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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
1
The Banner reports yesterday’s election on city hospital appropriations failed to reach the required majority. Only 440 votes were cast with 305 in favor and 135 against, wards tallying 205 for and 135 against. The measure would have authorized bonds and a subsequent bond vote if passed.
An Athens reader extols Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming they cured long runs of kidney trouble and back pain. The ad urges readers to buy from Palmer & Sons in Athens and notes the product costs 60 cents, with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents. The piece also mentions political forecasting about Pinchot and T Roosevelt.
Do you want to vote in this year’s elections? You must register promptly. Only about thirty days remain and you cannot vote unless your name is on the registration book by the stated deadline. Register with Tax Collector Litton before April 5 in Clarke county.
Clarke county officials met in the county clerk's office to review petitions for new roads and public highway status for existing routes. Special commissioners were named to study the proposed road from W. A. Phillips to Mandy Harden and to upgrade the State Normal school front road to a public highway. One bid for a county farm cottage was opened at 400 dollars but rejected as too high. day labor will be used instead. The monthly farm supplies contract went to Talmadge Bros. The meeting adjourned after routine business and medicine note.
Athens Georgia posits itself as a top convention city with historic prestige and easy accessibility. Last year hosted more state meetings than the capital and aims to set records again with upcoming Georgia Medical Association, Georgia State Bar Association, and Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs gatherings.
Mrs Jernagan, daughter of Capt Felton of the city police, improved after doctors froze her appendix with ice rather than surgery. Also reported is the death of Mrs J A Fulgher at 186 Barber street from pneumonia after a brief illness, with funeral at 4 pm and interment at Oconee cemetery. Surviving relatives listed include two children and several sisters.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best and safest remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. It asserts no opiates or harmful drugs are present and urges buyers to remember the name and accept no substitutes, with availability from all druggists.
Sheriff Walter Jackson returned from a trip to Dawsonville to fetch John G. Riggins, a convict in Clarke County. Riggins faced three charges: larceny for stealing corn, making moonshine whiskey from the corn, and selling the liquor. He received a total sentence of twenty four months on the gang, with twelve months for larceny and six months more on each of the other two counts. The corn was raised along the High Tower river bottoms where market access is limited.
Gainesville Ga March 2 Special to the Banner Mr R J Hulsey longtime county resident and wealthy planter died here and was buried yesterday He left a wife three sons and three daughters The three sons share initials J Mo John M Monroe all prosperous through their own efforts The father recently divided his vast county and town holdings among children and grandchildren keeping little for himself and his wife including seven elegant buggies bought for Christmas
Georgian officials fixed March 1 as the property value date for the 1910 state tax assessment. Returns must name the owner and reflect current holdings, with anticipated increases after the 1907 08 panic. The note mentions local figures, prosperity, and the death of Uncle Jeff Hulsey in Hall County.
Mrs John R Tuck died at 11 15 last night from pneumonia at the home place in Tuckston near the city She was 67 years old and a widow for several years Survived by son Arthur Tuck sister I H Pittard brother R T Pittard and children Fletcher Tuck Mrs John Hardman Fannie Evie Lille and Sallie Tuck Funeral arrangements pending burial at the family burying ground at Tuckston Bells and friends mourn her loss and extend condolences
During a daily practice for candidates bound for the Georgia baseball nine Peter Burks of Rome was hit in the head by a fast throw. The ball struck above the right eye causing a deep cut and a severe bruise. He was carried to Candler Hall for medical attention and expected to be up in a day or two.
Watkinsville in Oconee County organizes a Mary Overby Library with public support and fundraising. Local donors including J. Ashford of Atlanta pledge amounts up to 600 dollars with matching goals, organized by class with gold medals for top fundraisers, aiming to raise funds and keep literature quality high for the community.
Miss Nivette Porter of Braintree Vermont says she was cured by Peruna after severe lung hemorrhages and slow initial improvement. She details her progress from taking the remedy to raising stringy matter and regaining flesh and health. Emma Martin of Odessa also credits Peruna after two years of doctoring and costly treatment.
The Danville Monitor discusses a proposed motor car line from the town to a railroad point. Four potential endpoints are Comer Colbert Athens or Commerce. Each could be built easily and benefit the town, and the paper urges community support for the prospective enterprise.
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