Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Weekly Banner in Athens, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

7

Trustees Name Dean For New Agricultural College

The Board of Trustees met in the chancellor’s office to discuss selecting a dean for the new agricultural college. Candidates named were A M Soule, W J Spillman, and C A Carey, with no decision yet. a January report is expected. Committee reports favored Lumpkin hill site if possible, else nearby lands, and Secretary Wilson pledged support and expert help as needed. A new committee will manage the farm and its rentals since operations begin next year.

Agricultural Department University of Oor Barrow Vusigqua Agricultural College A. M. Soule Blacksburg W. J. Spillman Washington, D.C C. A. Carey Auburn Ala Lumpkin Hill Hudson B. H. Callaway L. H. O. Martin L. G. Hardman A. J. McMullan R. C. Neely A. L. Hull

Whitehead Improves Store on Clayton Street

Mr BG Whitehead is upgrading the Clayton street store expected to be among the best equipped in the city. A large carpentry crew has been at work. the business will offer groceries and general merchandise at 6 Clayton street and seeks public patronage.

Whitehead Clayton Street Carpentera Arizona Minera’ Association el Paso Arizona el Pasa Texas Alamo Lone Star

Officers Named by the Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons

Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons named officers for the year including J. T. Trussell high priest H. R. Palmer king W. M. Pittman scribe G. E. Stone secretary J. B. McKie treasurer James Barrow captain of the host T. M. Forrester principal sojourner Harvey Stovall royal arch captain C. M. Young master of third vell J. P. Butler master of second vell J. P. Hart master of first vell The note adds optimism about Georgia and Southern railroad schedule changes.

Keystone Royal Arch Masons J. T. Trussell H. R. Palmer W. M. Pittman G. E. Stone McKie James Barrow T. M. Forrester Harvey Stovall Royal Arch C. M. Young J. P. Butler J. P. Hart

Candy boxes awaiting address at city express office

The express company holds several undelivered packages due to missing addresses. A Chicago candy box for a young lady and two Atlanta boxes sent for Christmas await identification. Descriptions should be given to agent Mr. Merriwether to claim them.

Express Company Chicago Atlanta Merriwether

Governor Terrell After More Money In Georgia Schools

Governor Terrell and Georgia legislators met with Secretary of Agriculture Wilson in Washington to push for eleven district agricultural schools and sub stations for experiments. President Roosevelt’s note supported the plan, with the Georgia delegation optimistic on House action after holidays. Senator Bacon and university trustees would back the measure, while the department offers expert visits if Congress stalls.

Washington, D. C Wilson Georgia Terrell Covingston Adamson Congress Roosevelt Agricultural Department Agricultural Committee of the House Livingston Bacon University of Georgia Senate Georgia School Terell Washington New York

Arizona Copper and Western Unity Speech Highlights El Paso Ties

Col Cobb extols Arizona mining power and western unity while praising Arizona, El Paso, and the West. He claims Arizona copper drives national progress, lauds Westerners as typical Americans, and frames demarcations like the Mason-Dixon line as fading behind a shared western identity.

Owner Found For Locket And Chain

A locket and chain lost by a Mittenegro girl were recovered after matching a description in The Banner. Police had suspected an earlier break in at Mr. W. N. Teat’s Baldwin Street home. items other than the jewelry were not taken. The owner was identified by the Teat family and received the pieces yesterday morning. The article also notes potential legislative action to form a board of regents and Gainesville Midland Railroad plans for a convenient Sunday passenger schedule.

Dearing Hill W. N. Teat Baldwin Street Teat Douglas Gainesville Midland Road

Yale Game Postponed After Judge Brand Court Session

Judge Brand disposed of several motions in court in Athens and Lavonia, including cases against the A. Le Railway Co and Dock Lester. The Yale Varsity basketball game with the local M C A team, scheduled for Dec 20, was canceled after Yale requested Friday night play and the university holiday closure. The local association declined two thirds of the door receipts. Dr and Mrs J T Elder of Bishop attended.

Brand Chambers King Weatherly 8. A. le Railway Co Damisee Col. H. S. West Erwin Dr. C Haynes Dock ‘Lester J. T. Anderson D. I. Peacock Col. H. 8 Lavonia Mrs J. T. Elder Bishop Athens Yale

Tragic childlike dreams meet cold world on Christmas

The Post Dispatch notes a sorrowful Christmas theme as children wake to find the world harsh and silent. A lament rises for those harmed by neglect and unfulfilled wishes, with images of Gabriel’s horn and parental sighs echoing through the season. The piece voices a plea to Santa Claus to hear these sobering prayers.

Long Tennessee Fight Ends With Salve Claim

A Bells resident, W. L. Rawls, recalls a twenty year nasal swelling and sore ness treated with Buicklen's Arnica Balm. He reports the balm eased pain, reduced swelling, and prevented recurrence. Available for 25c at W. J. Smith & Aros, H. BR. Palmer & Son, Deusleta.

Tennessee W. L. Rawls Bells Teun Nasil Olitarch Buicklen W. J. Smith & Aros H. BR. Palmer & Son Deusleta

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Board OF Trustees Agricultural College Dean Ufuit IMA. E Secretary Wilson President Roosevelt Col ZL. Cobb Arizona Miners Association Phoenix Grand Canyon Alexander Napoleon Henry Clay America Europe Thomas Jefferson Monticelly Missouri Kentucky Webster Calhoun Hils Hampton Roads Alexander H. Stephens Henry Watterson Abraham Lincoln United States Plymouth Rock Jamestown West Old North Old South Lbberty New York Harbor Pennsylvania Virginia Mason and Dixon Lines Rocky Mountains Mexico City Abraham ‘Lincals Robert E. Lee Mexico Daniel Webster California Newlands Oltison Mississippi Valley Board of Regents General Assembly the Earnest Furniture Company Athens, GA J. Park Cave Springs RJ Park S. Pryor Atlan Ta Ga Judge Brand Paradise Sone Gabriel Santa Claus Post Dispatch St. Louis
Search Courier

Search the Athens Weekly Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Weekly Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication