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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. Lowry depart Athens for Macon with regret from townspeople. The new owner, described as a splendid hotel man, brings a warm welcome to Athens as they begin their move. Athenians toast the transfer and wish them success in the Imperial Hotel venture.
The January fines totaled about nine hundred sixty eight dollars with the month showing fewer cases. February fines fell short by about two thousand five hundred dollars. Cash paid to the treasury was nearly equal to January. One hundred seven cases were heard with most against a single defendant, and the mayor’s court saw a decline in ordinary case numbers as youths misbehaved.
A report from Atlas indicates Dr James W Lat pastor of Trinity church may be named bishop at the next session in May. The May session is expected to elect two or three new bishops and reorganize territorial divisions among the Southern Methodist Church. Prominent ministers mentioned for seats include D P Stains goldin Piert of Nashville De Ward of Texas and Dr McMiserag of St Louis.
A reader recalls early trials with coffee causing nerves and health issues at a Biblical Institute. After abstaining then resuming coffee, they sought an alternative and found Postum Food Coffee superior in taste and effect, leading to a lasting switch from coffee to Postum.
Mayor Dorsey fined Ed Steifer ten dollars for disorderly conduct after three separate clashes with Charles Shaw. Steifer, in poor health and battling a drug habit, drew a knife but Shaw escaped. The mayor warned Steifer to behave or face stricter accountability if he reoffends.
A Savannah editorials lauds D C Barrow now dean of the college faculty and acting chancellor at the Georgia University. It notes his long service since 1874, popularity with students and alumni, and strong support among trustees. Alumni urge his presence at the April meeting. many expect his election as chancellor.
A traveling observer notes rising backing for Hon. James M. Smith of Oxlethorpe as he nears a convention ballot. The speaker cites Smith's strong democratic platform including tax division for school funding by race, with white education funded by white taxpayers.
General C M Wiley of the Georgia division United Confederate Veterans appeals to Georgia veterans to attend the national reunion in New Orleans while also observing Memorial Day. He says officers will help representatives travel and that those staying home will oversee Georgia memorial ceremonies to honor veterans.
Alfonso de Guiscard, general bookkeeper for the American Exchange National Bank of New York, testified for two hours in Savannah on February 28, identifying checks and papers offered by the government in the Greene and Gaynor case. He was followed by T. W. Hartshorn of the Union Trust Company, New York, whose testimony related to Greene and deposits.
Mary Hughes of 63 Pierce Street was arrested on a complaint by neighbor Courpla Racializa Varraveta who says Hughes cut a hole in the floor to steal heat from the flat below. Justice Dooley set bond at 500 dollars to keep the peace.
Dublin Ga February 28 Democrats in Laurens County vent concern over John R Baggett for the sixteenth district senate and rumors of James L Keen for treasurer and Milton S Jones for representative. All three reportedly return to run in the Democratic primary though past voting records show no primary participation since 1892.
Washington Georgia February 28 Sheriff Callaway served a warrant for Mrs. Benjamin H. Aiken wife of the man shot February 10 as he returned from Rayle's store She is being held at a local hotel under guard pending Thursday preliminary trial She declined to discuss the shooting.
The quarterly conference meets tonight at eight o'clock at First Methodist Church. The event is announced as a gathering for church members and related activities.
A theatergoer in Pittsburg on February 28 lost sight during a performance. Readable fragments describe the event but lack full details on cause or outcomes.
A prank left a rag tied to a flagpole top and ropes cut so the pennant could not be lowered. A student attempted the ascent but retreated. University authorities plan to replace with a handsome U S flag atop the pole between the chapel and Moore College to brighten the campus.
Reports from Georgia agricultural officials on February 28 indicate the cold snap may cause only slight damage to the fruit crop, with losses not expected to exceed 25 percent. Northern orchards remain in bud, southern orchards blooming, and damp-free conditions reduce extensive harm. Local towns outline potential impact on peaches and community economies.
Crestline Ohio February 28 a retired farmer Christian Markel who had been blind five years regained his sight just before dying recognizing every family member. He leaves five sons two or three of whom are prominent Crestline merchants. A note follows about peaches in Georgia with varying damage from cold and a brief mention of Dalton and Griffin reports.
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