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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1905

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Ballot Box Discovery Triggers NYC Election Probe

Attorney General Julius Mayer moves to prosecute those tied to violations of election laws after an unlocked ballot box found behind a barber shop polling place. Police report four ballot boxes recovered from the river and two found in a Gravesend tailor shop window as officials race to grand jury. A baby carriage concealed the official tally sheets from the 73rd district election as investigators seek to clarify the 26 vote count.

New York Julius Mayer Criminal Courts Twenty-first Assembly John Dow Morgan Sanford Supremes Robert White Pal Ownership League Gravesend Bernard Wayne League Ronx William R. Hearst Jerome Mayer LL. Archibald Dawson Hearst

Postponed Georgia trustees meeting delays campus debate

The University of Georgia Board of Trustees meeting in Atlanta was postponed to January fifteenth due to scheduling conflicts. The session is expected to discuss the new campus movement and the agricultural college expansion along with election-related inquiries into ballot and graft concerns amid ongoing investigations.

University of Georgia Board of Trustees Atlanta Agricultural College

Electric Bitters credited with curing woman after doctors fail

Leavenworth Indiana man Thomas S. Austin refused surgery for his wife and tried Electric Bitters. Five physicians had failed to help, yet after using the tonic she recovered to full health and can perform household duties. Sold by Palmer Smith druggists and Arnold's floor varnish retailer.

Thos. S. Austin Mer Republican Leavenworth Ind H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Postal Receipts Reflect Growth of City Post Office

Receipts show growth in city postal business. For six months, postal receipts rose to about 141 dollars, with four months yielding 57 dollars. Clerks have increased and the Athens office reports higher activity since appointing a new manager, indicating expansion and staffing needs.

Presbyterians Persist in Georgia University Plan

The Georgia synod session notes ongoing hope for a Presbyterian university in Georgia. A committee once proposed consolidating Columbia Seminary with Southwestern University at Clarksville to form a broader university in Atlanta, but failed when one synod withheld consent. Supporters believe the project will be carried forward.

Persbyterion Crete Servidons Chaimmiin Sincw Columbia Seminary Southwestern University Clarksville Trent Gnd Atlanta Presbyterian University Georgia

Campus Subscription Committee Reports Strong Interest

The Athens Almzani and Athens Chamber of Commerce joint committee met at Chancellor Hill’s office on the campus to finalize subscriber details for the Ath ens campus extension fund. They reported a good list of subscriptions and decided the first installment, due October 15, will be collected on October 15, showing strong local interest.

Athens Almzani Athens Climber of Commerce Chancellor Hill Citizens of Athens

Overcrowded Prison Reaches Capacity in Hall County

In recent days the bounty pit area saw a surge of prisoners straining the facility. New steel cells were being installed but workspace for workmen was scarce. Deputy Marshal Tramamell moved many inmates to the daily in Hall County, freeing space for eight more prisoners in state and county custody.

Pheeverk Yeterday

North Georgia Conference Opens Sessions Amid Charges Against Pastor

The North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opens on the 22nd for about a week. It plans to consider charges against Dr T. S. Bradley, pastor of Trinity church, with no clear outcome yet. Athens ministers deliver strong reports as they prepare to attend.

North Georgia The Methodist Episcopal Church South

Crescent Co Presents A Woman's Honor and Jack the Giant Killer

The Crescent Comedy Company presented A Woman's Honor to a good audience last night. A matinee today at 3:30 features Jack the Giant Killer for children. Tonight the bill includes Nick Carter, a melodrama, as the company closes its engagement in the city.

Theatre Co Jack the Giant Killer Nick Carter

Dahlonega to Meet Georgia on Herty Field Tonight

Dahlonega visits Athens to face Georgia in a previewed season finale before Tech. Georgia, coached by Sadler and Prof O Bryne, aims to extend a strong fall showing as both sides expected to field evenly matched lineups. Kickoff is at 0 p.m. with a large crowd anticipated after Dahlonega arrived last night.

Georgia Dahlonega Herty Field North Georgia Athens Tech

Funeral Held For Mrs J W Parker At Oconee Church

Yesterday morning at eleven o clock the funeral of Mrs J W Parker was conducted by Rev W G Crawley at Oconee Street Methodist church. She died at her Baldwin street home Thursday and was laid to rest in Oconee cemetery as friends gathered despite the bad weather.

Oconee Street Methodist Church J. W. Walker Baldwin Street W. G. Crawley Parker Oconee Cemetery

Sweets of Louisville to Fill Presbyterian Pulpit

Dr J W Walden, pastor of the Presbyterian church, returns from Griffin after attending the Presbyterian Synod of Georgia session. He will be joined by Rev H M Sweets of Louisville Ky secretary of ministerial education. Dr Sweets will preach at Seney Stovall Chapel Sunday morning and afternoon. He is regarded as a minister of rare ability and a leading Presbyterian preacher.

J. W. Walden Presbyterian Church Griffin Presbyterian Snyod Georgia H. M. Sweets Louisville Sweets Seney-Stovall Chapel

Fresh Wax and Varnishes Go to John L. Arnold

Fruit Cake The Very Best 25c the pound at M. M. Arnold's.

John L. Arnold M. M. Arnold’s

Luncheon Planned by Athens Women for Alumnae Guests

The Daughters of the American Revolution the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Athens Woman's Club host a November 24 luncheon for visiting association of collegiate alumnae. Mrs H C White chairs the joint committee with sub committees named. The event at Mrs D C Sheppersons home on Harris street expects about two hundred attendees with all members urged to contribute.

Daughters of the American Revolution The Daughters of the Confederacy Athens Woman's Club Association of Collegiate Alumnae H. C. White R. W. Lamkin J. ¥. Carthers C. S. Parrish John GefeHine T. R. Green Athens Wotton's Club J. F. Hart R. C. Neely W. J. Peeples W. B. Hill Smith E. A

Lucy Cobb Institute to publish monthly magazine for students

The Lucy Cobb Institute plans a serious monthly magazine edited by a board from the upper classes. Each edition, issued the eighth of every month, will feature travel pieces, critical papers, short stories and poems by students, a school calendar, and items for alumnae and friends in Athens and beyond. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as pleasant and non irritating by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro Athens Ga.

Lucy Cobb Institute Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Athens, Ga

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