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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
7
Chicago August 29 Postmaster General Hitchcock orders the second class mail, known as blue tag matter, to be shipped by freight starting September 1. The move, tied to a new weighing test, risks reducing fast rail mail service and may force cuts unless rates rise.
Glidden tour entries show Athens and Commerce vying for cars and banners. Georgia participants include Athens and Commerce drivers with brands such as Marmon Cadillac Packard and Maxwell. Notables listed include Hoke Smith and Gov. C. J. Hood among others connected to Jacksonville Atlanta and New York firms.
Monroe and Walton papers recall Dr. Thomas a respected physician from the county who died tragically on the Gaineaville Midland tracks. Survived by a wife and eleven children, he was a member of several fraternal orders and a longtime Christian church participant. Funeral was held in Jersey with Rev. W A Chastain officiating.
A list names Paul Trammell Pope Brown Tom Hudson Dick Russell John Holder Murphey Candler Edward Walker Judge Parker Tom Felder Dr Hardman Col Perry and others as potential governor candidates. They acknowledge a vacancy must occur before any could hold the office. Friday expected to be unlucky for voters with the first month containing an R.
The board of jury commissioners, delayed by the city court's regular session, will resume work this week and likely finish by Saturday. Readers look forward to the full printed lists of grand and traverse jurors, highlighting the county's "upright, honest, intelligent" citizens.
New York August 29 The newly formed State Boxing Commission issued stringent rules to govern all contests in New York State They require verified physical fitness for participants discourage betting ban alcohol sales at venues and careful selection of club officials Sunday shows are barred and no one under eighteen may fight All decisions are limited to Amateur Athletic Union governed events Noting a separate suffrage note four Oregon suffrage officers prepare a vigorous campaign for Woman's suffrage in next year’s presidential election.
Despite bad weather a large crowd gathered at City Hall for a Southern Poultry Association business session. Chairman Marriutt was authorized to contract hundreds of coops for the show. Col E K Lumpkin to prepare a charter, to be advertised soon. A committee to secure premium list retirements was named. The premium lists will be widely distributed. Subscriptions toward the 1500 dollar goal are advancing, and DuPree hall is expected to host thousands of premium chickens December 5th to 7th.
Rev Moses Breeze criticizes church finances arguing for a stronger commercial spirit. Quoted by Joseph H Odell in Munsey's the criticpresents epigrams on church handling of money, calling for reforms and noting resentment from some churchmen.
The Chamber of Commerce committee pushes extending the 8 A L line north of Athens with petitions from Comer Colbert Kynfelsville and Carlton. Officials show friendly support and expect service soon ahead of fall business. Chairman Bondurant liaises with Mr Hicks for a favorable reply. Also noting five states adopt presidential preference primary laws.
The Athens Advertising Agency is formed with D A Russell as manager. He plans a full service firm, including designing campaigns, publicity contracts, and possibly a city directory. Offices are at Banner Job Office on Lumpkin street with expansion to own premises anticipated.
The Banner announces a 1911 Maxwell sixteen horsepower runabout to be given away next Wednesday along with a mahogany furniture set and a gold watch as prizes. Ballots are closing soon and standings show Miss Pierce, Mrs Chandler, Miss McDorman, and Miss Harris leading the contest totals.
In Athens Creighton and Miss Dorcas Bone pass away leaving a legacy of kindness. For fifty years they lived at Harris street sharing quiet chats and unselfish devotion to family. Even in frailty they remained cheerful, brave, and loved by neighbors who mourn their loss and celebrate their enduring example.
Mr. Charles J. Mell, recently named secretary and manager for the Georgia Fire and National Home Insurance Companies, and his family have moved to Atlanta to reside. Mell is a well known insurance figure. Athens loses a prominent citizen while Atlanta gains a productive professional and family.
A fragment notes a pew dramatist found or accepted a society play written by a drug clerk. The exchange hints at a quirky, era-specific scene with playful lines about dosage and dollars. Details are limited but suggest a small theater or literary note in a local paper.
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