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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
2
A historical article lauds Quaker Oats for purity and quality amid new pure food laws. It notes Yale tests and widespread adoption as a cheap, nourishing staple for strength and endurance, with packaging in standard and hermetically sealed tins suitable for hot climates.
Yesterday afternoon on city streets Bailiff R F Wood narrowly escaped a fatal knife wound when a man named Bailey, allegedly intoxicated, slashed at him after a shove. The blade opened a shallow throat cut about an inch and a half long, leaving Wood with a painful but not dangerous injury.
Rev W A Parks, veteran preacher and agent for superannuated homes in the North Georgia Conference, spoke at the First Methodist church last night then goes to Boggs Chapel and Winterville this week to aid a large tent meeting. A former chaplain and veteran, he served in Waul’s Texas Legion and Stovall’s brigade, later directing Bible Society work and presiding elder duties in Dalton and Gainesville.
Thousands of veterans marched in Athens amid rain in the largest Georgia Division reunion parade. Gen. Clement A. Evans and Gen. John O. Wad dell led divisions from multiple brigades with Daughters of the Confederacy and Athens schoolchildren cheering. Nighttime memories and gratitude marked the reception as crowds waved flags and shouted Hurrah for the ladies of Athens.
The State College of Agriculture plans four farmers institutes with meetings in Kingaland Jesup Claxton and Warm Springs on October 8 8 9 and 21 Speakers include Dr Soule Prof Nixon and State Commissioner Thomas G Hudson for the first three events The last speaker was not announced.
From Eatonton dispatches comes news of Judge Joseph S. Turner dying at his home in Eatonton at 3:30 p.m. He was chairman of the prison commission for about twelve years and died of cancer after an operation last year. Survived by wife and five children. Governor Brown will appoint his successor. Also included is an unsolicited testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar from Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsonville, Del.
Baltimore September 29 Rev Dr John Gardner Murray rector of St Michael and All Angels was consecrated coadjutor bishop of Maryland by Bishop Paret with Bishops Kinsman Harding and others in a richly decorated Church of St Michael and All Angels. Murray a 52 year old Maryland native trained at Drew Theological Seminary followed by business work before ordination in 1894 and service across several states.
A large tent meeting begins at Boggs chapel in Oconee Heights tonight at 8 o'clock. Preaching at 4 30 with Revs J D Davis and B H Green assisted by Rev W L Pierce Rev A J Sears and others during the gathering. Services at 11 00 a m and 8 30 p m through the meeting. Everyone is invited. the tent will be at the church.
At the Confederate Veterans' Reunion the only incident occurred near a Commercial Hotel window after dark. Mr. C. I. Brake of Crawfordville lost balance while near the second story window and fell to ground, breaking three ribs. He was cared for and may have internal injuries. prognosis pending. Also ad copy for Foley’s Urine Laxative and King’s New Life Pills included.
New York September 29 the absence of spectacular features from todays program of the Hudson Fulton celebration let tired Gothamites rest after yesterdays great doing and prepare for the grand military pageant naval parade and other spectacles to come. Included were rowing races on the Hudson between crews of the foreign and American warships commemorative exercises at city hall under the National Society of Patriotic Women of America special exercises in colleges and public schools an historical parade in the Bronx and children's festivals in Richmond.
At the city hall reunion hosted by the Daughters of the Confederacy, Mrs BE W Barksdale read a poem titled Our Veterans. The piece honors Confederate veterans, recalling battles and the faded flags, praising enduring fame and peace as time moves on.
A frantic shopper urges quick purchase of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts and sores with each family member needing relief. Advertised as the greatest healer on earth sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
The tenth annual session of the East Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church opened in Harrisburg today and will continue until next Monday. The gathering includes many prominent divines and educators of the denomination.
Andrew J. Webb of Co. G 36th Ga. praises Athens for hosting a large Confederate veterans reunion. He notes unmatched hospitality, ideal weather, and orderly conduct by old soldiers from the sixties, comparing favorably with New Orleans Richmond Birmingham and Atlanta reunions. He hopes to meet again in Athens. Lawrenceville, Ga.
Many people delay treatment for kidney and backache and bladder trouble. This ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Pills to stop vitality drain and cure bladder issues. It claims pain weakness and urinary trouble disappear and lists all dealers.
The Doles-Cook Brigade met at city hall during the reunion. Captain W. B. Haygood of Athens was elected commander for the coming year and M. W. Brett of Rome became secretary and treasurer. A vote of thanks was given for the hall’s use and members gave brief addresses. The notice also endorses Champlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting its effectiveness and wide availability.
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