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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
1
Postmaster Fleming reports Athens posts strong money order activity, highlighting 1905 and 1904 figures. The data show high totals for money orders paid and issued, with an 88 percent excess of money paid out locally over funds sent away in 1904 and a 52 percent excess in 1905.
Jackson Mississippi March 5 Senator McLaurin of Sharkey proposes a bill to create legal distinction between murder and lynching and to give juries wide discretion in punishment potentially yielding no punishment or a small fine, effectively legalizing lynching in many cases.
The Seaboard Air Line general office building in Portsmouth Virginia burned to the walls, destroying records. Loss about 25,000 dollars on a 50,000 dollar structure. several officials including B. B. McCan and T. W. Roby lost nearly all their records. Presidents Barr and Cost arrived as fire came under control.
Jefferson Georgia March 5. The Pilgrim Commandery inspection held Monday night by Re Em Sir Frank C Miller Inspector General of the state and Past Grand Commander was praised as a very enjoyable social event in Gainesville. Brenau College faculty provided entertainment with vocal solos readings violin numbers. A three course banquet followed for nearly a hundred invited guests.
Pittsburg residents William Richardson and his wife cried at the Carnegie marriage license office as they consented to their daughter Renelar's marriage to Jacob Morning. The father joked about gaining a son while lamenting that she is their baby with 21 other children. President Roosevelt will be notified.
Professor Thomas J. Wooster of the University of Georgia returns from the Southern Educational Association meeting in Louisville where he promoted the University Summer School. He has nearly finished arranging the fourth annual session including faculty, lecturers, and courses. Advertisements and bulletins will soon be sent statewide to teachers. Wooster aims to make this year’s Summer School more successful than ever with broad support.
The Herald Square Opera Company drew strong applause with new songs and standout singers Miss Leona Watson Martin Pache Wilbur Cox and Frank Minor along with Elsie Gibson. Watson performed at the First Methodist church Sunday morning and again Sunday night with the company in Elberton awaiting further performances.
The twelve year old Lollie Belle Wood of New York faced years of illness before passing away at a hospital. Her mother Mrs. W. L. Wood stayed by her side as Lollie Belle bravely endured pain with patience and faith. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Algeciras dispatch reports a conference observer saying a Morocco reform settlement between France and Germany seems possible though specifics are undisclosed. The latest events suggest France may concede on the bank question while Germany may soften on police policies.
Lt General John M. Schofield, former secretary of war and army commander, died in St. Augustine Florida at 8 20 PM after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 74 and leaves a wife and young daughter. Funeral to be held at his residence before a train to Washington this afternoon.
The University of Georgia trustees will name a successor to the late Chancellor Walter B. Hill at their early April meeting in Athens. The process appears unsettled with no formal candidate, though Prof. David C. Barrow and Judge Andrew J. Cobb are noted as favored by some observers.
Col Livingston Mims longtime Atlanta figure and former mayor died Monday at 3 AM at his Peachtree Street home after several days of illness. He led city life as a Confederate veteran and New York Life executive and was famed as a hospitable host and eloquent after dinner speaker.
An OCR fragment notes the closing or listing activity for a bicycle shop on Yeavities Street. Details are sparse but indicate a storefront or business notice affecting local cycling commerce. No dates or names clearly identified.
Chapter A B of Emmanuel Church guild meets this morning after ten at Mrs H C White’s home for sewing. Chapter F convenes this afternoon at 3 30 at Mrs T P Vincents home.
The funeral held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the First Baptist church drew a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives. The service included hymns like Asleep in Jesus Nearer My God to Thee and Abide with Me. Dr W H Young preached a touching sermon and the interment followed at Ovonee cemetery.
Georgia Tech basketball fans prepare for a March 10 game at 8 p m in the Athens YMCA gym. The intercollegiate match marks early status for Tech and UGA basketball and is expected to draw a large crowd with 300 seats in the balcony. Tickets go on sale at Havana on Friday and Saturday. ladies are invited.
Yesterday afternoon Otis Peeler's and Fred Harbin's teams met in a lively baseball contest. Harbin's squad edged Peeler's 7 to 6 as several young players showed promise for future seasons. A reader reports long ago lung hemorrhages improved after Foley's Honey and Tar.
The old Dorsey house on Broad Street is being demolished to clear land for railroad expansion. A. H. Davison will reclaim materials to build cottages on Hancock Avenue near Milledge Avenue. Other nearby residences tied to the same land are also being removed for grading and redevelopment.
The Connell street committee met last night and discussed improving the city streets. They approved routine work, planned street cleaning, and notified merchants to halt sweeping trash into public streets.
Last night in this city The Lyman Twins drew a large crowd at the opera house with a comical and well acted performance. Manager Snell plans more good shows to entertain the Athens public over the next two months.
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