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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
2
Mayor Smith delivers a speech praising the 1899 council for reforms and services, urges progress for 1900, and recommends tax rate review, water meter implementation, board of health timing changes, sanitation gains, fire department updates, vehicle storage shed, codification of ordinances, and continued city staff diligence. The tone honors past work and seeks steady advancement for a growing city.
The East Athens Night School will receive 25 dollars a month this year, up from 15, after a council session where ladies urged expanded space and facilities. Mrs. Young praised the school’s work, while Mrs. Thomas outlined receipts of 782.94 for 1899 with city aid 180 and local donations 499.26, balance 9.69. Principal Miss Lane cited progress as Alderman Rocker and Foster supported the boost, unanimously approved as the best city expenditure.
Old Children Many children look too old for their years. They go about with thin faces and sober manners not in keeping with robust childhood. If it's your boy or girl, give T will fill out the hollow places, increase the weight, and bring a healthy color to the checks The improvement continues long after they cease using the Emulsion. Get Scott's, Joe. and Fran, all druggists, SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York.
The Athens city water works report to the city council shows 109,648,000 more gallons pumped in 1899 than in 1898. Expenses rose by 1,161.54 while cash income increased by 876.12. A 950 foot new 6 inch main was laid. after hydrant and sewer service allowances, the net earnings for 1899 totaled 1,684.14.
After the swearing in of new aldermen the council named officers for 1900. Key posts include Mayor pro tem James F Foster, City Attorney C Shackelford, Chief of Police B F Onlp, Lieut J 8 McKie, Sergeant R A Saye, and numerous policemen. Salaries set for mayor 1200, city attorney 900, police and fire posts per day rates, engineers and street staff with various monthly figures.
The city council last night passed an ordinance defining the marshal duties and salary. The marshal will collect tax fl fas inspect personal property returns and perform other duties with police powers under a $2,000 bond and a $50 monthly salary. On the ballot A. B. Arnold led with four votes to Wingfield eight and Young two, then on the second ballot Arnold gained five votes while Wingfield and Young had two each, andArnold was declared elected.
City clerk and treasurer W. W. Turner reported to the council a cash on hand of 22803.96 versus 92848.85 last year. Disbursements include dispensary 53347.02, paupers 980.82, police 10977.85, street work 6471.17, fire department 9141.18, and schools 10377.86. Assets total 306978.82 with liabilities 279000, yielding a net excess of 27073.82.
A New York physician advises a patient to take Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after failed womb treatment and persistent flooding. The testimonial from Mrs. Lear praises the remedy and guidance, noting relief and recovery from painful conditions. A second letter from Mrs. Sart cites relief from painful menstruation after using the product. Over a million women have reportedly benefited from Mrs. Pinkham's advice and medicine.
Mayor Smith announced the council committees for the year yesterday morning. Finance Rucker Orr Foster. Fire Foster Dorney Orr. Public Property Bailey Vonderan Arnold. Fire Alarm Vonderan Bailey Dorsey. Streets Barrow Orr Foster Markete Bailey Racker Vonderan. Printing Orr Arnold Vonderan. Lights Orr Barrow Bailey. Petitions Arnold Dorsey Vonderan. Police Arnold Barrow Vonderan. Railroads Dorsey Racker Bailey. Public Schools Foster Vonderan Dorsey. Waterworks Dorsey Barrow Rucker. Sewers Barrow Bailey Rucker. Ordinances Vonderan Dorsey Foster.
Chief of Police B F Culp presented the annual report to the city council. Docketed cases totaled 628, down from the previous year. Fines reached 3071.52 dollars, with 1787.23 dollars in cash and 128.39 dollars worked out on the streets. Tax fi fas collected 7621.18 dollars and 328.50 dollars worked out on the streets. The report praised strict attention to business and the good results achieved.
City Engineer Barnett reviews last year work in streets sewers and lights. Paving costs for vitrified brick Belgian block and macadam are shown against contracts. total paving spend 1899 65829 11 dollars with 36620 22 charged to property owners. No sewer additions since 1898 fourteen new arc lights added bringing total to 115 at 43 20 each.
A broken shaft at the Athens Factory forced daytime shutdown yesterday while repairs were completed. The plant resumed operations this morning as repairs were finished and the shafting was repaired or replaced.
A naval officer reports Captain Leary, naval governor of Guam, issued a proclamation prohibiting slavery and peonage with the order taking effect February 22. The document notes sweeping social reforms on the Pacific island and its implications for labor practices.
Judge Mitchell overseeing the clerk treasurer and police chief books prepared a partial progress report but the council resolved to wait for a complete audit, delaying any partial findings until final submission in the fall.
Snow fell in Athens yesterday afternoon surprising residents. The sight was noted atop two freight cars from Macon, Georgia, as cold weather and light fluff covered the area.
Dr. J C Orr sanitary inspector told council deaths reporting incomplete so mortuary totals are approximated. He finds the city death rate for last year not higher than 1898 when very low and notes 565 whites and 123 negroes relieved at $508.28. Burial of paupers cost $100.50. He recommends purchasing new wagons for the sanitary department.
The Globe-1 Democrat reports that Great Western Saddle Company of Winnipeg, awarded part of a 10,000 saddle contract for British cavalry, sublet to three leading U S saddle makers in St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati. Britain adopts U S cavalry saddle and bit for Rough Rider service in the Transvaal.
An 19th century style testimonial advertisement for Mozley s Lemon Elixir from Atlanta Georgia. It touts benefits for biliousness indigestion headaches palpitations sleeplessness fever malaria chills loss of appetite and debility and claims cures from various readers including J I Mennioh and W A James with price 60 cents and 1 bottle. Also notes another product Mastey s Lemon Drops for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchitis and lists Dr H Mozley as the maker.
City council session yesterday discussed two hour debate over paving assessments on recently paved streets. All assessments were declared levied and collectible, with no action to extend time, though deferments may be arranged by mutual agreement. Also an advertisement for Hall's Great Discovery kidney and bladder medicine with testimonials accompanies the notice.
An advertisement asserts a ready market for crops and claims that only farmers who study the secret of balanced fertilizers can achieve both quality and quantity. It warns vegetables require at least 89 percent Potash for large yields and invites readers to request free books from German Kali Works at 9a Nassau St New York.
A garbled OCR page lists various city services and shops including express office on College Avenue, electrical light office with manager D Flanigan, furniture and undertakers at Clayton, hardware stores such as Area Hardware on Broad 9, job printing on Jackson Street, mattress works and music house operators, telegraph and telephone offices on Clayton Street, an electrical contractor on College Avenue, and plumbing and tinsmith services on Washington.
North South and Southwest routes updated with new timetable in effect November 5. Services listed include departures arrivals and regional connections providing travelers with revised routing options across the Seaboard system.
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