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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
3
Bishop U K Nelson preached at Emmanuel Episcopal Church to University Summer School teachers. He urged wisdom and understanding from Proverbs IV 7, urged historic Christianity and gospel ethics in education, and advocated sacred studies guided by parental sponsorship without theological systemization.
J D Bellamy of this city traveled to Knoxville to meet his brother, thought dead since 1865. A drummer at Williamson's stables identified the Knoxville Bellamy, confirming the kinship after years of presumed loss. Bellamy heads to reunite with his sibling. DeWitt's Little Early Risers sold by the Orr Drug Co.
Henry G Turner longtime Georgia jurist and former congressman takes the oath as associate justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Born 1839 in Franklin County North Carolina, he served in the Confederate Army, practiced law in Quitman, and held major political roles in state and national legislatures. He marries Miss Morton in 1865 and is noted for wealth enabling him to accept the court salary.
The Banner profiles Capt Henry Beusse born September 10 1827 in Altona Germany. He sailed as a youth, lived in New Orleans Charleston and Athens, California mining and merchandising, organized Athens fire company No 1, and served as mayor and alderman. He joined Odd Fellows Knights of Honor and served in the Civil War, later guiding city development and church work.
Mr. W. A. Robinson son of A. R. Robinson of this city died Sunday at 5 pm at his Milledge avenue home after a short fever. He was then in robust manhood and had played baseball on the Office Men's team. He leaves a wife and one son. Funeral Monday at 4:30 pm from the residence with Rev. W. H. Young officiating. many friends in attendance. remains were interred.
Dr H G White of the University sails for Europe on August 8 with Mrs White and two Misses to attend the Chemical Society of Great Britain and the British Association for the Advancement of Science meetings. He will present papers on expansion coefficients of organic liquids and the physical and chemical characters of the so called mad-stone. The Whites will be guests of the Corporation of Southport during the British Association sessions.
The Peabody Summer School for colored teachers in Athens ends after three weeks. Most attendees plan to return next year as they praise the course and management. General Manager L. S. Clarke receives high praise for his handling and the program’s bright future.
Hon Harvie Jordan will organize the Farmers Institute for the 83rd senatorial district at Harmony Grove on August 1 assembling hundreds of the best farmers from Jackson Halland Banks counties. He will address the gathering as Harmony Grove Board of Trade promotes the project and invites all interested to attend. Night Was Her Terror is a testimonial on Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and throat illnesses noting dramatic relief and weight gain after three one dollar bottles. Trial bottles are free at local drug stores.
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