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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
8
Athens market sees virtually no activity with holders delaying sales until after mid January. New York cotton opens steady with minor declines and holiday quiet, awaiting resumed trading after holidays. Liverpool market weaker with American and total exports noted.
Hoston forecasts 14 000 to 15 000 bales for tomorrow, vs 14 781 last year. New Orleans expects 11 000 to 13 300, down from 13 720 last year. Galveston projects 14 000 to 16 000 bales, up from 5 074 last year.
Aaron Cohen departs for New York to shop spring stock for Charles Stern Co. The firm, founded by Charles Stern, is a leading local clothing house. Cohen, head of the firm and a veteran clothing man, plans a handsome display and a strong spring lineup for the city.
Testimony from the Kentucky Goebel murder trial details Henry Youtley swearing to kill William Goebel and offering $100 to any man who would fire the shot. Witnesses recount a Cincinnati trip for “part ridges” and the Marlin rifle found with Albert Malton, while W. J. Davison arrives to defend Powers.
A small boy explains his sister cannot attend the party due to an accident at home. The cat chased a rat around the room and caused fatal injuries, preventing her from going out tonight. From the Detroit Free Press.
Mr. A Hillsman, brother of the late John O Hillsman, lies dying in Grady hospital Atlanta after falling into a boiling vat at Fulton Basin and Cotton Mill. He crawled out, telephoned for an ambulance, and is now critically ill with severe scald injuries.
Washington reports Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock came under pressure after Georgia postmistress reappointments. Critics say criticism by Senator Clay and the Atlanta Journal prompted him to defend renewals of six women while allegedly planning to replace others with supporters. Roosevelt's disapproval cited. December 2.
A humorous exchange notes a man giving up betting on horses and joining a poker club to track where his money goes. An advertisement endorses DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve available at druggists.
Last night at midnight Emmanuel Church held regular Christmas services. Today the order includes Holy Communion at 11 a.m. with morning prayer and sermon. The offering goes to widows and orphans of deceased clergy in the diocese. No evening service.
Legal notices must be prepaid by all noticies except sheriff sales and charter applications. The Hurnett Players join Colonial Theatre for a three night engagement starting Monday December Seth presenting "Out in Thiadie" and "He Couldn't Enti ty Two" with a cast including Hubbard and Mildred Bell. Tickets range from 10c to 50c with special free admission for ladies opening night.
An exchange in the Baltimore American features a vain amateur asking what a stunt yields. The manager replies that with a police magistrate he would face 30 days, but as he is not one, the outcome differs.
A North China News account describes the extreme fatigue of night travel with a camel caravan in high regions. Sleep overtakes riders despite awake efforts, drivers, and warnings, forcing periodic awakenings and continued struggle until the caravan reaches the overnight halt.
DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pilla are sold by all druggists. This brief item notes the product availability through mainstream druggists without additional context or claims.
A Scotsman, charged with being drunk and disorderly, told the magistrate he could not endure bad company from Glasgow. The magistrate queried if he meant teetotalers, but the prisoner explained a bottle of whiskey would be all his to drink.
A brief, lightly cryptic exchange unfolds during a Christmas matinee. A character questions recognition, noting a hat and a turned Jick as clues while references to Cleveland Plain Dealer set the scene.
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