08 May 1903
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
1
Georgia baseball heads to Macon for a two game set versus Mercer, a pair expected to be close and evenly matched with a strong crowd. Both teams boast solid records this season and aim to settle old scores while bringing high drama to the diamond.
Chancellor Hill of the University of Georgia urged top tier agricultural courses across Georgia institutions at a state cane growers’ convention in Macon. Senator A S Clay introduced James Wilson as he discussed agricultural education, with notable talks by H W Wiley Stockbridge and others. The afternoon featured F L Stewart and A A Donter, while Hill’s closing address stressed advancing Georgia’s agricultural program and the convention wraps up tomorrow.
Glenn Lodge of Od Fellows reports strong growth as ten candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Old Fellowship during Tuesday night lodge meeting.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption as a universal cure for long and throat troubles. It cites Mrs. B. Van-Metre of Shepherdstown and praises the remedy for bronchitis pneumonia croup whooping cough and consumption. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes priced at 60 cents and one dollar.
Mt. Vernon Lodge will discuss proposing a yearly Masonic convention in Athens. If approved, an August gathering could draw 300 to 400 Masons, with Athens lodges and related bodies preparing new quarters and hosting a large event to revive Masonry interest in the region.
Alderman Lipscomb introduced a resolution in Athens council aiming to force all house owners to repair stove flues to meet existing standards within thirty days. The measure would affect nearly every home, as fires largely stem from defective flues. The council delayed action, with a vote to suspend rules defeated and the matter carried to the next regular meeting.
The battle on Herty field produced the season’s most exciting game as Vanderbilt defeated Georgia after a glorious struggle. The heavy hitting and high pace kept fans engaged from start to finish.
A May party begins at 8 o'clock at Seney Scovall chapel for Lucy Cobb primary department children and descendants of early Lucy Cobb organizers. Georgia defeats Vanderbilt 11 to 6 in a baseball game noted for Harmon and Anderson's hitting. detailed box score and performances follow. The program also features a staged pageant about the May Queen and Fairies with named cast and lengthy cast list.
The Athena city council acted yesterday afternoon to denounce the Southern Express Company for refusing to deliver packages to residents on the eastern side of the Oconee River while serving customers outside the city limits. Alderman Foater introduced a resolution urging the company to rescind the discriminatory rule, despite opposition that the council has no authority over a private carrier. The measure, deemed a manifest injustice, passed by a large majority and will be sent to Superintendent Harbor of the Southern Express for remedy.
The Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association executive board urges a reunion next week in Athens. Local Lacy Cobb girls in Athone are asked to attend the meeting in the oratory studio at Margaret Hall. The board seeks active local help to boost dues and double the Athens subscription before the annual reunion. Mrs Billups Phinizy pres.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap ointment and pills as universal cures for eczema psoriasis scalled head ringworm and related skin disorders. It claims immediate relief and permanent care with a complete regimen costing one dollar, including cleansing, soothing and cleansing the blood, suitable when others fail.
The Athens city council, on motion by Alderman Racker, orders the chief of police to issue warrants against keepers of lewd houses daily until such establishments are broken up. The unanimous vote signals a strict effort to enforce the law and curb the vice in the city, with expected actions within 24 hours.
After LaGrippe, a worse event threatened the tissue supply. Clifton reports rebuilding the consumed tissues and renewing the supply job 308 Hood companies with the quickest, most nutritious flour made from native Kentucky wheat. Wingfield Cash Grocery.
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