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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
7
The catalog lists 1st item a collection of Southern books and copyright fiction offered at 35c each or 3 for $1.00. 2nd item 500 small Classics at 20c each or 6 for $1.00. 4th item 1,000 75c General Literature titles at 35c each or 3 for $1.00. New books arriving daily.
Mr Newcomb announces plans to rebuild Tallular Lodge and attract Athens residents, aiming to boost Tallulah's appeal. He says the project will make Tallulah a favored destination for locals.
Colonel Al Fairbrother, known journalist, launches Everything, a new monthly produced with his hand in Atlanta. He writes with bold, candid style and aims to spark interest across the South, presenting a novel editorial voice with experience from Durham Lynchburg and Danville.
Nat Clements, an overseer, is shot dead by his employer Mr. R R Jones upon returning home to find his wife in distress after an altercation with the foreman. The incident, occurring in Morgan County, sparks a major local sensation as Jones, a prominent figure, is involved. A local ad touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praised by a user in Plymouth Oklahoma for quick relief among threshers.
County commissioners of Clarke county call a bond election to issue new bonds to retire $23,000 of old bonds. Voters will decide on issuing 05 bonds of 600 dollars each to be repaid over twenty years after last year failed to reach a two thirds majority.
An advertisement explains that overworking strains the kidneys and blood, causing pains from excess uric acid. It claims many diseases begin in kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Kidney Root as a universal remedy available in fifty cent and one dollar sizes, with free samples and pamphlet from Kilmer Co.
The Southern Advance issue showcases Dr B R Bernard's magazine with a vivid cover and articles by Laura Spear and Rev C K Henderson on life topics and Paul's argument in Romans. It notes rising circulation and advertising, and includes a testimonial for Kodol on stomach relief from Geo S Marsh. H R Palmer & Sons and Warren J Smith & Bro.
Messrs W B Dallas and W M Randall inspected the local dispensary, expressing satisfaction with its workings. They will report to the La Grange council advocating a similar establishment in that city.
The Ogden party of the Southern Education board arrived in Auburn, Alabama, via carriages to Langdon ball. Head Robert O Ogden delivered remarks praising the Athens conference. State Superintendent Abercrombie highlighted the conference's fine work and the faculty and cadets’ appearance. The group toured buildings, laboratory, escopa and experimental station for two and a half hours.
Mr. B. Holder Jr of Macon former editor of the Macon News arrived in the city yesterday and will assume editorial charge of the Banner. He and his family are staying at the Imperial hotel and will be welcomed by locals.
Savannah reports discuss that Bishop Keiley’s remarks on Roosevelt may not alter the Deveaux appointment, though church officials reportedly consider disciplining the Georgia bishop. The text shifts to unrelated ads and testimonial notes about Hall's Catarrh Care and other products, adding no further local action.
The Banner force presented Mr T W Reed with a handsome watch fob as a token of their respect and affection after nearly eleven years of daily contact. City Miter O M Young presented the gift, and Reed was visibly touched by the gesture.
Extensive improvements are underway at the Ore Drug Co store located at Clayton street and College avenue. One whole side will be fitted in new fashion. Br. 8 Crane and Rocker Ma on Lave join the firm. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for healing stubborn wounds and skin ailments with testimonials against counterfeits from H. R. Palmer & Sons and Warren J. Smith & Bro.
The article notes prominent supporters of former Professor Riley praising his progress in Texas. After moving the Houston Baptist church from a burned building to a dance hall they increased his salary to 2500 a year and funded his trip to the Southern Baptist Convention in Asheville next week, signaling strong esteem from congregants.
Mrs Nile P Goodson, a young woman, struck Bam Wood at the Southern Railway depot in Spartanburg with a bottle. Wood fell unconscious and later suffered a severe forehead wound and swelling. An officer arrested Goodson, who posted bond. she says Wood had been speaking about her and sought revenge with the bottle.
Florence, Ala April 30 Mrs Nancy Scott 74 died by her own action at Dart in this county. Her husband died two months ago and she had lived with her brother in law Sam Witt. That night the family was with her and she awoke to ask about him. In the morning Mr Witt found her hanging from a rafter. He cut the rope and she fell gasping and died. The harness rein was improperly placed over her toe and held by her chin rather than the throat.
Raleigh April 20 The state superintendent of public instruction released a statement detailing North Carolina’s spending on Negro education since 1873. The total reaches 5 281 000 dollars and highlights white funding levels while noting some whites oppose teaching literacy to Black residents. One extremist urged Governor Aycock to halt educational addresses and criticized enfranchisement amendments while supporting reforms elsewhere.
In Pittsburg on April 20 burglars blew open a grocery store door at 1 30 am triggering a citizen officer chase. Officer Westcot was shot in the leg and Officer Peak struck by a chisel. The burglars escaped with about $30 in a cash box toward Steubenville. Several locals pursued and a later report suggested the thieves may be the same band active in the area.
Montgomery reports the Alabama treasury now exceeds 1.5 million dollars, a high water mark driven by higher tax values and larger contributions from the convict bureau and fertilizer tax, plus growing receipts from licenses and the insurance department.
A brief note claims Diseased Evaterane cures colds and calarrs and drives away eight head cold symptoms. It asserts quick relief without medical detail.
Washington date April 20 The omnibus public building bill carries appropriations to aid Georgia cities Judge Maddox gains for Rome an extra site for an extension Colonel Livingston secures for Atlanta the purchase of the other half of the site Mr Ley for Brunswick a liberal sum for a new building Athens gets a handsome new structure Bartlet for Macon a reform and extension to the present building The Georgia items total $260 000
Savannah capital investors form the Savannah Trust Company under Georgia law. Of $500000 capital stock, $450000 is subscribed with the balance expected soon. Directors and subscribers include R. G. Irwin Morton F. Plant M J O'Brien Frank Q Brown Jobo Skelton William Aure J W Middendorf plus numerous Savannah capitalists. The firm aims to foster development of the south Atlantic states and elevate Savannah as a banking center.
In Macon on April 30 the Rico Mining Company case, a branch of the Rogers Joiner matter, went over until Friday as attorneys for RM Rogers discussed a possible out of court settlement. Attorney Olin Wimberly said a bill may be filed by a D G Joiner lawyer. a five day appearance bond was mentioned but not signed.
A Batavia woman reports losing twenty five pounds in three months with lung issues. After taking three bottles of Scott's Emulsion she gained fifteen pounds and could resume work. Sent from Scott & Robner Chemical Co. for free sample.
Georgs Foster of New York spent hours in Columbus meeting with the Young Men's club and the Orpheus and Students to advance a traveling library program. Mr Peabody offered to match funds raised and hinted at a $5,000 gift toward a Carnegie library if a $50,000 total is raised. He left for Albany to join the Ogden party urging good roads in Alabama.
London reports Australia has joined the imperial penny postage system after previously resisting on concerns of revenue loss. The move ends her aloof stance as Britain expands the simplified rate across colonies.
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