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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1906

Page

3

Hebrew Classes Start at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia will offer Hebrew courses taught by Rabbi I Koplowitz at no cost to the state. The initial group will meet as scheduled with Dr Koplowitz to organize the classes. Though few students may enroll now, ministers in training see the opportunity as valuable and the program may grow into a permanent feature.

University of Georgia Barrow Rabbi I. Koplowitz Koplowitz Koplowicz

Mark Cooper Pope May Locate Here in Athens

Mr. Mark Cooper Pope former Banner editor visited Athens yesterday and expressed surprise at the city’s rapid growth. He is considering purchasing property and may relocate with his family, a move Athens would welcome.

Mark Cooper Pope

County jail to be fitted for federal prisoners

The upper story of the county jail will be prepared for federal prisoners sent there for the upcoming United States court session on November 5. Bedding and necessities will be ordered and ready, as Judge Newman may send many inmates to Clarke county Jail to serve sentences. The text also notes Japan’s war focus and their wheat salting activities.

United States Court Newman Clarke County

Buggy Whips Case Nets Anderson Ford Arrest in Town

Anderson Ford, a Black man, was arrested on a warrant by A H Hodgson for obtaining goods under false pretenses. He worked for Hodgson and used charges at Griffeth Implement Co. to bill whip purchases, leading Judge Foster to bind him over to city court for $100. He faces immediate trial by Judge Cobb.

Anderson Ford A. H. Hodgson Hodgson Griffeth Imploiment Co Foster Anderson Cobb

Mallie Pruitt Dies Suddenly in Georgia

Commerce Ga Oct 2 Miss Mallie Pruitt aged 55 died suddenly last night at her home in Phi Delta Banks county from a stroke of paralysis. She was sister of W B Pruitt a longtime local newspaper man. Funeral services were held yesterday and interment was in the family burial ground.

Commerce, Ga Mallie Pruitt Phi Delta Banks County Miss Pruitt W. B Pruitt

Clemons Faces Payment or Jail After Judge Overrules Motion

In Judge Cobb's court Judge H C Tuck moved to fix Clemons flue at 250 dollars without cost, about 30 dollars. The judge overruled, giving Clemons until today at noon to raise the fine or go to the gang for twelve months. Clemons, an individual arrested for carrying concealed weapons, has other warrants pending and may be tried on another warrant if he pays today.

Cobb H. C. Tuck Cliff Clemons

Judge Reagan to preside in Lawrenceville term court

Judge E. J. Reagan will hold court for Judge C. H. Brand at the December term in Lawrenceville. Several cases are to be tried as Judge Brand is disqualified, so Reagan will preside. An advertisement promotes Buck–Jen's Arnica Salve for burns and skin issues, offered by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer 4 for 25 cents.

E. J. Reagan C. H. Brand Lawrenceville Brand Reagan Sam Kendall Phillipsburg Kan Buck- Jen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer

Dissolution of Pastoral Relations at Athens Presbyterian Church

Athens Presbytery dissolves Dr J W Walden's pastoral relation after his resignation. A committee advised reconsideration, but Presbytery reluctantly approved the dissolution effective Nov 1. Resolutions praised Walden as a faithful expounder, counselor, and friend, with best wishes for his future labors.

J. W. Walden Athens Presbyterian Presbytery H. F.hoyt Athens Hoyt Presbyterian Church Walden Athens Presbyterian Church

Man Fined For Throwing Rocks At Residence

Gene Washington about twenty, black, was fined ten dollars by Mayor Dorsey for throwing rocks at the First street home of Mr and Mrs Scarboro. Conflicting testimony on identification likely kept the fine from higher.

Gene Washington Dorsey First Street

City Court Jury Drawn for November Term

Judge Howell Cobb yesterday drew the jury for the city court November term listing numerous citizens as jurors including Doster Epting Harris Fellows Locklin Todd Hodgson Weil Tabora Smith Presnell McConnell Wingfield Goodrum Muse Porter Simpson Langford Vaughn Harper Edwards Shelton Appleby Adams Griffeth Carruth Payne Head Phintoy Riddling Sadtech Smith Tuck Dobbins Broach Talmadge Hancock and others.

Howell Cobb IAW Doster J. H. Epting Jno O. Harris Chas Fellows J. F. Locklin Thos I.todd A. H. Hodgson R. B. Weil Tabora Smith Geo. W. Presnell F. J. McConnell W. Vaughn Dock Harper W. A. Edwards Jas H. Shelton Mack Appleby James Adams T. Griffeth J. M. Carruth A. Payne H. V. Head Chas. A. Phintoy A. F. Riddling J M. Sadtech Linton Smith A. H. Tuck Dobbins

Resignation of Athens Dispensary Clerk Harris Affects Post

Mr J O Harris, longtime clerk at the Athens dispensary, has resigned effective December 1. The county commissioners meet tomorrow to select a successor from many applicants, with one chosen to fill the position.

Athens Dispensary J. O. Harris Harris Pipon

Drunk twelve year old found near city prison on Washington street

Police picked up a negro boy about twelve in the street near the city prison. He was so drunk he could not tell his name. He was placed in Hotel Pridgeon and an effort will be made to identify the man who supplied liquor.

Washington Street City Pridgeon

Moves In City Homes Open After Vacations

When a residence is vacated in the city, removals begin. Dr. H. M. Fullilove has moved to Milledge avenue adjacent to St. Marys Hospital. The former occupant B. F. Hardeman moved to Chancellor Barrow�s old home on Dearing street. Dr. J. C. McKinney has moved into the Broad street residence formerly occupied by Fullilove.

H. M. Fulliove

Brotherhood Drives Growth in St Andrew Church Outreach

The Brotherhood of St Andrew, formed in 1883, has grown to over twenty thousand members across the United States, Canada, and abroad, emphasizing individual effort to lead men to Christ. Memphis hosts the convention with about one thousand delegates, featuring clergy and laity addresses, devotional exercises, and plans to strengthen southern chapters, followed by a Sewanee excursion.

Protestant Episcopal Church United States Canada Brotherhood Brotherhood of St. Philip and St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew South Memphis Boston Mass Corvention Brotherhood of St. Andrew Louths

Professors Draft Plans for New Agricultural College Building

The board of trustees committee on a new building funded by the legislature has engaged University of Minnesota professors Johnson and Hart to provide requirements and layout ideas. They will present recommendations, aiming to complete drawings before winter, with construction likely after January and occupancy planned for the 1907 08 session.

Board of Trustees the Agricultural College Johnson and Hart Agricultural Department the University

Watch chain presented to Maj. J. M. Kimbrough

At campus chapel Maj. J. M. Kimbrough commander of cadets received a watch chain from the student body and faculty of Athens as he leaves for Newport News en route to Cuba with the 27th Infantry. Chancellor Barrow praised his service and affection for the students. Capt. B. W. Sanford will lead the cadets temporarily.

J. M. Kimbrough Cadets Newport News Cuba 27Th Infantry Barrow Athens Maj. Kimbrough Kimbrough Virginia Hhis 8. W. Sanford

Agricultural College Seeks New Dean for Georgia Institution

The University of Georgia Board of Trustees seeks a dean to lead the Agricultural College. A committee is appointed to select the best candidate, with elections expected soon. The move will not affect current faculty positions, and several distinguished educators are being considered.

Department of Agriculture University of Georgia

Major Hoyle Injured by Atlanta & West Point Train

Major Geo. Hoyle of the U. S. A. was struck near his Collage Park boarding house by an Atlanta & West Point train. He suffered a broken arm an sprained ankle and multiple bruises and fractures though his condition is not yet serious. A cold is best cured when bowels are open, Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised.

Geo Hoyle Atlanta West Point Collage Park Kennedy Orr |Drug Co

King Promoted at General Electric in New Haven

Mr. T. A. King son of Mr. and Mrs. J B King of the city is gaining success in the east in the electrical business. He has worked with General Electric Co at Schneddy New York for years and recently was appointed manager for the branch headquarters in New Haven Connecticut ahead of many older men in service.

T. A. King J. 8

Woman Fatally Stabbed by Husband Finds No Recovery

The wife of Sanders Payors of Col was stabbed by her husband recently. An operation stopped the bleeding but she has little chance of recovery. The knife grazed the heart as it was plunged into her breast. the husband remains at liberty.

Sanders Payors Col

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tee Hebrew IN the University J. Koplowitz Equi JL Russia W. B. Pruitt Cord Gang Io Gwinnett County Prebytery MR. J. O. Harri Negro Uruk ST. Andrew Sewanee Maj Agricultural College Major Hoyle Weli Kowa Pacific Coast Brotherhood of St Andrews Tenn Comercial A. King General Electric Co New Haven Conn Mike DeWitt Orr Drug Co
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