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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
5
The Presbyterians of Athens plan to restore the old bell in the church tower on Hancock Street. After remodeling, the tower was removed and the bell unused, but officials will place the bell in a new tower adjoining the rebuilt building. Residents say the bell’s mellow tone has long been missed and will be welcomed once more.
Ex-Governor Terrell of Georgia visits President Roosevelt in Washington but denies any link to the northern Georgia district attorneyship. He says he would not want the post, noting the salary of four to five thousand dollars. Senator Clay presented him, and left without clarifying purposes. Carter Tate says he does not intend to resign as district attorney to run for Blue Ridge circuit judge.
Henry D. Stegall solicitor of the third circuit appeared before Judge Thomas G. Jones in Montgomery and was cleared of contempt. He described a deputy marshal’s attempt to serve railroad injunction orders, noting possible misunderstanding. Judge Jones praised Stegall’s conduct and intentions, acquitting him of any wrongdoing.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys. Sold by all drug stores.
Trustees of the Peabody educational fund meet in New York to wind up the trust and distribute about one and a half million dollars. It is likely one million goes to Nashville's Peabody Normal School and half a million to black schools in the South, with the remainder split between whites’ institutions, possibly Georgia State Normal or the University of Georgia, depending on agreed terms.
In Valdosta Georgia on December 10 a pistol duel at a turpentine camp near Howell in Echols county left E J Mercer dead and W W Pennington wounded by mercy gunfire. Pennington, age 28, confronted Mercer after saluting a rival, four shots fired, Mercer struck in breast and eye, both men employees of T G Culbreath. Pennington surrendered to authorities after the duel.
December 10 in Columbus marks the start of a legal battle between Bell interests and Indiana Independent telephones in Ohio. Attorney General Ellis hears the complaint alleging violations of general telephone law and the Valentine antitrust act. The suit contends Bell surrendered Marion local service for long distance, risking wider suppression of independent exchanges. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve ad follows.
Hodgson and Shackleford, owners of the Clayton street property now occupied by G H Williamson and V Petropol, have closed contracts for a hotel building and lease after improvement. Williamson will move his grocery store January first. work begins at once. J J Kenney will erect the three story hotel, with Petropol’s cafe on the ground floor and upper floors as a European hotel owned and managed by Petropol. The front will be handsome and interiors finish will match the façade, with elegant bedrooms and baths and modern conveniences.
Governor Augustus F. E. Wilson was inaugurated in Frankfort as Republican celebrations filled the city. The event marked the twelfth anniversary of William O. Bradley’s first term, with officials, committees, and citizens in a simple ceremony that drew broad public enthusiasm and decorations across state buildings. Judge Wilson took the oath before the Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice, with Governor Beckham present and the flag and Bible in oath.
The cotton receipts for Athens this season approach eighty thousand bales, about four thousand more than last year at this time, signaling a smaller crop and rapid marketing. For 1906-07 the season shows stock on hand 1,361. wagon receipts 22,905. railroad receipts 66,613. total 79,779. shipments 66,988. stock on hand 22,902. For 1907-08 stock on hand September 1st 1,657. wagon receipts 16,922. railroad receipts 56,906. less local spinners 1,779. shipments 52,326. stock on hand 21,280.
National League owners gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in New York for their annual session led by President Harry C. Pulliam. Officials expect routine business to wrap up the 1907 season with possible player exchanges and reorganizations shaping next season.
For any ordinary skin disease Chamberlain's Salve excels. It not only relieves itching and smarting but effects a cure. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. Mickroy Orr Drug Co. Athens Ga.
The Boston Globe summarizes the 1907 annual report of Secretary of Agriculture Jas Wilson. Farm output reached above the 1906 value with total farm production at 7.412 billion dollars, while exports surged led by cotton and animal products. Farmers face middlemen costs, but overall agricultural growth boosts national resources and consumer confidence.
An organizing meeting in Clayton details formation of the Rabun Gap Industrial School to educate and train mountain youth. Incorporators include B R Hodgson, Mildred Rutherford, W G Raoul, and others. A. J. Ritchie elected president with a seven member initial board. A future twelve member board will be chosen and a women’s auxiliary formed.
Le Raysville merchant Woolever touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles and a cure for wounds burns and abrasions. The product is sold for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Co.
Representative Henry D Clayton of Alabama introduces a resolution urging the House to go on record opposing a Roosevelt third term. The measure recalls Washington and earlier presidents retiring after their second term and argues a break would threaten republican institutions. Speaker Kerr and Speaker Cannon are referenced regarding support and possible vote.
A mother from Holly Springs North Carolina recounts a two month battle with measles that settled on her baby’s lungs and led to bronchitis. After trying eight stores for a recommended remedy with no relief a shopkeeper advised Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy which cured the child. The letter brags the remedy is pleasant safe and effective and lists Athens Georgia retailers selling it.
In Alabama on December 10, Cullman and Walker counties voted heavily for prohibition. Cullman county’s margin nears 600 with Germans largely forming the vote. Cullman city and Vinemont opposed, but overall supported. Walker county shows overwhelming support, with Jasper reporting a 219 majority for prohibition. A dispute over a tent near voting booths sparked a sheriff dispute and a telegram to the governor seeking troops amid fears of riot.
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