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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banker presents rates for Athens Daily Banner delivery by carrier or mail with yearly, half yearly, and quarterly options. Weekly or Sunday Banner priced at one dollar annually and fifty cents for six months. Payments required in advance by cash, express, money order, or registered letter.
The Georgia Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy chose to place Major Wirz’s monument at Andersonville. The Birmingham Age-Herald welcomes the plan and urges the unveiling speeches to set straight history and honor the dead officer, arguing for careful, finalizing remarks that correct Civil War passions and prejudices.
The city of Athens faces rising power costs as local plants absorb cheap power from Middle River. Urges Chamber of Commerce to push for a direct railroad to coal fields via Tallulah Falls extension to Maryville, to secure long term cheap coal for industry.
The Banner celebrates a special chamber of commerce committee led by Chairman Bondurant as it pursues securing a union passenger stallion for Athens. The group funds needed expenses without dissent, signaling strong civic backing and promising gains for the city with a rapid, businesslike effort and a forthcoming report to citizens.
Richard H. Edmonds, editor of the Manufacturers Record, says a new Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio River Railway would give Savannah a seaboard outlet. The route would run from Elkhorn Kentucky through parts of Virginia Tennessee North and South Carolina into Georgia to Savannah. The Savannah Augusta and Chattanooga line could be revived toward a direct Savannah route. The venture reportedly has sufficient funds and would cross Virginia and Tennessee coal fields to place coal at Savannah.
The chamber of commerce discusses opening a new coastal route for Athens to boost trade and attract manufacturers and consumers at reduced rates. City officers will push to gain attention from authorities, arguing the enterprise would bring commercial significance and measurable returns for Athens.
A column laments the flood of introduced bills in Congress, noting tens of thousands in the last sessions and predicting over five thousand ready to submit. It criticizes lawmakers for chasing trivial matters while national issues demand attention and explores the Republican Party’s fiscal crisis, urging tariff reductions and a robust income tax.
Athens should at once begin a systematic movement to secure small industries. The city offers advantages for industrial plants including cheap build sites, good railroad access, ample materials, plentiful labor, and excellent health and municipal conditions. The Chamber of Commerce and business leaders should organize and discuss, then initiate a drive to attract plants to the city.
The passage urges immediate moves to secure cement for the city after passenger station work, form a company to build a large apartment house, and provide a city park and playground for children. It emphasizes parks as essential as schools and vows action by city fathers and the chamber of commerce to secure the improvement, noting Athens Electric Railway Co. involvement.
The city should provide a playground for children with innocent games and amusements. A demanded apartment house could be fully rented before completion, yielding a handsome return. The Banner pledges support and anticipates cooperation from suitable investors to advance parks, playgrounds, and housing in Ath Vos.
Dr Charles W Eliot former Harvard president visited Athens to address the University of Georgia and State Normal School faculty students and citizens. The event featured introductions by Chancellor Barrow and a lecture praising American higher education and the South’s educational progress.
The Southern Musical Festival Bureau in Atlanta announces a May festival featuring Caruso for two nights at 10 000 dollars and a star lineup including Madam Fremstad Alexander Potschnikoff Madame Langendorff and more. The 7500 seat auditorium and 300 mile rail discounts promise a landmark southern arts event with national attention.
An Athens citizen endorses Deans Kidney Pills for kidney related backache. Mrs Fred Richards of 439 Strong Street Athens GA describes her husband’s long kidney trouble and relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana says Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is unequaled for croup and, when given at the first sign of a croupy cough, can prevent the attack. The remedy is advertised as successfully used in thousands of homes and is sold by H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co W 2 Smith and Bro E C McEvoy L P Panning.
The first meeting of the creditors of S. A. Turnell the bankrupt of Madison Georgia was held Saturday. Judge F L Upson and B F P Hardeman O H Arnold H C Erwin F C Shackelford C Upson attended. Claims totaling about one hundred thousand dollars were approved. Trustees could not be elected and Albert Poster was appointed trustee. Foster had been appointed receiver earlier. Trustees' attorneys include K Lumpkin C Upson of Athens Lee Jordan of Atlanta Judge Pred Foster of Madison. The failure is described as the largest in this area in years with many Athens firms involved.
When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. Call at Orr Drug Co and other local stores for a free sample.
The official schedule for the University of Georgia baseball team, issued by manager Redfearn, lists most games in Athens with several open dates. The slate includes contests against New York Americans, Cincinnati Nationals, Gordon Institute, Stone Mountain, Boston Nationals, Clemson, Riverside, Auburn doubleheaders, Mercer, Sewanee, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Tech with multiple Athens games and some away dates in Tuscaloosa Atlanta Macon and Cleveland.
In Boston on March 15 more than 6,000 labor union members marched to protest the DC superior court sentence of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison by Judge Wright. A large meeting followed at Fannell Hall with overflow gatherings. critics accused the courts of bias and directing laws at one class. Copies of the resolution were sent to President Taft Vice President Sherman and Speaker Cannon.
Misses Elise Davison and May Riley returned yesterday to Brenau after a pleasant visit to Miss Busie Davison at her home on Prince Avenue.
Harvard scholar Dr. Charles W. Eliot received an invitation from Chancellor Barrow to give the baccalaureate at the University of Georgia in June 1910. Eliot accepted the invitation and is slated to be the principal orator barring unforeseen events.
The 1909 Georgia Bulldogs baseball team, coached by Gordon Lewis, prepares for the season opener against the New York Americans on the 20th at Herty Field. Strong infield prospects and high student turnout are expected to boost the Athens squad as they seek a successful start and Southern championship contention.
Palm Beach Florida March 15 The fifth annual motorboat carnival and races begin tomorrow and run through Saturday under the Palm Beach Power Boat Association. Lake Worth hosts all contests with numerous cups and trophies on offer. Trials for the speed record pace tomorrow, and a 90 mile endurance contest closes Friday.
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