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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

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Wyche lecture on story telling enchants university teachers

Dr Wyche continues charm at University Summer School chapel with lecture on storytelling. He provides examples from King Arthur Beowulf and others, arguing stories shape culture educate children and teach ethics. He outlines three principles to vivid storytelling: be clear, feel deeply, and exert personal belief for a message.

Richard T. Wyche de Wyche Beowulf Honer Kalavalah Hiswatha Finda King Arthur Hiawatha Jesus Paul Santo Low Plains Bla

New University Building Progress and Library Plans

Work on the new campus building progresses and will be ready for occupancy for auteroat classes soon. The Ivy building will be integrated with the new structure, ivy removed for proper wall work, while the library ivy remains unmolested. The Peabody Library construction is delayed, keeping books in place for months, and the Morris residence will be removed to begin the Peabody Library next.

Peabody Library Morris

Apgar at Chapel Tonight in University Lecture

Dr Austin P Apgar of Trenton N J will lecture on Animal Life of the Sea at 8 30 PM at the University Chapel as part of the Summer School He will illustrate and share information on a fascinating topic The session also announced teacher certificates for attendance and plans for proficiency certificates next year Also Prof Odla Ashmore of Savannah spoke on The Testimony of the Stars and Dr Wyche will lecture on Story Telling this morning Only 260 per box for Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised as boosting health and energy.

University Chapel Austin P. Apgar Trenton N. J Tonia Apgar Branson State Normal School Odla Ashmore Savannah Wyche Apwar Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. B. Palmer & Sons

Humphrey Seeks Full Toll On Foundry Street Accident

Central railroad agent J E Humphrey asserts the earlier statement understates the incident at Foundry Street crossing. A wagon and lime-delivery horse were struck by a slowly moving train, the horse frightened the wagon back onto the tracks. The crossing was not a flagged, city-mandated crossing, and officials say all legal precautions and warning signals were observed.

Foundry Street Central J E. Humphrey Central Railroad Humphrey

Eight Days to Count Dots Contest Announcement

The Banner advertises an eight day window to count dots with a closing date of August 1st. Prizes total 100 dollars, including a 25 dollar cash hospital prize. An accident to the dot caused advertisement omission. contestants may obtain entry forms at the office.

Bopital

Apgar Delivers Enthusiastic Grounded Summer Courses

Dr. Apgar, celebrated educator and scientist, offers two Summer School courses. The plant course covers seed growth, regional trees, flowers and ferns with seed formation aids. The animal course studies birds and insects, living animal care, and prepared specimen collections.

Apgar Patare Etady Gohgol

A Pleasant Time at Normal School

Yesterday afternoon on the lawn of the State Normal School teachers from the Summer school gathered for an hour before Prof. Ashmore's lecture. Dr. R T Wyche led a lively session with stories that held listeners, making the hour both pleasant and profitable. Also included is an ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil with Palmer & Boo and W J Smith & Bro.

Prof Ashmore State Normal School R T. Wyche Dr. Wycha Eloby H. B Palmer & Boo W. J. Smith & Bro

Grocers Lead as Printers Fall 8 to 1 in City League

In a lively Classic City League game the Grocers defeated the Printers 8 to 1 to extend their perfect record and gain a clear lead over rivals. Pitching dominated. O Farrell outpitched Barch as the Grocers’ heavy hitters took control from the early innings.

Grocera Printers Grocers Cobb Davia Ron Charley Elder Grovers O'Farrell Barch Groomrs Clothiers

Small Negro Boy Found in Candler Hall On Campus

A small negro boy was found in Candler Hall on the University Campus night before last. He appeared bent on robbery but was driven from a room occupied by two young ladies. There was no alarm or disturbance among teachers, and the building residents locked their doors. The boy likely sought a place to sleep and left after being discovered.

Candler Hall University Stin

Pythian Lodge Opens New Chapter at Comer

Last night at Comer Chancellor Commander W P Vonderan of St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias with the degree team from this city established a new Pythian lodge at Comer Us. Many local citizens joined the lodge and the St Elmo team performed degree work praised as among the best in the state. Athenians thanked for their interest in the lodge’s founding.

Comer

Bishop Neleon to Preach at Emmanuel Church Sunday

Bishop Cleland K. Neleon arrives in Athens to preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for teachers attending the University Summer School. Neleon is regarded as a leading national divine and his sermon is expected to draw keen interest.

Cleland K. Neleon Athens Emmanuel Episcopal Church University Summoer School Neleon

Assistance Needed By Old Gentleman

Mr Freeman Westmoreland, long cared for at Mr D M Kenney’s home, needs aid as Kenney is away in North Carolina most of the time. The case is referred to the Industrial Home or other charitable sources to ensure the elderly man is provided for. Local residents are urged to help. Dr J Harris Chappell recently lectured in Athens and Milledgeville residents are noted. Further social news mentions Miss Mattie Wilson DaBose visiting Grovetown, Miss Phinisy’s dance, and Mr Kenney’s travels between Balsam and North Carolina as Lake Paris hosts a casual outing by Mesera and others.

Freeman Westmoreland D. M. Kenney Kenney North Carolina Weatmoreland

Laundry proposal sparks debate in Athens amid servant shortage

A prominent citizen advocates establishing a domestic laundry to ease the servant problem, proposing low per capita charges and plans to present the idea to the Chamber of Commerce. At Lake Pitwo, two youths, Griffeth and Payne, nearly fatal after Griffeth fell into a storm ditch and suffered a severe head wound. Dr Quillian treated him and reported a good chance of recovery.

Pais Chamber of Commerce Lake Pitwos Hillman Griffeth Mr. Payne Griffeth

Hall to Run for Governor in Georgia

Atlanta on July 23 Hon Joe Hill Hall of Bible denies rumors about his candidacy and confirms he will run for governor. He plans to declare his race in the next primary in January or at the election when Governor Terrell’s four year term ends.

Atlanta Joe Hill Hall Bible Journal Hall Jane Terrell

Insurance Agent Steps to Boost Fidelity Mutual in City

Mr J T Walker of Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company is in the city to push business for the firm. He is an active aggressive young agent and will take steps to expand the companys operations in this city and surrounding area.

New Agent Heads Metropolitan Office in Athens

Mr W B Head of Griffin arrives to lead the Metropolitan Insurance Company in Athens and expand its business. The previous local representative, Mr T B Anderson, departs for West Point. Catarrh of the stomach note includes a testimonial praising Kodo Dyspepsia Cure, sold by Orr Drug Co.

W. B. Head Griffin Athens Metropolitan Insurance Company Head T. B. Anderson West Point J. R. Rhea Coppell Tex Orr

Daily Cotton Market News From Liverpool and New York

July 28 1903 market notes show Liverpool Middling uplands at 668 and 4000 Salen with 7600 receipts including 7200 American. New York Middling uplands quoted at 13 60 with tone described as barely steady.

Liverpool New York

Turner Contemplates Supreme Court Appointment

Atlanta July 23 Hon Henry G Turner notified Governor Terrell he would confer in Atlanta about the associate justice of the supreme court. He remains undecided and will announce tonight. Telegrams from Georgia friends urge acceptance while capitol chatter expects him to take the post.

Atlanta Henry G. Turner Terrell Supreme Court Turner Georgia Tunner

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DR. Wyche Or, Austin Apbar Grocers, Printers Classic City League Apple B Phintey Boline Phintey Misa Peel Miss Pearl Williams Sn Maggie Bradberry Winder Manaffeo Atlante Mia Simon Michael John W. Welch UO. A. Scadder Robert Neeley Waynesboro Norma Strickland Hhen Pythian Lodge St. Elmo Lodge Bishop Nelson J. Harris Chappell Lassa Milledgeville Mattie Wilson DaBose Marie Phinisy Grovetown Miss Phinisy Balsam, N Mesera Louis Damak Robert Bloomwald Lake Piris Teat Payne Joe Hall HS Company Metropolitan Daily News Baxter & Co De.Witt DeWist H. A. Thedale Sammerton Dewitt Orr Drag Oo Mary Erwin Basaline Price Charlotte N. C Ballie Lowe Price Madison
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