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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

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High School Building Debate on Courthouse Grounds

Citizens debate site for a new high school building on the courthouse square lot at Hill and Pope. Supporters hail the north corner as beautiful and shaded. concerns focus on lot size and county land donation for city use. The board of education plans to decide on location and a possible free tuition policy for country districts within weeks.

Mainy Childs Oudvame High School Cne Hill Pope Eity Board of Educant Jing

Court of Appeals Reverses Prohibition Ruling on Public Place

In Georgia, July 8, the Court of Appeals reversed a jail case ruling. The decision holds that a jail is not a public place under the prohibition refined law, and that a private barbecue hosted where guests are invitees does not become public. The opinion discusses what constitutes a public place for liquor distribution among inmates.

Court of Appeals Macon County

School Improvement Program Arranged In Georgia

A disrupted notice describes a school improvement program in Georgia with Walter Bo HMN coordinating. The event, originally set for Tuesday morning, was moved to Wednesday night with teachers and several speakers to address the refinement of the program in an evening session.

Walter Bo Hmn Georgia Claipel

National Graduate School of Agriculture Opens at Cornell

Dr I C White notes crowds as the third biennial session opens at Cornell University. The gala week features a faculty drawn from Germany France England Scotland and North American colleges. Distinguished speakers include Hon James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture and Dean Bailey of the New York College of Agriculture.

National Graduate School of Agriculae Cornel Germany France England Scotland United States Canada Openlos James Wilson C. Wiute University of Georgia Schurman Cornell University Bailey New York College of Agriculture Jordan New York Experiment Station Office of Experiment Stations Washington

Greensboro to host Eighth District High School Convention

The annual High School Convention of Georgia's Eighth Congressional District will be held next April in Greensboro. Officials accept the invitation and anticipate a delightful, enthusiastic gathering with Athens as the previous host. President O. R. Horton and Prof. KOB Mell will arrange the program to ensure a beneficial meeting.

Eighth Congressional District Georgia Creenyboro Athens Greensboro O. R. Horton Kob Mell

Better Commissions for Tax Receivers in Georgia

Atlanta July 10 Special Representative McMahan of Clarke introduced a bill to equalize commissions for tax receivers with those of tax collectors. The move seeks to correct lower pay for receivers who perform onerous duties requiring substantial time, aligning their compensation with the collector’s scale.

Atlanta Gio McMahan Clarke Chase

Adverse Report On Martin Fertilizer Tax Bill

The Georgia senate agricultural committee reported the Martin fertilizer tag tax bill adversely after four hours of argument and an executive session. An amendment redirected the tax increase to the common school, a second amendment to fund Griffin and Waycross experiment stations failed, and the adverse report was announced. Supporters vow to push the measure to the senate floor, fearing possible closure of the state college of agriculture and district agricultural schools if defeated.

Senate Committee Senate Atlanta Senate Agricultural Committee Martin Baraw Soule Powell Lincoln Janes M. Smith Oglethorpe J. Pope Brown Pulaski W. L Peck W. L. Jarman Newton County Griffin Waycross Fine Pit State College of Agriculture District J

Handsome Front Being Put In at Davison Co Building

One of the city’s notable improvements is the remodeling of the Washington street front of the Davison Nicholson Co building. The new facade, facing the hotel and Washington street, is designed to be one of the finest in the city, aligning with Ath ens’ forward progress and enhancing the appearance and status of the firm.

Washington Street A. H. Davison Davison Nicholson Co Davison Athens

Judge Thomas Named Chairman by Democratic Committee

The Democratic Executive Committee of the 30th Senatorial District met at the Commercial Hotel. The group elected Judge George C. Thomas as chairman and T. W. Reed as secretary, then adjourned after routine business.

Commercial Hotel George C. Thomas T. W. Reed

Thomasville Seeks College Property Transfer to City School Board

A committee here failed to act on a measure to deed grounds and buildings once part of South Georgia Agricultural College in Thomasville to the city board of education. The college trustee opposed the transfer, suggesting a deed to old trustees instead. Action on the bill is set for next week. A separate House panel favorably reported a bill to raise the age for direct jury service from 16 to 21 and set the duty age range from 21 to 60.

Ailants Committee On Theiversity of Georgia South Georgia Agricultural College Thomasville City Board of Educaton of Thomsaville University Te University of Georgia McIntosh Old South Georgia Agricultural Trustees Guyt. Meendon House Special Judiciary Committee

Athens Guards Granted City Aid For Chickamauga Encampment

The mayor and council appropriated fifty dollars to the Athens Guards to defray necessary expenses for the Chickamauga encampment. The government bears most costs, but guardsmen must supply their own cooks and small comforts. The council views the company as a reserve police force and approved the appropriation.

Athens Chickamauga

Rural Schools to Open Monday in Clarke County

Clarke county rural schools set to begin a two month term next Monday. Crops are ahead enough to spare children for schooling as fall harvest approaches. County school commissioner Capt. Dogler reports all schools in good condition with strong enthusiasm from teachers and pupils.

Clarke County Capt Dogler

Dog Catchers Report 233 Dogs Impounded Since Law Enforced

The city council heard that the dog catchers impounded 233 dogs since the law began, and only six were reclaimed by their owners. The report was presented to the council last night.

Water supply mishap floods part of Southern Mutual Building

Workers on the third floor attempted a water connection and cut off water during a collection. Someone in the basement, aware of the situation, turned the water back on and flooded the lower portion of the Southern Mutual office building. The valve was shut promptly and no great inconvenience occurred.

Southern Mutual

Old Double-Barreled Cannon Repainted on Carriage

The city reveals the world famous double-barreled cannon Streata with a fresh paint job and repaired wooden carriage. An unrelated medical note urges attention to kidney irregularities in hot weather and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from local druggists.

State College of Agriculture to be funded by direct appropriation

Atlanta July 9 Special. Leading members of the general assembly believe the legislature intends to continue support for the State College of Agriculture and district high schools. If the Martin bill fails in the senate friends will push a house bill to directly appropriate fifty thousand dollars for the college. Funds from the fertilizer tax will remain for district high schools until better provision is made.

Atlanta State College of Agriculture General Assembly State College Martin Senate Friends of the College Jf Bt

Was Not Snubbed At State Convention

The Macon Telegraph rebuts claims that Col. James M. Smith was snubbed at the state democratic convention. It notes Smith was named to the state wide executive committee, and explains he was not placed on the platform committee to preserve convention balance. The piece states there is no snub, only a planned assignment.

Macon Col Jim Smith James M. Smith Smith Hall Macon Telegraph George the Telegraph Ogiethorpe Platform Committee

Water mains laid on Waddell Street ordered

At a city council meeting the decision was made to lay a water main on Waddell Street from Hull Street to the lower end of Dr. H. R. Bernard's lot to provide residents with city water. Also a commercial note praises Dr. Shoop's Restorative for nerve support and general health with claims of quick improvement and appetite aid, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Waddell Street Hull Street H. R. Bernard Dr. Shoop Dr. Sho

Atlanta Delays Likely Budget Action on Appropriations

Atlanta July 10 After a three hour session the house committee on appropriations adjourned with no recommendation, tabling all measures until July 14. Requests included 500000 for Bulls and 30000 for Athens agricultural college operating costs plus 25000 for juvenile reform, 10000 for Marietta cemetery, 12500 for the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, and 500 for the Palmer Locker Club refund. Athens city annexation and Sinita extension faced protest and are unlikely this year.

Atlanta House Committee On Appropriations McDaniel University of Georgia W. E. Simmons Eges Agricultural College Athens Crawtorn Jackson Witham Clifford Anderson Foster Cabb Marietta Parks Georgia Normal and Industrial College McCarthy Chatham Palmer Locker Club Savannah

Building Boom Urged As Time To Erect Homes Increases

The Banner urges immediate construction of more houses in Athens citing a housing shortage and luring families away. Building materials are cheaper than in years and demand is high, with millwork and raw materials prices expected to rise as revival continues. The letter to K J Moss & Co. emphasizes seizing the opportunity now.

Athens R. J. Moss & Co

Duets Exactly Right Pills Endorsement Ad

Mr A A Fel ton of Harrisville New York says Dr King s New Life Pills are exactly right after years use. The remedy relieves constipation biliousness and malaria without discomfort. Available 25 cents at W J Smith and Co H R Palmer and Sons drug stores.

Dr. King A. A. Felton Harrisville N. Y W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Delegates Return From Athens District Methodist Conference

Capt. T. He Dozer, AL W. Dozler, Cobb Lampkin, J. Crane, Rev. A. J. Sears, EB Stone, J. A. Bradberry, Hf. PF. Kirk returned from Union Point where they attended the Athens District Methodist conference. The session was filled with good and effective work.

T. He Dozer AL W. Dozler Cobb Lampkin J. Crane A. J. Sears EB Stone J. A. Bradberry Hf. PF. Kirk Union Point Athens

Pain Relief Pills Advertises Dr Shoop Headache Tablets

An old medicinal ad touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Villa and Shoop Headache Tablets offering instant relief from various pains. Claims link pain to blood pressure, promoting 20 tablets for 25 cents sold by H Ro Palmer & Sons.

One Year Old Child Accidentally Killed in Canton Ga

A one year old child of Alf Blanton died after an apparent gunshot in a Canton room. A six year old brother was nearby. some suggest he pulled the trigger while the mother found the child on the floor with the gun beside it. Parents dispute the accidental theory.

Canton Alf. Blanton

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Court House Mrs. Hill I. C. White International Greenesboro Capt. McMahan Thomas The Senatorial District Executive Committee City OF Council Athens Guards Foley All Druggista O'Parrell Woods Vonderai Young Harris Neys Snelling Griffith Rowe Alderman Snelling Alderman Rowe Shoop Racine Wis
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