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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
18
The Johnson Shoe Company in Athens owes its success to square dealing and quality goods. Led by L H Johnson, a Taylor County native with years in merchandising and traveling sales, the shop offers all mens and womens footwear. The Gainesville shoe is highlighted as a top favorite.
Clarke county honors sheriff John W. Wier born in Clarke county who, since his 1881 election after Sheriff Brown ing’s death, served over two decades with notable efficiency and broad public support. Citizens repeatedly reelect him by large margins, endorsing his trusted record.
The article lauds Georgia’s sheriff as an efficient county jail administrator whose humane management keeps prisoners content. It notes prisoners rarely complain and claims many African Americans favor jail for his feeding and treatment.
Judge S B Wingfield holds the important office of Ordinary in Clarke County after a two year term following a closely contested election. He becomes the county's third holder of the position, succeeding Judge Jackson who served as the first Ordinary for nearly fifty years.
Judge Wingfield has served twelve years as Ordinary, active in office since 190? He indexed Clarke county records to improve accessibility. A Clarke County resident for years, he moved to Athens from Wilkespont and was a renowned railroad clerical worker for two Athens lines.
Athens welcomes McAdam and Beck photographers on Broad Street rooms formerly Maddox studio. Mrs. M I McAdam and Miss Ida May Beck, since May 20 1902, offer skilled portraits and group enlargements with prompt service and reasonable prices. Their studio keeps up with the latest styles in photography.
The Bank of the University will become The Georgia National Bank of Athens with capital of 100000 and the University Savings Bank with capital of 40000 and profits of 15000. Combined capital and profits total 155000 and deposits reach 250000. The new banks will be led by a strong board of Athens business men including Billups Phinizy Thomas P. Vincent J H Fleming John J Wilkins and others. Officers will be John J Wilkins president and M M Stephenson cashier with W P Brooke as book keeper.
Charles W. Cooper, longtime Clarke County resident and former grocery firm clerk with Talmadge & Hodgson, has spent thirty five years in Athens after hailing from Oconee County. He previously lived in Atlanta for two years before returning to civic life.
In Athena a veteran stock man, Mr. Cooper, who won a heated campaign for Clarke County clerk two years ago, retires at the year's start. His administration earned high praise from grand juries for careful county record keeping and orderly office management.
Clarke county tax receiver J G Dorsey is reelected for another two year term after a first term praised for efficiency. His accounts have been reviewed by the state comptroller general and by several grand juries, confirming proper administration.
J H Dorsey praised as model of neatness and accuracy by county residents. Former Athens mayor for nearly twenty years and longtime Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad employee, he later served as city alderman and now sits on the City Board of Health. He is highly regarded for public spirit and upbuilding of Athens.
Marion M. Arnold, who began in Athens six years ago, has rapidly risen as a proficient businessman. His store offers a full stock of staples and fancies with Diploma Coffee and Gold Medal flour touted. his bakery, started fifteen months ago, has earned wide satisfaction.
J. A. Pitner, native of Athens, heads Clarke County cash handling with administration praised for satisfaction in all regards. His work as a county official earns regard as among the best in the county.
The subject served four years as city alderman and held multiple terms as Clarke County coroner before his current role as county treasurer. Known as a hard opponent for any office he chases, he also ranks among the best cal men at J King & Co. His tenure as treasurer is praised for efficient fund stewardship across Georgia counties.
The business has grown rapidly and now furnishes four-fifths of the city bread. Breads and cakes of all kinds, including fruit cakes, are baked at Mr. Arnold's bakery. A new brick building on Hanocook avenue was recently erected and a large new oven installed.
Henry H. Linton, Clarke County Tax Collector, is praised for long service and faultless stewardship. Since 1879 he has overseen nearly one million dollars in tax funds with perfect accuracy, while also running an insurance business and acting as bookkeeper for the county.
Capt. J. H. Racker directs the Athens Manufacturing Company and farms with notable success. Mr. Linton stands out as a prominent Thrice Illustrious Master within the Athens community.
C W Motes, famed photographer and Confederate veteran, rose from Athens in 1861 to command as a lieutenant in Troop Artillery. Later based in Atlanta for nearly three decades, he earned South’s leading photographer status with numerous medals and renowned studio. He returned to Athens to revive its photographic prominence on College Avenue.
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