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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
1
A prominent Athens citizen urged dividing the city into eight wards with four aldermen per ward, arguing the current scheme underrepresents newer areas. He claimed more wards would better distribute representation and address growing interests despite potential opposition from those wary of change.
Len Spence a fourteen year old white boy was arrested at the Seaboard depot as he prepared to board a train to Abbeville South Carolina. He faces a serious charge involving a little white girl Teat of Whitehall. Bailiff Towns and officers made the arrest. he was taken back to Whitehall for committal.
The city purchased a new armature for its electric light plan at a cost of $150. This purchase is intended to support local power services and upgrade infrastructure.
Read Each Item Carefully. A varied stock includes 10 000 yards Dress Calico 75 pieces Orleans soft finish, curtain fabrics, cotton towels, Smyrna rugs, textiles, and spools thread. Also listed are Turkish towels, long cloths, petticoats, drapery and ladies skirts.
The University of Georgia Summer School offers sixty courses with eighty instructors and twenty two evening lectures. Distinguished educators from across the country and Georgia will participate, including Dr. Austin O. Apgar Mrs. Ida Hood Clark Prof H R Fulton Dr. J L Hughes Miss Margaret Murphy and Gov O B Aycock. The program features lectures from university and college leaders, plus local figures in education. Athens Georgia lies in the Piedmont region over eight hundred feet above sea level, with rail rates one fare round trip. Matriculation five dollars dormitory board eighteen dollars for six weeks. Apply early to registrar F M Harper Athens Ga.
Dr Henry G White leads chemists gathering at a local event this October, inviting attendees to discuss recent developments and share research findings in the field.
A group of 25 leading Georgia chemists organized a new state society at the State Capitol in Atlanta with aims to unite professors, analytical and works chemists, and to foster papers and local chemistry matters. Officers named include President H O White and Secretary-Treasurer H B Arbuckle. The next meeting will be at the University of Georgia in Athens in October.
The Godfrey de Boulogne Commandery Knights Templar grows its degree work as officers rehearse for upcoming initiations. Committees gather paraphernalia and uniforms while practice continues, aiming for a level of excellence comparable to leading commanderies in the state.
A public notice outlines plans to build a new sewer line and mentions health concerns prompting the project. The document stresses municipal improvements and required approvals.
The petition of the Bessie Mell Industrial Home to be relieved of taxes on its property was referred yesterday by the council to the finance committee.
The General Education Board sent 4500 to the Daughters of the Confederacy for Winnie Davis Memorial Hall. Miss Mildred Rutherford received the check from Dr Wallace Butrick. funds total 3056 from Athens, 9837 from State Normal teachers, and 1219 from Laura Rutherford Chapter, with 1053 still unpaid. The money is urgently needed.
Yesterday the city council resolved to set the water works pressure at 182 instead of 126.8, keeping about 140 feet of water in the tower to ensure adequate pressure citywide. The waterworks committee also approved installing a hydrant at Church street and Henderson avenue near the Lytle fire scene and was directed to proceed with the work.
The city struggles to fit bids for the new city hall under a 40000 dollar cap. Architects and engineers review changes to plans including stone entrances. A ninth oclock council session will seek a lower bid while site grading proceeds.
Annual Field Day at the University will be held on Wednesday April 16 on Herty Field. Georgia plans inter collegiate meets with Emory and Tech likely visiting Athens. Georgia athletes show strong form with Colle hammer throw improving and Barrow Hitch Roberta leading in the mile.
Athens city plans to equip its police force with new uniforms once orders are placed. A safeguard requires returning uniforms if an officer resigns or is expelled. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health aid.
A Auburn visitor to Athens criticizes the city park calling it below par and questions why it is named a park. He suggests abolishing the name and proposes the Athens street car company build a new park, citing Atlanta and Macon parks as profitable models. The Banner endorses both ideas.
City council directs police chief to enforce state laws on selling goods on Sundays. Expect tighter action against drug stores and other outlets, affecting several pending cases.
The city council declined to open the new street around Lumpkin Hall yesterday and instead resolved to grade and properly improve Lumpkin Street. The action focuses on improving existing infrastructure rather than creating a new route.
The board of governors of the Athenium meets this afternoon at five thirty. Each member is requested to attend. The note highlights a flour named Olifton as a health-conscious product promoted by the grocer.
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