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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner offers city delivery or mail options with rates of 5.00 per year, 2.50 for six months, 1.25 for three months, or 10 cents per week. Remittances may be sent by press, post office money order, or registered letter.
The Atlanta Evangelical Ministers Association promotes funeral reforms including dropping eulogies and Sunday services, favoring simple songs and prayers with brief sermons. A plan to offer college scholarships through local support is urged by Athens Chamber of Commerce. Politically, figures like Champ Clark, George von Meyer, and Theodore Roosevelt appear in discussions. Bryan plans a New England tour. Virginia race for Rixy’s seat heats up. Ohio governors in Colorado history. and rumors of Jesse Grant aiding a non Bryan nomination emerge.
Athens faces recurring freight blockades as railroads fail to provide adequate facilities. Merchants and the Chamber of Commerce petition the Railroad Commission for swift and effective relief, arguing Athens’ business merits extra freight handling and faster unloading to end the costly disruption.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce leads in city development with efforts to improve railroad schedules, secure daily Seaboard access to Elberton, boost hotel plans, and push a business college project. A Monday night meeting at city hall will push the college move and attract new members to support the chamber’s work.
Citizens of Athens consider establishing a splendid business college that will reflect credit on the city and become a tower of strength for the community’s education in the years ahead.
Senator Morgan backs Judge Gray as best Democratic leader for next year, arguing Gray is best equipped to steer the party. Mississippi rivals Governor Vardaman and John Sharp Williams clash over Bryan’s presidential ambitions, with Vardaman aligning with Bryan on railroad policy and Williams favoring a platform that Bryan would have to accept.
At Fairmount near Cartersville Georgia a two month old infant was murdered and Mrs Tolbert assaulted after a man demanded fifty dollars. A pursuing crowd found the infant head nearly severed and the attacker described as a mulatto wearing blue overalls, possibly the escaped convict Johnson. The Tolberts are prominent locals and the public seeks the assailant.
President says Illinois governor and attorney general visited for no political purpose. He notes Taft and his brother were present briefly but the meeting was not political and no poll or public backing was discussed. The reference to hotel construction and critics is mentioned with no further political intent.
The Lyndon Manufacturing Company and Dr. B S Lyndon sue the Southern road over damages from a blaze at Lyndon plant. Dr. Lyndon seeks 1500 dollars for burned lumber while Lyndon Manufacturing seeks 1200 dollars as its share of losses. Lawyers E K Lumpkin Joi Hull represent plaintiffs with Judge J J Strickland for the defendant.
The government offers one cent stamp books with twenty four stamps per book. The new stamp books are now on sale at the post office for public convenience and appreciation.
Maysville has passed a Sunday blue law ordinance prohibiting sale of ice drinks, ice cream, or any refreshments on Sundays in Jackson and Banks counties. Exceptions only for sickness with a doctor’s certificate. Violations carry fines from one to ten dollars or up to thirty days on the streets. enforcement to begin after publication.
University City Government Club outlines March 28 and April 4 programs with speakers on suffrage nominations and primaries, Australian ballot system, initiation referendum recall, merit system municipal accounting police question juvenile courts, and a general discussion. The Banner Leads notes fine printing.
Dr T F E Jago reports strong progress toward an Athens fair with eighty businessmen agreeing to subscribe ten dollars each. A meeting will form a dedicated organization and begin advertising and premium listings for farmers in nearby counties. Thanner pledges support to boost the project for the city’s benefit.
The supreme court of Georgia has named Judge A B Erwin of this city to a committee to prepare a memorial of Logan E. Bleckley former chief justice. Several prominent Georgians will serve with a report due July 3 the eightieth anniversary of Bleckley's birth.
The Athanta papers boast the first appearance of ripe strawberries in the city, noting Athens has had berries for days. Young Bryan Lumpkin, son of Colonel Mes. Lumpkin, picked several ripe berries, with many more found recently. Colonel Lumpkin maintains a premier strawberry bed and ushers in the season.
The university calendar outlines next Saturday as the annual field day exercises, free for the first time in track history. Many contestants are expected. the band will provide music, making a lively campus event. Following the meet, Georgia faces Clemson on April 6 in a dual meet, then the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet in Nashville, with hopes tied to the Red and Black team. Georgia also aims to beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta, a key upcoming contest.
Royal R. Smith sues Central of Georgia through Col Lumpkin for 250 dollars claiming owed for services on yard excavation. Harriet Stroud sues Central for 500 dollars claiming water from railroad actions damaged her city lot and seeks compensation.
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