28 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Waycross Evening Herald
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
1
The Lyceum announces an extraordinary engagement with renowned scientist Reno B. Welbourn on an unspecified February date. The program promises 35 experiments showing cutting edge science including ice fuel steam engines and wireless telegraphy with dramatic demonstrations.
The Carpenters and Joiners Union outlines officers for 1911 with A. B. Morton as president and R. L. Grant as vice president. The article praises strong finances and loans invested, promising a prosperous year under new administration and city progress. It also promotes Welbourn’s lecture next Thursday with an admission fee cut to 50 cents for attendees.
Georgia railroads show willingness to meet traveling men to resolve mileage book dispute. Chairman Joseph Richards of the Southeastern Passenger Association says dates delayed by arranging schedules but rails seek conference to reach a settlement. The meeting today will focus on Richards letter and potential compromise.
The Central Labor Council of Waycross has installed its new officers for 1911. President T. C. Sauls, Vice President J. R. Creemer Ree, Secretary H. Jenkins, Treasurer F. Miller. They plan active work for the union cause and uplifting Waycross.
El Paso dispatch reports rebels surround Casas Grandes in Mexico. Residents appealed to Mormon colonists for aid but were advised to seek protection from the Mexican government and avoid warfare.
The funeral for J. Q. Ketterer was held from his home in Macon Georgia. Ketterer a leading turpentine operator, died after a long illness and is mourned by a wide circle. He leaves a wife Miss Emma Clough of Waycross five children a sister Mrs Geo W Deen and a brother Mr Fred Ketterer. Rev Thrasher Rev Cook and Rev Scruggs conducted the service with pallbearers Dan Lott P A May F P Keaton A C Calaban B H Thomas O P Murphy and music by a quartet and Mrs Howell. Interment at Kettle Creek cemetery. W L Hinson & Co undertakers handled arrangements. Macon Ga Jan 27. State Pure Food Inspector Methvin found the pure food law better observed in Macon than in other cities.
Georgia’s 1910 fiscal year shows gross railroad receipts of 44.28 million dollars, a rise over 1909 led by Seaboard Air Line. Bank deposits in state-controlled banks total over 12 million, with net earnings gains across several lines including Western & Atlantic and Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis. Additional dispatches report Honduran revolutionaries capturing Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa, with government forces disorganized. News also notes the death of Mrs. Ansley’s father, Mr Thomas W Clarke.
Friends of R. B. Pollard announce his appointment as Jacksonville city passenger and ticket agent effective February 1. Pollard has held the position for years and is well known. Mrs Pollard and the children will move later. the vacancy will be filled by B. R. Camp of Jacksonville.
After three days of talks between the Cigar Makers' Association advisory board and a Manufacturers' committee, the strike is called off and workers are told to return. The conflict, the South’s largest, left 10,000 to 14,000 idle for seven months, with massive salary losses and violent incidents including a fatal shooting of J F Easterling.
Read about substantial and desirably located homes offered at low rates with easy payment terms. The ad urges buyers to visit and consider the home options available before finalizing a purchase.
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