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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
4
Georgia news notes Athens growth and politics as debates over macadamizing country roads and a library site on Jackson Street continue. The University Summer School draws teachers, while editors from multiple cities comment on finance, pensions, and state progress. The Banner urges local advertising and hosts hearings amid trustee disputes.
Spring health advice urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills to cleanse the blood during pimples and eruptions. The ad claims the medicines work thoroughly, never fail, and improve well being for summer.
Clarke county voters face a simple choice to issue bonds totaling one hundred thousand dollars to macadamize country roads. Citizens and farmers alike back the plan, with the Chamber of Commerce pledging support and urging the commissioners to schedule the election at once. The drive argues no extra tax and promises increased property values and road quality for Athens and surrounding areas.
The Banner reports a largely positive trustees meeting in Atlanta regarding the Peabody library site on Morris street. It urges Athens to support a Broan street option, notes state agent Stewart’s appointment and the qualification of instructors Sanford and Wooster, and calls for cordial ties between University leaders and Athens to reduce local antagonism.
The Columbus Enquirer-San uses baseball language to mock Mr. Bryan in national politics saying he has struck out twice and cannot goose egg the Democratic party a third time. Secretary Yancey notes rising demand for convict labor and forecasts felons could bring at least $100,000 if let out by contract under new legislation.
Reverend R Lin Cave formerly president of Kentucky University occupied the pulpit at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening. His sermons drew attentive listenership and stirred race interest among the congregants during both services.
Misses Mamie Coffee Irene Walker Raby Reynolds Maud Flourney Florence Hobbs Margaret Chariton Alberta Rankin Marion Reel and others returned from Atlanta after Easter visits. Profess or Winchester lectures on Lake Posts at the chapel tonight. Social events included a Flinch party hosted by Mrs Hoke Smith for Miss May Brent Smith and a Drawin club luncheon. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a remedy for scrofula.
Judge Emory Speer issued a temporary restraining order blocking a proposed freight-rate increase on yellow pine lumber by major railroads in Georgia. The order, filed in Macon, schedules a hearing for April 24 1903 and names several rail companies and the Southeastern Freight Association. The Banner notes Athens hopes the case may be heard there.
The Varsity baseball schedule has been finalized after changes. A trip to the Carolinas includes Clemson at Clemson, Davidson at Charlotte, and Wake Forest at Raleigh, offering Georgia boys a chance to rebound from recent defeats. New candidates at Hertyfield include Frank McIntyre on first base, Colle a Mercer transfer pitcher, and Kendrick in the outfield.
The Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy has named committees to supervise Memorial Day events. They include decoration of the Unknown Dead monument at Oconee cemetery, music for the opera hall, placing flags on Confederate graves at Weenee cemetery, and decoration of the Confederate monument on College Avenue. A separate committee will handle stage decoration, and the program order and procession details will be announced later.
A testimonial letter from Greenfield Tennessee dated March 30 1901 endorses Hall's Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery. The ad promises a bottle cures kidney and bladder disorders removes gravel and treats diabetes and other ailments. It lists Dr E W Hall as sole manufacturer and offers testimonials by mail.
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