02 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
1
Athens plans a Great White Way installation pending public support. The Banner seeks 300 dollars from non business citizens through a ten dollar per person subscription, aiming to fund street lighting in the business district by March first. Eighty dollars has already been raised.
The Ault committee report finds the commissioner T G Hudson cleared of fault and accounts nearly correct while calling for sweeping reforms. It praises key inspectors but urges 25 radical changes including abolishing the chief oil inspector, halving oil inspection fees, annual reports by fertilizer inspectors, itemized expenses, a superintendent of inspectors, and penalties of 100 dollars for unnotified oil movements plus applying kerosene rules to gasoline.
A chicken tourist crawls from a shop coop to hop onto a College avenue Eagle Cafe trolley. The hen rides the car around Barber street and Prince before returning to the cafe, then is housed in a coop labeled as having made a voluntary trip around the belt.
Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church Rev M L Troutman will preach a sermon on Jesus Estimates of Man. Dr Spees will introduce a new departure from traditional theology in the discussion of man's nature and divine perception.
A sentence fragment notes a thinker studies parables to draw lessons about the God-man of man, indicating a focus on moral and theological interpretation arising from scriptural narratives. The context suggests reflective inquiry into divine and human nature.
The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club departs at three this afternoon for Gainesville. They will perform this evening in Brenau College Conservatory Auditorium as the 1912 session opens, with planned future stops if Brenau College’s praise is earned.
Dr. Philip van Ness Meyers of Cincinnati University spoke to students and Athens residents on The Awakening of an International Conscience. He traced history's record on war and peace and urged universal peace ideals. Mercer University students enjoyed his talk and officials who arranged it were thanked. An expected Friday Wesleyan address by Meyers was planned.
If you have not filed city tax returns, do so today. The books are open and every taxpayer should make returns at once before they close. Crowds will gather at the city clerk and treasurer desk and delays will be inconvenient. After closure, taxpayers face double tax.
Great hit yesterday at the Lyric with Aubury and Lewis the singing duo set to perform again today They will sing The Valley of Dreams and Oh You Beautiful Doll A program includes Roped In and How Tommy Saved His Father with Melies and Vitagraph pictures The singing runs 3 45 to 6 and 7 45 to 10 30 Admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children
Miss Maude Suber formerly of this city wed Tallahassee based railroad man B H Shaw in Florida. Friends here extend sincere wishes as the couple embarks on a Brenau trip described as a special occasion, not part of the regular schedule.
Governor Brown of Georgia on February 1 received a requisition from Governor Hooper of Tennessee to apprehend W. Jordan Massee, president of Georgia Power Co. in Ma jepa, Ga, for extortion related to a lawsuit. Hearing set for Saturday before Governor Brown.
Tonight at eight o clock a meeting of the bond election executive committee will be held at the city hall. The campaign is on with much work ahead and plans to set forth campaign issues. Chairman Harry Hodgson leads the list of members from the militia districts and local community groups.
Chris Jones a College Avenue restaurateur purchases the Athenaeum Cafe on Clayton Street. The venue reopens today at noon with new management, first class service, superior cooking, quick service, all white help, and a special dinner.
Laughter filled the Majestic as Rogers and Dorman kept the crowd in continual uproar. The review urges readers to visit before the week ends for the best ever show.
The Elite presents a Lubin comedy titled One Way to Win for today with a promise of a real laugh. Mrs. Arthur Burch seeks information on stray Buff Orpington roosters from patrons.
The commitment trial of Dr. H M Fullilove Roland Fullilove and Col Percy Middlebrooks in the C Leslie McKee shooting at the Athenaeum hotel is unlikely before Tuesday or Wednesday next. Defense firm in readiness for a preliminary hearing as prosecutors prepare warrants and witnesses.
The Ordinary of Clarke County plans to pay out 9,225 dollars from the state pension fund within ten days. About 154 pensioners are due, with 131 already contacted. payments cap at 60 dollars per person and 23 are listed to receive the remainder.
Beginning this afternoon the Georgia corps of cadets will hold dress parade every Friday afternoon. The six companies are split into two battalions of three companies each under Major Atkins. An upcoming April inspection is anticipated. A white uniform will replace the blue blouse and white trousers for spring occasions. The battery has been reorganized into six full companies with leadership roles within the university’s military unit.
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