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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner notes city rates for subscriptions, discusses weather and civic topics, and reports on Georgia political maneuvering. It covers speakers, vacancies, editorial changes, state education efforts, and local editorials with mentions of prominent figures like Watson, Guerry, Tapp, and Cobb, plus nods to Savannah and Waycross inquiries.
Col. Pleasant A. Stovall of the Savannah Press notes a new trend at the state convention with many young delegates aged around 20 to 30. He says the presence of these country boys signals rising interest in state affairs following Hardwick’s victory over Fleming in the Tenth District.
The Telegraph reports a new prepared summary of appropriations by Chairman Allison, listing figures for Agriculture, Diplomatic, District of Columbia, Portification, Indiana, Military Academy, Navy, Pension, Postoffice and more. The total shows 800,193,837 with future contracts adding 259,078,215, totaling 1,059,697,?6%. Critics call such single-session spending extravagant, noting large posts like canals and postoffice costs, while some costs will be offset by department income.
The Athens Banner urges city leaders to host a credible fall carnival or fair to attract visitors from surrounding regions, boost hotel and merchant profits, and advertise the city as ideal for families and education. It calls for a coordinated committee, subscriptions, and a community effort lasting months to ensure lasting civic benefits and balanced finances.
Sidney O. Tapp criticizes the state convention in a solid Atlanta Journal column. He argues what the convention should have done and what it did not, claiming the paper earns more from advertisers than public support. He asserts 4.2 percent of Georgia voters are tired of Tapp.
Monday night at Columbus Ohio Dr H C White of this city delivered a principal speech at the formal inaugural exercises of the Graduate School of Agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson also spoke. Summer complaints run high among children this season. A case in the writer's family was cured last week by Chamberlain's Colic Choler and Diarrhoea Remedy noted for home use. Col E Finley Holliman leaves for a tour through several counties with his horses, admired by onlookers. Tom uses Chamberlain's Stomach Liver Tablets and praises them for stomach and liver regulation. Price 25 cents per box, sold by all druggists.
President Branson will return home soon to push the ereection of the new practice school building funded by a ten thousand dollar gift from Mr Peabody. Plans by Charlie KE Choate of Augusta show an excellently arranged building. The contract will be let soon and construction will start, with completion hoped for by early fall.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as remedies for skin eruptions including eczema, pimples, and salt rheum. The copy cites multiple testimonials claiming permanent cures and urges readers to trust the product to cleanse the blood and improve overall health.
Dr. J. E. Dickey has been elected president of Emory College at Oxford to fill the unexpired term of Dr. O. E. Dowman who resigned to become head of the Atlanta Methodist district. The election occurred in Atlanta yesterday morning with Dr. W. P. Lovejoy in attendance. Dickey is regarded as a capable Methodist leader and Christian gentleman. Separately, J. A. Kelly relates a familiar dysentery remedy anecdote praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, noting quick relief and urging purchase from druggists.
Mr A Fred Analand who bought the J B King farm and adjoining land now farms 800 acres on the Jefferson road. He planted over 1000 fruit trees, orders 5000 more, received registered Chester White hogs from Hindls, and a pair of registered Holstein Friesian cattle. The male weighs 1000 lbs and the dam cow yields high milk, with more cows to be imported. Plans include Cotswold sheep, coach horses, and a registered Hackney stallion arriving in January. The farm also features grain and forage crops and a large new barn project underway.
The Knights of Pythias Castle Hall St Elmo Lodge Athens Ga adopt resolutions on the death of Charles K Moore. They honor a devoted Christian, mark his early passing on June 20, drape their altar in mourning, inscribe a page in the lodge record, and send sympathy to his widow, father, and mother.
A grieving poem honors Mrs Addie Cash detailing her family’s loss. The piece laments her passing on a Thursday morning and expresses belief in reunion in heaven. It notes the husband and daughters’ sorrow and the impact of Addie’s absence on many homes.
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