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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
8
The Athens Jewish community marks Passover with ceremonies recounting the Exodus from Egypt. Dr Rabenstein delivered a sermon at the Synagogue and Col M G Michael spoke to the congregation’s children about the festival and its customs.
In Dovoras Georgia on Christmas Eve 1516 EM McClellan and Bazine Carver killed David Lett. Carver was caught and convicted, McClellan fled and was later claimed as the wrong man. Carver was sent to a penitentiary while McClellan faced trial in Savannah jail. In Mobile, Mrs John Draschmal, convicted of manslaughter, was pardoned by Governor Sanford after one year.
A negro named Ned Johnson died near Planter Georgia after riding a spirited race horse owned by J B Cheney and T J Scott. The horse became unmanageable and plunged into a mud hole. Johnson was thrown against a log and died instantly. The horse survived with minor injuries. The report also notes a Norfolk and Western wreck at Richlands Swords Creek with two fatalities, and other brief items.
The Emmanuel church announces Friday observances ahead of Easter with Holy Communion at 7 am, a 10 am prayer service, a 12 pm to 8 pm continuous service with meditations on the seven sayings, an evening prayer at 6 15 and 8 15 pm, and Easter events including Holy Communion at 7 am and a 4 30 pm children’s festival. Troy Beatty invites participation and floral contributions.
University officials announce an upcoming comprehensive catalogue to be issued for the campus. The 200 page volume will be illustrated with views of the University and its branches and is expected to be among the finest produced. The Alumni catalogue is delayed into fall as preparations continue. A testimonial notes relief from indigestion after using a stomach remedy, with sales by local merchants.
Madison County will gain a modern court house after tearing down the old Danielsville landmark. The new building on the same site will cost 25,000 dollars, with contracts already awarded and work to start soon. Official offices are temporarily housed nearby during construction.
A Chicago Chic article notes Cincinnati merchants praising the Southern Railway during a southern tour. Governor Candler backs a favorable lease deal, while Atlanta and Mobile leaders laud the line’s impact on growth, manufacturing, and regional development along the network.
Reports from Paris on April 4 state Premier Waldeck-Rousseau endured a severe night prompting immediate surgery with chloroform. By noon there was fever relief and improved breathing. a further consultation was planned. A cabinet meeting had been called but order was countermanded as officials monitor his condition.
In Valparaiso on Tuesday a large crowd protested anti clerical measures. The theater was closed by police after riots erupted as the event titled Spanish dama Electra was interrupted. The cabinet remains unsolved.
The daily market reports show prices and receipts for turpentine and naval stores in Savar naz and Charleston on April 4. Prices range around 1.20 for various grades with receipts mixed and market activity quiet for some items.
A Georgia probate notice requests acknowledgment of an estate petition. The document lists Mattie Doster as decedent and cites Clarke County and neighboring counties. It notes the court action and seeks appropriate legal process to administer the estate.
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