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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1907

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Chancellor Pays Tribute to Judge Bleckley at University Service

Chancellor Barrow, at a university chapel prayer service, eulogized Judge Logan E F Bleckley as a seeker of truth whose life focused on truth over wealth. He noted Georgians honor Bleckley for service to people and generation, admired by students and faculty alike.

University Georgia University Chapel Barrow Logan EF. Bleckley Bleckley Judge Bleckley

University Increases Postoffice Business

University bulletins sent by Professor Stewart reach every county of Georgia as thousands of agricultural leaflets go out from Athens. Professor Wooster will shortly begin distributing the Summer Normal School bulletin, detailing faculty and courses for teachers and prospective teachers statewide.

Athens Normal School University Stewart Wooster Georgia

Sanitary Inspector's February report notes good health status

The February report shows no contagious diseases, city aid to about 20 families with groceries and dry goods, plus wood or coal for near as many, and payment for a coffin for a needy case. It also records condemnation and removal of spoiled fruit from a railroad road entering the city and prompt compliance by the railroad.

Lucy Cobb Institute Magazine March Issue Preview

The March issue of Lucy Cobb Institute Magazine in press promises bright regular departments and a varied literary bill. Contributors include Flo Rene Watts with The Ordeal of Richard Feverer and Roberta Slade with A Tale of Two Cities, plus pieces by Naomi Wells, Julia Brand, Rosa Smith, Ruth Jones, Mildred Mell, May Harbin, and Callie Hull.

Lucy Cobb Institute Georgia Day Institute Richard Feverer Flo Rene Watts Two Cities Roberta Slade Robert Fe, Lee Naomi Wells Yaryoma Julia Brand Rosa Smith Ruth Jones Mildred Mell May Harbin Callie Hull

Hall's Sheriff Crow Makes Historic Georgia Arrest Record

Sheriff William A. Crow of Hall County, in his second year, has built a record unseen among Georgia sheriffs. He reports over a thousand arrests since taking office, with 846 warrants cleared in his first year. He works actively beside Gainesville police, uses trained bloodhounds, and is considered a valuable, energetic county lawman.

William A. Crow Hall Athens Gainesville Georgia

Money for Agricultural Schools Funds Released in Georgia

Money for agricultural schools in Georgia already moves forward as the act funding eleven new schools begins. Checks for 2000 dollars were mailed to the treasurer of the boards of trustees, marking the first payment under the law. The funds come from fertilizer inspection fees collected by the state agricultural department.

State House Atlanta Boards of Trustees State Agricultural Department

Three Cases For One Transaction In Athens Jail

Will Martin, a negro, is jailed in Clarke County on a murder warrant from East Athens crimes last year's holidays. He previously faced disorderly conduct and concealed pistol charges, serving months in the chain gang. Now awaiting superior court action next month, he faces a single murder case arising from the same incident.

Will Martin Clarke County East Athens Martin Athens

Georgia Baseball Day Alumni Game on Campus

Tomorrow afternoon on the campus the regular Georgia baseball team meets the alumni squad led by King Arthur Sullivan and managed by Ike Levy. Sullivan is in the city and will pitch for the alumni. Moore Cox McBride Scott Cooper and other former Georgians will play. The game tests this year’s Georgia squad and is expected to draw a large crowd.

Georgia King Arthur Sullivan Ike Levy Sullivan Moore Cox McBride Scott Cooper Alumi

Relics urged for Jamestown Exposition collection

The Daughters of the American Revolution in Georgia call for relics to display at the Jamestown exposition, marking 300 years since Jamestown and highlighting Georgia's early role. Citizens and patriotic bodies urged to loan documents, portraits, costumes, silver, and other era items while avoiding quilts. contact any chapter regent or Dr. J. A. C. Chandler.

Daughters of the American Revolution Georgia National Society Jamestown New World South Virginia Atlanta Norfolk Old Dominion Alanta Hall of History Revolution Donald Me Lean J. A. Rounsaville Rome Morgan Savannah William Lawson Peel Anna C Benning Columbus Robert RK Park J. A. C. Chandler Exposition Officea Mits Robert Emory Park Lon Fine Printing Leada

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting Planned

Following the international answer visit, renewed interest and enthusiasm rise for the W C T U work. All members and interested parties are invited to meet at Mrs H C Conway’s residence Saturday afternoon to discuss the society and plan community efforts.

Woman’s Christan’ Temperance Union H. C. Conway

Last Rites for Judge Logan E B Bleckley in Atlanta

The body of Judge Logan E B Bleckley lay in the state capitol rotunda as dignitaries from Georgia’s civic, professional and business life viewed the remains. An honorary escort, the Atlanta Bar Association, and a Trinity Methodist pastor led the funeral rites in the state library then supreme court room before burial at Oakland.

Atlanta, Ga Logan Eb, Bleckley State Capitol State Library Supreme Court Room Atlanta Bar Association Capitol Court House J. W. Lee Trinity Methodist Church Alex Smith Oakland

Death and Burial of Capt. Frierson in Butler Georgia

Capt T H Frierson prominent Butler citizen dies at home after civil war service with Athens Guards and Third Georgia regiment. He served as Butler mayor, Bank of Butler cashier, tax receiver and Mason. Survived by wife and children, burial held Wednesday afternoon with sisters Sarah and Mary Ann Frierson present.

Butler, Ga T. HY. Frierson Captain Frierson Athens Sarah Mary Ann Frierson University James Hall Macon H. P Wallace Clyde Bateman Butler Robert Herbert Flem Frierson Frierson Athens Guards Third Georgia Regiment Gettysburg Bank of Butler

DeWitt’s Early Risers Tattle Sunshine Pills Sale

Little globules of sunshine that drive the gloom away. DeWitt's Tattle Early Risers will scatter the gloom of headache and biliousness. They do not gripe or sicken. Recommended and sold here by Orr Drug Co.

Claude DeWitt Orr Drug Co

Native Mountains and City Affairs Report

A literary judge and poet described the Blue Ridge views from Rabun county. The mayor and council met night at city hall with routine business and discussions on a Georgia battleship silver service, an Athens grant, and Jamestown exposition funding. An ordinance adopted a city coat of arms. Water rents prompt payment resolution introduced. Inspector Mealor resigned for a higher paying post. Police officer D J Cook faced trial for misconduct after a prior clash with skating rink owner F J Rives. found guilty, punished by public reprimand and ten day suspension.

Georgia Louise DuBose Mra. M. A. Lipscomb Mildred Rutherford Barrow Athens Finance Committee Alderman Snelling D. J. Cook F. J. Rives Rives Clayton Street Mr. Cook

Not A Dago Arrest In Athens For Vacant Charge

Vincenzo Neretto a Sunny Mtaly native, arrested at Seaboard station and jailed on a charge of vacancy as he sought passage to New York. He spoke little English and carried a check for 1000 Italian lire with Italian seals and notes. The suspect name appears as Gallinatto Vinanzo di Battista Cuono. Local experts doubt a thousand lives cashing in a tight community.

Vincenzo Neretto Sunny Mtaly Seaboard New York Battista Cuono Athens

Brazilians Camp Near City Traders Describe Band Distinct From Gypsies

A camp of Brazilian horse traders and fortune tellers has set up near the city beyond the Normal School. They are not Gypsies and have been misidentified with the O'Hara elan. This group is a different nationality and travels separately in the region.

O'Hara Elan

DeWitts Carbolize Offers Quick Relief for Skin and Piles

The March wind no terror to DeWitt's Carbolize user. Mazet Saive helps chapped and cracked skin. Also useful for burns and piles. Sold here at Orr Drug Co.

March DeWitt Mazet Saive Orr Drug Co

Forward Fund To Starving Chinese Relief Drive

The north China famine causes widespread death and suffering as aid is organized worldwide. The Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church solicits contributions, sending funds next Monday through trusted organizations to ensure delivery.

China Philathea First Baptist Church

Pitcher Foley of Georgia disabled by ankle sprain

One of the Georgia pitchers, Foley, has been incapacitated for the week due to a severe ankle sprain after a campus fall. The dislocation and pain hinder his ability to pitch in the upcoming games, including the Varsity’s Alumni game. Horace M. Holden of Crawfordville visited Athens during the period.

Georgia

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L. E. Blecklfy Lucy Cobb Institute Magazine Negeo Woman's Christian Temperance Union Gate City Capt. Frierson J.H. Mealor Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Mountains Rabun County Inspector Mealor J. H. Mealor Philatheas Foley OF Georgia Horace M. Holden Crawfordville Pene
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