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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
8
For years residents along Milledge Avenue seek widening from Hill Street to Prince Avenue. The city council has yet to act while local property owners along Cat Street gauge interest and press for steps to be taken. Some residents fear special assessments may be required if widening proceeds.
A review of Stella Hope a refined society novel by Mrs Emily Woodson Barksdale formerly of Virginia now a citizen of Athens. The plot centers on Southern history and romance with a Virginia setting and praise from critics. Published by Neate Publishing Company New York.
In Yonkers a prisoner fled toward a roadway when police intervened. A constable testified the capture occurred after a warning and a revolver was used to stop the escape. The court heard the details of the incident.
Atlanta August 20 Special announces the state anti-salon league will campaign in every city and town likely to violate the prohibition law to ensure enforcement. Officers will gather evidence for the grand jury while aiding communities. A noted case showed a man fined $1000 for selling liquor under local option but paying the fine secured his release.
Mr E Williams resigns from Inman and Co to join Pacelot Manufacturing Co at Pacelot South Carolina. His move is noted as a loss to Athens cotton trade as he is regarded a leading buyer whose judgment is highly valued by the local cotton men.
Mr. A C Gortatowsky lessee of the Colonial Theatre left for Albany after meeting manager Pal tier to arrange next season. A list of high class attractions has been published with improvements planned for the theatre. Gortatowsky noted Athens rapid growth and anticipated a new hotel easing manager concerns.
From Conway Arkansas reports say National President Charles S Barrett of the Farmers' Union is rapidly improving after typhoid fever. He will be brought back to Georgia when fit, arriving early next week. Secretary Ben Griffin will accompany him to ensure a safe journey. thousands of union members rejoice at his recovery.
Gossip in the capitol centers on an amendment by Hon. Joe Hill Hall to the railroad commission bill. It would name a special attorney at 2500 dollars to oppose lawmakers securing positions under the act. The Hill amendment makes the attorney a state office, barred to legislators during their term.
State Secretary J W Read and Chancellor Barrow surveyed campus to pick a site for a YMCA building on the western slope of Lucas hill near Lumpkin street. Alumni directed an $100,000 fund with $83,000 already in hand or in sight, and canvassing continues for the remaining $17,000. Construction likely to begin within months.
The Athens Fruit Company completes one of the Souths largest cold storage facilities for fruit wholesale. Proprietor Mr Costa leases cellar floors of Youngs Market and L G Whitehead buildings to house a major storage and wholesale operation serving many carloads. The project, entered from Lumpkin street, aims to boost Athens commerce with a sizable wholesale fruit and vegetable trade.
Yesterday at Summerton J. J. Reagan longtime Atlantic Coast Line freight agent passed away. He traveled widely for work and made many warm friends in the city who regret his death deeply.
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