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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
2
City through the mayor police committee and chief vows stronger enforcement of vagrancy laws. Idlers found loafing will be investigated and, if unemployed, given city work with overseers and food. Authorities aim to break up loafer crowds of all colors to curb crimes and disorder.
The Gwinnett Journal endorses Judge Brand, praising his early rise from modest means to a respected, impartial jurist. It lauds his courtesy toward jurors, parties, witnesses, and lawyers, noting years of steady performance and tax payer savings, urging a unanimous second term.
The state treasury disbursed 2,833 to teachers from the treasury as part of semimonthly requisitions. A balance of about 65,000 remains uncalled for in the 1909 appropriation while 166,760 has been paid toward the 1910 funds. The report notes Governor Brown’s order allowing a 10 percent increase and cautions that government restraints on the franchise threaten liberty.
A Sunday Banner and Athens Constitution discuss a Tennille to White Plains extension with Georgia links, boosting wholesalers and manufacturers in Athens. Another proposed Tocca to Carnesville line gathers local support, with Carnesville and Toccoa promoters listing $101,000 raised and a 20 mile standard gauge route costing about $200,000, using gasoline electric traction for passengers and steam freight.
Sunday afternoon W C Tumlin a University of Georgia student from Hall County was taken to St Marys hospital with appendicitis. He has been seriously ill for several days and an operation is likely. Friends and classmates at the university hope for a safe convalescence.
North Georgia Methodists prepare for the Gainesville gathering with over 200 delegates. The program emphasizes a school of methods, leadership sessions, and sermons by Dr. Ainsworth and Rev. W. N. Ainsworth. Offices, committees, and district reports will be presented across April 1 to 5.
The Southern Railway’s land and industrial agent M W Richards asks Athens Chamber of Commerce to send advertising material for broad distribution in the South and beyond as the railroad plans aggressive regional promotion to attract purchasers. Also included is an ad for Perry Davis' Painkiller and a note about a proposed twenty seven story building in Atlanta.
Mrs Shead, aged mother of W H Shead who died after being run over by a switch engine of Yoe S A L, sues for $10000 in Athens city court. Attorneys Col Henry C Tuck and Col W M Smith represent her alleging railroad negligence and loss of the son's earnings as her means of support.
County commissioners held a long session reviewing the Georgia factory road with special commissioners J R White T F Tribble and Ri K Greer appointed earlier. They plan stricter enforcement against plowing into roads and announced meetings for a new road beyond the State Normal School with J B Wier D B Fowler and E C Branson as reviewers. They approved payment for officers attending the Good Roads convention and urged county representation.
Justice Josiah Brewer, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, died at his Washington home from a stroke of apoplexy. He had felt unwell but attended dinner before retiring around 10 PM. Mrs. Brewer found him unresponsive in the bathroom. a physician declared him dead. He was the second oldest on the bench and known for his democratic spirit and prepared briefs for newspapers.
A warrant was issued yesterday for Ben Butler, a white man from Calzesville, charged with shooting during a Sunday disturbance near the brick yards by the Southern track-side. The melee involved white and Black individuals under liquor influence, with Butler said to have fired at a member of the crowd.
Bidders from several firms attended the sale of 769 bales damaged by the March 18 fire at the Athens Compress. Kanne Pickery of New Orleans won with a bid of 29 425.00, while other offers ranged from 15 275.00 to 28 760.00. total valuation near 50 000. The sale was led by Major Polak for the insurers and involved multiple Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and Athens firms.
Revenue officers raided a Madison county residence near Hix post office and destroyed about 1000 gallons of beer and a moonshine still. Deputy Theodore Busch Deputy Marshal Trammell and J H Jackson of Commerce led the haul. Inmates were not at home but suspected makers are to be apprehended soon.
The Georgia Pharmaceutical Association will meet in Classe City on May 7 and 18. About 150 members are expected to attend. Local pharmacists have organized a strong program for visitors from across the state. H. R. Palmer is president, Dr. J. C. Wilson secretary, with officers and committees already set to arrange the event and extend a cordial welcome.
The grand jury room at Gwinnett County Courthouse in Lawrenceville was pried open and all justice of the peace dockets left there were stolen. Cal Rutledge reported his docket missing after the break in, leaving officers to search for the records and questioning the motive behind the theft.
Acknowledgment praising a Christian woman who dedicates time and talent to temperance work. The writer commends her noble efforts to stem intemperance, hopes her next Athens visit inspires broader support, and wishes her success with Godspeed.
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