Clarke County Grand Jury Recommends Road and Court Upgrades
The Clarke superior court grand jury for the April term adjourned after a day of business. They praised county officers and records, criticized slow train notices, and urged speed limit legislation. J. T. Pittard was reelected county commissioner for three years. The group commended Judge Brand and Governor Terrell for appointments and praised the court’s efficiency. The Seaboard Air Line Railway Co faced action over delayed trains.
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Dr D L Peacock to Remain in Athens
Dr D L Peacock, who had considered moving to Richmond, Virginia, has fully decided to remain a citizen of Athens. The general public and his regular patrons will be pleased to learn of his decision to stay.
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Macadamizing Milledge Avenue to Begin Next Week
City plans call for Milledge Avenue macadamizing within a week with grading already underway. City Engineer Barnett says a rock supply will allow crews to start next week and expects completion within a few weeks at most.
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Davidson College Announces Commencement Programme
Davidson College, Davidson, N C, has published the programme for the commencement exercises to be held from May 27 to 29. Highlights include the Baccalaureate Sermon by Dr. James I. Vance of Newark, the AJM Chiss Day exercises, the annual board meeting with address by Hon. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, and an oratorical contest among literary societies. Reduced rail rates expected from several southern stations.
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Mr Van Deadwyler Begins Piano Lessons
Mr Van Deadwyler takes his first music lesson at Haselton's Music House. He impressed friends with an early recital plan including Georgia Camp Meeting and selections by Wallace, Rossini, and Gottschalk. The recital date is to be arranged later.
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New six story office building planned by Southern Mutual
The Southern Mutual Insurance Company proposes a six story office building at College avenue and Clayton street costing 150000 dollars. Early reports say 46 offices already engaged with tenants lining up. if directors approve at Friday meeting, construction will commence at once and the building will be filled on completion.
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Seaboard May Build New Passenger Depot
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad plans a handsome new passenger station on the site of the present freight depot at College Avenue. Work hinges on city sewerage, with discussions among city leaders about extending the main sewer from River Street to beyond the bridge to serve the depot site.
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Clarke County Farmers Club to meet at city hall
The Clarke County Farmers Club committee meets this morning at eleven o'clock in the city hall. The committee will discuss attendees including Many Watters of Dnportance and will hear progress reports from the exhibition display team led by Mr J B Jarrell. The state fair exhibit is viewed as a strong, promising display with high farmer interest and a likely winning outcome.
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Babykin Boykin Boo Creeps Through Nonsense Verse
A playful rhymed narrative asks if Babykin Boykin Boo faced trials from moon and Jack and Jill and Little Bo Peep before being promised care and feeding. The verse blends nursery figures in a whimsical, surreal tableau.
Lucy Cobb students donate to Japanese relief fund
The Junior class at Lucy Cobb Institute sent a donation to the Christian Herald for Japanese relief. Miss Lucie Brand signed the check as class president, representing devoted Georgia students. The note accompanies other offerings from the state.
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Superior Court Opens With Calendar of Cases
Judge Charles H. Brand will reconvene the Superior court in this city this morning after adjournment. The day’s calendar includes Barrett vs Freeman Moan et al vs Dotery et al Chandler vs Mutual Life and Industrial Association of Georgia State vs Anderson Ford State vs Geo Chapman Murray vs City of Athens Southern Railway vs City of Athens Hawkins vs Price.
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Alumnae Seek Alumnae Hall for Lucy Cobb Reunion
The Lucy Cobb Alumnae plan to raise 25 dollars from each of 32 classes for a new building fund ahead of the next reunion. Contributions total various amounts from members of classes dating 1867 to 1905, with a building price set at 2800 dollars and current funds near 1900 dollars. The project, named Alumnae Hall, aims to be ready for the 1908 fiftieth anniversary festivities.
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Baseball scores from New Orleans Memphis and Little Rock
In New Orleans New Orleans 9 runs 9 hits 0 errors beat Birmingham 7 runs 3 errors with Manuel Stratton Sallee and Matthews contributing. In Memphis Memphis 11 runs 9 hits 2 errors defeated Nashville 6 runs 15 hits 6 errors. In Shreveport rain halted play. In Little Rock Little Rock 6 runs 7 hits 3 errors fell to Montgomery 11 runs 14 hits 5 errors Miller Anderson Hale McAllese among scorers. On Fine Printing the Banner Leader.
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Captain Capps Corrects Salute Dispute Over Augusta Parade
Athens Ga May 12 1906 Captain William A Capps replies to the Augusta Chronicle editorial Lest We Forget defending the Athens Guards salute to the Confederate monument in Augusta. He cites US drill regs 1904 changes to port arms versus right shoulder arms and notes his unit saluted correctly twice in the parade.
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Comer High School Commencement Plans Listed
The Comer High School announces the commencement schedule for May. May 20 at 11 30 a m a sermon at Baptist Church by Rev J A Sharp A B president Young Harris College. May 21 at 11 30 a m a literary address by Anthony Ifall with Hon J S Stewart A M and Prof Secondary Education University of Georgia. Evenings May 21 22 feature pupil performances. Admission 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults reserved seats.
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It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold
A school of thought warns that neglecting a cold leads to pneumonia and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for counter acting such pneumonia risk. The ad claims prompt cures and pleasant taste, noting sale by H. R. Palmeyer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro. The Banner leads in printing.
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