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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
3
About a thousand voters in the county have registered while five to six hundred remain. Tax collector Linton notes many register on the last day, and urges all eligible voters to register before Saturday to ensure a full county vote in the primary. Those unable to register by Saturday may vote for state house officers by the 26th. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows.
Central of Georgia Railway reports total returns near thirteen and a half million dollars to the comptroller general. The Macon to Athens branch shows an increase of about six thousand dollars, while most lines stay at last year’s figures. Several segments rise, others fall, and approval by Comptroller Wright is expected.
University students and city residents will attend Monroe College commencement events in Athens at Forayth. The program led by President C H S Jackson includes Model School exercises, plays, baccalaureate sermons by Rev. John E White, art and expression displays, contests, a recital, and a keynote address by Ledge E Callamay Anguta with degrees conferred. A note adds Hall's Catarrh Cure claim and testimonials about P L Fee and Hall’s Family Pills.
Athens officers pursued Will Witcher after officer Estes attempted arrest for assault with intent to murder. Witcher fled across the county, pursued by Rose and others on horseback toward Marrells Crossing near the Georgia railroad, where the trail was lost before the outgoing train to Union Point. Also includes a testimonial about DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxative.
Mr T W Reed has moved his office to No 8 and continues correspondence work for the Atlanta Constitution and other papers. He invites friends with news to contact him by telephone.
Miss Ida M Snyder of Brooklyn claims Caria and anth eertes Health restored her health after a persistent illness. The testimonial speaks of a long season of recovery and gratitude toward the remedy and its provider.
A Travelers Protective Association of America chapter formed at the Commercial hotel with speeches by P O Cushman of Atlanta and local business leaders. Officers include J F Brodes mayor W A Mallory and Robt Hanodok. directors listed. Also anecdote praising Baocklin’s Arnica Salve for burns and sores with local sale mentions.
Debates at a church conference over financial arrears and a disciplinary plan. Deacons would report nonpayers. names were read, sparking objections over proper procedures and strong member feelings. Impassioned speeches followed as the issue dominated discussion among attendees.
An advertisement notes prices for boys and ladies wear including shirt waist sets at 15 and 50 cents, two collars, Tot Ladies Pique Skirts, Mercerized Shirt Waist and Wool Skirts to close out cheap, and ladies hosiery at 10 cents per pair, valued at 15 cents.
A loud report on Broad Street near Webb and Crawford’s startled residents as Officer Cook pursued a thief who stole trousers from Sam Fankenstein’s shop. The chase ended with the suspect shot at to frighten pursuers, then brought to light as a man known locally as contod ester box car at the old Reaves warehouse.
Mr Robert Flournoy authorizes the Banner to withdraw his name as candidate for coroner of Clarke County. He thanks friends for support and encouragement but withdraws for personal reasons in favor of Coroner Rogers. The race now centers on Rogers ahead of the primary.
Loa Bazelle, an aged black woman long employed by the Cobb family, collapsed and died early Monday of heart disease in Jeego Cobb's home. She was a familiar figure in the city among both white and Black residents.
An 19th century style Hall’s Great Discovery advertisement promises a cure for various children’s ailments with a two month supply for one dollar. It lists Dr E W Hall as sole manufacturer in St Louis and urges testimonials, noting druggists carry the product. The ad ends with a quip about poets and critics.
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