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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner announces delivery rates by carrier and mail across city and outlying areas. Yearly, six months, and quarterly options are listed for daily and weekly editions along with payment methods and advance cash requirement.
The passing of Tey Elson 2 Stone is marked as a profound loss for Athens and its people. The article praises his decades of Christian service, guiding both rich and poor, children and adults, with unwavering virtue. His laid to rest at Oconee cemetery, yet his influence vows to endure in future generations.
United States consumes the most coffee and ranks third in alcohol in a Department of Commerce and Labor study. Britain leads in tea intake, while Russia tops whisky and spirits. France excels in wine, with Germany and the U.S. near the top for beer and spirits respectively. Overall, Americans appear most incontinent, tied to poverty impacting temperance.
The Athens Banner argues for a hundred thousand dollar appropriation to establish a fully equipped agricultural college and experiment station tied to the University of Georgia. It cites North Carolina’s model, notes expected student growth, and urges farmers to urge their representatives to support the measure now for long term state gains.
Universal regret spreads across Georgia as Mercer University announces the resignation of President PD Pollock due to health issues. The educator guided the Baptist institution to unprecedented growth and is praised as a brilliant, devoted leader whose return to education is hoped for in time.
In North Carolina near Mud Cut a 16 year old Mary Gibson braved a storm to warn a passing Southern passenger train. She placed a torpedo on the track and waved a red flag as another locomotive approached, preventing disaster after a landslide blocked the line.
The young girl halted a train by signaling danger near a landslide, saving many lives. Passengers and crew collected a purse to honor her brave act and urged the railroad to reward her. She is described as possessing grand character and worthy of the best opportunities.
The southern farmer has received much advice but must study cheaper cotton production methods. Georgia plans a strong agricultural college and rapid education. Despite challenges, farmers have invested time and money wisely, and with public support will improve farming, reduce acreage, and use fertilizers effectively.
Charlie Urand gains popularity across Franklin as speculation grows over opposition to his candidacy for the Western circuit judge. Potential entrants include Judge W. W. Starke of Commerce and Judge W. R. Little of this place, both highly regarded. Neither has stated intentions, though supporters urge their candidacies.
Fragmented editorial notes speculate on Pope Brown as governor and Sid ney Tapp as railroad commissioner with satire about Augusta asserting a brevet governorship. The text shifts to a medicinal advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a testimonial from druggists Walding Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo, claiming effectiveness and price.
East Athens residents protest a post office rule change that ended city carrier delivery east of the river. They request restoration of carrier service, noting the Oconee street station and rural routes are inadequate. Postmaster Fleming says officials will consider the petition and possible improvements.
Mrs Rebec ca Ferguson Redd widow of N L Redd and noted southern author died in Columbus after a brief illness. Born Huntaville Ala sixty three years ago she wrote The Brief Field Tragedy The Freckles and other works. Manuscript of A Florida Enchantment credited to her later revised by Archibald Claver hd Gunter. Survived by three sons Cliff Laula and Charles F. Redd. Funeral at 10 tomorrow from 1547 Second Avenue.
Aniston Alabama May 8 a boy saw a bird nest high in a tree but felt something soft and climbed up. He found two large moccasins snugly nestled in the nest. He fell while climbing down but was not injured.
Curious readers in Athens report a Center Georgia birth on Saturday with a boy showing an inch diameter, several inches long trunk-like growth over the forehead. The doctor says it is brain connected and that the child may not survive.
Covington Georgia May 8. At six this morning 54 year old C W Walker shot and killed his wife then attempted suicide by hanging in a barn. His son cut the rope and saved him. Sheriff Sam Hay and Coroner Joe Peek rushed to the scene as authorities begin inquiry into motive.
One of the greatest blessings a modest man can wish for is a good reliable set of bowels. If not, improve what you have with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are pleasant to take and agreeable in effect. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith and Bro.
Dr Otis D Smith professor of mathematics at Auburn dies suddenly at his home from heart failure He was a University of Vermont 1853 graduate and AM from Auburn 1876 He taught at Salem Male Academy and Opellka High School He served in the Sixth Alabama during the Civil War and was wounded and captured Later became professor at Alabama Polytechnic Institute and first president of the Alabama Education Association
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