24 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
1
Royal Baking Powder asserts its product is absolutely pure with no phosphatic acid or alum additives, distinguishing itself from cheaper baking powders that use bone digested phosphates or alum in their formulas.
William D Upshaw leads a stock company forming to publish a religious educational weekly in Atlanta with 20000 capital. They bought The Religious Forum to establish a foundational base and seek a name aligning with piety home life and state purity. Prominent supporters include Len G Broughton Sam P Jones and Alex W Bealer.
John Riddleberger, once a leading gambler who turned to Christianity, died of Bright's disease at City Hospital after a hip fracture from a recent accident. He once ran a major fare bank with A. M. Waddle in the 1870s and played a key role in Saratoga gambling circles. A note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy warns it is safe for children and free of opium, sold by local Athens, Georgia firms.
Early reports on the Lumpkin street automobile accident misled readers. Susie Taylor, riding with her brother, was bruised but the negro occupants of the buggy were unharmed. The burly owner veered into the auto path on the wrong side, making the collision unavoidable.
Rumor claims a new Bible mission board may form within the Baptist denomination at the Macon convention to promote four fold gospel doctrine. Leaders named include Dr L G Broughton and Rev Julien Rodgers with plans to base the board in Atlanta opposing the Richmond Va board led by Dr R J Willingham.
The Georgia Baptist convention opened in Macon on November 23 with record turnout. Leaders reelected W. J. Northen as president and B. D. Ragsdale as secretary. The body reported mission giving totals of 160000 for benevolence and 107000 since last year, and discussed state board loans to assist the Ponce de Leon church project on Peachtree Street.
Progress on the State Normal School buildings advances rapidly with Supt in charge expressing confidence that the campus will gain a handsome ornament. The James M. Smith building stands out as especially attractive. The report covers evangelists for Georgia churches, a home for aged women debated by Georgia Baptists, and conflicts over control of the Orphans Home at Hapeville with a proposed Georgia Baptist convention board to direct governance and property.
Bradley of Trinity Atlanta faces a heresy inquiry by a North Georgia conference committee appointed by Bishop Dinecan. The conference did not pursue charges against Rev W L Troutman. Bradley defended his stance as truth taught in love, with 14 years in the conference and a storied family history of service.
The First Methodist Church plans a new parsonage next year due to long standing need. Members expect action at the opening of the conference year, with construction likely in the coming year on the current lot, matching the church’s size and prosperity.
Last night in Nashville President Branson of the State Normal School spoke on Reality Education before educators at the Southern Educational Association session. The conference heard reports of supernumeraries and a dispute over conduct by Dr. Wadsworth and Bishop in charge, prompting a vow to file charges at the next general conference.
Mildred Ketler of Washington D C reports alarm over catarrh, fled to Peruna which she says helped from the first dose. She credits the tonic with building her constitution, restoring appetite, and making her feel strong again amid a large file of testimonials Dr Hartman receives.
Yesterday afternoon the City Court of Athens adjourned until next week. A number of civil and criminal cases were left to be taken up, including about twenty criminal matters. The Portland Cement Company vs. R. L. Mos Manufacturing Company concluded with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
Mrs E B C Kinnebrew died suddenly last night at her Wray street home with her sister Misa Fannie Lyle present. Death followed an instant gasping collapse due to heart failure. Judge Kinnebrew, absent on town business, and many friends express deep condolences as funeral plans will be announced later.
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