01 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
1
A caller urges consumers to avoid inferior baking powders and receipts claiming only Royale Baking Powder ensures dainty and wholesome food. The note warns that substitutes with alum and phosphate may spoil results and mislead buyers.
The article profiles Tom Bell of Athens Ga urging Congress to repeal the national bankruptcy law arguing its purposes are fulfilled. Bell also seeks higher pay for rural delivery carriers from 60 to 75 dollars monthly and notes planned paving of Washington streets and a new five story building at Clayton and Wall.
Announcement offering three months of free study in winter agriculture at the State University. Emphasizes vocational training for farmers with expenses covered by forty dollars. request for bulletin information to be written to.
A petition filed for incorporation names A H Davison M G Nicholson and J M Hodgson as founders seeking a twenty year charter with renewal option. The firm aims to operate wholesale and retail dry goods including boots shoes hats millinery carpets rugs linens and related items. Upon charter grant the two businesses will consolidate.
Dr J C Beauchamp of Williamson announced engagement to Mrs Virginia Kenney of Concord. The wedding will be held next Tuesday at the bride’s mother's home near Concord with Rev T S Edwards officiating. The couple comes amid social prominence and Dr Beauchamp’s long state service. The note also mentions local civic improvements and Hancock avenue paving.
The presiding elder's first quarter appointments list venues and dates across multiple counties. Entries include Oconee Street D 08 Dec 16 White Springs Athens First Dec 24 Morgan Circuit Philadelphia Dec 30 and more through Feb 25 with J. 3. BRYAN urging papers to publish notices.
Friends of Dr C B Petrie in this city report his success at a new private infirmary in Hopkinsville Kentucky. The Christian County Medical Society met there on Nov 20 with 40 to 50 physicians attending. The facility was aseptic and up to date promising access to major cities without delays or extra costs.
The Union Manufacturing Co under superintendent A K Houghtaling sent a full carload of candy to Dawson Consolidated Grocery Co in Dawson Georgia. The Athens based firm is noted as a leading Georgia candy maker with frequent shipments across the state.
Rev. George E. Stone of this city will have charge of the Methodist Church at Whitehall this conference year with preaching by Stone. Reports go to the quarterly conference of Oconee street church under Rev. W. G. Crawley. The arrangement is expected to please Stone’s congregation.
St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias holds its annual meeting Monday night to elect officers for the next term and discuss forming a uniform rank. Several members have signaled intent to join, a move seen as an appealing feature of Pythian work likely to generate interest.
A historical letter snippet praises local young men for their heads and hearts and ambitious modernity. The writer, J F Rasor, extols the city’s rapid growth and honors its youth’s efforts to keep abreast of the times. The tone is aspirational and affectionate toward the community.
The Elks Athens Lodge No 790 holds memorial services Sunday at 3 30 pm in lodge rooms. Miss Jessie Jackson sings Abide With Me, Hon Thomas Shackelford gives an address, Mrs J S Ritch violin solo, EB Branson speaks, Lois Purucker vocal, group quartet sings Rock of Ages, closing ode and benediction follow. Grace Monteith Books accompanies.
In Monroe Georgia last night at 11 o clock J Tom Long a bicycle dealer shot and killed Joel Toole his clerk. Four shots ended Toole life and Long was jailed by Night Policeman Reuben Durden. The motive remains unclear as preliminary hearings begin.
In Jasper Indiana on November 29 Jake Scott a Black man shot and mortally wounded John Walls foreman on a Southern Railway tunnel extension project between Jasper and French Lick. A posse found Scott dead by suicide in the woods with thirty eight bullet wounds.
An advertisement claims Peruna cures catarrh across organs including female pelvic organs. It cites Mrs. M. Brickner’s improvement after use and invites readers to write to Dr. Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
As Harold Moore, a Union College student, is laid to rest in Ogdensburg, New York University faculty moves to abolish the current form of football. NYU invites nineteen colleges to a conference to decide the sport's future, proposing abolition or reform and possible replacements.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve indigestion constipation and related ailments. It touts health gains and promises results through H. R. Palmer & Song and W. J. Smith & Bro drug stores with a money back style guarantee.
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