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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

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Judge Brand to preside as court opens tomorrow

Judge C H Brand will hold court tomorrow for several cases. The Standard Manufacturing Co sale will be confirmed if no objections arise. Cases from Jackson County and Stephens Franklin county tax dispute are on the docket with judges Strickland Jones Little Skelton and others representing parties.

C. H. Brand Tuggle Ve Tuggle Aumory Jackson County W. O. Dean Monroe Smith J. Car Fe Vonderan H. C. Tuck Wolver M. Smith O'Farrell Hon. T

Will the Senate Try Joe Bailey

Washington Jan 24 The long expected has come at last Rumors of a Senate investigation of Senator Bailey are heard in Washington It is possible a resolution may be introduced though unlikely this session Bailey will not be here for days and talk of an inquiry may wait for his return from Texas A New York paper published photographs claiming incriminating documents show Bailey with the Standard Oil Company and receiving funds from the Rockefellers for non legal services The Republican majority is not inclined to favor Bailey who opposed Senator Burton during his trial Burton was convicted for taking a fee before the post office department

Washington Benator Bailey United States Senate Congress Bal Jey Texas New York Pasper Documenta Bailey Standard of! Company Rockefellers Senate Burton Kansas Post Office Department Kan_ faw

Dry-Farming Congress Opens Two Day Session in Denver

Denver January 24 The Trans Mississippi Dry-Farming Congress the first large western semi arid reclamation meeting convened in Denver for a two day session Delegates from every Western state and strong Mississippi valley representation attend The aims include building a permanent educational interstate body and fostering discussion of scientific soil culture and its western development Washington sent nearly the entire staff of dry farming experts to address the gathering with E S Chilcott C S Scofield L J Briggs T H Kearnsey W T Swingle Mark A Carleton and Elwood Mead among those present

Denver Colo Mississippi Valley Congress National Irrigation Congress West Washington Department of Agriculture E. 8. Chilcott Department of Dryland Agriculture Scofield Western Agricultural Extension L. J. Briggs Bureau of Soils T. H. Kearnsey Paint Breeding Laboratory W. T. Swingle Division of Plant Life History Mark A. Carleton United States Cerealist Elwood Mead Bureau of Irrigation and Drainage N

Pineacres Hunting Club organized in South Georgia

Hunters are invited to join the Pineacres Hunting Club formed to control a 70000 acre tract in South Georgia. Dues are kept affordable for moderate means and applications are accepted now through Secretary Geo D Lowe of Fort Valley.

South Georgia Pineacres Hunting Club South Geo. D. Lowe Fort Valley

Sophomores Banquet Targeted at Imperial Hotel

The University of Georgia Sophomores held their annual banquet at the Imperial hotel on Wednesday night. Freshmen earlier chased attendees and later threw rocks and other missiles at windows to disrupt the event, prompting calls for university and city authorities to punish those responsible.

University of Georgia Imperial Hotel

Pensioners Benefit Money Received by Local Official

Ordinary Wingfield received funds for Clarke county pensioners, bringing happiness to many veterans. The judge worked late, filling vouchers and issuing cheques to ensure pension payments.

Clarke County Wingfield

Death of G L Anderson Shocks Oconee County

G L Anderson, a leading Oconee County citizen, died yesterday at his home. The funeral will be held at Antioch church with relatives from the city attending. He left a wife married only days ago and two sons, Otis and A F Anderson, in the county. He was a cousin of Mesars A G and G P Elder.

Oconee County G.L. Anderson Mr. Anderson Messia, Otis A. F. Anderson

Ordinary Wingfield Performs Ceremony

Yesterday at the courthouse Judge Wingfield joined Mr W F James Jr and Miss Mollie Emma Willoughby in marriage with consent of the ordinary. The couple, well known in the city, receive congratulations from friends. The piece also lists 1907 bowling tournaments in Denver Atlantic City and Toronto and notes New Orleans bookmakers lost a ball game 9 to 3 to the press writers.

Court House Wingfield W. F. James, Jr Mollie Emma Willoughby American Bowling Congress Denver National Bowling Association Atlantic City N. J Canadian Bowling Association Toronto Bookmakers New Orleans Crescent City

Clarke County Cotton Growers and Farmers Club Meeting

This afternoon at two o'clock in Dr. H. C. White's office on the University campus the Clarke County Cotton Growers Association and Clarke Farmers Club hold their regular monthly meeting. Members urged to attend as delegates from Birmingham will report on the convention and discuss important matters beyond routine work.

H. C. White Clarke County Cotton Growers’ Association Clarke Farmers’ Club Birmingham

Chariman King of the YMGA Calls Board Meeting

Chairman King of the board of directors of the Y M G A has called a meeting for this afternoon at five o clock in the room of the association. Every member is urged to attend with input for the good of the association as many matters of importance and plans for the new year will be discussed.

King Eiotaaia

Lone Moore Convicted for Chicken Stealing in County Gang

Lone Moore, a well known Black man in police circles, was tried by Judge Combs for chicken stealing. The judge offered a choice between a $50 fine or eight months in the county gang. He likely will choose the eight months.

Nie Moore Combs Moore

Oconee Court Opens Spring Term in Watkinsville

The spring term of Oconee county Superior court will convene in Watkinsville Monday. Many cases are on the docket for trial and a number of city lawyers will attend Monday morning to be present through the week.

Oconee County

Mrs W W Bailey of East Point Obituary Notice

Mrs W W Bailey of East Point died at her home after several days illness. Her husband W W Bailey is a son of Mr and Mrs S W Bailey of this city. He will attend the funeral at the late home in East Point. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is sold by Orr Drug Co.

W. W. Bailey East Point 8. W. Bailey DeWitt’s Orr Drug Co

Indoor skatesball game set at the Y M C A

A first of its kind indoor baseball on skates is planned for Tuesday at the Y M C A. Two teams led by Tommy Stouch will compete in an evenly matched, entertaining game with 25 cent admission to fund gym repairs.

Tommy Stouch

Weekly Review of Developments in Southern Industry 1907

Chattanooga Tenn January 24 1907 A list of new southern industries established that week with totals and locations across states and cities. Major entries include a 1 million dollar coal and coke firm in West Virginia a 100000 dollar stove company in Virginia and a 1500000 mining firm in Oklahoma plus numerous mills lumber water works and manufacturing ventures across Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina Missouri South Carolina Texas and Indian Territory. The Tradesman reports extensive investments from Mobile to Jackson with rail improvements cementing the week’s industrial expansion.

Chattanooga Tenn South West Virginia Virginia Texas Tennessee South Carolina Oklahoma North Carolina Missouri Mississippi Louisiana Indian Territory Georgia Albama

Insect Pests Talk At University Lecture

State Entomologist R I Smith spoke to University agricultural students on Controlling Insect Pests in Georgia. He described the state department of entomology work and progress. The lectures this year are the best yet, with the next on the 30th by Dr Noel F Moore on Farm Hygiene.

R. I. Smith Georgia State Department of Entomology Farmera Noel F. Moore Augusta

Lottery Plates Confiscated In Nationwide Crackdown

Atlanta reports confiscation of lottery plates and printed matter linked to the Honduras lottery. Eighteen printers and workers were arrested in Mobile, Alabama, with the seizure made aboard an incoming train car by Secret Service agents.

Atlanta Mobile Ala Secret Service Harry T. Donaghy Atlanta and West Point

Alger Dies Suddenly in Washington at 60

Senator Russell A. Alger of Michigan died suddenly in Washington this morning from heart failure after a period of ill health. He had attended the Senate session and was at the war department on official business yesterday. The death occurred about 9 o clock.

Washington Russell A. Alger Michigan Senate War Department

London Merchant Shot by His Son

William Whitley head of a leading London department store died after being shot by his son in his office during a heated interview. The son then shot himself and is hospitalized with a likely fatal wound.

London William Whitley Marshall Field of

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