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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
12
The store urges rapid stock movement with Christmas week stock take near. Ten Thousand Dollars worth cloaks suits skirts underwear knit goods plus house furnishings and linens to be sold at reduced prices to clear before inventory. Millinery and shoes at closeout prices accompany a wide holiday selection and discounts 10 to 25 percent below rival dealers.
The funeral for Mr. Thomas P Oliver was held at his Nantahala avenue home Sunday afternoon with a large gathering. About two hundred people stood outside as the service proceeded. Floral tributes expressed esteem for the deceased. Ath ens mayor and council and county officers attended, Mt Vernon Lodge of Masons officiated, and Rev L G Johnson delivered the sermon. Masonic rites were performed at the Oconee cemetery graveside by Worshipful Master Palmer and lodge members.
A large gathering attended the Saturday service at Cherokee Corner church for Mrs. M W Davie of Oglethorpe county who died Thursday at home. Rev L G Johnson and Rev J M Sewell led a solemn service with DeWitt’s Little Early Riser pills advertised.
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock the funeral of Mrs S Bernstein was conducted at Hancock avenue residence after a brief illness. Rabbis Koplowitz led a Hebrew service with a eulogistic address and the cortege moved to the Hebrew Cemetery as mourners paid their last respects.
O S Woolever, a leading Le Raysville merchant, says Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and is good for all sores wounds burns and abrasions. Sold at W J Stith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
Reverend Troy Beatty, rector of Emmanuel Church, has been appointed as a member of the standing committee of the Diocese of Atlanta. The appointment marks a major honor within the new diocese and brings gratification to Beatty's extensive circle of friends.
Washington reports the commerce department says the December cotton bulletin shows 8,689,663 round bales produced by December 1, up from 1906. Active ginneries total 2 65. The Athens Catholic congregation grows with new arrivals and a bishop planned mission to follow the holidays.
The Board of Stewards at First Methodist Church named committees to head departments: Music chaired by D L Earnest with H T Huggins and N G Slaughter. Heating and Light led by D F Miller with Thomas Comer and E D Sledge. House with Cobb Lampkin as chair and A W Dozier and A H Tal mage. Public Worship led by 3 S King with A H Hodgson. Sunday School chaired by J D Moss with T E Hollingsworth, Deupree Hunnicutt, T F Greene. Lookout chaired by J N Webb with J A Fulcher, R B Dixon, D H Redfern, T W Powell, E R Hodgson, H B Shelton. Ushers led by A C Fears with N G Slaughter, Deupree Hunnicutt, Fred Birchmore, Parks Johnson, Clem Bryan. Revival chaired by J S King with N G Slaughter, J R Crane, A W Doler, Cobb Lempkin, D L Earnest, D C Barrow, T H Dozier.
Dr H M Fullilove of this city has been named by the Georgia Medical Association as councillor for the Eighth district. This honor implies notable responsibility and is expected to be filled by his distinguished ability.
Sufferers report prompt relief from rheumatism after applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The product helps ease rest and activity, sold by H.R. Palmer & Sons and other Athens Georgia outlets including W. J. Smith & Bro and E. C. McEvoy Drug Co.
Rumors claim Speaker Cannon and Democratic Leader Williams seek to place Georgians on the Ways and Means Committee. The push follows Georgia’s plea for a sub-treasury last year and suggests J. M. Griggs may be named to the post offices committee, with T. M. Bell filling that seat.
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden for six weeks with eight doctors offering no relief. After using Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism she gained immediate relief and could walk within three days. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons.
Charles Randall was fatally shot in Blue Creek by Miss Ida May Brown after he allegedly broke a marriage promise. Brown said she returned to the house, secured a pistol, and fired after the dispute. Also notes Ely's Dream Balm and Ely's Cream Balm advertisement lines amid the account.
Chicago selected to host the next Republican National Convention prompts mixed reactions. Foraker and Dick express clear pleasure, while Taft supporters show disappointment and anti administration forces celebrate a perceived tilt away from Missouri Taft sentiment.
Conductor Bob Macon of the Central of Georgia Railway, injured when struck near the new agricultural hall on campus, is steadily improving. His right thigh was badly torn by the car, but doctors expect a full recovery.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports trying various kidney remedies and diabetes treatments with no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved and five bottles completed a life insurance exam. The claim states the remedy cures backache and kidney and bladder issues.
Judge Charles H. Brand heard Citizens Bank and Trust Company versus building owners over a planned one story addition at the corner of Clayton street and College avenue. The bank argues the contract requires a corner room and that the addition would violate it and impair light and ventilation. Judge Brand refused the injunction, allowing the erection to proceed.
Boston reports New England cotton mill operators assess the impact of a new commercially practical linenmaking process developed by Massachusetts inventor Benjamin C. Mudge. Two New England mills are being equipped, U S linen fibers formerly imported at over 20 million dollars annually may be produced domestically, using straw less cost and faster processing.
The national Civic Federation begins its annual session in New York with attendees from across the country. Key topics include currency reform wage earner insurance and postal savings banks. Reports will cover public ownership conciliation immigration Panama government employees welfare workers and joint child labor committee in formation.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve offered for sale by all druggists. A brief rustic advertisement promoting a familiar medicine.
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