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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
1
The Athens Dispensary reports a net yearly profit of about forty-two thousand dollars, the largest since its 1891 establishment. City and county will share the profits four to one, with the city receiving over thirty-four thousand dollars.
Dr J W Walden announces a January 24 meeting at Central Presbyterian Church Atlanta with two representatives from each southern synod to discuss raising a half million dollars for endowment of a Presbyterian University in Atlanta amid renewed interest after earlier consolidation plans collapsed due to synod disagreements.
Officer Hamilton smelled smoke near the Talmadge building at College Avenue and Clayton Street and alerted the fire department. The fire started in O R Hinton’s office on the second floor and spread rapidly but was extinguished with only nominal loss due to brisk response and windy conditions.
The East Athens Night School will resume its session this evening at seven o clock after Christmas holidays. Pupils should bring a pencil and exercise book. The Night School, under Miss Louie Lane, shows strong attendance and progress. The Southern Presbyterian synods will be represented at a meeting to decide on a fundraising plan. Dr Walden will attend in Atlanta as a Georgia synod representative. Bright New Honey 12 1/2 cents a pound at M M Arnold's.
The University of Georgia will meet Columbia University in a historic debate marking the first interchange with a northern college. Prof Park of the English and Oratory department organized the proposal and Georgia will accept. The event sparks strong interest among students as debate programs grow and rival institutions compete for top speakers. The format and details will be announced later, with possibilities of a lasting annual arrangement.
The Ames City Council meets at ten in the council chamber to adjourn sine die after final 1904 reports. Mayor Rhodes will administer oath to Jermen O Farrell McMahan Snelly and Harris and salaries will be fixed before officer elections. Friends mourn William H Baldwin Jr president of the General Education Board, whose death at Locust Valley Long Island follows illness since June.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Athens Y M C A held its annual meeting and elected officers for the ensuing year. President is Mrs Albert S Parker. vice presidents include Mrs Ida Shewell Mrs E R Hodgson Mrs G C Thomas Mrs T H Nickerson Mrs S Hutcheson and Mrs H E Martin. Secretary is Mrs C D Cox. treasurer Miss Janie Hodgin. The group praises its magnificent work for the Association and invites a trial on Job Printing.
The University will conduct the third summer session with a $5000 appropriation from the legislature. Authorities will select the faculty, arrange advertising, and broaden outreach to increase attendance and usefulness, aiming to make the program a permanent state educational feature.
A movement aims to form a city cooperative laundry to serve family laundry needs. It plans to raise stock among many households to run a large plant that washes only stockholders’ work at cost, operating as a mutual nonprofit venture.
Athens Lodge No. 790 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meets at eight on Clayton street with the Dixie Quartet providing music. Main issue is whether to buy the Athenaeum club house or build a new home, a decision with significant implications for the lodge. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Michael, fresh from an institution, is expected to speak.
The State Normal School opened Tuesday at nine o'clock with nearly four hundred teachers present and more expected. Teachers report progress in gaining public support for a five thousand dollar building fund aimed at supplementing a forty five thousand dollar state investment. Colt James M. Smith and Mr Peabo classe joined the efforts.
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