Athens Banner subscription, politics, and local notes
The Athens Daily Banner details subscription rates and delivery in Athens, notes on Joe Hall and Atlanta viaducts, and mentions editorials on Post Office economy, Roosevelt era politics, and local newspaper changes. It cites remarks from figures like Thomas Nelson Page and local responses to national events, with numerous brief commentaries on contemporaries and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chronicle
Post Office Department
Hanna
Roosevelt
Summer School Souvenir Edition Praised by Georgia Press
The Athens Banner celebrates its Souvenir Edition for the University of Georgia Summer School. Reports credit the edition with boosting attendance, notably over five hundred teachers statewide, and promoting Athens as an educational hub. Multiple papers commend its illustrations and informational content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia Bammer School
Athens
Sommer
Athens Daily Banner
Phaeea
Athena
Athens Banner
Campbell News
Georgia
Macon Nova
University of Georgia
Danielsville Monitor
University of Georgia Summer School
University
Encampment Plans for Georgia Regiment At Augusta
Long article notes upcoming encampment at Camp McKinnslo with Georgia regimental officers listed. Includes Capt Capps preparing to bring forty men, plus extensive roster of captains and adjutants across multiple counties. Also features a patient testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy attributed to a Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas and local pharmacy listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
8Th
Georgia
Augusta
Athens
Thia City
Paynes
Tion
Camp McKinaslo
Cappsia
R.A. Thomason
Madison
Liet
W. B. Adams
Elberton
Chamberlain's
Cole
H. B., Palmer & Son and
W. J. Smith & Bro
Death of Dr Hoyt in Pennsylvania
Dr Thomas A Hoyt of Philadelphia died Sunday at his Bryn Mawr residence after a two year illness. He was the son of long time city pastor Dr Nathan Hoyt and a University of Georgia graduate with many local friends. He was an uncle of Hen E T Brown of Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Hoyt
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr
Nathan Hoyt
Presbyterian Church
University of Georgia
Hen. E, T. Brown
Atlante
One of the Beautiful Women of Chicago Quotes Dr Pierce
Miss Elia Bourge of 47 Ashland Boulevard Chicago writes praising Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for catarrh. She says headaches and burning eyes and nose disappeared after using several bottles and her voice improved markedly. She credits the medicine with restoring her health and plans to praise it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Bourge
Ashland Boulevard
Chicago
Dr. Pierce
Engine Turned Over injuring two men near Lula Georgia
A derailed engine on the Southern road after tampering with a switch near Lula Georgia left the track and overturned injuring engineer Bob Blackmon and fireman Bob Lemond. Lemond suffered a dislocated left arm and multiple injuries while Blackmon endured severe bruises. Lemond was treated in Athens by Doctors Dillard and Goss. The wreck caused delays but trains resumed within hours. A separate note describes Electric Bitters praised for rheumatism and other ailments with local druggists endorsing.
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Lula
Bob Blackmon
Bob Lemond
Lamond
Blackmon
Lemond
Athens
New Trustees for University of Georgia Named
Atlanta Ga June 29 Four new trustees to the University of Georgia were named by Governor Terrell The appointees are W E Simmons Gwinnett as state at large Henry Fersons Talbot from the 4th district Henry D McDaniel Walton from the 5th district and John T Newton Morgan county from the 8th district The appointments are for eight years from August 25 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Terrell
Senate
W. E. Simmons
Gwinnett
Henry Fersons
Talbot
Henry D. McDaniel
Walton
Sth
John T. Newton
Morgan County
Northeast Georgia Fair Adds Buildings and Race Track
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association met to outline preparations for the October fair in Athens. A half mile race track will be finished this week, grounds enclosed, and 80 additional barns for horses erected within 90 days. A grand stand costing 2500 dollars will seat 8000 and house two large halls. A 75 by 150 foot building for agricultural exhibits and merchants will be contracted soon. A large negro fair with Booker T. Washington is planned for November 26 with access granted on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Horace
Booker Washington
New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs and Consumption
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana suffered near night coughs and coughing blood from consumption. After trying many medicines, three $1 bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her and she gained 54 pounds. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and long troubles. Trial bottles are free at W J Smith Brandon H R Palmer & Bros drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Loe
Princeton
Dr. Pierce
la Grippe
W. J. Smith & Brand H. R. Palmer & Bons
Henry Jones Col Murder Verdict by Coroner's Jury
After a week long probe the coroner's jury ruled Henry Jones colored died from foul play likely by unknown parties. They suspected guilty parties but lacked evidence to arrest anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jones
MG A BOYS HAVE RETURNED
Tuesday two wagon loads of tired looking boys returned to the city after the annual Y M C A camp. The trip was considered highly successful with plenty of fish, woods explored, water and field events, and fast races. Baseball to Fort Lamar was rained out. Mr Forbes praised the camp’s overall work and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baa
Fort Lamar
Forbes
Loring
Ex Confederate Soldiers Records Sought in Clarke County
Clarke County commissioners seek to compile a complete list of soldiers from the county in the Civil War. Residents with information are urged to contact A L Mitchell at the Insurance Building in Athens Georgia or reply by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Georgia
Athens
L, Mitchell, Olemmissiane
Splendid Offering to Aid Education by Athens Lodge
Members of Athens Lodge No. 790 Elks pushed a scholarship drive for the State Normal School. President Branson aims for 100 scholarships by Sept 1 to match funds from the General Education Board. Sixty-two have been secured. 38 remain. The lodge will grant four scholarships next session, with Aaron Cuben securing the subscriptions.
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State Normal School
Branson
General Education Board
Athens Lodge No. 790
Einvalent and Protective Order of Elks
Normal School
Aaron Cuben
Northeast Georgia Fair Set to Feature Amusements in Athens
Chairman O B Griffith leads plans for a lively Northeast Georgia Fair opening Oct 5 and running through Oct 10 in Athens. Ten counties expected to exhibit, requests for premium lists pouring in, and notable interest from buyers seeking privileges and collisions. Directors emphasize community help over profit, urging every citizen to support the revival of classic agriculture with enhanced fair features and broader business engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Billaps Painizy
O. B Griffith
Georgia
Griffith
The
Fair Association
Athens
Athena
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Weekly Banner
J. Rowe
Vases, &B. FP
Moldgr, JR
W. Reed
Witness Manager
Express
Post Office
Joe Hall
New York
Banner
Dot
Rome Tribune
University of Virginia
Thomas Nelson Page
South
United States
Perry Home Journal
Valdosta
Augusta Herald
San Juan
Porto Rico
Corpus Christi
Miles
Tia
Washington
Shaw
Treasury Department
Arkansas
Tol Em Exchange
J. Pierpont Morgan
Nobie T. Beal
Lewinton Balletin
Hercules
Niagara
E. H. Smith
Macon
Gwinnett Journal
Smith
Strennona
Cleveland
Itinaaid
Senator Beveridge
Ron
Camp McKenzie
J. RB. Lewin
G. M
E. D
A. L. King
O. L
A. H. de Vaughan
Srd
B. H. KE
O. J. Montgomery
L. W. Fargo
J. M. McCardy
A. Levey
Bat
W. A. Slaton
A. Washington
Harry Smith
B. Augusta
M.L Johnton
O. Greenesboro
H. F. Hart
D. Monroe
A. B. Mobley
E. Milledgeville
B. B. Adams
F. Elberton
H. P. Hanter
G. Conyers
B. B. McDonald
H. Augusta
A. Weisinger
I. Augusta
A. J. Renkel
K. Augusta
J. R. Brokes
L. Athens
W. A. Capps
M. Covington
R. B Davis
Hood
DR. Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Cade
Joe Golobick
Colusa
Calif
W. J. Smith, & Bro
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Col
MG A
Madison Springs
ELKS
Bers of Athens Lodge
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Douggiats
Good Everywhere
Bransford
Clifton
Te Goaraay
Ted
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