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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
4
A broad mosaic of Georgia political and civic notes. Athens faces judge succession, summer school push, and a forthcoming auditorium with a new hotel, while Valdosta gears up for the state fair. National chatter hits rail travel and trusts, as Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah papers weigh editorials, industry plans, and local growth.
The appointment of Hon Samuel B Adama of Savannah as an associate justice of the Georgia Supreme Court pleases many Athens friends. He will preside until a successor to Justice Lewin is elected and qualified, adding ability and dignity. Adama, a University of Georgia graduate and trustee, is regarded as one of the state’s ablest lawyers and a man of unblemished character, with Governor Candler praised for the appointment.
The Banner urges Athens property holders to study city finances before the polls on the 27th. It argues for bonds to replace the old city hall, praises city officials, and invites citizens to inspect the city books to decide in favor of the new building. The article emphasizes responsible governance and informed voting.
The Savannah Prose praises Dr P H Mell for becoming Clemson College president. Mell, formerly of the University of Georgia, Auburn professor of geology, and Alabama stations director, is described as an all round scientist of high integrity and a disciplined leader. The piece recalls his Georgia roots and long career.
The Galveston News questions miseducation that discourages work and practical house or farm help. It argues that education should broaden opportunities beyond narrow, old line professions and teach that all useful service has value. It urges that public state schooling prepare bright youths for all future citizens.
Editorial argues Northern claims that cheap child labor drives mill shifts to the South are unfounded. It says wage costs fall in the South due to lower living expenses and freight, and that Southern mills would still dominate even without child labor. The piece notes rapid Southern railroad growth boosts production nearby markets as mills multiply. An Athens Georgia Banner critique appears in supporting views on the South’s manufacturing gains. A testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from W S Brockman, Bagnall MO, praises relief from bronchitis.
Athens welcomes hundreds of young women as the forty fourth session of the Lacy Cobb Institute opens at 9 AM with Miss Mildred Rutherford as principal and Mrs. Lipscomb as ex-principal. The dormitory fills as students arrive from Atlanta and Columbus, with a robust faculty roster and plans for a reaper service Sunday afternoon.
The Macon News reports Hon. Fondren Mitchell of Thomas County campaigning for speaker of the next Georgia House, claiming strong support after extensive statewide touring. Hon. W. E. Steed of Taylor County also visited Macon, having withdrawn recently, prompting speculation on vote realignments and campaign strategies among four initial candidates including Emerson George and N. A. Morris.
Attorney General Boykin Wright rules that State School Commissioner G. R. Glenn will hold his current post until January 1, 1, and that the term for the state school commissioner begins then. The opinion reviews constitutional changes and legislative acts, noting the office has customarily begun on January 1. The matter draws Capitol interest as supporters discuss efforts to align Merritt’s term with the new legislature.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as effective for cleansing the liver and bowels without harsh purging. The brief claim notes relief from torpid liver and fever prevention, endorsed by Warren J. Smith & Bro. This period style promo emphasizes gentle but thorough detox.
A telephone message reported W L Bryant found in a barn near Jefferson Georgia in a crazed state. Bryant had run the Clayton street ice business in summer and vanished about three weeks ago after heavy drinking. Police received the news and Bryant was taken to Jefferson likely for sanity proceedings. relatives live near Athens and in Jackson county.
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