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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1911

Page

7

Appropriations for Georgia College Endorsed by Atlanta Papers

The Atlanta Georgian urges larger state appropriations for the State College of Agriculture. It notes Georgia’s agricultural awakening boosting farm value and urges $125,000 total for maintenance and extension. President Soule calls for $50,000 for extension and $75,000 for maintenance. It also mentions districting, court house bonds for Clarke County, and a Chinese-puzzle redistricting issue.

Atlanta Papers Constitution The Atlanta Journal State Agricultural College Atlanta Georgian State College of Agriculture Constitution of Atlanta Journal Andrew M. Soule

Gamble Case Rules For Clarke County Victory In Supreme Court

Clarke county clerk Tate Wright wins in the Georgia Supreme Court against former clerk J B Gamble after a long civil battle. The decision reverses a lower court ruling and ends a historic dispute over office removal of county records. Representation was by John J Strickland for Wright and Cobb and Erwin for Gamble.

Clarke County Tate Wright Board of Commissioners of Roads Supreme Court of Georgia John B. Gambie Supreme Court Larke County J. B. Gamble Brand Superior Court Gamble Quo Waranto Wright John J. Strickland Messrs. Cobb and Erwin

Athens Ad Verifies Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement

In Athens an endorsing testimonial repeats the claim that Dean's Kidney Pills cured a kidney weakness in 1907 and boosted weight and health. The ad urges readers to remember the product name and buy from local dealers. It also advocates reform of tax laws as overdue for a fairer system.

Athens Herman Smith E. Broad St Dean Doan Foater-Milburnn Co Buffalo New York United States

Boy Drowns While Bathing in Bobbin Mill Stream

A drowning occurred yesterday afternoon when Charlie Freeman, a colored boy employed by the Lipscomb family, drowned in the Bobbin Mill branch where it meets the Middle River. He and two companions swam in the creek. Freeman could not swim, went under, and disappeared. A large crowd searched the riverbank, but by nightfall the body had not been recovered despite dragging the water and efforts by his employer.

Charlie Freeman Thomas Freeman Lipscomb Bobbin Mill Middle River Pink Morton

Southern Poultry Association Postpones Meeting to Friday

The Southern Poultry Association announces postponement of its regular monthly meeting to Friday the 23rd at eight o clock due to city weddings. A rewarding program is planned and all members are urged to attend. Last meeting featured several addresses and enthusiasm grows for a fall show believed to be the largest yet in the South. Secretary reports exhibitors from distant sections and premium lists soon mailed nationwide.

Southern Poultry Association

Barry Found Guilty by Members Council

The Barry case verdict, delivered by the city council, imposes a 200 dollar fine with 100 dollars paid upfront and 100 suspended on good behavior. Barry pledges to reform and avoid whiskey sales. Council adjourns to meet again on the 6th. Rumors place Bryan backing Wilson for the Democratic nomination as the East and South show support.

Barry Woods Col H. C. Tuck

Eight Year Old Girl Dangles From Well Escape

Sallie Garnett, eight, daughter of Alex Garnett of Brooklyn, slipped while drawing water from a well. She fell forty feet into four feet of water, but clung to the rope and was hauled out by neighbors with only a sprained ankle and bruises.

Sallie Garnett Alex Garnett Brooklyn West Broad Street

Hen Lays Three Eggs Daily While Moving Family Flock

Officer Bil Brittain recounts a homey tale of a purebred hen that produced three eggs daily for five days while caring for her thirteen chicks and moving to a new home. The piece then shifts to politics, noting growing support for Senator Ter Fell and urging increased state education funding.

Bil" Brittain Athena Uncle Dudley Tima Biddy

Governor elect Hoke Smith names Patterson to prison board

Governor elect Hoke Smith announces the appointment of Judge Thomas B. Patterson of Griffin to the prison commission, replacing General Clement A. Evans as adjutant general. Smith signals intent to control the commission, presenting a politically strategic move amid ongoing debate over convict systems and state military leadership.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Thomas B. Patterson Griffin Clement A. Evans Evans Scott Georgia Scot Evans Snown Smith

Canadian Foresters Hold Annual Convention in Toronto

The High Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters opened in Toronto on June 13 with about 600 delegates from local branches across the Dominion attending sessions.

Chicagoans Visit Boston Delegation Reaches New England

A 160 member Chicago Association of Commerce delegation, with governors from several Mississippi Valley states, arrived in Boston to repay Chicago’s visit last year by Boston chamber members.

Boston Chicago Chicago Association of Commerce Missisnippi Valley Boston Chamber of Commerce

National Association of Master Plumbers Opens in Galveston

Master plumbers from across the United States gather in Galveston Texas for the four day national convention. The event blends entertainment with business sessions as trade topics are discussed. President George E Robinson of Austin presided at the opening.

Galveston Texas United States National Association of Master George E. Robinson Austin

Princeton Commencement Day Sees Notable Visitors

Princeton New Jersey June 13 distinguished visitors attended the one hundred and eighty fourth annual commencement of Princeton University. The academic procession formed before Nassau Hall and moved to Alexandria Hall for the diploma presentation and degree conferrals.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Nassau Hall Alexandria Hall

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