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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
4
The Athans Weekly Banner is mailed or delivered at 65.00 per year, 10 for six months, or 1. for three months, with weekly or Sunday usage at 1.00 per year or 90 cents for six months. Notices cost 10 cents per line per insertion, with special rates for extended contracts. Remittances by express, Postal money order or registered letter.
A state committee on re arranging the congressional districts under the 1900 census reports proposed changes. Districts list changes to include counties such as Chatham Bryan Liberty McIntosh Tattnall Montgomery Emanuel and Screven in the first district and adjustments across other districts with population totals for present and proposed layouts.
An editorial argues lawmakers avoid action on the Atlanta depot on state property. It warns a failed site will lower Western & Atlantic terminal value and lose Georgia hundreds of thousands. It suggests three funding paths bonds rents or a tax and warns legislators remain afraid to act.
Fall River mill owner M. O. D. Borden halves the price of prints by half a cent per yard and trims shirtings by a quarter cent while having twice raised employees wages by five percent. He cancels the last wage rise to sell more goods and preserve jobs. Employees reportedly accepted prior raises without complaint as the plan smooths labor capital tensions.
The general assembly redistricting committee has proposed a plan to rearrange the state congressional districts. Washington’s Mr. Hardwick opposes placing Burke county in the tenth district as it would boost his rival’s nomination chances. Several candidates object, but the committee’s duty is to create compact districts based on population, and their work should stand unless a stronger reason to change is offered.
St. Louis health department blamed for several child deaths from lockjaw linked to anti toxin tainted with tetanus bacilli as vaccines become more effective yet require strict handling. The board faces accountability for negligence and possible removal.
An article highlights progress toward a new building for the East Athens Night School. E B Hodgson Jr has raised 1000 dollars. 500 more is needed. George Footer Peabody of New York has contributed 900 dollars to the fund. Citizens are urged to support the institution.
Citizens of Athens are called to contribute the remaining 500 needed to complete the land purchase and ensure the new building becomes a certainty. The appeal emphasizes community support to finish the project.
The eleventh census would cost fourteen million dollars and require reorganization each time. This disrupts accuracy, raising the question of whether a permanent census bureau under a single government department would yield more satisfactory results than the current method.
Athens appears likely to host the Southern Educational Conference next session after two committees from New York led by Robert O. Ogden visit to assess facilities. The Georgia legislature has invited the conference to Georgia and expects a prompt, favorable evaluation. Meanwhile a local testimonial touts Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a life saver for a lung fever case in nearby Trimble, noting rapid recovery with the syrup and Quick Relief prompts.
Yesterday's snowfall set a new record for November in the state with most of the day spent in steady snow. The last comparable November snow was in 1883 on November 10, with sleet noted. the article also markets Johnson’s Tonic and other tonics, reflecting period advertising.
Clarke County grand jury indicts O E Campbell in Florida arrest case. Athens officers arrest him after identification from a photograph. requisition papers to be obtained from Gov. Candler before transfer. Campbell faces multiple Clarke Superior Court indictments as Florida escapees are pursued. Nearby ads tout Electric Bitters as a remedy for various ailments.
James W White aged eighty three died yesterday morning at two o'clock at his daughter Mrs John McKinnon's Oak Street home. He had long been in declining health and was a well known Athend resident and church member of Oconee Street Methodist. Funeral at nine this morning at Mr McKinnon's residence conducted by Rev Eilison D Stone. Interment in Oconee Cemetery.
Luke Barran, the contractor who supervised the new ice plant in Athens, died Sunday at St Joseph's Infirmary in Atlanta after paralysis and a second stroke. He was buried in Macon yesterday. He had recently moved to Athens for the construction project and received full medical attention.
The Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs held its annual Athens convention bringing delegates from across the state. Attendees praised genuine purpose and harmony while emphasizing women's public role beyond the home and the importance of education and philanthropy. The piece cites John Raskine's work on Womanhood and contrasts duties of men and women in public life, urging service, order, and beauty within and beyond the home.
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