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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
2
Superintendent Bond leads the last scheduled teacher meetings at the high school this morning at 9. Mrs Barclay will give a final drawing and normal class lecture after the business session. Chancellor Barrow of the State University will deliver the closing lecture about 11, concluding the year’s highly regarded institute.
A city council meeting last night authorized the mayor to sign with the Georgia Railroad and Banking Co. for Oak street right of way to connect a main artery to counties. County work will start soon with completion hoped in fall. Petitioners sought Pope street extension from Prince avenue to the old Thomas place with grading and lighting.
Today at the Majestic the program features Mendele performing Vale of Dreams, praised as a beautiful song. Imp and Rex films Old Peddler and White Red Man play with no superior production, while snacks list raisins and currants and a phone contact is given.
The Colonial Theater in Athens is being rebuilt inside by new owners Michael Brothers after a lease shift with Gortatowske Brothers ended. Painters and decorators work on the ceiling, pit, vestibule, and boxes while crews ready the venue for the season opening.
An adjourned school board meeting discussed electing teachers for white schools and the new colored school in Newtown. With a new state educational bill, exams are required for state appropriated schools, and until the state board and rules are set, the board delayed filling positions. The superintendent and a teachers committee will temporarily fill the posts pending clearer state requirements.
The Lyric presents Her Two Sons starring Miss Lawrence supported by Arthur Johnson. Mrs B U Miller of Augusta speaks to Christian church ladies at 6 o'clock on Georgia missions urging attendance.
In Athens, H Baker convicted in mayor's court of keeping for sale liquors. He faces a $200 fine or six months on the streets. Emanuel Link and Barrett implicated. Barrett allegedly left town to avoid testimony as officers pursued evidence of contempt. Contempt cases await mayor’s decision, with possible state court action.
In Athens Judge West presided as Fletcher Neeley faced Harrison Davenport for stealing clothes. Davenport was fined five dollars after pleading guilty. Neeley, the prosecutor, was fined two hundred fifty dollars and costs after a pistol incident at a barbecue led to his arrest.
Street Pavemat on College avenue between Clayton and Washington street develops a large circular mound eight to ten feet across with a six inch high center. A second such site appeared a year ago, and the current rise is more pronounced, audible and shaking underfoot. Wet weather is blamed for the phenomenon.
In Cumming Georgia on August 31 Hon. Poperown urged enactment of Georgia prohibition law and lamented campaign injects into state politics. Judge Dick Russell spoke at length on prohibition and local option after addressing education and roads. Also a sale ad notes hats reduced to one dollar at Miss Bradberry's.
A Banner contest offers a Maxwell 1911 model car valued for prizes, with rules stating entry closes Monday night and judges will review records Tuesday. Prizes include mahogany furniture worth $150, a gold watch, and a car. standings show contestants Mrs Chandler, Miss Lucille Pierce, Miss McDorman, and Miss Harris with varying scores.
Mr. R. C. Curry, long time Seaboard Air Line agent at Wilmington N C, arrives to assume the Athens post and also handles Gainesville Midland with shared depots. George Robertson, formerly with Atlanta commercial agency, comes to Athens today to succeed Paul Pinkerton as Southern commercial agent and will move his family here.
Danielsville, county seat of Madison, prepares for a busy court next week as Judge Berry T. Moseley notes a heavy docket and likely large attendance during the off season. Judge Russell will address the court on his gubernatorial candidacy.
Saturday only prices drop to 1.98 for wool skirts 5 and 7 dollars. Miss Bradberry featured. Pineapples New York apples and a mountain cooking apple plus yellow bananas advertised. Fresh frier chickens eggs sweet potatoes 40c per bag watermelons available. Mrs Clifton M Walker of Weastminster S C visiting city with Turner brothers and Mrs Gamble.
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