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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
7
Barrett warns that English and continental buyers are acquiring large cotton tracts in the South to bypass Southern growers. He fears foreign ownership could depress prices, shift power to mills, and harm Southern business. He urges farmers to own land, cut production costs, use scientific methods, and unite with cooperative marketing and government support.
Special to The Banner Gainesvill Ga May 2 Capt T P Martin well known citizen here Prominent a gallant soldier of the South in the War Between the States dropped dead at his home on South Bradford street tonight The funeral arrangements have not yet been made Many Athens people will receive the above news dispatch from Gainesville with sorrow Capt Martin who lost an arm in the service and who enjoyed forgetting the bitterness of the struggle was a brave true man He was known to many in Athens and was a close friend of Mr Cobb Lampkin Several will go up to Gainesville from Athens to attend the funeral
In swamps, malaria germs in blood threaten ague fever and typhoid. Electric Bitters claims to destroy those germs and restore health. A testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama, NC praises the remedy after ridding malaria. Available for 50c at local druggists W. J. Smith & Bro., and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Music teachers and musicians from across Illinois gather in Centralia for the annual Illinois Music Teachers Association convention. The four day event features lectures, discussions, recitals, and concerts with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra performing Friday activities.
In San Francisco on May 2 the United States circuit court began the trial of George Washington Wise, accused of murder in the Buckman steamer case. Wise is linked to the pirate plot to hold up the Buckman last fall and faces charges for the death of Captain E B Wood, though his partner fired and escaped.
A local advertisement extolls Chamberlains Tablets as a rational cure for indigestion. It claims enhanced bile flow, blood purification, stomach strengthening, and a healthy digestive system. Sold by all dealers with J M Howell of Greenboro Ky endorsing Chamberlains Cough Remedy in his household.
The banker, merchant and capitalist urged cooperation to enable farmers to own their acres and adopt scientific, practical agriculture. They say all in the South must work together to meet world conditions and ensure cotton control benefits all classes. The issue will be discussed at the next national convention, with business leaders urged to study the grave implications.
The University of Georgia summer school introduces a graduate pathway for teachers and others to pursue Master of Arts or Master of Science degrees within three summer sessions. Requirements include a major and two minors, theses or essays, written exams, and faculty approval.
Baltimore May 2 delegates arrive from all sections for the Third National Peace Congress to open tomorrow afternoon with President Taft. Distinguished foreigners, including Tolstoi and La Fontaine, join noted Americans like Carnegie and Belva Lockwood in a varied program. The talks will cover public conscience against war and cutting armament waste, and building institutions to make war less feasible.
Greensboro, May 1. The Bermuda grass root industry, led by E. W. Copelan, has grown to large scale with extensive shipments. A 15 ton roots order reached Charlotte from Eugene Webb, and a big shipment went to Richmond, Virginia, with frequent deliveries to southern states. Bermuda grass does not seed here, spreading by roots, and is used for lawns and cattle feeding.
Mr and Mrs Loch W Collier of Comer visited R L Dowdy last week. Miss Lucy Linton of Athens guest of Mrs J L Pit. Mr and Mrs W A Jones to spend part of the summer in Atlanta. Miss Lone Carter and Master Lawrence Anthony returned from Cornelia. Teachers out sick for a week. Mrs Mackay and Mrs Kroner visited Lexington. Miss Marion Colle seeks throat treatment with Dr Crawford. Mrs S C Hayes leaves for Elberton to visit son Z C Hayes. Mr and Mrs William Eberhart of Cornelia visited their old home. Messrs Walter and Tom Edwards and Dillard Benton of Athens guests here Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Tuck visited Atlanta last Sunday. Adjutant General Scott reports on Georgia militia. no units to be mustered out. Georgia National Guard praised on last inspection. Athena company commended. He seeks $75,000 additional for state troops. Some discussion on graduate courses and minor options for degree candidates.
Winnipeg reports Col. Andrew D. Davidson cites 200,000 plus Americans and farming families crossing into Canada this year. Railheads and land openings push settlement toward Peace River Valley and western provinces. English immigration to Canada seen as far behind U S figures, with major immigration agencies already in operation.
Mrs J C Bennett delivers a Confederate memorial address at Jefferson Jackson County praising the Daughters of the Confederacy, honoring Jackson County veterans, and presenting a monument on the public square as a lasting tribute to Confederate soldiers and their legacy.
A note on compiling a county bird list based on Hoxie collections at the State University and private holdings. The article catalogs 182 to 300+ species, notes on water birds, grebes, loons, auks, jaegers, gulls, terns, skimmers, and petrels with regional timing and habitat details, plus a teaser about Athens medical society events.
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