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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
2
Crawford Few, described as rough, was jailed after attempting to cut Officer Felton. He appeared before Judge Cobb yesterday morning and, failing to pay a fine, was sentenced to one year on the county chain gang.
Farmers flock by the thousands to state Institutes as growth of interest surges. Prof. J. M. Johnson of the University of Georgia spoke to more than two thousand attendees at an Institute in Douglas Coffee County, inspiring strong enthusiasm.
Aunt Mrs Livingst on Mims wife of Major Mims a prominent social and religious figure in the south was knocked down by an unknown negro on Peachtree Street near North Avenue Aanta Ga last night She sustained bruises and shock but was not seriously hurt The robber took nothing and authorities expect her to recover fully by morning The incident occurred two blocks from her home in front of a building under construction between North and Linden avenues
The marble dealers Bell and Little dissolved their partnership with Mr Little retiring. The business continues as Bell Marble Company at the same location under Frank Bell, Hon. Thomas M Bell, and A. B. Bell of Gainesville. Frank Bell has long been a Athens resident. T. M. Bell is a ninth district congressman. A. B. Bell is assistant postmaster at Gainesville. Little will remain in Athens as a citizen.
Professor Stewart recounts a Clemson College visit noting 600 teachers present and praising South Carolina’s library legislation and school funding. He argues Georgia must consolidate departments, expand agricultural and technical programs, and fund a grand university to rival Clemson and South Carolina. He cites heavy state and federal support as key to Clemson’s success and urges Georgia to act.
C Towns of Rat Portage Ontario praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. He notes mild, pleasant after effects and urges others to try them. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons Athens and W J Smith & Bro Athens with claims of easy, reliable laxative action.
Atlanta July 11. The general appropriation committee set next Tuesday at 3 PM for a hearing by a committee from the State University board of trustees in support of a bill introduced by Mr Connor of Bartow to appropriate 100000 dollars to build and equip an agricultural college in connection with the University. Former Governor Henry D McDaniel, chairman of the board, requested the hearing.
The new union depot project advances as Capt Barnett plans gain praise from Mr Peabody who will forward copies to railroad officials and press the case with top executives. Chamber of Commerce, led by M G Michael and Peabody, coordinates outreach while he visits Buffalo for Elks events and New York for talks with Southern and Seaboard officials.
Special judiciary committee reported favorably in Atlanta on a Clarke county bill by Mr. Rucker amending code section 495 to require deep burial of dead bodies in all towns with 1 000 plus inhabitants, expanding the current 60 000 threshold. Representative Perry of Hall county plans to abolish the railroad commission as the era for reform lingers.
Atlanta hosts a August bid opening as the State Normal School plans a science hall a large dining hall and dormitory with a model kitchen funded by a 50 000 dollar total grant The state matched 25 000 dollars with 25 000 raised locally notable gifts include ten thousand from Hon James M and ten thousand from Hon George Foster Peabody pending five thousand more in state funds A board meeting in Atlanta on August 6 will open bids and award contracts teaching additions include Prof C S Stanage as music professor and Miss Chloe Loyd as assistant in the music department.
Supt. E L Hughes of Greenville 8 C has arrived in Athens to take charge of geography classes at the University Summer School. He is regarded as a top southern educator and his summer school sessions are described as both delightful and instructive, amid a warm faculty and student welcome. A close friend of Joe Hill Hall says Hall will announce a gubernatorial bid soon. Hall is viewed as a reformer who will gain loyal support from reform-minded Georgians.
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