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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
New York cotton prices show quiet to barely steady trading with middling around 9 15 16 cents and 27,000 bales sold. Liverpool cotton bids steady with about 6,000 sales. Cotton oil market opens steady with mixed opening and closing notes and specific price lines for futures contracts.
President Roosevelt told a delegation in Atlanta that Wall Street hates him with fervent hatred not for general railroad regulation but for actions he has taken. He framed his speech as a blend of past expertise and future aims, urging decisive regulation against financial interests.
Albert Belote Jr., 28, of Habira, was crushed to death while cutting timber for milling five miles west of Habira. The tree struck another, then toppled, pinning him briefly before he died minutes later. His father, Mhong Wy Belote, stationed in the county, was notified by phone. The victim was unmarried.
June Jackson a seventeen year old negro youth was tried in Gwinnett Superior Court for attempted criminal assault on an elderly lady near Winder. Judge George C. Thomas defended him, and the jury acquitted in five minutes. Reports claimed a crowd attacked him nearby, but verification failed.
The Athens Board of Health adopts a new form for death certificates to collect additional information. Physicians will use the updated certificates once supply arrives, while reporting continues on the current forms for now. Athens gains registered city status, offering administrative advantages without extra filing burden.
Amos Pinkard, a colored man, appeared before Mayor Dorsey yesterday morning on a wife beating charge. The evidence showed an aggravated case and the mayor imposed a stiff fine of 25 dollars and warned against repetition of the offense.
The habeas corpus bid to secure Beula Hood Hen Hood’s two children was postponed due to Col. Smith’s absence. Hearing set for next Monday amid ongoing consideration of a separate alimony case. Dr. Millard F. Jenkins may delay arrival for his First Baptist pastorate. if delayed, Baptists will extend the welcome next Sunday and beyond.
Workmen repairing the N4 College building found an old brick bearing the carved name John HW Offut A D 1813. The origin of Offut and whether he was a student or graduate remains unclear in the university records, leaving the brick a mute link to early college life.
Mrs. Peeler sued the city of Athens for damages after falling on Broad street bridge. A verdict awarded several hundred dollars to the plaintiff. Judge Cobb denied the city’s petition for a new trial, so the judgment stands unless the case goes to the Supreme Court on a writ of error.
The mayor and council canvassed the recent aldermanic election results. R. T. Wright won Ward 1, H. R. Palmer Ward 2, C. M. Snelling Ward 3, and H. H. Youngkin Ward 4. Wright and Youngkin attended as observers.
Orino Laxative by Foley's claims to cure chronic constipation and stimulate the liver. It regulates the bowels so they act naturally, avoiding continuous purgative use. Sold by all druggists.
Georgia Supreme Court sustains the $200 near beer tax imposed by the last legislature with proceeds directed to the penitentiary system. Carroll & Co. and 115 other near beer dealers lost their challenges. Justices Akins and Holden dissented. Walter R. Brown sought a rehearing. the ruling impacts plans to abolish the convict lease system by revenue from the tax.
Georgia is well represented at the National Council of Commerce in session in Washington. Governor Smith and delegates from boards of trade, BE. P. McBurney and S. A. Corker of Atlanta attend as representatives of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association to present cotton seed products and bolster southern trade relations, especially for condimental uses and cattle feed.
William J. Bryan and three hunters were arrested by a game warden at Lake Surprise in Chambers county for violating state game law by killing more than 25 fowls in 24 hours. Over 150 ducks were found, with Bryan accused of few canvas backs and Moody and the others pleading guilty and paying $25 fines. G. M. Weatherly, recently in Asheville, N C, has returned home.
The Board of Health presented a report noting active department work led by city bacteriologist C. A. Wells who, after a month in the lab, conducted 130 examinations including water milk and disease samples. Wells found contamination in every well water sample and now tests city water sources. November deaths total 19 with 5 white and 14 colored. 26 births, 17 white and 9 colored.
Atlanta, Dec 10. Lawrenceville seeks better service as Seaboard Air Line trains Nos. 2 and 33 are kept as flag stops. Georgia Railroad Commission Chairman McLendon orders Seaboard officials to appear and justify accommodations. Investigation reveals no new train. a through train was ordered to stop when flagged.
All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta was consecrated yesterday by Bishop C K Nelson as the city’s youngest and possibly wealthiest parish. The ceremony drew fifty visiting Episcopal ministers and nearly all communicants, with a hardwood and marble chancel, ornate decor, fern and plant embellishments, and a choral musical program led by Arnaud.
The city council authorized a contract with Athens Electric Railway Company for 105 additional horsepower at 22.50 per horsepower. The rate matches the old contract and runs through its 1910 expiration. The extra power supports a large new electric pump ordered by the city.
The city mayor and council accepted E R Hodgson's resignation from the board of education after his long service. John B Talmadge Jr was chosen to replace him, touted as a popular progressive businessman well fitted for the position with energy and devotion to the city’s schools.
Dr William H Hatcher arrives from Wrightsville to join Dr E C McEvoy’s uptown drug store as a prescriptionist. A 1908 University of Georgia School of Pharmacy graduate, he earned the American Pharmaceutical Association prize for best in class and is praised as thorough and capable.
Messrs. Ostrom Pratt Rowland Linton Forbes return from Atlanta session of Georgia Laymen's Missionary Association. More than two hundred delegates from across Georgia attended a meeting described as enthusiastic and successful. Ostrom and Pratt serve as field secretaries and reside in Athens. Rowland delivered a helpful address.
Medicines that aid nature are always most successful. Chamberlains Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, aids expectoration, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, thereby aiding nature to throwing off a cold and restoring the system to a healthy condition. For sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons, Orr Drug Co., Warren J. Smith and Bro, B. C. Me Evoy, L. P. Canning.
At Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M last night the annual meeting elected Worshipful Master W A Capps Senior Warden W M Pittman Junior Warden L N Betts Senior Deacon Upson Harper Junior Deacon N G Slaughter Secretary J R Crane Treasurer J S McKie Tyler A B Hosey Senior Steward J H McKinnon Junior Steward C E Underwood Installation set for St Johns night December 28 with December 27 Sunday observance.
The Bessie Mell Industrial Home held its regular meeting on December 7 at the Villa. With absent secretary and ill minutes taker, no report was read. Mrs. Huteling presented Harvest Home Festival funds and supplies for distribution to the home. Treasurer Mrs. George Thomas reported expenditures and balances, noting 28 workers, 160 garments, 36 visitors, and six families aided by Harvest Home. City withdrawal of monthly funds prompts calls to recruit new members and a committee to boost donations. Rutherford presides, urging community support and organized charity.
Andrew Carnegie was subpoenaed to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee in tariff revision hearings. The subpoena was served tonight by the House sergeant at arms and is returnable on a date to be fixed, with possible appearance expected tomorrow or later in the week.
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