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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
7
Ed Burnett aged sixteen faced a possible fatal fall when he leaned from a second story store window in Macon Georgia yesterday morning. He landed on his feet after a somersault despite spectators fearing he might be killed. No injury resulted.
A delegation from the Athens Guards is likely to attend the state rif le shoot in Macon in June or July. Most state companies will send ten or more members, and Macon officials and business leaders are arranging entertainments. Captain McCarty plans to bring top marksmen if the date allows. Lieutenant Capps endorses the idea, noting the Guards’ skilled shooters and confidence in competition. If successful, encampments may become a yearly event with a first class rifle range.
Oklahoma City reports a cloudburst at Foss on the Shoctaw and Oklahoma railway killing six. Fifteen houses were carried away near Foss, a town of about 800. A Shoctaw passenger train escaped floods that followed the sudden rise of Turkey creek and the Washita river to near ten feet. Relief is en route from Oklahoma City and other points.
A vintage advertisement claims kidney and bladder disease affect both sexes and children. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy, noting quick relief and urging readers to mention the paper when purchasing.
The FAPRESS OFFICE Express Company plans to buy a plot on Clayton Street and construct a handsome three story brick building. The move follows months of location reviews with no suitable site found. Details remain undisclosed but approvals are expected to be completed soon. The new building is said to be near McQueen’s barber shop and will house the exchange on the third floor.
Gainesville Ga May 7 Yesterday was bond election and fireman day It was the greatest success and possibly means more for the future of Gainesville than any day in the history of the city. At the election 860 votes were polled Of these only 5 were against bonds It required only 482 votes to carry for bonds as that number is two thirds of the number of votes cast. The bonds run for 80 years bear 4 percent interest Funds provide 20000 for a new school building 20000 for sewerage and 10000 on street improvement Progressives jubilant over result.
New plans quietly underway in the east to establish a trans Pacific steamship line linking San Francisco and Hong Kong. The scheme envisions freight and passenger steamers allied with the Canton Hankow railroad, backed by the Bryce syndicate, using 1.5 million tons of steel rails as the traffic nucleus.
A letter from Grand Master J L Bara to Grand Patriarch W P Vauderan of Athens Odd Fellows praises the Athens visit in Rome Ga May 6 1903. Bara thanks for hospitality and notes the pleasure of viewing educational institutions and meeting citizens during the Grand Lodge year. He expresses fraternal regards.
Mr Leg Conner, a well to do farmer near the Georgia factory, was thrown from his buggy yesterday afternoon near the city limits of Oconee street. He sustained serious injuries after his horse bolted frighteningly, causing the wagon to overturn and throw him. Medical attention was given to the wounded man.
Bulletin from Dr Holt reports Palmer much improved with no septic infection. He is restless but fair and continues to improve after injuries from a trolley accident. condition described as excellent by attending physician.
Wilford H. Smith of New York files a mandamus petition in the Alabama Supreme Court to force Montgomery County registrars to register Jackson W. Giles and other qualified Negroes. The suit challenges grandfather and understanding clauses, argues many Negroes are barred from registering, and asserts the temporary voter list should not transfer into the permanent regime. The case targets registrars and a broader suffrage article.
The American has filed articles for a new concern to operate in Bessemer, Birmingham, Als. The capital stock is 190,000 dollars. The company will manufacture and sell pipe, hydrants, valves, wheels, and switch gear. Mr Long recently won a contract from city officials of Bessemer for 1 5 miles of water main worth over 40,000 dollars.
Messrs. Moses Morris and J. G. Trad plan to travel Sunday to Americas to represent Oconee Tribe No. 15 at the Grand Council opening Monday. They will report on past chiefs and braves, promote resources of the country, and advocate peace while aiming to bring attention and a gathering of future events. Also, a note on W. H. Eads of Jonesville Va describing a childhood burn and praising Baoklin’s Arnica Silye for healing burns, scalds, sores, and bruises. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bros.
A mad dog ran near Meigu Street school on a Wednesday at about 11 o clock causing rush. Children were kept inside while the dog was driven to Hiram Peeler residence and shot by nearby officer Felton. Also notes announcements of marl discovery in South Alabama by T G Bush syndicate, Jelks appoints, convicts moved from Coalburg, veteran editor John Shorten dies, and Dothan to rebuild burned school with bid of 19840 to Moody.
Ed Clements a prominent young man in Godfrey Ga died by his own hand this morning using a notched stock to trigger a double barrel shotgun. He arranged a trap and pulled a string to discharge buckshot into his face and head. No motive or theory available. The incident is reported in a Special to Binner.
The officers and teachers of Oconee Street Sunday School Athens Ga send a solemn, heartfelt tribute on the death of Isaac Nickerson longtime Superintendent. They express deep sympathy, recalling his cheerful leadership and friendship, quote comforting scripture, and trust in reunion beyond the grave.
The list includes Maj. W. Basinger Judge Howell Cobb Rev. J W Walden Rev. Troy Beatty and Dr I A Rubenstein, re elected for the ensuing year according to local notices.
May 7 Richmond reports a large blaze at 4 o'clock injuring many. a 16 year old boy, B. Clementa Knox, son of John O Knox, is among the wounded. Fire department and city officials assess losses and rescue efforts continue as victims are treated.
The Seventh Masonic convention opens in Hill City Rome Georgia with Grand Master Meyerhardt presiding. Delegates report from lodges, a second degree is to be conferred this afternoon, a public entertainment is planned, and a third degree will be given Thursday night with notable masons expected at the events.
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