henrietta A Marsh Los Angeles Peruna Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio Express

Rural Education Benefit Barbecue Prepared by Woman's Club

The Woman's Club plans a barbecue on Saturday the 13th to raise funds for rural education in the state. Tickets cost 60 cents each. R. W. Lumkin will oversee the barbecue, promising top quality. The event will be at the golf club area between Milledge Avenue and Lumpkin Street.

Woman's Club R. W. ‘Lumkin Golf Club Milledge Avenue Lumpkin Street

Allen H. Talmage sells four lots on Lumpkin and Pope streets

Messrs J H, G E B, and C D Stone buy three Lumpkin street lots from Allen H Talmage and begin three homes. He also sells a Pope street lot to J D Baugh with a house under construction. more houses are planned on Pope street as the area rapidly grows.

Messrs J. H G. EB C. D. Stone Allen H. Talmage Lumpkin Street

Mal E G Whitehead Improves After Illness

Mr E G Whitehead is improving after a recent illness and spent a short time at his store yesterday. His recovery is a source of gratification to his many friends as the TriState League season reshapes with clubs and players amid financial and club changes.

E. G. Whitehead Whitehead Tri-Stater

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Sple Citizens Bank Fowler's Academy Treasurer Park Orr Drug Co Stouch N. C Business College Commission Kennedy Orr Deng Co Telan Ncwa Ulalgrious Ella Slayton Noland Ark R- Palmer & Son RERE Colored Baptists Colored Methodists John Booth T3ler Henrietta Manew Mal E. G. Whitehead
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