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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
2
Lonie Lane urges gifts for hard pressed day laborers and their children this Christmas. Donations of gloves socks under wear shoes shawls toys fruits and candy will be allocated to needy families by Christmas Eve. Donors may provide names and addresses to deliver directly to beneficiaries.
Yesterday afternoon at three o'clock the funeral for Judge W. H. Fuller was held at his Prince Avenue residence after a brief illness from appendicitis. Rev. Dr. Troutman led the service at the First Methodist Church and grave, with the choir singing Nearer My God to Thee and Asleep in Jesus. The procession proceeded to Oconee Cemetery, pallbearers were H. C. Tuck, Geo. Booth, W. A. Mallory, H. J. Rowe, H. S. Weat, and C. W. McDorman.
The annual municipal election produced no opposition in any ward. A H Richards won the First Ward with 76 votes, H R Palmer took Second Ward with 24, L N Betts captured Third Ward with 36, and B E Youngkin led Fourth Ward with 23. Palmer and Youngkin begin second terms. Richards replaces Wright in First Ward. Betts replaces Snelling in Third.
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri writes that after thirty years of suffering with back pain nervousness loss of appetite tateltude and kidney disorders he found relief with Electric Bitters. He used five bottles to become well and hearty and recommends them with a positive guarantee for liver blood disorders female ailments and malaria. Me at W J Smith Brod and H R Sona.
An ad or notice claims Foley Kidney Pills act as a tonic in Ac Hom and Gaiek to recurts, restoring kidney and bladder function and addressing irregularities.
Judge Joseph H Lumpkin delivers a reverent tribute at the Atlanta Burns cottage cornerstone. He recalls McPherson and Walker, notes Burns as plowboy poet, and argues his verse centers on love and humanity. The speech links Burns to universal brotherhood and the charm of simple, heartfelt themes.
The Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds quickly in a yellow package. Do not accept substitutes. substitutes are dangerous. Sold by all druggists.
A grand ceremony in Lafayette Square, Washington, marks the unveiling of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben’s bronze statue. President Taft and cabinet officials attend amid German American pageantry and flags mingling with the Stars and Stripes. Jaegers’ statue depicts Steuben in Continental cavalry garb with a tall granite pedestal and two bronze reliefs, commemorating his role reorganizing the American army after Valley Forge. The event honors four foreign benefactors, with Kinship for Germany and the United States highlighted by speeches from Count von Bernstorff and others. Steuben’s past includes service at Monmouth and Yorktown and participation in Major Andre’s court martial.
Rev. Homer Bush, longtime Georgia pastor and former Andrew Female College president, withdraws ministerial credentials and membership from the Methodist Episcopal Church South. In a statement to the Columbus conference he cites doctrinal differences with modern church methods while affirming faith in the Bible and in Christ. He hopes to continue preaching the gospel and to aid others in the light he has found, with future writings to explain his path.
Avlanta Ga Dec 7 Special to The Banner It has been announced that Governor Elect Hoke Smith will recommend to the Georgia legislature in his message that six months be cut from the term so future governors may be inaugurated on January first He has not decided whether to seek a law change to make the General Assembly meet on January 1 or to have the governor inaugurated by the secret
Eugene Oregon December 7 a gathering of several score cramery men and dairy product makers convened to organize a state association and join the upcoming annual convention. State veterinarian Dr E E Iotle will demonstrate tuberculosis effects on dairy cows and a large display of dairy machinery and processes is provided by the Commercial Club of Eugene which has imported hundreds of miniature nursing bottles from Germany as souvenirs for delegates.
In New York on December 7 leading chemists from the United States and Canada attend the third annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in New York City. The three day session opens with experts from major universities and industry ready to discuss advances in chemical engineering and related sciences.
Athens boy Hogan McCurdy, brother of Capt Bunnie McCurdy, earned hero status with New York mounted police after a dramatic Fifth Avenue runaway. Despite injuries to both horse Elton and rider, McCurdy vaulted to seize the reins, Elton pursued the runaway twelve blocks to stop the milk wagon. Elton is owned by the rider, a former U S cavalry sergeant, and the horse became his own property after city approval.
Washington reports the Georgia population will exceed 2,600,000, likely granting another congressman. Counties are under review and reapportionment timing remains uncertain as the nation’s total population nears 91 million. Georgia gains are expected across Rome Columbus and several smaller cities.
The speaker suggests the grand total will exceed current figures and could approach 91.5 million, about a million and a half more than prior estimates. The note emphasizes the likelihood of a higher overall total than previously anticipated.
In Elberton Georgia Judge W D Tutt may resign to practice in Augusta beginning January first. Rumor ties his move to a statewide push to abolish city courts and reshape circuits, with Solicitor Sam L Olive also rumored to join Tutt in Augusta. Both are noted as leading local legal figures and the talk may lack foundation.
President Taft was the chief speaker at the opening session of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington D C. The convention drew record attendance with delegates from across the country. Speakers include Dr Harmon of Ohio Hon Clifford Sitton of Canada and Champ Clark of Missouri, with press officer Joseph E Ransdell of Louisiana. The gathering continues over tomorrow and Friday.
Washington dawned a notable military wedding as Lieut. Richard Moore of the Engineer Corps led Miss Dorothy Langfitt daughter of Col. Langfitt of the Washington Barracks to the altar in Washington. The ceremony marked a highlight of the season with Washington society in attendance.
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