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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
4
Anadvertising blurb touts Mexican Mustang Liniment as a safe fast acting remedy for sores lameness and teats in poultry and livestock. It claims deep tissue penetration oils soothe pain and can be used safely even near flames.
A Georgia speaker extols Mus tang Liniment for humans and livestock noting it prevents sprains cuts and bruises and claims it is cheaper than substitutes helping families and horses stay in good condition amid accidents.
Dr. Noah B. Cash 74 a Jackson county native and Confederate veteran died Sunday in Atlanta. His remains will arrive in Athens Monday at 10 30 A M to be met by relatives and the Cobb-Delaney Camp. He practiced medicine in Jackson county for years and is survived by two daughters Mrs Julia Estelle Pike of Atlanta and Mrs Julia Boggs of Center. The body will be taken to Athens for burial with the Lost Cause flag.
Paris dispatch notes Captain Amundson, discoverer of the South Pole, in Paris to deliver a lecture. He has been invited by Of Abrezil, cousin of the host, to speak on polar exploration and related topics.
Fragment discusses Ratich the pistol and tenths of shootings and killings. It notes few people carry shotguns or knives for gun violence and mentions avoidance of direct confrontations among men.
Judge Brand set next Saturday the 21st for a formal order in writing in the matter of the motion and petition of defendants attorneys J W Griffin and R H McCrary in the bank cases. The motion to withdraw pleas and the petition to set aside sentences will be formally acted upon. Petitions were acted on informally Friday. The motion was over ruled and the petition disallowed. defendants denied bond and remain in county prison.
J. F. Jordan a Whitehall white man pleaded guilty to selling whiskey in the county. Judge Brand fined him 100 dollars and sentenced him to twelve months in the county jail with a gang sentence suspended on good behavior. If found selling liquor again the suspended sentence becomes effective immediately.
Mrs. Sarah Potter, 76, died Sunday evening at her home 415 Foundry Street after a heart ailment. The funeral was held Monday at 3:30 p.m. from her residence with Rev. Willie Saye officiating, and burial followed at Ocokee Cemetery.
John D. Morrow died Sunday from chronic heart disease at his county home several miles from the city. He was aged sixty three. Funeral and burial were held yesterday with services at the home and interment in the family burial ground nearby. He is survived by relatives and many friends.
The remains of Leonard Dean, veteran horseman who died at the fair grounds during a winter race meeting in Athens, were shipped by Bernstein's Sunday night to Pittsburgh, Pa. for funeral and burial. He trained horses for several winters near Pittsburgh and had grown children there.
Georgia is five years ahead of New York in a revived story about a party in Kirkwood. Mr. and Mrs W C Duck, once prominent residents, hosted the event at Duck's crossing with guests including Bill Drake, Miss Belle, and several Byrd family members.
Local men join a national drive to require accurate labeling of fabrics and clothing. The effort urges support for the Murdock Bill H R 25686, promising clear labels such as pure wool and mixed goods and asking citizens to write their congressman.
An Athens editorial urges Clarke county actions to curb pistols. It supports banning sale of pistols with barrels under sixteen inches and proposes licensing carries with county records to deter gun ownership. The piece argues such measures will reduce violence and reflect constitutional resolve.
A Georgia educator endorses the Red Cross Seal Campaign Committee praising its educational value and communal benefit. The message stresses courage and public support as key to the campaign’s success.
Signed by M. L. Brittain State Superintendent of Schools urges readers to shop early for Christmas to avoid crowds. He notes morning shopping helps manage rush and leaves afternoons free for other tasks.
Editorial lauds Judge C H Brand for denying leniency in bank officials' indictments. He sentences the Athens Banking and Trust Company defendants to penitentiary terms, rejecting wealth or custom as excuses. The piece argues for uniform law enforcement and judicial reform nationwide.
Athens residents report back relief from kidney trouble using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs W M Patten of Athens praises the remedy, claiming lasting improvement after trying it. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Hillaboro Texas December 16 The case of A J Menefee charged with murder in the killing of Frank Glasglow a police officer fatally shot in June 1911 comes to trial. This is the second trial after the first jury convicted Menefeo who was sentenced to life imprisonment the verdict was reversed and a new trial ordered.
Yesterday morning in the superior court Bob McCune pled guilty to gambling and operating a gambling room in the city. Judge Brand ordered a fine of $125 and twelve months on the chain gang, suspended on good behavior. If the offense repeats, he will be sent to the gang for twelve months without further proceedings.
At 11 15 Sunday morning 467 pupils from Decatur Sunday schools filled the First Methodist church. They presented books toys and cash donations for the Decatur Orphans Home totaling about 200 dollars. Rev C C Jarrell delivered a sermon for the young people titled The Young Man with a Key on His Shoulder.
J Frank Hickey confessed boy murderer arraigned to stand trial for the seven year old Josephs murder in Lackawanna. He also confessed to killing Michael Kruck, the New York news boy, ten years ago in Central Park and is expected to plead insanity to avoid the electric chair, with a likely sentence to Dannemora asylum.
New York boxing card features Johnny Coulon and Charley Ledoux in a ten round bantamweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. The show lacks McGoorty and Gibbons but offers high ranked contenders and intriguing matchups for New York fight fans.
Prohibitionists from across the nation gather at a Washington conference to urge Congress to enact a federal law to curb interstate shipments of intoxicants and protect prohibition territory. Speakers press for national regulation to end cross state liquor traffic.
Oklahoma City December 16. Thorough discussion of the proposed workmen's compensation act. The article outlines key points, potential coverage, and implications for employers and workers amid legislative consideration.
The State Manufacturers Association annual convention drew a large attendance. Assistant labor commissioner W. G. Ashton and prominent manufacturers led discussions on a key subject regarded as favored by a majority of state manufacturers.
In response to a call by Charles D. Jones president of the Grain Dealers National Association representatives of grain exchanges nationwide gathered in Chicago to discuss proposed legislation to abolish dealing in grain for future delivery. A measure to this end has been prepared and will be introduced at the current session of Congress.
Atlanta Georgia December 16 The Southern International Poultry Association opens its annual show at the Auditorium Armory featuring the largest number of entries in all departments and classes with prizes totaling 3000 in gold. Special duck and pond departments drew numerous entries and organizers expect record attendance.
The Railway Business Association has completed preparations for its fourth annual banquet to be held Thursday night in New York. Members include manufacturers of railway supplies and equipment.
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