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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
1
Dozens of elderly residents visit Judge Wingfield seeking their pension payments amid cold and rain. They are urged to call or send for funds before next Monday, as nine thousand two hundred twenty five dollars already received from the Pension Commissioner has not yet been delivered to all counties.
Dr L G Hardman of Commerce again failed to address the large male gathering at the Majestic theatre on Sunday afternoon. Dr Andrew M Soule president of the State Agricultural College spoke to the men on alcohol and social life. His talk was noted as entertaining and helpful, and he may be pressed into service again if time permits.
Leighton Brown five year old son of Col. and Mrs. A C Brown of Jefferson died at 10 o clock Sunday night after a ten day battle with pneumonia. He had just started school and was advancing rapidly in his books. His late desk mate had fallen to the same disease two weeks earlier. The parents mourn with the community and the funeral will be held at the residence Tuesday afternoon.
Rev J W Lynch pastor of First Baptist Church has been invited by Brenau College Conservatory of Osville to give the regular morning address this week for the young ladies and college community. The arrangement secures weekly Thursday chapel talks for the readers and speakers on other lines, taking the hour each morning.
The Banner restarts the Great White Way fundraising and installation effort after the holidays. Union Foundry Co of Anniston Alabama confirms a representative will visit Athens to finalize contracts, aiming to complete signing by early March.
Today January 30th marks the last return day for the February term of the city court of Athens. Little new business exists for either civil or criminal matters as the term approaches.
The Georgia state board of education heard its first appeal under the new law during its regular session in Atlanta. The Cobb county school case proceeded for about three hours as the board prepared to address licensing methods for teachers this season. Members include Gov. Brown Judge Lawson Dr. T J Wooster Prof Langston and Jeff Pound.
H J Rowe explains eligibility to vote in the special April 1912 bond election for a new court house jail and jailer’s home. He says any taxpayer of 1911 who registers by five days after notice will vote, and outlines plans for a broad campaign urging citizen participation. Athens citizens rally support, urging concerted action to carry the bonds.
Dr. Ralph M. Goss sold his interest in Halcyon Sanatorium at Tampa to Drs. Holmes and Efird and returned to Athens Ga to assist his father Dr. I H Goss with a large local practice. His departure is noted by the Tampa Tribune as a loss of a citizen.
Florida head lettuce offered at 10 cents per head. advertised as fresh and crisp. contact Arnold and Abney at phone 1076 for orders and pickup.
Local grocery listing highlights ripe green snap beans and tomatoes with greens such as green bell peppers lettuce. Arnold and Abney advertise via phone 1076 for orders and pickup.
Fresh shipment of Philadelphia Cream Cheese by express today announced by Arnold and Abney, phone 1076.
Police arrested J. R. Graham of Franklin County on a state warrant charging him with larceny after trust. Martha Thrasher, from Oconee County, was taken to face theft charges. Josh Johnson of Jackson County was detained on a request by his father and will be returned home. Several blind tiger cases slated for trial. Also notes on oysters and local fish shipments.
Citizens report a new method of policing has improved city order. Officers Short and Brittain now serve as permanently mounted outriders patrolling residence, mills, and business districts daily until 9 pm, with army style saddles and bridle gear, and the chief on duty around the clock.
Col Thomas J Shackelford of Shackelford and Shackelford reports returning Sunday from South Georgia where the firm owns extensive cotton interests. He notes much cotton remains unpicked in that region and argues the current crop's bumper figures depend on good quality white cotton this season.
The Athens Middies, composed mainly of high school boys, beat the S N S team by 41 to 19. Both teams fumbled and passed poorly but the Middies showed strong hustle and improved play as the game progressed. Proceeds from future games will help cover new suits.
Coach Frank Anderson of the University of Georgia baseball department says practice will start at the first clear day. Weather yesterday suggests a short delay, but the team is nearly ready with many students prepared to try out.
The report notes a 10 o'clock morning event at the chapel of the University of Georgia where the student body gathered for a delegation's remarks. It mentions the resignation of Rev. Br Jenkins and the interim for pastoral work of Dr Lynch, who is well known in Athens and expected to draw a large audience when announced for a sermon.
The Majestic offers Vaudeville this week with Bill Dunn performing a new musical single-a zil lophone stunt and Mutlain and Montgomery delivering a versatile act. The program is praised as above average and worth hearing and seeing.
Father Clarke in charge of the local Catholic church arrived back yesterday afternoon after visits to Atlanta and Newnan on church business. He also conducts a church at Griffin.
For Rent nine room house on Hancock avenue near post office. $30 a month. J Van Straaten.
Advertisement for Arnold and Abney selling fresh coconuts Florida oranges juicy grapes and fruit pineapples with a contact phone L076 specified.
Fresh carrots beets peppers and beans listed with contact named Arnold and Abney and phone 076 1076. A casual note says Ishland played swell ball for a while with Harvey for the Middies, hinting at local sports interest.
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