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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

2

Splendid Addresses by Agriculturists in Georgia

A Georgia Agricultural Society session in Athens featured President Dudley Hughes delivering a vigorous address on agricultural progress and education. Judge Emory Speer spoke on law and order, urging stronger rural policing and justice reforms amid debates on race and trials. Mrs. Felton pressed for protecting rural women in court and farm labor rights, with Harvie Jordan and Dr. W. A. Henry urging continued agricultural education and state support.

State Agricultural Society Hughes Emory Speer Marvie Jordan W. A. Aleary W.H., Felton J. F. F. Hanson Ton Harvie Jordan Montiodilo Joré ‘Dan Georgia University of Georgia Thea Macinga W. A. Henry Wisconsin Agricultural College Northwest Georgis Henry Athens Felton W. H. Felton Bartow County

Longtime supporter of farm society given address

The article recalls a woman who has long aided farm work and cherished the State Agricultural Society since childhood. After adjournment delegates were invited to the University Farm for a tour of its work and a melon cutting arranged by Prof. J M Johnson, leaving delegates pleased with what they saw.

State Agricultural Sociéty Mioxo Nf Ai Society She Commerc Ang University Farm

Shooting Affair at Watkinsville a Fatal Wound

In Watkinsville Georgia on August 5 1908 Orange Lampkin a young man shot Sidney Robinson a colored man about twenty five years old as he was leaving Lampkin's home near the depot. The ball entered Robinson's back and left side near the heart. His recovery is doubtful. Robinson said he would die soon. An earlier injury left three fingers and a toe mashed from lifting machinery at the depot. The case was set for court last week but postponed due to Judge Crashaw's illness.

Speer Whitehead Jackson County Emory Speer Savage Baranoab Artcolpt Payt United States Felton Jodge Speer Watkinsville Gis Sidney Robinson Robinson B.E

McWhorter Paralyzed at Depot in Athens Visit

Mr J B McWhorter cousin of Judge Hamilton McWhorter was struck by paralysis yesterday morning at the depot while buying a ticket to Athens. He remains unconscious with little hope of recovery. McWhorter is a well known local figure and friends wish him a speedy recovery. Also advertising filler for Witch Hazel Salve features DeWitt & Co. of Chicago and Orr Drug Co. sales.

Stephens Athens J. BL McWhorter Hamilton McWhorter McWhorter DeWitt DaVits E. 0 DeWitt & Co Chicago Orr Drog Oo

Game Law Alert Over Dove Killing Prohibited Before August

In Waynesboro area notices urge parties to cease killing doves before the state law’s August 16 prohibition. Florence McElmarray and James Hi there are named in the alert and locals warned of possible prosecution if the ban is violated. A physician report and various local names appear in the vicinity as the notice travels through town.

Mmre James Waynesboro F. &. Wilkins Bhell Lake Wis Wilkins Shall Lake Palmer & Soa Ida W

Inevitable Window Accident in Factory District

Luther Allen, a Black laborer, was badly hurt when a large window collapsed in a factory setting. The glass struck his hand and chest, causing significant injury. medical staff attended promptly, and his condition was monitored as authorities investigated the incident.

Dairymen Adjourned After Ninth Annual Georgia Meet

The ninth annual session of the Georgia Dairymen Association adjourned in Athens after morning addresses by Dr. W A Henry and Col I C Wade. Henry spoke on rational feeding of dairy cattle. Wade presented on the model dairy cow. Chancellor Hill and Cal Redding discussed agricultural education and the experiment station’s role in dairying. Officers were re-elected and thanks extended to Athens for hospitable entertainment. The group planned to attend the Georgia State Agricultural Society event later that day.

Georgis Dairymen’s Association Thareta Tallolah Falls Col I. C. Wade Ros W. A. Henry Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment , Atation Wisconsin Agricultural College Henry Athena Cal Redding Georgia Experiment Station St. the. Experiment Station Waa Misr Browch Aderan Shaale College of Mississppi Georber Grady Avenue O.L. Redding C. L Dairymen's Association The Agricultural Society Duggan Athens

University of Georgia offers extensive programs and affordable living

The University of Georgia presents affordable co operative dining at Denmark Hall and dormitory options. Programs include Agriculture Horticulture and Dairying a one year course starting Sept 16 with three month January 1904 starters and a four year course. Law School offers a two year program with English history logic and Latin available to law students. Details available from Chancellor Walter B. Hil Athens.

Georgia Denmark Echoal of Agriculture Board of Visitors Tarrell Dudley M. Hughan Agricultural .Society Pracipatans School of Pharmacy Ita O. Benedict Medical Association of Georgis Fe the. Law .School American. Bar Association Georgian. Bar Association Olaseca Englih Bacon Law Sylvanus Morsieis Daan Chanicellor Walter B. Hil Athens

Bale of cotton sold at twelve cents per pound

Mr. Ford Sykes sold a batch of cotton to Billups Phlairy for 12 1/1 cents per pound. It was last season's cotton and the first bale. Mrs Camilla McWhorter is visiting friends in Elberton.

Ford Sykes Phlairy Camilla McWhorter Elberton

Harmony Grove Fruit Exhibit Shines at Horticultural Show

Harmony Grove growers showcased a creditable fruit exhibit noted for color and size. Exhibitors named include D Barnett Shore Hod Carson Williamson Key Dowdy Little Alexander plus others. Navy maneuvers and river flooding news follow with multiple names and places.

Harmony Grove Barnett Shore O. J. Hod J. M. Carson W. J. Williamson T.E. Key J. W. Dowdy Pln Little N. O. Alexander

National book notes and government revenue figures update

Washington notes report August updates on national book notes received and government revenue returns. Figures include 626,286 dollars in notes, 553.47 dollars from internal revenue, and miscellaneous expenditures totaling 1,800,000 dollars. Additional totals list 91,420,068 in funds and FE 43 line items.

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