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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
2
Governor Terrell postponed the trustees meeting for the eighth district agricultural high school to a date to be named later. Bids from candidate locations were not ready, delaying the decision, with the meeting likely set for early November.
Nelson McCombs a cdl was convicted in Superior court of robbery and faces sentence today by Judge Brand. The jury urged a misdemeanor recommendation which could lessen the punishment. This marks a second trial after an earlier reversal of Judge Hammond. He reportedly snatched a purse from a Regro man on Athens streets.
In Superior court yesterday Claiborne Sharp pleaded guilty to shooting at another and assault with intent to murder Henry Parks. he will be sentenced today. Alfred Clements pled guilty to use of opprobrious language and faces sentencing. Gus Stephens pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol and was fined sixty dollars.
The flight blockade causing road and cotton shipping delays in the city draws statements from Georgia roads. Cox of the Georgia Railroad reports smooth handling, while M G Michael of the Athens Chamber of Commerce forwards relief assurances and publishes correspondence with Cox regarding depot conditions and responses.
Yesterday morning U S Commissioner Moore heard his first case with John P Arnold of Statham charged with retailing. No evidence of worth was found and he was freed. Commissioner E C Kinnebrew tried R E McGee of Hart county on retailing charges, bonding and releasing him.
Atlanta, October 17. Rev Sam P Jones left an estate about 250000 with much of it in Atlanta and Cartersville. He gave two thirds of his earnings to charity and left a 75000 life policy to his estate. His wife is expected to administer the estate as plans to move the courthouse downtown proceed.
Prof. Joseph H. Stewart of the University of Georgia traveled to Atlanta to review plans for new high schools across the eleven congressional districts. The governor and trustees aim to have buildings ready and built to the latest, most satisfactory school designs with an architect preparing plans for modern construction.
The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It includes testimonials and a Toledo address. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and references political figures and Cuba allegations in a fragmented mix.
The Athens fair opens Tuesday with widespread advertising and special railroad rates. Splendid racers and a full racing program are planned under President Fears. A midway and fireworks display by Palin will entertain nightly as merchants close for a half day to support the event.
Ike Allen pleaded guilty to assault and battery in a case labeled murder. The grand jury recommended the reduction, noting malice was lacking in the rock throwing that caused the other man’s injuries. Judge Brant accepted the plea and sentenced Allen to one year in the chain gang.
Funeral plans for Mrs. Jefferson Davis released in New York. Remains will be moved to Richmond Thursday night with immediate family. A guard of honor from the Confederate Veterans of New York will lead, headed by Major Edward Owen. Delegations from the Daughters of the Confederacy will accompany the remains.
A major educational conference will convene in Charlottesville on November 22 24 bringing presidents and professors of secondary education from North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Tennessee Alabama and Virginia along with state superintendents. Key figures include Prof J B Stewart of the University of Georgia and invited U S Education Commissioner Dr Robertson and Dr S A Knapp to discuss establishing and enriching Southern high schools.
A letter extols the virtues of Devoe paint, urging James White to choose the paint that lasts longer with fewer gallons. It argues durability, value, and the goal of protecting property, signed by Devoe & Co and sent via P B Talmage Hardware Co.
The item notes a quip that if Hearst loses his race his name would be spelled Hearned. It comments that Georgia’s growing banks signal prosperity with rising savings for investment and influx of outside capital.
The Georgia supreme court will review a case over whether First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Atlanta should transfer property to the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Judge Pendleton certified the appeal after enjoining Rev. George H. Mack and church officials from transferring or altering the church status. Both factions have rights to use the building under a prior order allowing shared worship.
Invitations received for the marriage of Miss Ethel Lucile Bryson of Siloam to Mr. W C Thompson of Madison with October thirty first set for the ceremony at the bride’s home. Athens friends extend congratulations as Bryson, a frequent visitor, knows Thompson from University days.
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