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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
1
New York cot ton quotations show tone steady with middling around 9.30 to 9.40 cents. Sales totaled 1,400 bales on contract while open and close prices for March through December futures are listed, with mixed activity across later months and related markets in Liverpool and Chicago also reported.
Yesterday afternoon at two thirty oclock the funeral of Mrs W H Matthews was held at the Jackson Street residence. Rev John D Mell conducted a solemn service. The remains were taken to Crawford Georgia for burial yesterday afternoon.
Yesterday the remains of Mr J W Pierce were moved to Bowman Georgia for interment. A large escort accompanied the body from his Baldwin street home to the depot and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Bowman.
Yesterday afternoon at two o clock in the home of Mr and Mrs I V Bradberry in the city Miss Mary Evie Bradberry married Mr George Harper Rice. Rev Wil Sage officiated as relatives and friends attended the ceremony. The couple left for Neese Georgia after congratulations.
Chief McKie reports 814 total docketed cases in the year, down from 1255 in 1907. Drunkenness cases were 295 in 1908 versus 709 in 1907, indicating police activity reduced street drunkenness this year in Athens.
Authorities in Richmond County face a novel issue as 30 000 gallons of confiscated whisky sit un disposed under state prohibition. The article notes no state law allows sale or destruction of seized liquor and cites opinions that officers lack authority to auction or destroy such goods. It compares property rights of liquor to weapons and discusses possible use as trial costs. Judge Eve and solicitor Black discussed the matter with authorities amid the Augusta crackdown. Maine and Kansas laws permit destruction of confiscated whisky while federal law permits court sale. Georgia lacks clear disposition guidance.
Col John P Fort of Rabun county’s Turkey Cove farm won the second prize of fifty dollars at the National Apple Show in Spokane Washington. He entered six boxes of his finest Georgia apples against southern state entries and helped prove Georgia apples can rival those from other states. First prize went to North Carolina and third to Oklahoma. Fort lauds a bright future for Georgia apples and their national fame potential.
Mrs Sophia Link sues S Bernstein and kin for three thousand dollars damages in Clarke Superior Court. She claims on December 12 her son was with a customer when Jake Bernstein drew a knife and tried to cut him. Link stopped the attack but was struck, knocked unconscious, and left physically wrecked with permanent injuries. The suit notes Bernstein acted as a partner in the firm soliciting trade. The suit has drawn wide attention ahead of the April term.
Mr. C. T. Barrier of Russellville Alabama was appointed local agent for the Southern Railway Co succeeding J P Sims. Barrier began duties yesterday while Sims prepares to transfer to another posting leaving soon. Barrier will be joined by his family today and residents extend a cordial welcome. Sims departs after long service and leaves behind many friends who regret his move.
The Young Men's Christian Association musicale was postponed to next Monday afternoon due to Christmas season. Prominent Athens musicians include Miss Katie Jester and Miss Jessie Jackson sopranos, and Mr. Audrey Morton and Mr. Ouida Tytler tenors. The Standard Oil Company plans to reincorporate as a billion dollar concern.
Lawrenceville officers Maugs ham and Elrod faced committal before Justice Haygood on murder charges in the Zach Cleghorn case. State says officers fired as Cleghorn ran. defense claims Cleghorn was killed by his own brother misidentifying him. After evidence and arguments, the warrant was dismissed.
Mrs. M. P. Jackson, sixty seven, of Ocorre county just beyond Clarke county, died suddenly from heart failure at her home Tuesday. She was laid to rest yesterday afternoon amid family and friends, the loss a shock to those who knew her.
In Ocilla Georgia three men died and a police officer was mortally wounded in a late night street confrontation. Charlie Moore Virgil Moore and Leonard Smith fired at Officer Cali Walters after a dispute with Jack Sheppard who fled. Moore killed Walters and Smith killed Virgil Moore, with Moore dying from a back shot.
Savannah December 23 Attacked by a negro robber in Forsyth park under the Confederate monument Mrs J Sullivan Bond and Mrs A G Guerrard Jr wrestled with the thief and prevented him from taking a sealskin bag though he fled into the night a pursuing crowd failed to catch him The piece notes a need for vindication as night rider cases continue in the state
President E C Branson of the State Normal school has returned from a trip to England and the Continent with health improvements and information. He will oversee the opening after holidays as students begin arriving for the January four start. many new students expected, attendance likely to rise.
County schools close for Christmas holiday and will reopen the first week in January. Attendance this term was good and expected to rise after Christmas. County School Superintendent T. H. Dozier notes the year’s work as excellent from teachers and pupils. Funding remains tight and a nine month operation likely requires local taxation discussions next year.
Sunday at eleven o clock Rev W L Pierce presiding elder of the Athens District will preach at the First Methodist church Then Sunday night at the usual hour Rev M L Troutman the pastor will fill the pulpit This will be the first time Mr Pierce has preached here since arriving in Athens and a large congregation is expected
Washington December 23 A convention will meet in the capital next week to form a national organization for the study of home economics. The Lake Placid Conference on Home Economics has long convened. this meeting marks a move to create a country wide body including educators and those in home and public welfare. The scope covers food and nutrition hygiene personal and public aspects, child care, home budgeting and municipal topics such as clean sheets and markets.
The University of Georgia closed its session for the Christmas holidays with most students leaving for home. Examinations dominated the last two weeks as scholars raised averages. Chancellor Barrow has been ill but is improving and plans to spend January in Savannah and Florida. Dean Snelling and Jana will oversee duties during his absence. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Miss Marguerite Vonderau daughter of Alderman W P Vonderau has been elected to a Brenau College faculty position in Eufaula Alabama. She has taught in Morgan county schools with marked success and will begin duties January 1st. Her Athens friends congratulate her on this achievement.
Washington reports that the National Mothers Congress pledged to aid the country life commission’s drive to improve social and home life conditions in the rural South and teach modern cooking methods. Secretary Wilson attended, while Dr. Stiles and Dr. Knapp outlined plans to reduce farmer debt, modernize homes, and avoid centralized school control.
Leo Zelinsk of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it cured a severe cold sore in two days and heals all sores. gelve applied daily, sold by W J Smith and Palmer & Bons drug stores for five cents.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor was sentenced to twelve months in prison. John Mitchell, second vice president, received nine months and Secretary Frank Morrison six months by a DC Supreme Court decision written by Justice Wright. They were penalized for injunction-related actions in the Bucks Store and Range Company boycott case in St. Louis.
Mrs Emma Jackson testifies amid fear as night riders allegedly terrorize her family and burn a house. She identifies Garrett Johnson as leader and recounts multiple visits demanding coercion and silencing relatives. Will Russell, another accused, confirms fear as he testifies under guard. Cross examination postponed until Wednesday.
In Commerce Georgia on December 22 Lt Col H O Williford hosted a banquet at the Hotel Commerce for city leaders including the mayor and council, the Board of Education, water works commission, fire department, chief of police, city attorney, clerk of council, local ministers, and newspaper staff.
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