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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures deafness caused by catarrh and restores hearing. It touts safe Botanic ingredients, tested effectiveness, and a money back guarantee with free sample and medical advice from the Botanic Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
St Augustine Fla March 5 Lieutenant General John M Schofield retired army officer died at 820 this morning after a cerebral hemorrhage. His wife and young daughter were with him. Funeral services will be at the residence and remains will be shipped to Washington on the afternoon train. He was 74 years old.
The Pilgrim Commandery of Gainesville held a social inspection night led by Re Em Sir Frank C. Miller of Fort Valley and Past Grand Commander. Guests enjoyed Arennu College faculty performances including vocal solos by Mrs Catherine Newsom Jewell and violin by Prof Theodore Rude, followed by a three course banquet for nearly a hundred attendees.
New York reports Representative Nourke Cochran to be installed tonight as grand sachem of the Tammany Society at the Fourteenth Street wigwam. Elected by thirteen sachem council members, the office lasts for life unless resigned, with duties including donning regalia and presiding over Independence Day celebrations at Tammany Hall.
The funeral for the late Mr J L Abney was held Sunday at 3:30 pm at the First Baptist church. A large attendance of sorrowing friends and relatives witnessed simple, beautiful services. Dr Isaac Hopkins read Scripture, Dr W H Young preached, and interment followed in Oconee cemetery with hymns sung by the choir.
Portsmouth Va March 5 The Seaboard Air Line general office building was destroyed by fire except for its walls. Loss estimated at 25000 with building valued at 50000. President Barr and VP Cost arrived as fire was controlled. Many official papers and records burned including those of B B McCan T W Roby E J Cunningham C H Hix T H Wright and A T Rosenuer.
Elberton Ga March 56 Hon P M Hawes former representative from this county and president of the Elberton Loan and Savings bank announces his candidature for the senate from the thirtieth district. Under rotation Elbert’s turn to furnish the senator though he must be nominated by a district primary. Captain Hawes served two terms in the house.
New England cotton manufacturers warned that a Chinese boycott threatens a vast embargo on U S cotton. Imperial Chinese commissioners in New York praised American loom design and the Mercer process, noting potential demand for refined cotton fabrics and imitation-capable techniques, while acknowledging Silk remains cheaper in China.
Athens residents urged to watch for signs of kidney trouble such as unusual urine color sediment and frequent painful passages. A local plumber A R Davis credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief and urges readers to consult H R Palmer & Sons for testimonials and purchase details from Foster Milburn Co sole agents.
Berlin March 65 Professor Al brecht Wirth of Munich writes in Der Tag on possible visits between President Roosevelt and Emperor William. Longworths expected in Berlin in May. Wirth notes past US diplomatic representation by the President’s daughter and asks if Roosevelt could visit Kiel aboard an American warship as proof of national example. Pain Balm relief endorsed by Bayne of Addington. Local merchants advertise printing.
Prof Thomas J Wooster of the University of Georgia returns from the Southern Educational Association in Louisville Ky where he advertised the Summer School. He has largely completed arranging the fourth annual session including faculty lecturers and courses of study with ads to be mailed statewide to teachers to boost attendance.
The board of trustees will name the successor to the late Chancellor Walter B. Hill in early April during a meeting in Athens. The selection follows a memorial service attended by many Georgians. Trustees show few concrete candidates with two names standing out, Prof. David C. Barrow and Judge Andrew J. Cobb, though neither is officially a candidate.
Pittsburg March 6. William Richardson and his wife cried at the marriage license office as they consented to their daughter Renelar's marriage to Jacob Morning. The couple, longtime Carnegie residents, fear parting with their child though the clerk notes they gain a son. Richardson reveals 21 other children, making him a widower of one marriage. Roosevelt will be notified.
Postmaster Fleming highlights Athens as a progressive southern city with steep growth. Money orders paid and issued in 1905 total 38 67 orders and over 20 700 dollars, with credits paid and postal receipts rising 35 to 53 percent versus prior years, signaling robust business activity.
The old Dorsey house, a city landmark, is being torn down to make way for modern progress. A. H. Davison plans to reuse the materials to build cottages on Hancock Avenue near Milledge Avenue. Nearby, other houses tied to railroad land are being cleared in preparation for grading. C. D. Cox moves Dr. T. B. Jago’s former residence to Pope Street, where W. H. Kytle once lived.
The Thomanyillo Times editor, a well known figure, says during Lent he will abstain from paying any bills. This bold pledge highlights a local tradition of self denial and financial restraint.
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