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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
7
The reader note lists INO E SA TVERFIELD as a traveling passenger agent with address No 1 Brown Building Atlanta Ga. The fragment outlines an agency contact for travel services in Atlanta with minimal supporting details.
The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad offers one half fare plus 9.00 to points in Arkansas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory on select dates including November 4 18 December 16 January 20 February 8 17 March 3 17 April 7 and 15 Advertising material provides rates and information. W T Saunders G A P D Atlanta Ga
At a special agricultural committee meeting the bills to separate the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from the State University at Athens were returned with unfavorable reports by 13 to 5 and 13 to 3 votes. Chancellor Hill, Dr. White, and Dr. Hannicutt spoke for and against the division amid contested claims of Morrill Act funds. The debate featured sharp exchanges and opposing testimonies from university leaders and outside critics. Also note: an obituary fragment and a health ad for Electric Bitters from Alabama residents.
Health warning ad declaring kidneys filter blood and warn against overwork. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, claiming quick relief and wide availability in 50 cent and one dollar sizes. Offers free sample bottle and pamphlet via Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton New York.
Guild members meet to plan the annual sale at D P Haselton store on College avenue. Over 100 toys and fancy needlework items will be offered and Christmas gifts featured to attract shoppers. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for scrapes wounds and skin issues with a money back guarantee.
Wednesday Captain W D O Farrell received 77 votes for alderman in the first ward, more than the other three wards combined, as no opposition stood against him. Homer Hall of West Point credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing a severe lung condition despite doctors fearing consumption. Trial bottles free.
The Georgia legislature heard a special bill by Shackelford of Clarke seeking 850,000 for a modern college building at the State Normal School. J J Shackelford and John N Holder with editor B Holder Jr urged the measure. The appropriations committee quickly reported it favorably though not acted on this session, with precedence for the next session. The present legislature has done all possible for Athens educational institutions.
Secretary of State Phil Cook on Tuesday granted a charter to the University Savings Bank of Athena with a capital of 40000. Applicants for the charter were John J. Wilkins Thomas P. Vincent and W T Bryan. The bank will begin business January Set.
On a Tuesday afternoon two African American boys were boating on the Appalachee River near High Shoals Bridge. Their boat capsized and both boys drowned. One boy’s bat was recovered at the High Shoals Factory rack. A marching crowd searched for the bodies but failed to locate them.
State scouts confirm governor’s nominations Judge Howe Cobb and Solicitor J Tribble. They are now confirmed as judge and solicitor of the city court for four years.
Regular monthly meeting held in December with vice president presiding. Treasurer notes receipts of dues garment sales rent and custom work and total expenditures including wages and charitable disbursements. 204 women employed over four weeks with 87 visits. names of visiting committee listed and call for volunteer male and female helpers.
Athens Georgia city council confirms election results for one alderman per ward after counting by a committee. W D O Farrell J H Dootson J H Rocker and A H Hodgson declared elected from wards 1 2 3 and 4 with totals reported for each ward. Minutes note two dollar payments to election managers.
Glenn Lodge No 75 I O U F selects officers for the coming term. Noble grand A W Dozier vice grand 0 T Young recording secretary G E Btone financial secretary O W Parr trustee A B Harper treasurer W P Vondersu.
The Times reports Berber chiefs take shelter near Mekines as Sultan’s army stays in Berber hands until treaty terms are met. Moors government to demand heavy fine, many hostages, and arrears taxes. the enemy flees to mountains with women and flocks amid winter attack difficulties.
Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed III suffered a sudden severe gastritis attack last evening. He was prostrated briefly, but Dr. Gardner was summoned and relief followed. By late hour Reed showed improvement and rest was prescribed.
Barry Johnstone, once with Mansflelé, shot Kate Hassett in Philadelphia creating a fatal tragedy. He then shot himself in the breast and remains alive but in critical condition as hospital doctors fear he may die soon. Everett Beckwith and Michael Hassett, Hassett’s husband and father, travel from Illinois to aid funeral arrangements.
The state signed a contract with the Sloes Sheffield company to supply 200 to 250 convicts for coal mining at Flat Top mines in Montgomery. Convicts will extract coal and be paid 43 cents per ton delivered at the mine mouth in Alabama.
The Columbus Georgia street car system announced wage increases effective January 1 for motormen and conductors with tenure, raising pay from 12 to 13 cents per hour in some divisions and 16 to 12 in others. The move follows earlier wage adjustments and affects Midwest and eastern routes as noted in court and federal governance mentions.
New York dispatch reports that First Engine whipping firms are joining to form a new steamship line between New York and the Far East. The American and Oriental Transport line will operate with American mercantile houses, aiming at expanded trade.
New Orleans correspondent notes a coroner's inquest on William A Fitzgerald's death after he was shot Friday week. Doctors said shots were fired from behind, with Dr. Godfrey Hunter linked to the affair through business associates Snyder & Carthela and the Central American Improvement Co. The report also covers unrelated items from Rome and Capetown.
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