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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
6
Mr. W. L. Wood announces plans to replace existing wooden structures with five brick stores on Foundry street at Broad street. The project aims to boost Athens commerce, aligning with a promised era of commercial greatness in the city.
The city assessors of real estate have closed their books after the ten day objection period. Talmage and Crane were discharged from service while Lampkin remains as chairman and will be available for council when needed. A few reductions occurred but overall the net assessed value rose slightly with no owner filing an affidavit to accept less than the assessment.
The mayor and council passed changes to tax ordinances including new license taxes of 25 dollars for cigarette dealers and cigarette paper, 25 dollars for loose cotton buyers, and 50 dollars for moving picture show licenses. An additional hack license rule requires vehicle and team in good condition with inspections by mayor and police committee at any time.
Two Athens Georgia men, R. K. Reeves and W. H. Morton, visiting Tampa, express astonishment at the city and praise its grandeur. They are housed at the DeSoto hotel and arrived with introductions from D. Campbell. A note from Campbell asks the men be watched closely to prevent kidnapping and to keep them off the streetcar line after 10 o’clock.
Danielsville and Madison County show strong interest in the proposed railroad from Athens to Anderson via Hartwell Royston and Danielsville. Judge W L Hodges of Hartwell is reported to be securing a charter for the line that would open a largely undeveloped region. Residents urge a mass meeting or rally to discuss the project and show support for building the road.
Gen Steve Clay of Georgia has accepted an invitation to deliver the literary address at Danielsville high school's commencement. Madison and surrounding counties will hear the Junior senator speak, a rarity for the region. The event follows ongoing discussions in Atlanta regarding state matters.
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