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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
1
Home made cakes muffins and tea biscuits are fresher cleaner and tastier. Royal Baking Powder helps the housewife to bake quickly and economically producing fine cake raised biscuits puddings frosted layer cake crullers crusts and muffins unlike ready made foods from shops or grocers.
In Superior Court yesterday Judge Brand upheld a demurrer and quashed the indictment of Wes Chappell a man charged with carrying concealed weapons The defense argued the December special term was improperly called and thus the indictments invalid The court’s decision leaves open the possibility of re indictment of all defendants from that term by Solicitor General Tribble to avoid further challenges
In Superior court yesterday Bob Thomas, a colored man, was tried for murder of Jim Jackson in Puryears district. After jury selection and evidence, Judge Brand charged the jury and they returned a verdict of not guilty.
The Jefferson road macadamizing nears completion and will finish in two to three weeks if weather is favorable. Afterward county hands will move to another road, with the Princeton road next. It runs to Oconee county and is heavily used, extending from Lumpkin hill to the old paper mill. Farmers urge a gubernatorial election date that avoids interfering with farming.
E Frank Purcell Piedmont hotel barber who killed his father as he attacked his mother was yesterday released by the Fulton county grand jury with a no bill. Purcell, well known in Athens, had married Miss Mamie Mealor of this city a few months ago, and his friends are glad he is cleared of murder charges and free again.
The Banner solicits subscriptions to aid starving Japanese through the Christian Herald in New York. The Christian Herald reports famine in northern Japan with many dying daily. Missionaries describe hunger bread, snowbound trains, and families driven to despair. relief efforts are under way and need broad support.
Hon Henry Persons of Talbotton a UGA trustee gave a moving memorial at Chancellor Hill's funeral. Before departing for Athens he picked sweet flowers from Hill's boyhood haunts at the old homestead and brought them to Athens. He laid the bouquet on Hill's grave in the cemetery Tuesday morning.
Mr. J. 8. Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa describes contracting a severe grippe during the winter weather along with his wife. He details joint and muscle pain nasal discharge chills and fever then credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets with quick relief, noting complete knock out of symptoms. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Gona and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Mr. J. C. Halle, G. P. A. of the Central of Georgia, spent yesterday in the city and announced a forthcoming morning schedule from Athens in May. A 7:39 a.m. departure and 8 p.m. return will link Macon and Athens, with a 1:20 p.m. arrival and 4:30 p.m. return on another train, totaling about three hours for visitors. The Central plans longer shopper hours by October. Halle praised local merchants and pledged continued support.
Dr Belk concluded a ten day revival at the First Methodist church yesterday and returned to Augusta. He drew hundreds of converts and left many admirers who hope to see him return as pastor if Hopkins departs. Tonight’s services continue and Dr Samuel Chadwick begins a new series Sunday morning. Rev W G Crawley of Oconee Street Methodist preached a powerful sermon to a large audience.
The following traverse jurors have been drawn for service in Superior court for next week: Alfonzo G. Elder Tf C Potts Jao D Weir Frank H Kronz Wm 8 Holman Jas R Crane A 8 Wing field Wm J Hale Joseph M Sykes Lewis M Fowler Jno Z Hoke Jno W Barnett Reuben M McAlpin Wm L Wood Sr Howell C Davis Lee M Bernard Wm B Winn Wm I Ab ney Harry Hodgson Jno N Booth Thos B Huggins Richard Ford Jno P Willams Henry H Barnett Jas F Wills Carlton G Beusse Geo W Smoke Marshal N Pledger Jno J Wilkins Geo H Williamson Jno H McHennon Thos P Oliver Cobb Wescom Huggins Jas C Blair Clarence D Booth One family in this city has subscribed twenty five dollars to the fund the starving Japanese. Who will be the next to give this amount?
The board of trustees postponed choosing a successor to the late Chancellor Walter B Hill until the June session. Seven members were absent and the vote passed unanimously after Judge Gober offered the resolution. Akerman, a University of Georgia graduate and former Athens resident, is noted as a returning friend to the area.
The state case of Neal Matthews against shooting at others in Clarke Superior Court Tuesday ended in a mistrial after the jury, after long deliberation, concluded no verdict could be reached. Matthews, a young white man, had previously been arrested for shooting at Black individuals near the old mineral springs. The court signed the mistrial order and jurors were dismissed.
A Thursday afternoon Y M C A meeting with Athens women decided to proceed with establishing the City Young Women’s Christian Association. Subscribers pledged 712 dollars toward a 300 plus membership, prompting a chorus of praise. A telegram to Mrs. A McD Wilson of Atlanta requested Miss Disbro return to organize the work.
The starvation fund in Athens is growing as subscriptions come in after an initial four dollars were sent. Donors include Col. W. H. Morton ten dollars, R. L. Moss and family five dollars, Lillie Moss and Sallie Moss listed, and Francis Eppes two dollars. The total reaches forty three dollars and fifty cents with bar members contributing three dollars and fifty cents. Improved railroad schedules are cited as needed for the city.
Walter A. Jackson died at his Atlanta home after a prolonged heart illness. Aged 27, he was son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jackson of this city, formerly of Athens. He is survived by his wife. A Mason, Odd Fellow, and Knight of Pythias, he was active in all orders. Funeral at First Baptist Church in Athens this afternoon at four. interment in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers named W H Kytle, R D Allen, F C Thornton, A J Palmer, Paul Hadaway, F B E Griffeth.
The Montezuma Advertiser reports on a controversial local claim about the Morog employing their wives in a certain role, noting statements that tensions began when Adam initiated the matter.
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