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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1892
Page
6
Messrs Thomas and Strickland file a petition seeking a temporary injunction against the water works. A hearing is set for June 20 in Lawrenceville to determine the case.
The injunction halts further water works actions in Athens as plaintiffs seek to block bond plans and tax changes. Judge Thomas says the case will decide if the water works contract stands or is void, with hearings set for June 20 at Lawrenceville.
Professors from the university plan to establish a summer school program to extend instruction and offer specialized courses for students. The initiative aims to broaden access and enrich academic offerings during the summer term.
The University of Georgia and Normal School plan a July to September summer program on the Athens campus. Five branches will be taught by professors with 200 scholars expected. French German Mathematics English and Anglo Saxon and Science. boarding at three dollars weekly for up to two hundred teachers is offered with low tuition.
Mrs. J N Garrison of Gillsville died suddenly at home from heart disease Sunday night. She leaves a husband and five children and was active in Zog church circles. Funeral held Tuesday in Gillsville. Mrs S J McDonald of East Athens died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. she helped organize the East Athens Methodist church and leaves five daughters. Funeral was Tuesday at the East Athens church.
Mr Dick Saulter, operator of a line bar near Clarke and Madison counties, discovered eight to ten barrels of whiskey emptied by a thief. Holes bored opposite the wall allowed a jayphon to be inserted from outside, draining vast quantities. No clue yet on the culprit. heavy loss to Saulter. Athens Farm Loan and Abstract Co. advertises farm mortgage loans at 6 percent, Carlton Building, Athens Ga.
A coroner's jury finds Mr. A F Sims died after being struck on the Northeastern railway tracks in Athens by engine No. 16 on May 28 1892. An unrelated fatal pistol accident kills Will Neil caused by Claiborne Sharpe. A separate case notes Sue Bass's attempted suicide by laudanum and morphine. A street fight near Carrs branch ends in bruises amid rumors of a blind tiger. The death of a baby in Waters family and a horticultural note close the round-up.
The Wilkes County grand jury met in Athens and returned several presentments. A historic first marks the report, identifying a third party nuisance as a general threat to peace and public health.
Athens citizens press a legal challenge over water works bonds and the city contract. Judge Thomas defends the suit as a taxpayer effort to ensure bond legality and contract validity before further spending. Capt. Burnett refutes Water Works Company involvement, while J P Wilson seeks public correction of his named position. The city expects to present evidence in Lawrenceville on the 20th.
In Athens the contested case will proceed with both sides presenting evidence. Judge Hutchins may read portions of the petition to the jury if deemed proper, with a trial at Clarke Superior Court anticipated.
In Athens Monday night a vandal oiled the middle piano keys with mucilage, guming the two Stone pianos used in Miss Mell's concert. One piano was sold, another inspected by a woman, but no other keys were harmed. The owner, Haselton, offers a reward for the culprit. The two celebrated instruments had been brought for the performance and were later moved to store rooms.
Athens residents urged to support the Normal and University summer schools, expecting 300 to 400 scholars annually. The push covers board at three dollars weekly and central-city lodging, with Vose offering dollar tickets for thirty three rides to ease travel to Rock College.
A burlesque show presented by Van Nest's on Thursday night in Athens will benefit Glenn Lodge No. 75 I.O.O.F. and fund new regalia. A.B. Lodge Macon members join Glenn Lodge performers. various Grand Lodge figures are parodied. Tickets are on sale at local merchants and from members. the opera house is expected to be filled.
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