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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
6
University of Georgia Summer School expects record turnout as room and dormitory inquiries double past numbers. Supt Wooster reports heavy correspondence from across the state about courses and lectures, with teachers eager to attend. Opening day attendance is forecast to surpass all previous sessions.
Athens council weighs creating an Athens Day at the Jamestown Exposition after a Mississippi official note urged the city to participate with a commissioner to secure a prominent showing and crowd. The council also may decide on sending the old double-barrel cannon to Jamestown for display in front of the Georgia building.
The surveying party departs Athens this morning to chart the Savannah Augusta and Northern route to Thomson Ga. Led by Mr. Royal R. Smith, the crew includes Waller F E Stone J B Eppes F N Grant J B Wier Jr M Smith Fonville McWhorter and the Simpkins brothers as they move from outside the city toward Thomson. Also cited is Mr Bryan's view of a democrat as a proponent of rule by the people.
Mr. C J O Farrell reports Atlanta talks with utilities on building an electric line from Atlanta to Augusta via Lithonia Conyers Monroe and Athens A stock subscription from Athens is urged and local officials expect a chamber meeting to move the project forward with strong company backing and likely early work. The piece also includes a humorous foreigner sketch and a Chicago gag about kissing and gargles.
The funeral for Prof James M. Stephenson Jr was held Sunday afternoon at 4 30 at the First Baptist church. Mourners filled the church as floral tributes honored the educator and church worker with tributes from Dr W H Young Rev W A Chastain and Dr Boarman. The Masonic service followed and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery amid solemn rites.
Col Howell C Erwin named division counsel for Seaboard Air Line Railway in Georgia. He joins Erwin & Erwin firm, with the late Judge Erwin as senior partner. Col B C Shackelford named assistant division counsel, a former post under Judge Erwin.
The Republican National Committee reports that the administration plans to steer the Republican convention southward, citing President Roosevelt’s praise for Southern men and strategizing around internal revenue posts. A Texan source touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for malaria relief, sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
A citizen urged Mayor Dorsey to organize a proper Fourth of July program in Athens. The idea, once widely celebrated in the South, faded as banks and the dispensary closed on that holiday. The suggestion will be discussed by citizens and may lead to an organized celebration.
M B Morton begins tearing down the eyesore building on Clayton Street and will erect a handsome two story marble structure. The improvement is seen as a boon to the district and may prompt removal of other blighted structures. Col W H Moston has reportedly purchased the adjoining lot for a similar building, leaving few vacant business lots on Clayton Street.
A Cedar Grove resident Geo H Parris credits Electric Bitters with curing liver and kidney troubles after multiple failures to find relief. He states that after one bottle the condition improved and three bottles completed the cure. The makers W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer & Sons advertise the tonic at 60 cents.
At six o'clock Sunday afternoon the funeral of Mr W W Turner was held at the Presbyterian church with hundreds of mourners present. Elders served as pallbearers and Athens city officials were an honorary escort. The service featured hymns by the choir and a sermon stressing preparation for life's end, highlighting Mr Turner’s long church service and work as superintendent of Hoyt Chapel Sunday school. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery.
A witty Chicago News quip contrasts a pessimist and optimist over life’s value and a suggested career path. The exchange implies amusement at a potential umpire career, reflecting humorous newspaper tone of the era.
A witty exchange mocks poetry versus music as Miss Cayenne favors poetry, noting it stays shut in a book unless one chooses to listen, reflecting a playful opinion from the Washington Star.
City officials consider candidates to fill the vacant clerk and treasurer role after Mr Turner’s term. names include Hutchins Hutcheson W P Jackson Jan Barrow and W L Wood with July meeting set to elect a successor. Some push to extend Hodgson and James Barrow tenure to end of Turner term. Teachers converge at Chick Springs for South Carolina educators' convention with Governor Ansel Davidson College president Smith and other speakers scheduled. The event also discusses state book standards. Dr A Knapp to address plant industry bureau with focus on textbooks.
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