21 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
1
The report contains an incomplete jury verdict reference with unclear names and details. It mentions a trial and potential findings but lacks coherent facts, making the outcome and parties unresolved in the provided text.
The ward held an election yesterday to choose a successor to the late Thomas P. Oliver. Two hundred forty one votes were cast, all for H. J. Rowe, the sole announced candidate. Rowe thanks supporters and vows faithful council service and dedication to ward interests.
Athens reports a busy year for building with labor limits slowing activity. Inspector Barnett expects total construction value to reach six hundred thousand dollars, including two hundred new residences and several large store buildings. The coming year promises more homes and stores, with a new hotel boosting totals.
A Clarke county prison camp letter dated December 20 asks white residents to send Santa Claus to visit 98 African American inmates. The note praises guards and chaplain Rev. G Stone, notes good work on county roads, and thanks Captain F P Mann and staff. It also advertises Health Coffee and a cigar brand.
Firefighters arrived to find the house of Mr Fields near the Seaboard Air Line tracks engulfed in flames. The entire roof burned. chief McDornam reported saving a large portion of the dwelling. The loss is about two hundred fifty dollars with insurance. Two adjacent houses were saved, and the fire stopped from reaching a nearby Lyndon Manufacturing Company lumber yard.
The 14 year old son of Hon and Mrs Guyton McLenden of Athens died in Atlanta after surgical recovery from appendicitis and pneumonia. His remains were sent to Athens for interment at Oconee Cemetery with pallbearers named as A. Griffin, E. R. Hodgson Jr., Sylvanus Morris, Harry Hint, and HL Phinizy.
Dr A T Spalding of Atlanta will preach at First Baptist Church in this city Sunday morning and night. Members and all who know him await his sermons with pleasure. He has spoken here before and will be greeted by a large, interested congregation. All are invited to attend. Head Lettuce: Have a winch for lunch. Arnold and Abney.
A vintage remedy advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a quick fix for dangerous deadlock in liver and bowel function. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores as sellers, with a 25 cent price for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The second debate between Washington and Lee and the University of Georgia is planned for Athens around April 20. Georgia delegates have submitted a question for Washington and Lee, and Holtis announced the debate preparations are moving forward. The University is seeing renewed interest in debating among students with several strong debaters emerging.
More than sixty county clubs have formed among university students as part of the Georgian 800/08 Club initiative. The aim is to recruit new students and extend literature to prospective attendees, hoping to boost attendance at the University.
Davison Nicholon Company announces a broad closing out sale on holiday goods. Inventory includes cut glass, dolls, furniture, brass items, electric fixtures, suits, furs, and shoes with substantial discounts across items to clear stock before the season ends.
Friends and acquaintances of Mr and Mrs S G McLendon of Thomasville and the Hamilton family of Athens are invited to attend the funeral. The remains will be carried from the Seaboard train at ten thirty in the morning to the cemetery for services.
Mayor Dorsey introduces a jail based cure for drinkers in Athens. Five citizens have begun the program including four white men and one African American woman. Participants are sentenced to remain until the dispensary's permanent closure with no chance to buy alcohol again.
The notice lists foods and grocery items including mince pie plum pudding fruit cake fancy raisins in five pound boxes and various nuts dried fruits and produce. An official city notice from James Barrow acting superintendent warns stoppage of water for accounts in arrears with January 1 1908 and directs payment at the Water Office.
Mr Isham Pittard’s grove and the Pittard rock store are near the right of way line for an electric road survey. Edgerton is on site securing rights of way as locals hope the line will pass through town on its route toward Washington via Lexington.
The Athens store Michael's attracts crowds with an extensive Christmas display. Demand runs high as shoppers seek holiday novelties, forcing extended hours to ten o'clock each night for customer convenience.
Albert Lester filed against Athens Electric Railway for injuries after a collision with a street car and a flat car loaded with crossties. The case was set for a term hearing in city court but was stricken from the docket as the dispute was settled between the parties.
Florida oranges offered at three dollars per box with Arnold and Abney listed contact numbers 4 and 188 for orders or inquiries.
Yesterday J Branch Bocock received a gold Waltham Colonial watch from C A Scudder for coaching on the campus during the football season. He led the team after Whitney resigned and helped the players win the Thanksgiving Day game in Macon, earning their thanks and a testimonial.
Hon Warren Lott ordinary of Ware county and long time official died after a gun discharged while quail hunting near Waresboro. The shot struck him in the abdomen as he crossed a fence. he died within a minute. He was 57 and survived by wife Hattie Williams Lott and five children. George Dent and Henry Mullis were with him.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonner died yesterday at their Grays Georgia home. Mrs. Bonner is known locally as Misa Wilhelmina Beusse. The couple receive many marks of sympathy from Athenians in memory of their loss.
Local ad advertises fresh eggs at 30 cents with Hetter supply mentioned. Arnold and Abney listed with contact options phone 4 or 188.
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