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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
6
Work on the new state agricultural hall progresses rapidly with foundations excavated and spur track from the Central railroad nearly finished. Material delivery will start soon and construction will be pushed forward with haste.
Last night at about eight o clock linotype operator Mr Epting was injured while adjusting a line at the machine. His forefinger was mashed and a gash extended above the knuckle. Eight stitches were required to close the wound. Dr J C McKinney treated him and he may lose use of his finger for some time though the finger is hoped to be saved.
Work is in progress to deepen the tail race at the Athens factory by three feet, boosting power by at least 150 horsepower. The project supports higher mill capacity and future improvements, with completion expected in a few weeks. Central Railway Assessment in Atlanta outlines tax valuation dispute between the state and the Central of Georgia Railway Co. Arbitration will occur at the capitol, with initial valuations of around 16 million by the state and about 29 million by the railroad. Court figures and local ads close the item, including a testimonial for Chamberlain's Salve from W.H. Beach of Midland City, Alabama and local druggists selling the product.
The new cotton season opened with signs of a record year for Athens. On September 1, 1906 there were 15 577 bales on hand. receipts last season reached 107 546 bales, about sixteen thousand more than the prior year. Outlook favors a large season as crop size and demand rise. stock on hand and shipments are detailed against 1905-06. Also mention Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and local药药 dealers.
Thomas L. Epps of Athens and Miss Lillie Agnes Sullivan were married in Atlanta by Rev. H L Edmondson. Despite initial parental hesitation, the couple departed by evening train for a honeymoon in Jamestown, with Epps connected to R L Moss Manufacturing.
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets as a cure for sick headache caused by stomach derangement. Sold by H. & Palmer & Sons, Warren J. Smith & Bro, L. P. Canning, E. C. McEvoy, Orr Drug Co.
Athens reports a strong six month building upturn with 211 permits issued since March first. Major projects include the Southern Mutual Insurance Company office building, the state college of agriculture, and numerous large residences on Milledge avenue, Dougherty and other streets. The volume includes many two to four room additions and several multi dwelling permits, signaling prosperity as repairs and new homes rise across the city.
Louis Camak-hay loft on Hull street and J. M. Weatherly two sheds and two stables on Foundry street listed as local property features.
The appointment of Judge Horace M Holden as successor to Justice Andrew J Cobb makes him the youngest on the bench and among the youngest to preside on the tribunal Linton Stephens was the youngest at thirty six Beverly D Evans sat at thirty eight Andrew J Cobb at thirty nine Samuel Lumpkin was forty one when elevated Holden is forty one and follows.
Cemetery trustees have City Engineer Barnett draw plans to add two bedrooms a kitchen and a bathroom to the sexton’s residence at the cemetery. Plans completed and turned over to trustees who likely will authorize the improvements soon. Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed free by Dr. Shoop Racine Wis, touted as a great value remedy sold by H R Palmer & Sons.
The Central of Georgia Railway Company is paving Thomas Street in Athens under a city agreement. The project runs from Mitchell Street intersection to Baldwin Street and will be twenty four feet wide with Belgian block. The work aims to ease traffic formerly routed via Baldwin Street blocked by railroad trestles.
Judge W H Fuller stood between railroad tracks as a freight train backing into the Lula station approached. Mayor Dorsey, nearby, quickly pulled him to safety before the body could be struck. A crowd watched in alarm as the danger unfolded and relief followed the rescue.
An old newspaper ad promotes NeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. Sold by all druggists.
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