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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
1
Builders report the foundations complete for a new campus building. The structure will rise rapidly and be finished by December 1, with occupancy planned for the School of Education by January 1.
Sanford Field hosts a double header as Royston’s Ty Cobb squad faces Athens in a big matchup. Players Brooks Ta tor Boerch Vickery Manly Grice Atford Bailey Jordan join locals Maddox Costa Hodgson Erwin Camaratta Goodwyn Brown McWhorter and Gordon’s Howard for the five o clock game with two bit admission and free for ladies.
The Majestic presents a bill headlined by Black Sheep, followed by More Precious than Gold and a comedy Essenay Springing a Surprise. An Edison feature joins the lineup, with an auto contest prize of a Maxwell car promised. Performers include Mr. Allen singing Sweet and Low, plus local church appearances by the baritone.
Representative Toombs DuBose failed to secure a $50 000 appropriation for a new academic building at the State Normal School in Athens. After a defeated measure, he moved for reconsideration, but the House refused. The normal school funding is denied for another year at least.
Yesterday at a Columbia Fire Insurance Company meeting, real estate dealer and Citizens Bank vice president Mr. Erwin was chosen a director to replace the late Mr. A. H. O Farrell. He is the local agent of Columbia in Athens and is praised for energy and experience.
Daily summary of results across leagues with scores from Southern South Atlantic National American and international games. Notable results include Atlanta defeat and Saint Louis versus Boston as well as Philadelphia over Detroit and Buffalo shutout Baltimore.
The bulletin notes scattered showers across the cotton belt including Palestine Memphis Pensacola Tampa and Jacksonville. A western Texas disturbance lingers and Georgia may see more showers in the next 48 hours. The north Atlantic coast storm remains nearly stationary with rain southward. Highs stay hot in the south but practice moderating temperatures elsewhere.
A large excursion from Athens to Tallulah Falls under T J Wooster plans a Summer School outing. Admission is one dollar fifty for adults and one dollar for children with many teachers and citizens expected to join. The trip departs Tallulah Falls at eight tonight and returns to Athens around eleven to twelve.
A brief item notes a deadline for savings on costs with emphasis on urgency. The notice urges action before the final day to reap financial benefit and avoid higher charges. No additional details on who or where are provided.
Special to the Barner reports from Atlanta on July 30 notes the Grace trial's second day. Judge Roan overruled a testimony about Grace's hospital conversation with his wife after he was shot in which he accused her of the shooting. The prosecution failed to pose a direct charge. Grace's wound was described by two physicians. Mrs Hill, Eugene Grace's mother, described Mrs Grace's conduct that day as she stayed in Newnan. Solicitor Dorsey tried to show Mrs Grace wore a black dress in Newnan that day in case the man died. The accused woman was expected to take the stand tomorrow.
The community in Athens welcomes home Mr J Carithers after months in Europe. His health is greatly improved and he will resume his public spirited work among locals who are “always pulling for Athens.” His absence was keenly felt and he is warmly regarded by many friends.
The wholesale and retail outlets of Michael Brothers, closed for several days due to the death of Bert Michael, a son of the firm, will open today. An item notes peaches at 15 cents, possibly the last good peaches at this price, with peaches and cream as a dessert option. Contact phone 1078 for Arnold & Abney.
The Georgia Road unveils a new timetable from Union Point to Augusta via Athens, designed for business growth. Key changes include morning and afternoon services with arrivals at Athens and Union Point, plus an extended evening train to Augusta. Officials' responsiveness praised by the Chamber of Commerce.
The third quarterly conference of the First Methodist church will be held Thursday evening at the church. The new pastor Rev C Morrin will attend and meet the attendees. The University of Georgia school closes Saturday morning after a successful session with attendance over three hundred fifty. Teachers at the Summer School have done the best work yet. Examinations will finish by Friday and students will depart by Saturday noon.
The Farmers Institutes conducted by the State College of Agriculture attract large and growing attendance. The program, praised for its impact, reaches thousands of leading and aspiring farmers across the state, delivering practical benefits through the college's outreach.
After a century without adequate protection the University of Georgia begins laying ten inch water mains across campus. Digging will start soon and the project, funded by a $2500 trustees grant, aims to finish in the coming weeks to safeguard the university buildings.
In a mayor court proceeding for violating prohibition laws, a woman received a fifty dollar fine, far below the usual two hundred dollar limit for straight cases. Evidence suggested she was not a professional dealer and a Black man took a pint of corn liquor from her, leaving a dollar to cover it. The incident indicated an involuntary rule in such cases. The Negro woman involved is named Nora Brazelle.
Alessia, a well known city street figure noted for gaudy dress, was jailed twenty days for stockade work and cooking for prisoners. She previously escaped before and again attempted to flee, leaping from the chief’s office window to ground ten feet below.
Atlanta July 30 Governor Brown withdrew the state board of education nominations and sent new choices while the senate reverts to confirmation of interim appointments from former Governor Hoke Smith. Nominated for education posts were candidates including Jere M. Pound UT Wooster and Langston. Eaton Count judge Thomas G Lawson, deceased, was also listed among Smith's appointees.
Special to the Banner Macon July 30 Colonel W A Huff former Macon mayor and library official is jailed after delivering a typed letter to Judge Emory Speer urging impeachment. Huff and a court bailiff were escorted to Judge Speer s chambers amid sensational charges accusing Speer of malfeasance and estate improprieties.
In a high scoring Commercial City league clash the Shoemen dominated the Bankers, with every run and hit reflected in the box score. Key performers McCrary Chandler Weatherly Pack Eppes and others produced the scoring thread as the Shoemen took control on both offense and defense.
Summary notes the team enduring a pause through Saturday as the Office Men are engaged in a brief, tense period. Box score lists players Fluker Brown Vonderau Maddox Holden Pittard Dorsey Arnold McWhorter Hodgson Erwin Goodwyn Costa Kinnebrew with batting and fielding details.
The Central of Georgia Railway announces a fine through train between Macon and Chicago. The article notes electric lighting and air cooling on the service. Prices and groceries are listed in an odd ad phrase, with a phone contact for Arcold & Abney.
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