09 May 1902
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
1
A writ of lunacy was issued for Lola Nelson who is serving six months on the streets. She told the court she is sane and capable, disputing the jury and declaring she can endure any sentence. she also criticized city government.
Athens May 8 1902 cotton prices softened with declines of eight to eleven points as reports of Texas rains bolster farmer confidence. New Orleans French buyers seek activity while long interests show pressure leading to potential evaporations on small advances. Weather in Galveston and Corpus Christi brings slight rain, reports say crop prospects improve across Texas stations.
Prominent Athens citizen W T Witcher reportedly died by suicide at the Oregon Hotel in Greenwood South Carolina after a recent trip from Athens He left Athens for a tour of South Carolina arriving in Greenwood last night Three letters were found on a table including one to B B Mell J J O McMahan and a Columbia recipient An open note to hotel owner Brinson asked him to contact a Captain The deceased survived by his wife three daughters and one son all residing in Athens His body to be brought back for interment in Athens
The University postpones commencement activities with Edward M. Sheppard of New York set to deliver the oration before literary societies. Dr. William J. Young of Lynchburg, Virginia will preach the annual sermon. The alumni orator remains to be chosen.
The Equitable Life Assurance Company of New York proposes a summer school of life insurance at its New York home office. It will invite selected graduates to enroll with all expenses paid, offering a career path in the life insurance field. Atlanta agent Robert L. Foreman spoke in the city addressing seniors about benefits and opportunities.
Miss Lacile Broadna… of Atlanta has received Alma Tadema’s painting from Miss Helen Gould. The work, titled The Helen Gould Gift Through The Instrumentality Of Lucile Broadnax, will be placed in the new music studio at Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Ga. It bears an autograph note from Miss Gould and aims to inspire the school toward good art.
Police department report to the city council shows April docketed 106 cases with 14 white male, 67 colored male, and 25 colored female offenders. Eighteen were discharged. Fines imposed totaled 591.60 dollars, with that amount paid.
Paul Brown, an id negro man, was brought to police headquarters by Mr. Fion Matthews in a crazed condition near the river by the upper bridge. Officers took him in, found relatives unable to shelter him, and he was jailed for transport to Athens from Mr. Lee Ware’s Madison county plantation. The Madison sheriff was notified and he will be moved to Danielsville jail.
The document outlines a Clarke County primary held Saturday May 17 1909 for representative and superior court judge in the western circuit. Polls open 7 am close at midnight with registration lists, ballots sealed in envelopes, and precinct managers to report by noon May 19 for vote consolidation. Assessments to cover expenses set per office: Congressman 25 dollars representative 20 dollars judge 17 dollars sheriff 17 dollars tax collector 17 dollars clerk superior court 17 dollars tax receiver 17 dollars treasurer 9.20 dollars coroner 17 dollars.
A brief says Hoe was fined $40 without costs and remained jailed awaiting sentencing. The report alludes to a sermon captioned The Way of the Transgressor is Hard.
Georgia Management accepts Tech baseball proposal for a Memorial Day rematch at Brisbane Park in Atlanta tomorrow afternoon. Odile of Georgia is out. Dickinson bats behind him, Calhoun moves to third. Lineups list Patterson pitching for Tech and Anderson catching for Georgia, with Morrison first base and Paulsen short, among others.
The Spencer and Wilson revival services proceed nightly at the Christian church. Prof Wilson, famed as a revival soloist, delivers clear enun ciation and hymn tones enriching the gatherings. Dr Spencer, with past successes in various cities and Lexington church work, preaches bold themes. The pair plan to meet nightly through mid next week at eight o'clock.
The city council debated and voted to reconsider abandoning the old cemetery. Chancellor Hill and university trustees were consulted and may move the bodies to the new cemetery. A settlement appears possible and the unsightly site could be removed from the city limits.
The Banner reminds readers of two telephone extensions for the paper, business office at 76 and editorial room at 75. New residences are under construction on Grady Avenue for J W Ingle, N W Collett, and near completion for Max Habert, with H T tion and Dr S H Dillard also mentioned on the Boulevard corner.
An advertisement asserts Royal Baking Powder is purest and strongest, free from alum and ammonia, and that Royal yields the best and most wholesome food for baking needs.
Richmond May report two students J C Knox of Richmond and Agnew McNeal of Abbemarto Way died in a fire that razed Bruns University School near Charlottesville. Their charred bodies were found in the rooms. Origin unknown. speculated incendiary act or lightning. The caretaker alerted others as students fled by windows. Teacher Mr Sheffey was seriously injured escaping.
President-elect Palma lands in Santa Clara Cuba to a joyous greeting as crowds admire island products. A carriage scare during a fireworks display injures two spectators. Palma reviews a parade, rural guards, and secret societies before banquet and ball at the theater. In Georgia, Clarke County politics heat up with Geo Bray challenging N D Arnold for the legislature in Oglethorpe.
A fire at the Swan and Finch oil refinery on Staten Island sound near Elizabethport New Jersey destroyed multiple tanks holding crude and refined oil. Exploding tanks sent burning oil aloft as yards and sheds burned. total loss estimated at $100,000.
A local dealer offers 40 percent off hats and shoes while four assistants handle orders. If a buyer is dissatisfied with a purchase, the firm pledges to address the issue and provide a remedy.
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