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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
5
Section Director Marbury reports a generally fair week with improved conditions for cotton and other crops across Georgia. Peaches market well with excellent quality. labor scarcity and high wages hinder farmers. hot June weather expected as summer begins.
A plan in Athens seeks a $100,600 appropriation to acquire about 700 acres for a unified University of Georgia campus and new agricultural college. Key supporters include Chancellor Hill and Harry Hodgson. funds would cover land purchase, buildings, and equipment, with alumni drives and five-year pledges to secure the total.
In Savannah on June 6 the naval stores market opened at 78 1 2 cents a gallon and fell to about 70 cents as receivers reeled from rain resin prices. Trading and all-water aging values tumbled from 695 to 480 dollars. Despite high early receipts many claims of fictitious values surfaced as heavy activity persisted. The season has been unusually favorable for operators and factors who report substantial profits.
Greenville Ga June 6 Special Weir has been suspended on the dam being erected by the North Georgia Flume Company at Wilsons Shoals on the Chattahoochee. Judge J J Rumsey granted an injunction to Dr J W Bales and others stating temporary restraining order to be heard at the July term of court as parties agree on an earlier date.
Coverage of Barnesville events includes a morning program by Gordon Institute and a keynote address by Hon John Temple Graves on What Should a Young Man Do With His Life. The speech received a great ovation and tributes to McKinley and Robert E. Lee highlighted his remarks.
A quirky note urges a father to purchase Cheney's Expecto Rant for a tithe girl, blending playful language with a vintage tone. The line hints at a humorous or satirical context rather than a formal instruction.
An escaped convict identified as Smidth was recaptured after breaking loose last week and evading pursuit across multiple locations. Authorities say he was captured after a bumpy chase involving a car and rifle threats near a brick building.
Juliet Marshall Williams 14 dies at home on Perriest avenue. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. E J Wooteney funeral conducted yesterday at H M Patterson chapel. interred Westview cemetery. Tax committee meeting set for this morning. Park Board plans three summer concerts at Grant Park. date selections to follow. Applications for liquor licenses attract police attention. skating rink lease under discussion. Baptist Tabernacle School picnic planned at Pearl Springs with special train at 8 am. Mrs Julia Iverson Patton buried in Lawrenceville cemetery this afternoon. Aldermen ordinance debate noted in The Constitution. Oldsnow measure opposed by Colman Olutnoy. Infant Dolan funeral arrangements. interment Westview cemetery. second Dolan infant death in two weeks. Ashburn bank lists quick factor names. local adage promotes prosperity.
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