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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1906

Page

5

Trustees Appointed for State Agricultural Colleges statewide

Governor Terrell completed appointments of 145 trustees for new state agricultural colleges in each congressional district. Counties compete for schools, with 200 acres and buildings required from the county. No state funds until after January 1. Meetings will be held in October and November. Terrell will attend. Tribes list of district boards follows, naming counties and trustees across eleven districts.

Terrell Clarke General Assembly Durke County W. A. Wilkins

Official Ballot for Judges Race in Georgia Primary

Official ballot for the Democratic primary held October 3 1906 lists 16 judge candidates for Court of Appeals with instructions to vote for exactly three. Names include Thos J Chappell Fred Foster Thos F Green W R Hammond Frank Harwell W M Henry Benjamin H Hill Charles G Janes Geo S Jones H C Peeples A G Powell P P Proffitt D M Roberts Richard B Russell Howard Van Epps Bartow S Willingham.

A. L. Miller State Democratic Committee Court of Appeals Thos J. Chappell Frederick ©. Foster Thos. F. Green W. R. Hammond Frank Harwell W. M. Henry Benjamin H. Hill Charles G. Janes Geo Jones H. C. Peeples A. G. Powell P. P. Proffitt D. M. Roberts Richard B. Russell Howard van Epps Bartow Willingham

Handsome French Girls Seek Redress From Immigration

Three Parisian women Jeann e Boyer Ninon Schimpf and Marguerite Ingless allege harsh treatment by U S immigration officers on August 22 and 24 and seek relief from the French Consul in New York. They recount detention on Ellis Island after arriving aboard the Baltic and describe hostile questioning and insults while asserting their work as milliners. Their advocate Miss Mary Belfort vows to pursue accountability.

New York Jeanne Boyer Ninon Schimpf Marguerite Ingless Paris Mme Arthur Mary West Thirty-fourth Street Mme Boyer Josef Fifth Avenue Thirtieth Street Boyer Ingesso Schimpt Mile Laglessia France Mile. Schmidt Panama Mile Meyer America Baltic Ellis Island M. Jonet Miles Boyer World Mme. Mary Monaleur Marys Mary Mlle Monsieur Marx Washington Monsieur Maix Mason Mary Belfort Keith & Proctor Mlle. Boyer Manhattan New York World

Princeton Factory Undergoes Improvements to Modernize

Princeton Considers improvements underway at Princeton Factory to modernize operations. Excavations for foundations begin for an addition. Plan to place all machinery on two floors, removing third floor layout. Additional changes aim to make the plant one of the best in the state.

Princeton Princeton Factory

New Citizens Move to Athens

Mr E W Bullock of Birmingham plans to move to Athens and open a plumbing and electrical business October first. He will rent a McDowell building store room and show moving pictures for a small admission. Another Birmingham newcomer, L B Wolff, will open a painting decorating upholstering and repair shop. Residents welcome them with patronage. Kennedy's Laxative Henny and Tar advertised by Orr Drug Co.

E. W. Bullock Birmingham Ala L. B. Wolff Athens Kennedy Orr Drug Co

Police Records Show Officers Tackle City Offenders

Police records through September show 961 docketed cases this year, with fines totaling 6266.25 dollars, most in cash. Mayor Dorsey pursues heavier fines to deter repeat offenses, while citizens support the police effort. A half million dollar cotton mill project between Athens and Whitehall is under renewed review, with potential to boost development and water power at Barnett Shoals.

Athens Athena Whitehall Barnett Shoals

Col Thomas F Green Seeks Court of Appeals Seat

Canvass efforts for Col Thomas F Green face time limits before the October 3 election. He will rely on mail sent letters and local supporters in Clarke county cannot meet voters in person due to statewide duties. Clarke county will likely deliver strong support while W Z Smith joins the Atlanta water board, a name that draws attention in Savannah.

Thomas F. Green Court of Appeals Clarke County Col. Green W. Z. Smith Atlanta Water Board Savannah Prees

Judge Howard Van Epps Nominated for New Court of Appeals

Judge Howard Van Epps of Atlanta is a candidate for Judge of the new court of appeals. He is well known in the city with many relatives and friends and is regarded as an abler lawyer in Georgia. The text also notes Athens street improvements as a valued investment with public support.

Howard van Epps Atlanta New Court of Appeals van Epps Georgia Judge van Epps

Macon Centennial Fair Opens Next Month

Macon gears up for the Centennial Fair in October featuring machinery and agricultural exhibits, livestock and farm implements, manufacturer displays, daily races with liberal purses, and new features including Katzenjammer Castle. The educated horse contest and acts like lassoing by cowboys mingle with stunt midgets and Indian displays, promising a wide family-friendly show with reduced fares for all.

Katzenjammer Castle Maximus Palin

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