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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
7
Fragmented text questions Great Brian's oatmeal purchases and cross borders. It notes rising oats exports to Newcastle and Europe, linking oat consumption to rugged health and industrial demand, with muddled details about climate and trade.
Georgia and Alabama towns vote or plan bonds for roads waterworks sewerage and housing projects. Cities like Gainesville Cartersville Rome Opelika and Anniston pursue bonds and surveys while timber sales and new companies emerge. big projects include a 560 room Atlanta apartment and a Stillmore bank opening. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for health.
Manchester April 5 The half yearly report of the International Cotton Federation states the visible supply of cotton is a million bales less than in March 1909. The report adds the drop need not alarm due to short time in operation and a shift to finer counts using less cotton.
At a special meeting in Beechmont, stockholders authorized a new bond issue not to exceed 50 million dollars. Proceeds are expected to reimburse unspecified expenditures.
Athens needs a first class brass band to serve the city on short notice. The cadet band is university affiliated and limited by the school calendar, while business leaders could sustain a local band worth instruments, training, and regular concerts, especially in summer evenings for residents and visitors.
The Georgia occupation tax on soft drink manufacturers and wholesalers is far below expectations. Only three of about a hundred firms have filed for the first quarter, yielding 196.05 led by Coca Cola 188.04 Red Rock 3.85 Deep Rock 4.16. The tax, one quarter of one percent on sales, is due three days before quarter end. The comptroller projects little treasury impact. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ends.
Old Trinity church hosted a gathering of educators and church members to mark the semi centennial of St Stephens College at Annandale on Hudson. The college began as a small training era after its charter in 1960 and in time became part of Episcopal parish activities with the rectory of the Church of the Holy Innocents involved.
Atlanta reports a satisfactory adjustment over twenty colored felony convicts. Clarke county agrees to relinquish the convicts to Tattnall, ending a year long dispute under a one year contract approved by the prison commission.
An advertisement claims stomach and liver tablets remove the cause of headaches and stomach trouble. It touts ease of use and effectiveness and states the product is sold by all dealers.
The senate judiciary committee has referred District Attorney Carter Tate to a subcommittee of Senators Dillingham Utah Bacon and Connecticut newest. The panel will act and is expected to unanimously back confirmation with Sen Bacon expediting. Charges cited by Tilson were investigated and found groundless. The subcommittee seeks all papers including the charges and inspector report.
A four days national aviation meet begins in Memphis Tennessee on April 6 with preparations underway for weeks. The event gathers flyers and teams for competitions and displays at the city venue.
The case of Ma Peeler, an Athens electrician who vanished after leaving his Atlanta home, grows with new testimony. Hugh Mills and Mrs Helen Peeler face disorderly conduct charges as neighbors recount a night of cursing and rumors of a pistol incident at 23 Corput Street.
Judge West yesterday in city court heard the case of William Lants a white man from Illinois accused of beating his way onto Seaboard Air Line property and stealing a ride on a freight train. Lants a woodworker by trade drifted south seeking work but could not find it and faced a $50 fine including costs after making a straight statement and winning public sympathy. Spectators offered to help him work out the fine.
The thirteenth annual Southern Education Conference opens in Little Rock with Governor Donaghey welcoming attendees. Robert C. Ogden of New York delivers the president’s address, and Dr. R. H. Lewis of Raleigh discusses Education and Public Health. State superintendent conferences and discussions on high school and rural education follow with leaders from Florida Alabama Georgia Mississippi Kentucky Virginia and others.
Prominent speakers include Prof Char of the University of Tennessee Dr Radwin Alderman president of the University of Virginia Prof Drake of Arkansas and Prof Stephens of North Carolina Agricultural College and Dr Johnson president of Rock Hill College. Police Captain George Emerick’s Pulaski Street home heavily damaged by fire caused by kitchen flue sparks. Firemen arrived after a long run and saved the structure as household effects suffered water and handling damage.
Commander Peary arrived in Marion Ind for a lecture and found a flood of greeting letters and telegrams marking the first anniversary of the North Pole discovery. An Atlanta reporter noted a curious, unclear local remark about College Park and a blind tiger reference.
Mayor Benjamin McClung of Newburgh New York visited the city yesterday as a guest of C N Hodgson. He is noted as a Democratic leader and advocate of the commission form of government. McClung praised Newburgh’s progressive city government and paved streets before continuing his Southward tour.
A twelve year old boy, Ennis Elliott, son of Henry Elliott, lost a toe on his right foot when his bicycle wheel caught in a car track at the Clayton street and College avenue corner after a Mercer Georgia game. He rode barefoot selling Saturday Evening Posts. The toe joint was neatly sliced off and medical help was prompt.
Shepard Harris a former Athens resident and Atlanta butler, was shot on Peachtree Street in Atlanta during a dispute over a gate between two households. He died shortly after and the shooter was arrested on murder charges. Harris was brought back to Athens for burial and was well known locally among both black and white communities.
A classy field from leading Texas golf clubs gathered at the Austin Country Club in Austin for the opening round of the Ofthan tournament. The event continues through the rest of the week with top players contesting the title.
Governor Brown vows to enforce near beer taxes and may employ an inspector to chase slow dealers. He cites slow remittances, including a $600 payment from Muscogee county, and notes few payments from Columbus firms. Comptroller general estimates tax total may dip versus last year despite higher rates.
Atlanta Journal reporter Ralph Smith notes Congressman William M. Howard of the Eighth district plans a published statement addressing Thomas E. Watson’s attack in The Jeffersonian. Howard, busy in the House, aims for a midweek or upcoming Sunday release and is expected to spark a spicy chapter in recent state political history.
Spokane April 6 unique indictment charges Charles H Arnold an irrigation farmer in Stevens County with stealing water from Loon Lake lowering its surface by 20 inches opening gates and wasting water He and his wife are cited to appear before Judge Edward Whitton in Spokane to answer contempt of court charges for ignoring orders Residents fear a water famine if the lake level falls further Springdale relies on the water from Sheep Creek irrigation firms plan to draw water but are restrained by county and district orders U.S. district court proceeding ties local water supply to legal action against Arnold and his wife.
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