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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
The University of Georgia commencement drew a crowded auditorium as speakers praised peace and progress. Chancellor Barrow awarded diplomas to a large class including many honors, with special prizes named for agricultural, literary, and scientific achievement and a ceremonial gold watch for baseball star J A Redfearn. The event highlighted student excellence across multiple disciplines and the campus’s enduring traditions.
Last night the mayor and council adjourned after passing paving ordinances for sidewalks on several streets and reviewing overflows from last meeting. The school committee opposed the board of education’s salary plan for two teachers attending a European visit, while an amendment raising shooting gallery licenses to twenty five dollars annually was approved. Graduates in Pharmacy were listed, with extensive names in the regular courses and class rosters for Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman cohorts. Council adjourned to Monday at 8:30 p m.
The adjourned May city court convenes this morning with Judge Cobb presiding. Several cases set for today include Eldson versus Central of Georgia R. KR Moss versus Rives, W. J. Smith & Bro. versus Nichols, Mrs. Lou Bailey versus Booth, Mrs. M. Gilleland versus City of Athens, Stewart Iron Works versus Athens Marble Co., Cox versus Little, Price versus City of Athens. Also listed for Monday, June 22 are Carmichael versus Johnson, Hale et al. versus Wilson, Jones versus Moss, Moss Nily Company versus Southern Manufacturing Co.
Dr Isidore Koplowitz longtime rabbi of the Hebrew synagogue in Athens Ga resigns from his post after several years. He will stay in Athens briefly then decide his next move. In addition to his synagogue work he conducted Hebrew classes at the University of Georgia and took part in local fraternal activities. He praises Athens and thanks supporters in a published card dated June 17 1908.
Arbitrators appointed by Athens Terminal Co. will meet to appraise damages claimed for tracks and improvements on Foundry street. Property owners include E. A. Perry, M. Farbstein, J. A. Gordon, T. P. Vincent, J. J. Carlton, and D. W. Bailey. An agreement is expected to conclude the arbitrators’ work.
The Athens Terminal Company asked the council to amend an ordinance paving Foundry street in front of the Athens Foundry and Machine Works. They seek to widen the sixteen foot street to about twenty four feet. A communication from Judge Stelekland requesting a hearing for property owners on the street was read. Action was postponed to Monday evening for a hearing.
Lester M Nelson of Naples Maine declares in a letter that Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable throat and lung remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention. The ad notes its history nearly forty years at the head and lists sponsor drug stores W J Smith Foley's Kid Brown H R Palmer Impey Cure and trial bottle free 160c and 1.00.
A Georgia Confederate veteran, moved by Rev. Lucian L. Knight’s college chapel address, urged a state capitol statue for James Longstreet. He offered to donate one hundred dollars and hoped others would fund the project as Knight plans to tour the state with the speech.
Twenty eight University Law School graduates were admitted to the bar after a special session of Clarke Superior Court convened by Judge Brand. Dean Morris spoke to the new lawyers, urging service to state and warning against common professional pitfalls.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best for coughs cold and lung trouble and has cured consumption in early stages. Sold by all druggists.
At a city meeting Judge J J Strickland and attorney announced two damage suits. One for 200 dollars by J M Williams on behalf of Miss Ines Williams for an injury on the Oconee river foot bridge. The other for about 1000 dollars for Miss Williams’s suffering. The mayor declined the petition and referred to City Attorney Weat. The rest of the article covers medical college disputes with the University of Georgia about absorbing Atlanta colleges.
The dog catchers report success in seizing untagged dogs as enforcement of the dog tag ordinance continues. Mayor and council urge compliance to protect citizens from mad dogs after recent street killings.
A Rodney and Co customer reports tetter lasting years on her hands cured by one box of Chamberlains Salve. Local merchants sell Chamberlains medicines in Athens Georgia and surrounding towns. Also advertised are Dr Shoops Night Cure and a free Book No 4 for Women mailed on request.
After suffering chronic indigestion for 15 years and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold under a guarantee. Sold at W J Smith & Bro H BR Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents.
Tonight take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a gentle laxative effect, head clearing, and stomach cleansing. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co. Athens Ga.
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