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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
1
Mrs Mildred Keller of 718 Thirteenth Street N W Washington D C writes that Peruna cured her year long catarrh after friends warned to change climate She says the remedy helped from the first dose and a few bottles restored her appetite and strength The letter implies a large collection of testimonials to Dr Hartman’s Peruna
Atlanta Ga August 2 Commissioner of Agriculture Hudson was formally installed yesterday in a quiet ceremony. The routine ran smoothly as Commissioner Stephens retired and Hudson assumed duties with Captain R F Wright noting the transition kept the department ready to go.
The Western and Atlantic railroad committee reported favorable without adverse vote and urged passage to extend the line to the sea coast. An opposing sale bill for the railroad was reported unfavorably. The session featured brief debate and a decisive committee action.
The Athens and Jefferson railroad is financed and ready to proceed with construction. Savannah firm to build, gauge widening between Jefferson and Gainesville planned, and a corps of ep workers will start between Athens and Jefferson. Local business leaders hailed the move as transformative, with trains expected to run within about a year.
The Belgian block paving on Lumpkin hill proceeds rapidly with completion expected in a week or ten days. The improved street will be one of the city’s handsomest and will benefit residents, Oconee county travelers, and Athens business users. The county shares the cost, continuing the work beyond the city limits to the county line and macadamizing the remainder to the city boundary.
Hon T Larry Gantt will arrive this week to make Athens his future home. Col Gantt plans to enter real estate and investment, hoping to boost Athens and Clarke County. He has many friends eager to welcome him back to his old home.
Residents objected when the electric light near the old cemetery was moved up Jackson Street and placed behind Prof. Lustrat's residence. The light committee is asked to restore the former location to protect residents after dark from criminal activity and ensure street safety.
The second day of the Sanford Wright drama drew a larger audience in Rome Ga on August 2 as the cave trial resumed at 8 o clock. For an hour beforehand crowds gathered in the courtyard and pressed up the stairs seeking admission.
A brief item notes Op Pine Printing in an ongoing operation titled The Penner Lands re seeded. No further details provided on date location or participants.
The Georgia House General Agriculture Committee, amid debate in Atlanta on August 2, signaled likely adverse action Monday on a bill to move the state college of agriculture and mechanics arts from the University at Athens to Griffin or another site. Griffin speakers urged the shift to boost attendance, while opponents argued the move would squander the Morrill fund and harm Athens social life. the committee adjourned for further action.
In Atlanta on August 2 a rumor claimed Capt. R. F. Wright would resign and run for the post of Commission Hudson, but he announced he would stay in his assistant commissioner role. Hudson, Wright, and McCandless met, confirming staff will stay intact and no department changes aside from Stevens' transition.
Carl Saye, formerly of Athena and Dozier Lumber Company in Columbia DC, is named manager of Simpson & Harper lumber plant in Sampson Alabama. The firm, a major Alabama lumber concern, recently refitted the plant and now produces planing mill stock.
The building committee expects daily arrival of remodeling plans for the Athens Presbyterian church. Revised plans remove side colonnades, add a front colonnade, enlarge the basement Sunday school room, place the organ in a recess, and seat the choir in front of it. Total cost estimated at fifteen thousand dollars with completion hoped before winter.
Valdosta Ga August 1 Judge Mitchell sentences Alf Moore to death for involvement in the Carter children murder Frank Turner convicted as an accessory before the fact to life in the penitentiary Moore to be executed September 15 Solicitor General W E B Thomas to pursue further charges against Tim and Jim McDonald related to the case Rawlings and his sons facing earlier proceedings and an indictment was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence for a true bill topline coverage notes North Georgia trip and thorough reexamination after jury verdicts
Mrs. W. S. Cook, 76, of Monroe La, and her 6 year old granddaughter, who checked in at the Kimball house in Atlanta, vanished after leaving Monday for a stroll. No trace or ransom of their baggage or other effects has appeared, and police seek clues to their disappearance.
East Athens will receive free mall delivery on the first of September. A mounted carrier will make two complete daily deliveries, restoring service after prior abolition and a failed foot carrier. Congressman Howard aided the restoration, and local residents express gratitude for improved postal service.
Friends of the Georgia Industrial Home welcome a new endowment from the estate of J O Baskin of Pulaski County. The $10,000 endowment will support running expenses and remain separate from gifts for the Mumford memorial hall. Managers urge continued statewide support for the children while memorial projects proceed.
Frank Jones of Pikeville Indiana reports the remedy has scarcely been in stock due to high demand. It is claimed to have cured dysentery when other treatments failed. Available for sale by H. R. Palmer & Bons in Athens and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens.
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