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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
A historical piece shows a Bryan Fund appeal urging citizens to donate one dollar to support Democratic election efforts. The text cites prior contributions from individuals and calls for mass fundraising to ensure a strong, unified campaign across regions, with emphasis on South support and national momentum.
Mrs Rumney aged about eighty three died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs J M Weatherly on Tenichedy street Athens. She had long been a member of First Methodist church and lived a consecrated life. She leaves one daughter Mrs Weatherly of this city. Funeral at eleven o'clock this morning at the Weatherly residence on Dougherty street with interment at Oconee Cemetery.
Ilinta Ga Sept 23 Spect al Vale Jon Worley of Elberton Judge of the Superior court of the Northern Test selected as umpire in the case of the tax returns of the Southern Railway with Roland Ellis of Macon for the railway company and George Willer for the state. T W Rucker of Ath ens formerly of Athens named as umpire to pass on disputed returns of the Tallulah Falls railroad hearings dates not yet set.
The League of Georgia Municipalities will convene in Albany on October 6 for three days. Last year’s gathering drew praise for entertainment and city pride. Mayor Dorsey and City Engineer Barnett will attend. Barnett to speak on beautifying a town. A boat ride barbecue automobile ride reception and banquet are planned.
The city court of Athens announces the August term calendar with daily dockets from September 24 to October 28 1908. Cases include Planters Oil Co. vs Oconee Oil Refining Co Moss Mfg Co vs Nichols Baxter Moulding Co vs Dudley Forsyth Iron Bed Co vs J T Dudley and others. The schedule lists hearings by date and party names across multiple docket entries.
The Clarke Superior Court closing date for filing suits for the October term passed yesterday. Several new cases and pending matters appear on the calendar including Ira Hester vs Hartford Fire Insurance Co and Lizale Jones vs Rising Star Lodge No 202 Knights of Pythias. Damages and policy suits plua a receiver petition against Canadian American Gold Mines and various divorce actions involving African American parties.
Bulloch County ranks high in education with 23 students at the State Normal School in Athens the largest county turnout in the state. The Bulloch students recently elected officers for their group with EB Davis as president B T BeasJin as vice president and Co PL Perish as secretary.
Dr W A Carter of Winterville is not as ill as first reported. He remains seriously sick with typhoid fever but latest bedside reports say his condition is favorable and a recovery is hoped if there is no sudden decline. He is very weak and friends are anxious yet hopeful.
Hon W M Howard congressman from this district will speak in Danielsville October 3 at 2 PM on current political issues. A large crowd is expected as he addresses voters and outlines campaign positions. The notice appears in local ads along with a drug store testimonial for King’s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents.
Secret orders in the city organize to build a temple by proposing to take over and rebuild the Elks Home. Lodges appoint committees and meet Friday at eight thirty p m to discuss securing the Ellis property. The plan envisions expanding the building on Lumpkin Street with store rooms and large lodge spaces. several thousand dollars will be invested to create a handsome estate temple.
The U S Marine recruiting station in this city will close within days with headquarters moving to Jacksonville. Sergeant Joseph Gallagher, previously in charge, will likely transfer to Jacksonville. He praised Athens and left many friends behind, noting seven recruits secured here and a satisfactory outcome for locals entering the Marine service, including Jep R. Smith Edward V P Gwin Robert C McWhorter Homer Bond Guy M Venable Robert L Hawkes and Robert J Redmond.
The Athene Y M C A religious meetings resume Sunday afternoon with Dr E L Hill of the Presbyterian church as reader. Chairman Barrow will lead next Sunday and other leaders will follow weekly. Open house policy starts. building opens 2:30 p.m. to night with reading rooms, music, Bible study, and varied features planned for the year.
Mesers Soule and Jarnagin to attend farmers institutes at Sylvester and Boston. Dr Soule will speak at Sylvester, Prof Jarnagin at Boston, with other able speakers at each meeting. Atlanta municipal fight ends with odds favoring Jim Woodward for mayor.
The University enrollment is rising as registrants reached 421, twenty three more than last year at this date. Many students on campus have not yet registered and enrollment may hit five hundred by Oct 1. Projections vary. some expect five hundred sixty or five hundred, with possible ten percent increases reflective of national colleges. Cotton school attendees next January are not included.
The University Y M C A has been organized for the present session with a hopeful outlook. Student Secretary E A Turner from the Technological school in Atlanta assisted in organizing the University U M C A for the year’s work. Sec Turner met with officers and members as committees were appointed and duties explained. The work will be directed by a student with some help from Sec Fortes.
The Cartersville News reports a large memorial window and bronze tablet in the Presbyterian church honoring Major Charles H. Smith known as Bill Arp. The late Judge John W. Aiken funded the tablet to perpetuate Smiths memory, with an inscription praising his virtues and influence.
An advertisement asserts a sprained ankle may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Liniment freely and giving absolute rest. Sold by H. R. Felmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith and Bro B C McEvoy L P Canning.
Clarke Superior court opens on Monday October 12 for a full term with many cases on the calendar. Grand jurors include Seah C Waggoner Wm C Wingfeld Wm P Vonderan M G Michael S B Wingfield Alvin M Center Jas F Hart Sr and others listed for jury duty.
Official Democratic ballot sent to county committees lists governor Joseph M Brown, secretary Philip Cook, comptroller general William A Wright, treasurer Robert E Park, attorney general John C Hart, agriculture commissioner T G Hudson, school commissioner J M Pound, prison commissioner Wiley Williams, pension candidates Buchanan Lindsey Lumpkin McBride, A J McBride, railroad commissioner Fuller Callaway George Hillyer H Warner Hill, associate supreme court Holden Evans Evans, Beverly D Evans, judge Richard B Russell.
Miss May Harbin of Athens left yesterday for Wellesley College to complete her course this year. She is among the city's most talented young ladies and is making a splendid impression on her teachers at the prestigious college as she continues her education.
Frank Saye, a young white man, was arrested on a warrant by W A Evans for cheating and swindling. Evans traded a watch for another, gave five dollars boot, claiming the watch was gold and worth thirty to forty dollars. The jeweler proved it non gold and worth under a dollar fifty. Evans’ watch and the five dollars were recovered from John Barry, who also was taken into custody. Four similar watches tied to other parties were located. Sage says he won the watch from Evans.
The Junior Class in the University School of Pharmacy elected officers for the ensuing term. President P. C. Ressoe Vice President L. T. Waters Secretary J. R. King Treasurer Eugene DeLoach. The class is described as splendid and determined to surpass prior junior classes at the university.
The University of Georgia senior class selected officers for the new year with K. V. Carter of Atlanta as president E. M. Brown of Atlanta Lee as vice president H. P. Heath of Tabbottom as treasurer W. L. Downs of Watkinsville as historian Gourdon Callaway of Lexington as poet. The class boasts a strong, capable group with notable records.
Mr. Haynes Watson of Macon is in Athens visiting his ill mother. He once left Athens for express business, built success in Macon, now serves as yard master for G B & P railroad, and will soon resume work as express messenger on the main line.
Mr. John Estill, son of the late Col. JH Estill, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon at three o'clock and registered at the Commercial. He left Savannah Tuesday at one o'clock, spent Tuesday night in Augusta, and came from Augusta to Athens yesterday.
Well Named Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy salutes its name for pain stomach cramps colic and diarrhoea. It is sold by H. R. Palmer & Song Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro BC McEvoy L. P. Canning.
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