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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1899

Page

6

Education and Crime The Branson Paper on Reform

Prof. E C Branson presented an address on Education and Crime to the Schoolmasters Club. He argued formative forces shape civilization and that a liberal course of study lets learners access humanitys accumulated wisdom, contrasting illiteracy with diffusive intelligence and noting crime declines in Massachusetts alongside education advances.

E. C. Branson Prof. Branson Dr. Holmes Prof Branson Massachusetts David C. Torrey Es Sabe

Illiteracy and Crime Link Across States Cites Branson

Prof Branson argues illiteracy fuels crime citing 1890 Harris data showing 5 percent illiterates produced 80 percent of criminals in Massachusetts and Georgia illiteracy correlates with higher convict rates. He attributes decline in serious crime to rising education and cites multiple studies and experts on heredity, poverty, and urban growth as crime drivers.

Branson W. T Harris Massachusetts National Bureau of Education Detroit Georgia Marro and Rossi England Sweden Germany Belgium Denmark Colajanni Bush Sing Sing Mas. McClaughry Chicago Police Holder

Mrs J W Van Winkle dies after illness at home

Mrs J W Van Winkle passed away after a brief illness from heart failure at her Broad and Lumpkin street home. Funeral at Episcopal Church today at 1 pm with Rev Troy Beatty. pallbearers named. Remains to Madison Georgia for interment. Also notices Electric Bitters praised as blood purifier curing scrofula and skin ailments. other ads for tonics and remedies.

Broad and Lumpkin Streets J. W. van Winkle

Amendments Proposed to Clarke City Court Act

Clarke county representative H H Carlton introduces amendments to the City court act aiming to limit jury trial provisions and cap judge salary. The card argues current 1500 dollar salary, set by act, is unjust and that grand jury power to raise pay should not be permanent. Carlton asserts constitutional concerns and urges passage of reform.

H H. Carlton General Assembly Carlton Clarke County Maj State of Georgia Grand Jury

4n Oil Mill Changes Hands Large Improvements

From the Elbert County star Mr L J Melson becomes superintendent of the Abbeville Oil Mills and now manages the Ath ens Oil Mill and Ice Plant. He began with the company three years ago in office work and has earned the top post through diligence and trust. The community and employers praise the appointment.

Elberton Star Elberto County L. J Melson Abbeville Athens Melson Elberton

Man Healed By Arnica Salve After Doctors Doubt

Renick Hamilton of West Inferior suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and faced death without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, described as the surest pile cure on Earth and the best salve in the world, at 25 cents a box. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

D. B. Cargile Washita I. T H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Dr. King Luther Lutz W. C. Hammick & Co Shelby, N. C Smith Bro’s. Drug Store H. R.palmer & Sons Renick Hamilton West Inferior W. J. Smith.& Bro

New Dress Goods Arrivals Speak Of Elegance And Value

Dress goods arrival brief highlights unmatched elegance and correctness with daily new garments. Prices appeal to shoppers who know fashions and value refined daintiness.

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