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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1902

Page

3

Southern Eloquence At Chicago July Fourth Celebration

A large Chicago audience heard Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and Dr. Edwin A Alderman speak for Southern pride and national leadership at the University of Chicago independence anniversary. Alderman praised Southern progress on education and leadership while noting tensions over tariffs currency and race relations. The crowd responded with sustained applause as both speakers highlighted regional identity and future national guidance.

Edwin Alderman Tulane University Chicago University of Chicago Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Edwin Anderson Alderman Talano Butler Alderman Batlo Apostle South Jefferson Davis Robert Toombs Judah P. Benjamin William A. Graham

Alderman’s Rise and North Carolina’s Education Wave

Six years after a Buffalo Lithia Springs visit, Dr Edwin Anderson Alderman, recently elected UNC President, pursues two goals of service to North Carolina. The article credits him and Dr Chas D McIver for fueling a South education campaign, noting Tulane’s prosperity under Alderman’s leadership.

America Alderman Buffalo Lithia Springs Ctiona University of North Carolina North Carolina Uth Tulane University Southis Chas D. McIver Edwin Anderson Alderman

Texas Wonder ad and 1962 letter list note

An old advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder as a cure all for kidney and bladder ailments with mail order details. A 1962 postscript letter lists unclaimed letters, including both male and female names, from Green Champion to Withers, plus business names and a postal clerk sign-off.

Hall W. Hall P. O. Box St. Louis Alll Druggiste Greenfield Teen K. W. Hall St. Lovie Texas C. B. Drewry

Remains Taken to Durham North Carolina

Mrs Sarah J Hatchett aged 80 died after long illness at the residence of her daughter Mrs Al Fairbrother in Athens. A Virginian by birth she married Dr Hatchett a prominent North Carolina physician who died five years ago. Funeral Monday at 10 conducted by Reverends Beatty and Daves with a choir. Remains sent by Southern Railway to Durham for interment.

al. Fairbrother Papa Sarah J Hatchett Hatchett Troy Beatty Joel T. Daves Halen Livy Carlton Souther Durham N. C

Sad Athens Death Ends As Husband Arrives Too Late

Mrs. Blanche Ganter Johnson of East Athens died Sunday at her home after a long illness. She had worked in Augusta in a dry goods store before marriage to Claude Johnson. She became ill in Augusta, stayed four weeks, then moved to Athens. Her husband arrived an hour after her death at noon. The funeral was Monday afternoon at Oconee Cemetery with Rev. B E Stone preaching on Ezekiel 16:24.

Athens Claude Johnson Johnson Marhage Mies Blanche Ganter Augusta D Stone Tex Exekial

Y M O A Camp Big Success in Madison Springs

Letters from the Junior Y M O A camp at Madison Springs describe a successful journey from Athens despite fatigued horses. Boys enjoy bath, fishing, woods, and sylvan attractions. a daily camp paper edited by Erwin Vonderau is noted as fresh and interesting.

Athens Madison Springs Danielsville

Profits of Rome Dispensary Report Shows Increase

The Rome dispensary commissioners will present their regular monthly report to the county commissioners and city council. The report cites gross profits of 8 808 80 and net profits 3 229 53, marking an increase over April and May. The dispensary appears to be gaining public favor in both city and county.

Rome

Williams Lodge Installs Officers for Six Months

Monday evening in Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows a large gathering witnessed the installation of six month officers by District Deputy W P Vondo fan. New officers include Noble Grand D H Watson, Vice Grand B W Bailey, Right Supporter H E Cooper, Left Supporter T W Fox, Warden J H Bisson, Conductor D W Brooks, Outside Guardian Clacd Daves, Inside Guardian J R Williams, Right Scribe H B Soul, Left Scribe David Carithers, Chaplain.

Williams Lodge Odd Bellows W. P. Vondofan D. H. Watson B. W. Bailey H. E. Cooper T.W. Fox W. J. Emerick J. H. Bisson D. W. Brooks Ortaide Clacd Daves Aside J. R. Williams H. B. Soul Souxe David Carithers

Soldiers in Macon Camp Open State Shoot Prep

Macon July 7. The state shoot began with 600 soldiers organized into camp quarters. Col George Cann leads, delaying firing to learn rifle basics. Camp resembles a white city with mess hall run by W C Turpis. Fifth regiment grant causes disappointment, but Macon troops aim for a flawless event. Col J T Green has returned from Alabama Falls.

Macon George Cann W.C. Turpis Georgia Abesnee Macan

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