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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
Medical bulletin notes slow but steady improvement for Judge Howell Cobb. He has progressed to sitting in a chair for several minutes, and has done so three or four times, giving hope to physicians and family.
Miss Dessie M. Sellers resigns after three years as secretary of the Young Women’s Association of Athens. She departs for Indiana with good wishes from friends. Replacing her is Miss Daisy Dunlap of Alabama, arriving to assume duties. Dunlap plans to attend the Y W C A conference in Asheville on the 12th alongside other Athens delegates.
Six negroes caught playing cards in the hallway above King Hodgson Co. on Saturday night faced action but were not tried yesterday by Mayor Dorsey. He planned to pursue the offenders this morning.
The Engineering Annual of the University of Georgia is published with editors J H Porter Ral Miller S B Slack A C Pradas W H Steele and honors Prof. Charles M Strahan It surveys topics from Panama Canal progress to earthquakes prediction reinforced concrete and timber preservation with editorials included.
The University of Georgia board of visitors appointed by Governor Smith will meet on campus this morning to organize and prepare for a week of inquiry into all university departments. Members Prof N H Ballard Col Malcolm Johnston and Prof J W Farmer have arrived. rest of the board will join for the session to run through Saturday.
Chas B McWhorter former Georgia baseball player and U S Navy veteran returns from the Philippines aboard the United States Ship Pennsylvania. He visits his brother Prof R L McWhorter in Athens and notes many changes since leaving the city.
A terse note from J H Dorsey the tax receiver at city hell urges residents to file state and county tax returns promptly as deadlines loom. The message emphasizes compliance and warns of penalties for late submission.
Mrs Jennie Harrison of West Hancock avenue was hurt when she stepped from a moving streetcar at Pulaski street between Hancock and Prince avenues. The car could not stop in time. she landed on her face sustaining a broken nose multiple facial bruises and a deep cheek gash. She was revived by a physician and rested at home. injuries are painful but not considered dangerous.
The Woodmen of the World marked their nineteenth anniversary by decorating graves of deceased members. Polar Camp and George B. Davis Camp members gathered at Oconee cemetery to place flowers. Rev. H. C. Compton delivered the address praising the departed and the order.
Mrs T H Barrett lost a pocket book on Prince Avenue. Detectives Sage and Sea graves arrested Will Brannon for larceny. Pocket book recovered but not all the money. Brannon to stand trial in state court.
Charlie Jones is wanted on charges of abandoning his wife and children. He was pursued yesterday after noon by Bailiff Parker of Bogert who located him.
Rev H C Compton the East Athens Baptist Church will start a revival assisted by Rev je of Holly Springs Ga. Ton is a traveling salesman and preacher in Athens during his vacation preaching in the revival with Mr Ragsdale assisting. The church has selected and repainted its building for a more attractive appearance.
The reunion opens with veterans called to order as attendees expected to descend in large numbers. Officials anticipate many visitors joining the gathering, signaling a strong turnout for this community event.
The party has arranged for the comfort of attendees and the reunion will continue for three days. The Athens party will return the latter part of the week.
A new military company will meet at 8:30 PM in Harawa Hall, College Avenue. Forty five have enlisted, fifteen more are needed and urged to sign up this week to be mustered for the upcoming encampment.
Dr Len G. Broughton of Atlanta will travel to Athens to preach at the First church Thursday night at half past eight o'clock. He is scheduled to deliver a revival sermon before local congregants.
Thalians present Cupids Mis Cues Friday at the Colonial Theatre in Athens. A student cast, directed by Miss Lyndon, promises sharp comedy with strong talent. A banquet Thursday launches the new annual University club event.
The Athens Board of Health holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8:30 at city hall. All members are urged to attend.
A man named Charlie Jones, a Black individual, was seen bathing in the Oconee River by the cemetery a few Sundays ago. He fled from officers but was captured yesterday and will face Mayor Dorsey for his conduct.
Hon. R. E. Davison chairman of the building committee of State Normal School visited the city to review estimates and plans for repairing Smith Science Hall. Several bids were submitted and the contract will be awarded by Davison within the next few days.
A meeting of the mayor and council will be held tonight to hear from a special committee. The session focuses on the hospital movement and related community plans.
City hall hosted council committees last night with routine items only. Passage of measures will be ratified at the regular meeting Thursday evening.
James L. Hight a prominent Atlanta real estate investor dies. He is survived by a son Emmett Hight a local real estate dealer. The funeral is set for Douglasville tomorrow.
Atlanta Ga June 7 Special General Manager Thomas K Scott of the Georgia Railroad arrived in his private car and said he had not met Mr Ball the firemen's representative nor committed to any arbitration steps. Ball met with a stenographer but would await a word from the general manager before proceeding with any arbitration plans.
Prof Otto Krasselt of this city has composed a march and two step titled The Georgian named after the Georgian Hotel. The illustrated sheet music is marketed nationwide. A meeting of the First Baptist church Men’s League is set for this evening at 8:30 with Dr M A Jenkins as speaker. all male members urged to attend.
Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows at its meeting last night named new officers. Noble Grand J. W. Dillard. Vice Grand J. D. Severns. Rec. Sec J. A. Mealor. Financial Sec A. J. Watson. Treas R. W. Bailey. Past Grand D. J. Hemrick.
A cablegram from Mr and Mrs S Michael reports they arrived in Plymouth safely while traveling to Europe. They are in good health and enjoying the trip.
Enlisted men are ordered to assemble at the Guards Armory on Clayton Street tonight at 8:30. Captain-elect Herschel Carithers signs the notice.
Jake Wells, Atlanta magnate, announced plans for an elaborate southeastern vaudeville circuit to open next fall. He has closed contracts for a new house at Savannah and will open in Augusta this summer, with other cities to follow on weekly bills.
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