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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
8
Hon Harvie Jordan will deliver an address at the State Normal School on Saturday evening. His topic, Cotton the Souths Monopoly and the Worlds Necessity, highlights his prominence in national affairs and efforts for farmers and business. Citizens are urged to attend.
Norfolk heats up as the world’s expo opens with President Roosevelt expected to press the gold button launching a thousand flags. A 300 gun salute kicks off the day while a naval display, parade review, and Band renditions draw crowds. Major General Grant leads the parade as a grand naval pageant unfolds along Hampton Roads.
The Jackson Herald notes Allense city council elected J F Gardner of the Clarke County Courier as sanitary inspector for Athens. The paper lauds his qualifications, predicts a busy tenure, and urges he will clean up from pig pens to the dispensary, praising his duty without fear or favor.
Colonel Max Joseph of this city has been granted a patent for a cheque handling device. The invention is praised as highly valuable and is expected to be manufactured in large quantities and marketed soon.
In Macon Georgia the annual meeting of the Georgia educators association began with a late afternoon board of directors session followed by trustees meeting. President Jameson of Mercer University opened with prayer. Welcoming remarks came from Dupont Guerry of Wesleyan Female College with K G Mathewson of the Georgia School of Technology and Chancellor D C Barrow of the University of Georgia presenting replies. The convention sits in the city auditorium and will run Friday and Saturday.
The Dozier Realty Company sold a valuable tract on Baxter Street to Col G E Deadwyler who will begin erecting several handsome houses. Erwin & Erwin bought 3.5 acres on Pope Street for futurehomes. The Redven will soon be our guests. Athens residents urged to welcome them.
Police report two young white boys charged with throwing rocks at the Oconee Street School building and using a mirror to blind teachers with sun rays. Docketed yesterday, they will face Mayor Dorsey this morning. The mayor may send them to their parents' custody.
A dated letter contrasts milks and paints, warning against cheating practices. It compares water in milk to diluted paint, praising Devoe paints and citing a Cheraw customer claim of long-term use and savings.
De Witt's Little Early Risers are advertised as safe and satisfactory pills. The Orr Drug Co. markets them claiming they do not gripe or sicken, offering a reliable option for relief.
Judge Charles H. Brand refused the injunction in the Hodgson suit against the Athens Terminal Company and Athens officials over street track taking on Foundry street. Costs are charged to the terminal company. A ruling on the Foundry and Machine Works case is expected soon with potential dissolution or permanence of the temporary injunction.
Yesterday Sheriff Wier sent John Austin and Mark Gilham to the Clarke county convict camp for three and two years respectively. Jim Sims, sentenced for 12 years for killing another man, was sent to Fulton county to work in brick yards. The Price of Health notes 25 cents for a box of Dr King s New Life Pills with local druggists offering guarantees.
Evangelist Mr. W E Harlow preached at a warehouse on Why You Are Not a Christian, refuting common excuses. Pastors attended and a second sermon titled Sowing and Reaping was announced for tonight. The Banner Leads notes tribute to the dead and living. Confederates.
The Tulane debate selection named Wallace Miller of Macon and Charles Felderson of Savannah as Georgia’s representatives. Both are noted as gifted and able debaters from the University, ensuring strong state representation at Tulane next month.
John Bostwick of Morgan County completed a railroad from Appalachee to Bostwick and ran the first train yesterday. It is a regular broad gauge road and a splendid addition to the area. Several of Mr Bostwick’s friends joined the inaugural ride.
Mrs. Robert Latimer died Sunday at Hill Street after a short pneumonia illness. She was a long time Presbyterian member and highly respected. Survived by husband and four children including Mrs. Groover and Mrs. Morton, funeral Monday at 4 PM at the Presbyterian church with many friends attending. Burial followed at Oconee cemetery.
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