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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
7
A Georgia column cites Terrell appointing a chief justice and several justices, praising fairness amid reform rhetoric. It notes Democratic alignment with the president to avoid embarrassment and avoids machine politics suspicions. Local papers lampoon college paint disputes and editor Estill’s governor bid hesitancy.
In Athens the annual gift drive continues as Miss Louie Lane leads this year’s effort to collect useful items and toys for the less fortunate. Contributions sent to Miss Lane or Mrs. H. C. Conway will be distributed to needy families to spread holiday cheer this season.
An appeal urges support for elderly Confederate veterans in Athens facing small needs. Subscriptions can be sent to The Banner office or given to Capt. McMahan, Cobb-Delaney Camp UCV. The note places local charity among old war memories and civic duty amid broader political snippets.
Lem Cole, a colored man, lost part of his lower lip in a fight with Elijah Broughton, a Negro man, after Cole accused Broughton of trying to win his wife. Police separated them as Broughton showed resistance, bruises were found on Broughton, and Cole pressed mayhem charges.
The Augusta Chronicle notes the Minnelli Brothers Dramatic Company brings The Only Girl to the opera house next week at popular prices. Mina Gennell shines as Dot with praised comedy and drama. Supporting cast Oehler, Leslie, Hamilton, and Marke deliver strong, well-cast performances as the show earns applause for its clean, up-to-date specialties.
Brunswick Gr Dec 19 The jury in the case of J Lucas Green charged with the murder of Isaac Smith returned a verdict of not guilty this morning. The trial began last Tuesday in the superior court and the jury began deliberations Saturday afternoon amid great interest.
Sanders Favors Dave Miller and John Bradford three men bound over to city court on gambling charges. Favors and Miller posted bond and were released Bradford jailed for lacking bond. Case details tie the Mitch ell street incident to a game rather than robbery with Favors confessing and implicating the others.
Jonesboro Ga Dec 19 a dispute over family affairs ended in a gunfight near R M Watterson store. B H Dorsey a leading citizen died from a left chest wound at 10 this morning. Leon T Milner a farmer was wounded and surrendered claiming self defense. Milner is unmarried and recently moved from a farm nearby. Dorsey leaves six sons and two daughters. he is brother of Judge R T Dorsey of Atlanta.
In Monrovia precinct Huntsville Alabama W M McCarty and his wife were found dead in bed. The wife was struck and McCarty died by chloroform after leaving a note claiming an accidental strike during play with a public safety item and that he must follow her. Coroner's jury accepts his version. Also mentions senators debating black sheep in the Senate.
The county Commissioners added metal shelves metal receptacles for the Ath ens Banner files and a metal table for inspecting records. The upgrades aim to improve convenience and ensure the vault is fire proof removing inflammable items. Only burnable material are the books which are unlikely to catch fire.
Atlanta December reports say Governor Joseph M Terrell will run for the United States senate in the next general white primary opposing incumbent A O Bacon and Atlanta figure John Temple Graves. Officials refuse comment but rumor notes Terrell has long sought the senate and may announce after Christmas or in January.
Hon. F. Carter Tate took the oath as the new district attorney for the southern district of Georgia and assumed charge of his office. His predecessor B. A. Angier has not yet received appointment as assistant district attorney but is expected soon. Athens merchants urged residents to trade locally to keep wealth in the community.
Thomas Coke Hunter, the white youth who killed J. W. Haynie at a Statham Ga dance, surrendered to officers after eluding capture for over a week. He is jailed awaiting murder trial with defense led by Judge George C. Thomas and Col. J. A. B. Mahaffey, and prosecutors Tribble and Col. T. J. Shackelford.
Atlanta December checks totaling nearly 312000 were issued by State Treasurer R B Park and routed through State School Commissioner W B Merritt to county officials. Officials expected funds to be in counties by tomorrow and in teachers hands by Friday across the state.
In Memphis on Spruce street a 12 year old boy Ralph Hart escaped his mother’s restraining grasp and seized a revolver. He fired at himself, then shot a man in the act, fatally injuring himself. His mother Mrs H Hart attempted to correct his disobedience when the tragedy occurred. The boy later died in his mother’s farm.
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