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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1908
Page
7
Commissioners of roads and revenues declined to take Alfred Scott a blind and unfit convict sent from Franklin County He was deemed useless for labor and returned to Franklin County reflecting the era s harsh penal practices and transfer procedures
East Athens Baptist Church celebrates twenty years since dedication today with Rev. W. M. Coile of Winterville delivering the dedicatory sermon at eleven. Rev. B. F. Elliott, its first pastor, preaches at 7:45 tonight. Several former pastors attend and a special song service is planned. All are invited.
The Traitor by Thomas Dixon drew enthusiastic praise at yesterday's Colonial performances. A strong dramatic work with intense scenes, the cast rose to the occasion, and the scenic investiture was superb, rivaling the earlier Clansman reception in fervor.
Dorsey and Funkenstein, local firm, won the furniture contract for the New Windsor hotel yesterday. The company has secured other major orders including chairs for the University chapel and the agricultural hall. Aggregate value of these contracts reaches at least twenty thousand dollars.
Messrs. W. H. McDonald and L. O. Pledzer, formerly with Mr. B. R. Pickrell, start a new blacksmithing business at the old F. G. Umbach shop on Clayton street. They promise up to date facilities and expert, careful work.
News from Athens reports Mr John Godfree of the city in desperate condition in Atlanta. He has been in failing health for a long time and relatives fear the outcome. He will be brought back to Athens today if movable.
Meyer Dorsey tried Pink Hilliard yesterday for a fight with Rich Huff and fined ten dollars. He also tried Hilliard for shooting at John Childers last Sunday and fined twenty dollars. both fines were paid.
FP B Rawson of the Southern Mfg Co withdraws from the First Ward aldermanic race citing time and cost. He endorses William Pittman as the more qualified candidate, thanks supporters, and states personal obligation to his employer prevented continued candidacy.
The city registration is slowly mounting with a small total of registered voters. Voters are urged to register for the aldermanic primary next Saturday as books close Friday afternoon November 20. Those not on the books cannot register. Last night’s totals show ward by ward counts, with a final total of 48.
Last week in cotton markets heavy receipts at ports and interior stock climbed 420,000 bales above last season. World visible supply up 319,000 bales, suggesting more of the crop sold than usual. Crop seen near 13,000,000 bales with prices around 9 cents as yarns and dry goods demand broadens. If movement tightens and dry goods expand, prices may rise further.
A Catholic Standard cartoon caption quotes a captain of industry replying to an interviewer about the secret of his success. He says the secret has been his ability to keep it a secret, implying a sly critique of publicity and overexposure in business.
Michael secures a major contract to furnish elegant furnishings for the Georgian hotel over bids from several top firms. The deal is valued at eight to nine thousand dollars. The company also wins the contract to furnish shades for the Windsor hotel.
Miss Jeannette Miriam Goldberg Field Secretary of the Jewish Chau tauqua Society based in Philadelphia will address a Tuesday night gathering at the Synagogue in this city on her South tour. The talk promises strong interest. Also notes a local pet alligator Henry died after an injury.
The Geological Survey released a chart showing annual output value of four metallic minerals and other mineral products from 1898 to 1907. It records totals of 205,482,183 for metals and 418,790,671 for other products in 1898, rising to 903,024,005 and 1,166,265,191 respectively by 1907, with a grand total of 2,069,289,196. Copies of the chart and the accompanying Mineral Resources summary are available from the Survey Director in Washington.
A practical widow bargains at an undertaker shop amid solemn moments and trading stamps. She jokes about a cuckoo clock as she pressures for options while the undertaker laments losing business to a rival.
The article explains cross arms used in U.S. poles, about 14 million yearly, with only a quarter treated. It notes five plants, mainly in the south, and details creosote treatment methods, air seasoning, and the need for sorting sapwood, intermediate, and heartwood to avoid sapwood over-absorption and dripping. It cites Forest Service Circular 151 and discusses lumber sources like loblolly pine and sawing practices to prevent rotting.
A condensed thesaurus style entry lists multiple expressions for being beaten or exhausted such as on the ropes, groggy, lashed to the mast, skinned, and caught where the hair is short. Roosevelt quote appears among the definitions. The collection shows slang variants and rough intensity of defeat.
A fragment listing multiple church services and activities. CHRISTIAN CHURCH shows superintendent L W Sparks with 9:45 school, preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m, and various youth and training meetings. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH notes services at 11 a m and 8 p m, Sunday School at 9:30 a m. CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass at 10:30. EMMANUEL CHURCH Holy Communion at 7:30 a m, morning prayer at 11 a m, evening prayer at 8 p m with Troy Beatty as rector. FIRST BAPTIST announces Dr John G Harrison from Macon preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Alpine YW G A Quiet Hour at 4 p m led by Mrs G H Boiselliet. Epworth League to meet at 4 p m with speaker E J Bondurant. all are invited.
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