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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
1
An offer highlights home baking with Royal Baking Powder as a key aid. It promises fresher, cleaner, tastier results than store baked goods, covering cakes biscuits puddings and cookies and promoting Royal as the premier bake-day helper.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting in the council chamber. Officers elected include President M. G. Michael and 1st Vice-president A. H. Hodgson with C. P. Griffith as 2nd Vice president and T. W. Reed as secretary. The body discussed a chair factory proposal, a union depot, a new hotel, Gainesville Midland Railroad franchises, and park property near Linton's spring. A canvass of Athens business men will seek more members to strengthen the chamber.
The Clansman drew a huge crowd in New York at the Liberty theatre last night with standing ovations. Applause started early and continued through lengthy curtain calls as Thomas Dixon Jr. and other players bowed to the crowd shouting author and Dixon.
Dr J W Oslin a leading Gainesville physician and prominent citizen died at 10 o clock after several weeks illness He was 70 years old and had long been active in Masonry He came from Columbus twenty years ago served as surgeon for the Southern railroad He was father of Mrs J W Roberts and William Oslin of Atlanta Died at the home of his son in law J W Smith cashier of the First National Bank on Green street Funeral arrangements not yet made.
In Columbus Georgia on January 10 1900s era reporters describe a joint debate between Clark Howell and Hoke Smith. Each man pressed sharp attacks on the other as about two thousand in attendance roared support. Howell pledged to meet Smith across Georgia but said he would run his own campaign. The event drew raucous but orderly crowd energy with applause lasting minutes as the two speakers faced off in the opera house.
Yesterday morning Mayor Dorsey handled several cases including a negro man named Henry Thomas charged with cursing in public. He fined Thomas ten dollars and warned all offenders that future violations would be harshly punished. The mayor also addressed drunkenness with the usual directives, noting wives often fund fines and hinting at possible street punishment for repeat offenders. The scene included a political debate where Howell criticized Smith’s record and noted a letter from Judge Sibley supporting Watson’s educational bill. Howell declined to back the bill, saying he would not compromise his convictions even if Watson supported him instead.
Counties Atlanta and Richmond await about 650000 from the Western Railway of Alabama after a Georgia Supreme Court decision. Augusta will receive nearly 300000 from the Georgia Railroad with back taxes and interest, while county pro rata disputes loom as municipalities push for shares and domicile questions linger.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy perfectly safe for children to take and free of harmful contents. It notes availability at H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens Georgia.
The city of Athens reports rapid progress in 1905 with plans for a new hotel, terminal station, and office building. Capt. James White plans a large Clayton street project, while R J Hancock advances a four story Broad street block. Other improvements and a theater are expected, signaling strong development.
New Orleans hosts a three day session beginning tomorrow with a large anticipated turnout. Delegates arrive as Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama divisions prepare to send strong representation. President Harvie Jordan notes farmers control the cotton and expect to hold out until 15 cents is reached.
Last night in Elberton the officers for the ensuing term were installed with due ceremony. The installation was conducted by C. A. Von der Lieth L. P. Canning and R. L. Bramlett of Athens. After installation, degree work was performed for the lodge's benefit.
A period-era ad extols Peruna as a cure for female debility and catarrh, citing Mrs. Frye of West Asbury Park New Jersey who reports renewed health after a year of Peruna use. The letter lauds the remedy as a Godsend and urges readers to seek relief from chronic weakness.
In a recent high mass Father Manley urged young men in the chapel to pop the question quickly and bring names for announcement next week. He noted many couples are pairing up but few engagements, urging girls to seek serious intentions and not delay. The crowd awaits the outcome of this talk.
Lawton Oklahoma dispatch reports 76 year old Apache leader Geronimo has married for the eighth time, taking 58 year old Apache widow Mrs Mary Lato as his wife during the Christmas holidays. The union follows his seventh wife’s death two years ago and comes as startling news to the tribe.
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