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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
7
A movement will be started soon to locate a large flour mill in Athens with either external or local capital. Citizens believe the investment would pay, noting Athens wheat production and the city as a key flour distribution point. With no local mill, about a hundred thousand bushels of wheat are sold annually, a figure that could rise substantially with a mill.
The Scroll and The Pen is reorganized at the University of Georgia to revive literary activity. Wallace Miller presides as president with Jos Hall as vice president and G B Franklin as secretary. Walter Shawe is treasurer, charter members include Franklin, Miller, Henry Abbott, Wellborn Reynolds, Joe Hell, Anderson, and Shawe.
Investigations at Knoxville Tennessee uncover a grave robbing racket with a steady traffic in human bodies over an extended period, indicating systematic theft from local cemeteries.
Advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It explains at home tests with water, claims relief from back pain, and urges readers to buy or request a sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Swamp Root Co. in Binghamton New York.
The city of Athens is moving toward a new modern office structure to house up-to-date fixtures and equipment. Several parties have nearly completed plans and selections, with a decision expected soon on final details. The announcement excites residents who see a long-awaited urban improvement on the horizon.
The Athens city council plans two short sewer lines between Hancock avenue and Pulaski street, and Broad street and Milledge avenue using about ten thousand dollars from the last sewer bond issue. Weather permitting, construction will begin soon.
Athens will receive the necessary funds to erect the new federal building after the public building bill passed at the eleventh hour in Congress. The measure includes appropriations for all Georgia cities, despite a stormy debate.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming seven pounds of new flesh from a one pound bottle. It asserts benefits include appetite, digestion, blood, strength, and better use of ordinary food, inviting thin readers to try the product.
A chaotic Washington adjournment sees Congressman Bartlett of Georgia clash with Republicans after being called a “Smart Alek” and telling critics to “go to hell.” Friends intervened as Reeder of Kansas moved toward the Georgia lawmaker in a near-fight. A summary of Fifty-seventh Congress lists bills passed, defeated, and treaties ratified or not, including Philippine government, arid lands aid, Panama Canal, and various reciprocity pacts.
Mr. Paul McGinty of this city has passed his civil service exam for superintendent of construction. He ranked sixth in a large class and will soon oversee major government projects. He is the son of the late M. B. McGinty, a well known local contractor.
An enactment of Congress prohibits the sale of liquors in the Capitol forcing members to seek drinks elsewhere. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood-related diseases like salt rheam eczema and related symptoms with claimed healing effects.
Work has begun to tear down Oconee Street Methodist Church in East Athens at Oak and Oconee Streets for removal and re construction. Weather may slow progress but demolition will proceed, with services planned at a temporary location. Members recall happy memories and Pastor and officials seek a worship space during the move.
A. L. Brooks, a progressive Athene real estate man, buys the real estate and renting business of John A. Darwin to enlarge his growing enterprise. Brooks has built a wide line of work in the decade since his arrival. An aside notes O. B. Wingfield of Fair Pis y, Missouri praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for chronic dysentery.
A valuable ring reported missing by Mrs. John Elliott of this city was found by the cook at the Elliott residence a few days after the loss. Police investigated but no theft charges were filed. the recovery ends the inquiry. DeWitts Little Early Risers promote bowel regularity and are advertised in the notice, urging readers to try the product.
The ad claims Paine's Celery Compound purifies the blood, restores nervous balance, and prevents diseases linked to blood poisoning. It cites testimonials from Judge P. P. Desvormino and Thomas Young about recovery after two bottles, urging readers to try the remedy for vitality and health.
A city inspection plan to review hacks and carts for decency was approved by Athens officials but has not yet been held. The deadline raised public expectation for a humorous, feeless viewing that would reveal any substandard vehicles and weed out eyesores. Residents planned outings with families, hoping for timely action before the next alderman term, though delays persist.
Dr Simon Flezner director at Rockefeller Institute in Baltimore reports a new anti goxin to destroy germs of cholera infantum. The death of Rockefeller's grandson spurred concern over infant deaths and prompted plans to establish a laboratory and hospital base in New York to fight the disease.
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