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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
1
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Yesterday morning the county commissioners met in Clerk Gamble's office and approved admitting Mrs. Crow to the county farm. They denied a request by the colored committee for a semi religious gathering at the county courthouse to hear a noted bishop due to a rule restricting non court uses of the building. The county farm’s condition report praised the new improvements and projected completion, noting plans for a water tower and full sewage system for convicts and the poor.
Judge T F Tribble, recently named road tax collector by the county commissioners, will move to Athens and occupy Rev W A Chastain’s residence on Henderson Avenue. Mr Chastain and family will move to Monroe. Athenians regret losing the Chastains but welcome Judge Tribble and family as new citizens.
Mr. Frank P. Griffeth of this city, once a legislator from Oconee County in 1834 and 1885, leaves today for Atlanta to join the reunion at the state capitol and to attend the scheduled banquet for attending members.
Notice prohibits discharging fireworks within city fire limits and near depots or cotton warehouses and forbids placing torpedoes on street railroad tracks. Violators face penalties per City Code section 249. half of fines awarded to any citizen who provides evidence. Mayor W F Dorsey signs.
A young lady identified as Miss Childers survived a fierce fire with severe burns but is expected to recover in a few days. Her brother Mr Childers and Miss Childers assisted by smothering flames and suffered only painful burns. Abe was rescued by her or Alster and remains in critical condition.
The B. C. Whitney production delighted a large theater audience last night with George Ovey as Jonathan Joy and Louise Horner as Tillie Day leading the show. Electrical scenery and several songs drew repeated encores, notably Life Is a See-Saw and The Little Girl in Blue, with The Chorus for Me also recalled.
Atlanta reports that ten Southern states added new banks in the December period, Georgia leading with eleven charters totaling 470000 in capital. Nationwide 41 banks formed with 2400000 capital, Tennessee eight, Alabama six. Georgia now holds about 500 state and 110 national banks, averaging over four per county, with every county now served by a bank.
Mr H C Barwick longtime figure at the local telephone exchange has been promoted to manager of the Elberton telephone exchange. The Banner says he is a progressive young businessman and will be a cordial, accepted representative for the company in Elberton.
The article reviews Judge Speer's new book noting his addresses on Lincoln Lee Grant Oglethorpe Hamilton Erskine and Marshall and praising its instructive reading for Georgians and others. It highlights a dedication to Judge Speer's mother Mrs Eustace W Speer and quotes praise from President Hadley of Yale and other literary figures.
The Junior Order United American Mechanics held its annual meeting and elected officers for the new year. Officers include L. W. Cooper as leader with J P G Sore sar and C Bridges among others, plus trustees C H McKinnon and J G Cousar. Many members attended and degree work was performed.
Red Cross stamps are selling very well in the city with receipts surpassing hopes. The sale supports a cause appealing to all citizens and thousands are expected to be sold before the holidays. Stamps are available at The Havana Michael Bros Co The Orr Drug Co Palmer & Sons Davison Nicholson Co Costas Uptown Drug Store Arnold Abney.
The Womans Missionary Society of First Baptist meets today at 4 PM on the topic China led by Miss Rutherford. A Christmas offering for China is requested along with a social featuring nuts raisins candy and Santa Claus. Arnold & Abney advertise shelled pecans walnuts and almonds and provide various prices and items.
The chapter reports an all time high number of members and lists officers chosen: High Priest W C Jordan King H R Palmer Chaplain D F Hardeman Principal Sojourner W V Robertson Royal Arch Captain George E Stone Secretary F B Moon Master of Third Veil H C Kirk Treasurer J S McKie Master of Second Veil James Bar Master of First Veil T M 2 ter Sentinel W B Hosey.
A Christmas carol event begins this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Baptist church with Mr. Ruby coaching the singers. The route includes Sans APoee Street Cobb street Milledge and West Athens with a wagon ride option for those who prefer. The piece recalls English customs and Boston candle traditions, inviting many children to join in and spread festive spirit.
The University of Georgia closes today for the Christmas recess and about five hundred students in town will return home to spend the holidays with their families. Only forty to fifty will remain in Athens as many homes are distant. Classes resume January 4 after a ten day examination period ending the fall term.
A brief advertisement lists bananas Florida oranges Malaga grapes kid glove oranges basket grapes and Arnoki Abney fine candies a select line of Christmas candies priced 10c 15c 25c 40c per pound from Arnoki and Abney.
The state treasury held a large amount as of January with about $2,000,000 in funds. Payments and school fund allocations were noted, with several disbursements expected in February. When debts are settled, figures are anticipated to be much smaller.
The president sent for Senate confirmation Walter H. Johnson as marshal for the Northern Georgia district and Marion Erwin as district attorney for the Southern district. F. Carter Tate’s reappointment as Northern district attorney was not sent. Republican leaders press for Joe Tilson to replace Tate amid Georgia patronage talks. Congress adjourns tomorrow for holidays. postmaster and revenue collector still unresolved.
In Atlanta on December 21 the Georgia Baptist board elected Dr. W. Jameson head of Mercer University to serve as secretary of education for Baptists in Georgia. The offer hinges on his Mercer resignation. A trustees meeting in Macon December 31 will decide whether he accepts.
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