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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1903

Page

8

Hello Bill shines despite Athens weather crowd

Performance pleasing to all last night. Inclement weather kept the audience small, yet those present were satisfied with the cast. James F. MacDonald gave a strong William Faller, Arthur L. Cogliser played General Faller well, and Wiltsle as Christopher Catting drew praise. The rest of the cast including Sprague Barton Watt and several Misses delivered creditable work.

Athens James F. MacDonald William Faller Arthur L. Cogliser Faller Wiltsle Christopher Catting Thomas 8 Sprague Gideon Barton Robert Watt Marion Kirby Pauline Hickler Nina Carleton Corinne Carkeek Kathryn Vincent

The Marine Autocrat of a Vessel at Sea

Lieutenant Commander Gileaves describes the captain of a warship as a marine autocrat with absolute authority. He directs all evolutions from the conning tower and holds final say on professional matters, while also acting as lawyer judge and jury. The captain governs discipline, officiates at services, and even conducts weddings, embodying the ship’s guiding spirit.

Jeahip Uat Gileaves

Palmer Elected to Fill Education Board Vacancy

At a city council meeting the death of Dr. John Goerding, a member of the city board of education and former alderman, prompted resolutions. To fill the unexpired term of Dr. Gerdine for the second ward, Mr. G. H. Palmer was elected by the council.

John Goerding City Board of Education Gerdine Board of Education G. H. Palmer

Johnson Shoe Co Transfer to New Firm Boley and Fankenstein

The Johnson Shoe Co on Broad Street passes to Sidney Boley and Louis Fankenstein who will run as Boley and Fankenstein with Mr Fankenstein as manager. New stock will be added and prices aimed to be among the lowest in the region. The Banner records the stock transfer in a legal notice. Also referenced are Longman Martines Pare Paints and various ads for paints and remedies, including Electric Bitters noted as a universal tonic.

Johnson Shoe Co Broad Street Sidney Boley Louis Fankenstein Boley Longman & Martines Dozier Lamber Co Athena

Extra cars for train tomorrow to Atlanta from Athens

Seaboard Air Line adds two extra coaches for the morning Athens to Atlanta train leaving at 7 45 city time. Round trip fare set for tomorrow. A large crowd is expected as the Ben Hor production improves with age and audiences grow. Matinee starts at 2 pm Atlanta time and William Farnum is anticipated to return from New York to take the stage.

Seaboard Air Line Atlaanta Athens Atlanta Athena William Farnum Ben Hor New York

Dh Breughton's Tabernacle Ticket Promotion At Atlanta

The Sea board Air Line Railway offers one and one third fare round trip tickets from all stations to Atlanta, valid from February 24 to March 10, 1901 with retar o passage through March 7. Information available from E H Peagook, Scy, 107 Powers, Atlanta Ga. Chronic constipation cure promoted by Cascarets Candy Cathartic with guaranteed efficacy and stamped tablets.

Seaboard Air Line Railway Atlanta C.C.C Sec

May Build Chapel Near Boulevard

Movement to build a new Methodist church on Prince avenue may yield a Sunday School chapel near the Boulevard and Grady avenue intersection. Church members discuss quickly advancing the plan, aiming to serve many children who cannot reach distant Sunday schools.

Prince Avenue Boulevard Grady Avenue

Any Cook Good Enough Clifton floor biscuits sale Athens

Wingfield Cash Grocery Store in Athens offers the Clifton floor recipe biscuits praised as the most nutritious ever baked. Notices announce engagements Miss Lottie Jollas of this city to Mr W H Ashendorf of Augusta, and various local social updates including Judge Hamilton McWhorter in Atlanta and Mrs D D Quillian visiting. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by draggist A F Clarke of Glade Springs Va for quick relief and strong customer satisfaction.

Clifton Wingfield Cash Grocery Store Athens 8. Jollas Washington Lottie Jollas W.H. Ashendorf Augusta Miss Jollas Mr. Ashendorf Athena A. F. Clarke Glade Springs Chamberlain Virginia

Cotton Market Roundup March 5 1903

Daily market notes from Liverpool New York and Athens with toning and prices. Middling uplands at Liverpool 6.24 sales 10,000 American 9,600 receipts 11,000 American 10,000. New York spots 1010. Athens middling 9.0. Port receipts today 21,000 year ago 21,327.

New York Athens

Peach crop killed near Cornelia and Athens area

Col Fort Avs Peaches confirms extensive destruction of peaches in the Cornelia area with only a few fruits remaining. He notes the trees show poor condition and the state's peach crop is unlikely to be commercially viable, though lower altitude regions near Athens may have some fruit.

Cornelia Gunaga Athens

Funds and plans for University of Georgia Summer School

Subscriptions for the University of Georgia Summer School fund are urged as Prof. Frank M. Harper collects payments this week. The program, drawing hundreds of teachers from Georgia Florida and Alabama, anticipates firm finances for advance printing and incidentals. A directors meeting in Chancellor Lill is set for tomorrow at 2 o’clock to finalize matters, with optimism for at least 8000 teachers and a remaining 10 dollars to raise locally. Edward Shepard argues municipal ownership could yield large profits and cites New York subway ambitions as proof of risk and reward.

University of Georgia Frank M. Harper Florida Alabama Harper University State Normal School Sammer School Lill Sammer Edward M. Shepard Athans New York Capitaliata Shepard

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