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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
6
The Athens Banner denounces Friday night paint vandalism on Blue Normal School buildings and calls for swift action by authorities. It notes the city’s growth and rising population, urges law officers to curb the nuisance, and comments on local economic progress and civic unity.
A northern state erects Andersonville memorials to fallen soldiers, while the author argues southern states neglect northern prison sites. He contends Northern myths about Confederate prison cruelty distort history, noting Federal prisoners received comparable food and medical care, aside from wartime medicine bans. The piece predicts a future in which the South’s view is widely understood and cites a proposed monument to Henry Wirz with a full factual inscription.
The piece notes Athenians take justified pride in their growing city. It cites a five year span since a United States census showing a population of 10,245 and mentions the street directory compiled during spring last year, indicating concurrent developments in the city’s infrastructure.
The Savannah News comments on the perplexing task of choosing Christmas gifts during the season. It notes shoppers face a maze of attractive displays and asks what gift to select, suggesting the decision carries significant meaning for many people.
A proposed Campbell cotton picker promises to harvest about ten acres in a day, cutting hand-picking costs by roughly 75 percent. Supporters claim its success could ease planter labor woes, spur manufacturing for farmers, and potentially transform regional industry amid debates on historical labor impacts and slavery.
Atlanta with Baldwin ties reports Colonel L D Burch of Chicago will invest in northeast Georgia to develop a large scale sheep ranch the land near Baldwins purchase signals plans for 1000 acres and expansion as soil climate and winter mildness are deemed ideal The Savannah Press also notes Grover Cleveland as the only clean man in the insurance meal remark
Farmers are urged to attend a 2:00 pm meeting at the Agricultural Hall on the University campus of Clarke County. Officers for the Cotton Growers Association will be chosen for another year. The two organizations have benefited the county farming interests and members are asked to continue their active efforts to strengthen the groups.
Saturday night at a Statham area dance J W Haynie marshal of Statham was shot and killed by Coke Hunter. Hunter and a man named Edgar were in a fight and Haynie, a friend to Edgar, became involved. Hunter fled after the shooting but is said to plan surrender.
Abe Daniel, a prominent citizen, was shot and killed last night by Burdetto Strickland, a Negro. Daniel was unarmed at the mercy of the assailant over a small debt dispute. Strickland fled. search with dogs covered six miles but he escaped. Daniel leaves a wife and family amid heightened local tension.
Clyde M. Showalter, a Til county farmer missing since October 19, was found in a car of corn shipped from Mt. Carmel to New York City. He had been inside two weeks and later identified himself. Over $1,000 was offered for his body dead or alive. authorities suspect he may have been drugged.
A memorial fund of one thousand dollars is created in memory of Miss Susie Newton former history teacher at the State Normal School. The fund will be invested and annual interest used to aid worthy young women training at the Normal School. The Daughters of the Confederacy pledged a contribution and the committee expects the full amount soon.
The Round Table met Saturday evening with humor from Mr. Campbell and a well told tale by Mr. Dillard on pedagogy. A Young Men’s Lyceum debate favored the negative on teacher diploma requirements. Music by the Glee Club and orchestra, visits by Miss Glynn from Conyers, and local news on faculty and students filled the eventful session. The YWCA service was led by Miss Millie Rutherford. An afternoon junior class play titled A Precious Pickle featured seven young ladies.
A lively exchange in the House precedes adieu between Lamar of Florida and minority leader Williams over committee assignments. Lamar pressed for discussion. Williams objected citing democratic harmony and efficacy. He was asked to call a democratic caucus for tomorrow but declined, saying the House is no place for democrats airing grievances for republicans. The piece notes unrest in Russia and Manchuria.
The regular monthly gathering of the Daughters of the Confederacy was held at 4 p.m. at Mrs. M. Stovall's Milledge avenue home. They discussed chapter work for the year, including raising at least one hundred dollars for Ralun County High School to support a girls dormitory fund. The election of a chapter president, postponed from yesterday, will occur at the January meeting along with other officer elections for the coming year.
Hartwell Ga Dec 11 Sheriff Monroe Kidd holds Lonnie Lewis 11 as the youngest prisoner in Hart county Jail. The white boy from John B Gaines plantation is charged with killing his 8 year old brother Hoyt Lewis with a breech loading shotgun just after Thanksgiving. Officers say the crime is serious though the boy claims it was an accident and expects to be released soon.
Parla Kentucky December 11 a 78 year old bachelor Mr A J Hitt died in Millersburg leaving his estate to his long time sweetheart Miss Hetty VMont now known as Vimeo. He denied heirs any share in his several thousand dollar cash notes and government bonds. His heirs plan to contest the will claiming it should be set aside and Miss Vimeo has refused the provisions.
Millions rush in mad chase after health from one extreme of fashion to another. If they would eat good food and keep bowels regular with Dr King s New Life Pills, troubles would pass away. Prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble 25¢ at H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro drug store guaranteed.
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