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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
5
Chairman Mell Stephenson announced four upcoming lectures by Dr. J P Campbell on the topic Sex at the Y M C A with the Majestic capacity proving insufficient as audience demand grows. Rev C C Jarrell spoke on The Young Man and His Temptations stirring many to decide to be better men.
Lucy Tudor Hillyer of Hartford left 5000 to the Playground and Recreation Association of America to aid city to city recreation efforts. The piece links her gift to improved youth welfare and notes growing support for stronger traffic laws and louder signals as city safety reform spreads from Chicago to St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles Newark and Dallas with endorsements from major road groups.
Editorial notes the sudden death of Mrs. H C White of Athens while in Augusta. Praises her leadership with the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs and Daughters of the Confederacy, her hospitality, and wide social influence across Georgia and the nation. Describes her as a unifying hostess and charitable figure in church and civic life. Raleigh Jan 14 report on Locke Craig inauguration in North Carolina follows.
Athens men urged to attend a Sunday afternoon Y M C A gathering at the Colonial from 3 to 4 30 pm. The fire alarm bell will summon every minute with two taps while the University of Georgia chapel bell rings. Dr J P Campbell will give the first in a series of vital addresses illustrated with views, accompanied by an orchestral concert.
The Young Men's Christian Association announces a Sunday afternoon program at the Colonial Opera House with Dr. Campbell of the University of Georgia giving four consecutive lectures on the sex life. The event aims to inform young men and students about this vital topic, with Walter's Orchestra opening at 3:30 and room for a thousand attendees using stereopticon slides.
Athens citizen Mrs B R Shy reports relief from severe back pain and lumbago after using Deans Kidney Pills. She endorses the remedy and allows continued publication of her testimonial. Pills sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, NY, sole US agents.
The sermon at the Baptist Tabernacle tent urged church growth through baptism and membership at nearly every service. It highlighted Daniel for vision, courage, integrity, humility, and faith, urging young men to pursue God’s tasks and live openly before men.
A special convention of the Farmers Union of Texas met in Port Worth for policy discussion, plans to extend membership, and increasing the organization's influence across the state. National President C. S. Barrett and other leaders attended the session.
Miss Elizabeth Scott died at seven last night at the home of Dr. R. P. Sorrells on Prince Avenue after months of poor health. Sister to Mrs. Sorrells and the late Capt. T. J. Scott. Survived by numerous relatives and friends. Remains to be taken to Danielsville tomorrow at 9 AM with funeral there at 11 AM. Further arrangements to be announced.
Mrs Elizabeth Pridgeon died yesterday morning at her daughter's home near the State Normal School. She was seventy one and survived by her daughter and two sons. Funeral from Boggs Chapel at 11 this morning with Rev. B R England officiating. Pallbearers named J L McElroy E A Ogletree E E Ogletree G W McElroy T C Fowler W P Nichols.
Obituary notice for Mrs. Samuel Rice Ogletree of Georgetown Georgia with her birth in 1833, 60 years married to Mr. Ogletree, ten children surviving, Baptist church member of 30 years, and funeral set for Georgetown Baptist church with Dr J A French officiating. also notes her daughter Mrs J B Williams Colbert Ga and other survivors. Also brief item: stave manufacturers meet in New Orleans with National Tight Barrel Stave Manufacturers Association and National Coopers Association discussing export trade.
Athens Ga January 16 1913 letter to Dr Soule announces 25 prize money for two best papers on Sulphate of Ammonia as economic nitrogen source in agriculture. Papers 1000 to 3000 words due May 25 1913 with entries to Soule by March 1 1913. Judges named and ranking based on neatness readability and research. W F Dobbs agriculturist.
Special to the Banner Ottawa Illinois January 14 members of the Illinois Firemen's Association gathered in Ottawa for the silver jubilee convention with President H J Lohmann of Aurora presiding Experts from Chicago addressed the group as the event runs through Saturday over the weekend.
E M Ammons a wealthy stockman and ranchman from Larmer County was sworn in as governor of Colorado at noon. He took the oath to defend the state constitution in the presence of the legislature judiciary Governor Shafroth and many personal friends.
Little Rock Jan 14 The senatorial contest triggered by the death of Senator Jeff Davis dominates the Arkansas legislature's opening day as lawmakers plan to delay other business until the seat is settled. Names such as Joe T Robison George W Donaghey and Stephen Brundige are prominent in the crowded field amid a March 4 deadline for J H Heiskell's term. A house bout of a bill to bar from the mails advertisements of Nouora climbs into the day’s debate.
Baptist World reports Dr Millard A Jenkins D D former Louisville pastor with malaria fever advised by his physician to seek a higher altitude. He has accepted a call from Spartanburg South Side church and moved with his wife from Athens to Spartanburg to begin duties as supply pastor.
In the first ten days of the new year the colored residents of Clarke county married at twice the rate of white couples. Judge Orr issued ten marriage certificates to colored couples, about one per day, while five licenses went to white couples. The pace suggests a high annual total that may not outpace last year’s Leap Year peak.
Santa Fe New Mexico January 14 Legislature convenes for first regular session since statehood with taxation and revenue reform as top priorities. The state closed its first year with a deficit prompting reform to ensure income covers government expenses. Proposals from temperance advocates are expected to lead the initial measures.
Springfeld, NL Jan 14 Ebner Vigus and John Hartnett stand trial for alleged robbery of the Chicago and Allan Hummer train at Iles Junction December 23. The case drew much interest as it opened in the circuit court today.
The customs court in Washington on January 14 heard arguments in wood pulp and paper cases where several nations claim exemption from duties under most favored nation provisions. The proceedings focus on whether pulp and paper commodities may enter the United States duty free.
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