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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1906

Page

2

Wooster named superintendent of Georgia Summer School

The University of Georgia Summer School directors named Prof Thomas J Wooster as superintendent for the fifth annual session. State officials attended the meeting in this city as plans were laid for advance notices and bulletins. Merritt noted strong rural teacher interest and expected record attendance next year with enhanced benefits for country teachers.

University of Georgia Summer School Merritt Barrow H. ©. White Thomas J. Wooster The University of Georgia

Reappointment of Superintendent at Summer School Session

The board reelected the superintendent unanimously and left program details to him. Prof Wooster will begin contacting lecturers to enhance the school’s appeal and entertainment for next session. The faculty will be chosen swiftly, aiming to secure top instructors in the region.

School to Open July First with Faculty From Various Institutions

The new session of the school will begin July 1, 1907 and close August 4, 1907, a five week term. Faculty will include many from University and Normal School, plus teachers from other states and institutions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is sold by Orr Drug Co.

DeWitt Orr Drug Co

Prize Won by Eight Year Old Miriam Haselton

Miss Miriam Haselton, daughter of Mr and Mrs D P Haselton, aged eight, won two dollars for a story in the Junior Toilettes magazine. Thousands of entries come in monthly, only the best accepted, and this prize honors her notable schoolwork and talent.

Miriam Haselton D. P. Haselton Miss Haseltom Haselton

Verdict favors defendant in contract suit Whitworth v Toomer

Jury deliberated long on Tuesday in Whitworth versus Toomer for a contract dispute. After hours of deliberation the panel returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.

Whitworth Whitworth Vs

Wreck near Newnan Kills Engineer Norton

A Central of Georgia line wreck at Raymond six miles from Newnan, Georgia, killed engineer L J Norton instantly when an extra freight derailed after a switch failure. Fireman Charley Johnson suffered a broken hip and injuries. a brakeman was only slightly hurt. Norton's body was prepared for burial before sending home to Cedar Town.

Newman L. & Norton W. Wier Norton Newnan Raymond Central of Georgia L. J. Norton Charley Johnson Cedartown

Pendergrass Acquitted by Jackson Superior Court

Frank L. Pendergrass, chairman of the county commissioners of roads and revenues in Jackson county, was found not guilty after three days of trial. The case, prosecuted by Solicitor General Tribble and defended by W. J. Pike and R. L. J. Smith, ended with a brief jury verdict.

Brand Frank L. Pendergrass County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Jackson County Tribble Messrs W. J. Pike R. L. J. Smith Mr. Pendergrass

Creosote Wood Preserver Offered To Shingle Users

To Shingle Users, Mr. E L Johnson of Athens offers Creosote Wood Preserver. It prevents decay of shingles porches floors posts or any wood exposed to sap. Outlasts paint and is cheaper. 40 cents per gallon by the barrel or 50 cents by the gallon.

Morgan County Wins New Agricultural High School Bid

The eighth district agricultural high school will be built near Madison, Morgan County, after trustees awarded Morgan the project over Putnam and Wilkes. Morgan bid raised to 40100 dollars cash plus 257 acres and utilities for ten years. Putnam offered 38700 with 200 acres, and Wilkes held at 28000 with 200 acres. Governor Terrell presided, with large county delegations from Morgan and Putnam backing rival bids. plans call for a January meeting to outline building phases so opening is by next September.

Gé' Sta Morgan County Madison E. A. Copelan Greene John Bostwick Morgan C. M. Witcher Oglethorpe John R. Dorteh Franklin Wilkes County Putnam Putnam County W. F. Jenkins Eatonton Terrell Judge Jos Turner B. W. Hunt M. T. Adams R. A. Reid E. L. Thomas W. B. Moore F. B. Little J. R. Griffin J. P. Pressly L. C. McCallie F. W. Holt J. J. Spivey L. J. Walton F. E. Branch J. T. DeJarnette J. R. Hudson P. G. Green W. B. Dennis R. L. Deloach Hugh Walker BE. W. Butler John T. Newton Burney B. H. Malcom Wyatt Holmes T. A. Gibbs Lee Trammell Bessie Butler Dr. Biden R. R. Jones Bostwick Madison, Ga Central of Georgia Georgia

Doctor shot at in Atlanta domestic case ends in arrest

Albert L. Thomas of 601 Simpson street fired five shots at Dr. William Cawhern at Marietta street and Bedwood avenue in a domestic dispute. Wounds in the hand arm and hip. two bullets missed. Thomas surrendered to county officers after visiting a drugstore. Mrs. Thomas, linked to the trouble, fled with their four year old son and has denied the accusations. The doctor is hospitalized but not seriously hurt. Thomas claimed the doctor wrecked his home and regretted not killing him. Mrs. Thomas later located at her sister's home denies the charges.

Atlanta Albert L. Thomas Simpson Street Seaboard Air Line Railway Marietta Street Bedwood Avenue William Cawhern Thomas George Y. Pierce Marisetta Street Bellwood Avenue Echols Gordon William Perrin Nicholson

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