05 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
1
Athens Georgia judge clarifies stance on Shackelford in the fight for the city court judgeship. He warns against disorder and declares he will uphold lawful appointment processes, stressing dignity of the court and the rule of law amid rumors of confrontation. The piece cites a simile about nautical force to emphasize lawful procedure over force.
Help wanted ad seeks twenty girls or married women no experience required with good wages and advancement. mentions learners may expect good pay and refers to Athens Shirt Mfg Co at Cornbread Foundry Lts. Freeh Macaroni and first shipment of fresh goods including New cheese too from Arnold & Abney of New York state, noted for flavor.
A compact notice notes green cabbage quality for sale from Arnold and Abney. It highlights sturdy heads and good forming produce, signaling fresh crops available to buyers. The item emphasizes reliable supplier names and farm origin.
Special to the Banner reports Governor Smith names Prof. J. C. Langston of Sylvania Screven county as the fourth member of Georgia’s new six man state board of education. The board includes Jere M. Pound Wooster Lawson Brittain and the governor to oversee rural schools under the new education law.
For the year ending September 1, Athens reports 105,156 bales received, with 23,078 from surrounding country by wagon. Only eight bales remained unsold, the smallest on-hand balance in records. Prospects rise to 150,000 bales marketed in 1911-12 as buyers expand into new territory and consolidations.
The Athens Ladies Garden Club plans its first fall gathering at 11 oclock in the YWCA parlors at Thomas and Washington. Key topics include gate and floral show arrangements for autumn and questions about the exhibit, aiming to make Athens fall show the most effective and beautiful yet in a southern city twice its size.
Delegates from across the printing industry gather for the twenty fifth annual United Typothetae of America convention in Denver starting September 4. The International Printers Cost Congress sessions begin Thursday as part of the event. A note on local education mentions Mr. Brittain, longtime state school leader and educator, with ties to Athens summer programs and the Atlanta teacher associations. Also a brief line about smooth Irish potatoes and a reference to Arnold and Abner.
Dozens of new subscribers joined last night as the Daily Banner wrapped up its unusually successful contest. The office was overwhelmed keeping up with receipts and certificates as last‑minute voters swarmed in after nine. The final tally remains secret until the judges finish counting and the Banner prints the committee’s findings.
Hartford Connecticut September 4 opening of the Grand Circuit race meeting at Charter Oak Park in connection with the Connecticut State Fair. The five day event features the Charter Oak 2.14 trot for a $10 000 purse this afternoon and a stake race scheduled for each day.
The notice highlights ripe tomatoes for sale at Arnold and Abney. Large and smooth specimens are featured as the market advertises fresh produce.
The State Normal School begins its eighteenth session with the largest attendance yet. Opening exercises at 10 30 AM in the school auditorium invite the public, with clergymen from Ath ens welcomed. Over 450 students enrolled, more arriving each train, as classes are formed. Muscogee School. The Elementary School opens Tuesday at 9 AM on September fifth. Former students with promotion certificates must register with Miss Kate Hicks. Fee is 5 dollars for the year, with 2 50 due on entrance and 2 50 in January. Miss Hicks awaits patrons in the Elementary building office.
Seaboard Air Line officials and Athens chamber of commerce agreed on improving the new passenger station’s surroundings. The plan includes raised white concrete letters spelling ATHENS, flower beds, hedges, and ornamental plantings led by the depot committee and civic clubs.
The article describes possible city court cases in Athens on the twelfth or thirteenth of the month. Judge West contemplates staying in his post until legally compelled to yield. A railroad damage suit is set for Friday the 8th, with varying scenarios about who will preside and who will try cases in the upcoming days. M. F. Hardes of Virginia has been appointed traveling auditor.
Frank H. Hill, secretary treasurer of the Atlanta and West Point railroad for ten years, resigns and ceases to be an official. L. J. Marbry serves as acting secretary treasurer, with election for a permanent fill planned at the board meeting in October. Hill’s career spans Columbus to Atlanta and College Park home is noted.
Berlin dispatch reports thousands gathering in Kiel for a grand naval review tomorrow. One hundred forty ships totaling 400000 tons and 25000 men will line up, including two of 22800 ton Heligoland super-Dreadnaught battleships.
Rochester New Hampshire September 4 The annual tournament for the golf championship of New Hampshire opened today at the Rochester Country Club and will continue over tomorrow.
Tender corn is fresh this morning at Arnold and Abney. Customers are invited to call 1076 for orders and pickup.
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