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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
1
Pierce Pope, a Black man, is in serious condition after being shot by John M. Burch on Foundry street Tuesday night. Police found Pope had been struck three times, hip, upper leg, and inner thigh, after insulting Burch. trial in mayor's court awaits Pope's recovery.
An enthusiastic meeting at city hall saw all Odd Fellows committees give favorable reports. The drive to raise two thousand dollars for Buccesa is on track with a next meeting set for Wednesday night. Organizers plan house calls to ensure every family contributes and lodging and hotel needs are being organized to accommodate visitors.
The burial of Mr. Carlisle Hillaman, who died at the camps near Turnerville Tuesday, was held yesterday at Oconee cemetery after a Southern train arrival from Lula. Pallbearers and friends accompanied the cortege. Rev. Dr. B. E. L. Hill led the service with floral tributes plentiful. The Athens community remembers the young man, despite the rain and long sleep in the city of the dead. Also advertised is Bly’s Dream Balm, claimed to cure nasal catarrh, with price and distributor in New York.
Col Samuel J Tribble addressed a large crowd at City Hall on his bid for Congress in the Eighth district. He praised Judge Henry West and attacked Hon William Howard detailing voting alignments with the Cannon rules and tariff battles, accusing Howard of insincerity, desertion and backing the machine in Congress. He cited Howard’s stance on a negro postmaster case to illustrate alleged political motives.
A large Athens crowd heard Governor Glenn urge support for Nacoochee Institute, a five year old Northeast Georgia school in debt needing $6,500. About $1,000 was pledged at the event, with expectation of larger totals from those absent. Col. Tribble criticized rival congressman Howard, defended parcels post and white rural carriers, and praised navy, infant industry protections, and limited government waste.
Mrs. Welch requested Mildred Rutherford deliver Southern Crosses of Honor to Cobb Deloney Camp veterans 7 and 13 lost crosses, Monroe Camp 1, Danielsville Camp 16, and 17 for descendants, totaling 47. Names listed include Cob Delaney Camp officers and members, Monroe Camp recipients, Danielsville Camp members, and descendant honorees led by Gen. Howell Cobb and Col. John B. Lamar among others.
Commerce Ga April 27 Special Memorial Day services marked by a 2 p m in the Public School auditorium honoring Confederate dead. Col G Pierce Martin delivered the oration, Miss Emma Grapler sang, and Daughters of the Confederacy joined with schoolchildren in decorating graves at the cemetery. The event closed with a benediction by Rev Gilbert Dobbs. Also noted are Peary's ocean voyage and Missouri’s stance on the Union.
Mr George Burch an employee on Clayton street was scratched by a pet dog while attempting to administer medicine Sunday. The dog died and hydrophobic symptoms were suspected leading Mr Burch to seek Pasteur Institute treatment in Atlanta as a precaution amid rabies fears across the county.
Washington D C April 27 Special In a unanimous ICC order upholding Commissioner Harlans view in Eschner v Pennsylvania Railroad the mileage ticket exchange regulation now in effect on southeastern railroads is sustained The order emphasizes mileage ticket exchanges are voluntary and not compulsory that ticket purchasers cannot form a special class and must follow general passenger law and contract terms The decision aligns with state railroad commissions and southeastern tribunals supporting the mileage ticket rules and protections for carriers and riders
The University of Georgia baseball team defeated South Carolina 4 to 3 in Columbia yesterday. Georgia leads the series and will face the Gamecocks again today, aiming for another win after ending South Carolina’s eight game streak.
Atlanta residents press for swift capture of three main suspects in the Motorman Brown murder and Bryson wounding, aided by police, DeKalb and street railway forces. rumors swirl as belts found near a grading camp guide the investigation. Memorial Day holidays delight students as teachers gather in Atlanta for the Georgia Teachers convention, with the Piedmont hotel reception planned and officers named for the association. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons and the grand chapter convene in Macon to consider key matters including seeking state headquarters and temple plans.
Reverend J G Dukes shares a testimonial about his wife recovering health after using Peruna. He notes color returning to her face and improved strength with daily progress. A ten year old boy also improves after shared use. A Pryor Creek user reports relief from stomach trouble and catarrhal symptoms enabling work and appetite.
J A Walton of Columbus is grand high priest as the Royal Arch Masons prepare new by laws and announcements. George E Argard notes Ma sons Annuity remains in good condition with funds well distributed across Georgia and neighboring states for Masons and families. Atlanta invites the 1914 General Conference of the Methodist church to Wesley Memorial church, Asheville to host next month.
Brussels announce a busy schedule for Col Roosevelts stay starting with a dinner by Minister Bryan at the American Legation. King Albert hosts a luncheon, a drive to Lacken palace to view Leopold art treasures, and officials Davignon Renken arrange further meetings on Congo affairs.
Galena on April 27 held its annual birthday commemoration for General Ulysses S. Grant. Delegations from Chicago and other places attended the exercises in Grant Park near the monument gifted to the city by H. H. Kohleast twenty years ago. Jaman Lewis delivered the opening address under the Grant Birthday observance.
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