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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
1
Citizens of Athens previously pledged 10000 dollars to a Athens Carnesville road project that would access the Seaboard Air Line. The line may back the upgrade now if locals show strong support as Seaboard considers sending representatives to assess the route and entry into Athens.
New York August 25. Since January 1 orders have been placed for 160 to 175 million dollars worth of rolling stock by railroads express and dispatch firms. Plants previously on half time now operate at full capacity and thousands who were out of work six months ago have steady jobs. Major orders come from New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Chicago Burlington and Quincy Hill lines Chicago and Northwestern and the Gould roads and from United States Steel Corporation and other big users.
Mrs E Moore died at her Bogart home Monday night at 9 30. Cause was heart failure after a short illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs Albert Peterson of Bogart, her mother Mrs Sarah E B Sharpe of Bogart, one sister and three brothers F Cash W B Cash and N T Sharpe. Interment was in Bogart cemetery yesterday.
J L McLeroy has purchased lots 1 2 4 and 5 on Oglethorpe avenue at the Heights from A H Talmage and Dew Dree Hunnicutt and will soon erect a handsome residence thereon.
The Georgia Division of the United Confederate Veterans plans a September reunion with 1200 to 1500 veterans expected. An executive committee met at the city hall to set up offices, assign a secretary, and schedule biweekly meetings to coordinate homes, correspondence, and entertainment.
An earthquake struck the town of San Lorenzo near Siena today, injuring several and possibly causing fatalities. The quake rattled the entire Siena province, disrupting telegraph and telephone lines, with the full extent still unknown. Siena Province houses about 233,000 people, including roughly 200,000 in Siena city, located between Florence and Rome.
Samuel Girvin of Adairsville Kentucky shot his wife in her head and then killed himself in a general merchandise store in Brighton Colorado. The wife Wilcife Girvin died instantly while the husband died fifteen minutes later as customers stood by. The couple had been married three years and separated for a year.
John Benson Wier Jr of this city will begin work next month as tutor in physics at the University of Georgia after election by the trustees. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John B Wier and a University of Georgia alumnus who played varsity football and graduated with honors in 190? preservation notes.
Atlanta August 25 Special State Entomologist E L Worsham on vacation in Seattle plans Texas trip to study the boll weevil firsthand to combat its arrival in Georgia He warned the pest is moving eastward about six miles yearly and has reached Mississippi Georgia’s agriculture department has funds to fight cotton diseases and enforce quarantine rules to delay the boll weevil while preventing infected cotton seed hulls and by products from entering the state Georgia cotton seed meal feed demand keeps the department vigilant against incoming shipments from the West
Cotton seed meal hulls and vast seed supplies are produced as Lake Superior Mining Institute hosts its fourteenth annual meeting in Ishpeming Michigan. Cattle raisers dairymen and planters gather to secure home supplies with examinations in Marquette Negan and the Swanzey range on the agenda throughout the week.
Atlanta August 25 Governor Brown may urge the legislative committee to begin its probe of the State Sanitarium management before the current board’s December term ends. Chairman Brantley asks that the inquiry occur during the present term so charges may be considered while trustees are in office. No date set yet. announcement expected soon.
Meadville Wisconsin August 25 reports worsening feud tensions as two men Buckley Hall and Fred Middleton are charged with assault and battery with intent to kill over Ernest Newman’s wounding. Martial law remains with state troops on duty until Halford’s preliminary hearing tomorrow. Middleton not yet arrested. Newmans travel home, Mayor Whittington returned after urging more troops. Meanwhile Wisconsin fruit growers begin annual summer meeting in La Crosse with horticultural society emphasis on orchard cultivation and spraying.
Atlanta August 25 Benjamin M Blackburn secretary of the executive department may enter the race to succeed Lon Livingston in the Fifth district. He has received many letters and assurances of support and is strongly considering a candidacy. If he runs the field already includes Livingston Howard and Middlebrooks.
Lucian Lamar Knight, Atlanta Georgian editor, eulogizes Judge Howell Cobb of Athens. He lauds Cobb as a noble Georgian, longtime city judge, law professor, University trustee, and church elder. The piece notes Cobb’s steadfast loyalty to Georgia, his honor in life, and his wish to be buried in the old Confederate uniform to join comrades in death.
Columbus Ga August 25 Col J B Garrett postmaster for eleven years will not seek reappointment. His son in law Charles L Pierce, assistant postmaster, is an applicant. Also Roll Willett former assistant postmaster and A L Leonard furniture dealer are said to apply with backing. The two latter are Republicans.
Joseph F. Gray of Savannah was sworn in as railroad commissioner to fill the unexpired term of S. G. McLendon after suspension by Governor Hoke Smith. The Savannah Chamber of Commerce official pledged to avoid representing the chamber in litigation and noted potential quo warranto actions.
August 25 Dalton Georgia report recounts Kuklux Night Riders in black robes and masks entering the city to deliver a warning to gamblers, illicit alcohol sellers, lewd women, and loafers. The message, read to editor Heartell, orders evildoers to quit or face removal, with threats against violence and a promise of action by the group.
Prof Jack Hart, a West tour participant, spoke at Davenport's Spokane banquet, seated to the president of the chamber of commerce. He delivered an eloquent address as part of a refined event with elaborately set tables and decorated surroundings.
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