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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
2
Jones Thomas, accused after a riot and three assaults including attempted murder, was bound over by Judge C T Young for five hundred dollars after committal. He will await trial next week as three women injured by his actions prepare to prosecute.
Washington April 3 The supreme court ruled on a Missouri land dispute over a half interest claimed by Mrs Keen as widow and Ellis Keen as a son of Eli Keen by a common law wife who was a negress The 1851 arrangement with a so called wife produced several children and was widely accepted The 1883 marriage to Sophronia Keen was found not to negate the common law union The writ of error was dismissed affirming Missouri court decisions and the widow’s claim outcome
Dr G A Nunnally, governor candidate, will speak to Clarke county residents during the Clarke Superior court session. Exact date pending but invitation accepted by admirers in the city. A renowned stump speaker, he seeks a meeting with Hoke Smith though not yet arranged. The county leans for James M Smith, yet a large crowd is expected to attend his appearance. additional candidates may also speak in the campaign.
At a meeting of the dispensary commissioners yesterday Mr R L Porter was elected a clerk at a salary of fifty dollars per month. An extra man for Saturdays and public days is now unnecessary due to increased business and hauling for the institution was awarded to Mr T D Lester at two and twelve cents per hundred.
Waynesboro Ga April 3 Judge Howard Callaway of Augusta was thrown from a buggy at the Central railroad depot this morning and would have been seriously injured if not for the frightened horse being checked by former Supreme Court Justice Joseph R Lamar who was in the buggy with him
A morning fire in Rentz eight miles from Dublin damaged multiple stores including Rentz Trading Company Davidson Grinstead Company and Rentz pharmacy. Losses total about 18500 with insured portions of 9500. fires began in Rentz pharmacy and were found around 2 am. All wooden buildings burned. plans call for brick rebuild as Rentz, a town of several hundred, resumes business. Captain J P Hughsly led the Rentz Trading Company.
LitWe Rock Ark April 4 Unofficial returns from every county show Governor Jefferson Davis defeated Senator Berry by about 10000 votes for the United States Senate in last week's primary election.
Evansville Ind April 3 Dr Samuel Murray a well known Baptist minister died yesterday on the eve of his 100th birthday. He spent seventy years in the ministry and planned to preach his last sermon to mark the milestone. Also noted is news that John D Rockefeller will retire from active management of Standard Oil though his influence remains.
Judge F C Foster of Madison Georgia said he will enter the congressional race in this district announcing plans soon. The field already includes W M Howard J B Park and Foster with debates likely. Howard appears set to win re election despite strong opponents.
Judge Brand returns from Lawrenceville to set a special Gwinnett Superior Court term for April to convene a grand jury. Vandiver, a white man, faces rape and assault charges involving Pearl Heston, a 14 year old girl near Auburn. He denies proximity to the alleged crime and plans to contest with faw albs. Vandiver is jailed in Lawrenceville as the grand jury prepares.
In Richmond on April 3 Miss Male Walker of 214 East Main street married Whitfield L. Mercer of Atlanta who works in Washington. The couple were introduced by Mercer's former sweetheart who believed he would marry her, leading to this surprise union at the bride's home.
Washington April 3 The omnibus public building bill to be presented to the house includes a preliminary $500 000 for Atlanta with a proviso to plan and begin construction of a $1 000 000 building Dr L G Hardman runs a winning campaign for senator from his district
Clarke Superior court opens Monday with Judge Charles H. Brand presiding. Citizens praise his prompt court handling as he seeks the Democratic nomination for a long term on the Western circuit bench. This term’s docket is light, with few major civil or criminal cases and one capital case expected.
Henry McCoy, a Black man, faces capital arson charges in Clarke Superior Court for allegedly setting fire to a house on C. W. Cooper’s Bradberry district farm. The residence was destroyed. McCoy asserts alibi and says he was not near the scene and plans to prove impossibility of commission.
Mr B P McRee, a leading Watkinsville citizen, buys the H H Hale place on Prince Avenue beyond the Normal School and will move soon. He plans to move to Athens for his children's education and joins a welcoming group of new residents aiding the city’s growth.
Sheriff John W. Wier warns all in arrears to meet him immediately to arrange tax payments or risk levy. He urges delinquent taxpayers to avoid the expense and trouble of seizures. The piece also urges support for better railroad schedules to aid the city and Chamber of Commerce efforts.
Editor William D. Upshaw touts a forthcoming series by Dr A C Dixon for the Golden Age. He notes subjects on origins from life to crime and civilization. Upshaw enjoys support from Athens students and officials before traveling to Atlanta.
Miss Corinne Miller, a bright attractive young woman, died Sunday at her Pulaski Street home after a brief pneumonia illness. Her funeral was Monday at Christ Church, conducted by Rev. W. A. Crain, with interment in Wathville.
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