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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
8
Local notices list loans from 25 to 1000 dollars on collateral, insurance coupons, and various items for sale or rent. Items include motorcycles, tomato plants, milk cows, a silver mesh bag lost on Milledge Avenue, two six room rentals near the post office, a second hand range, and boatloads of small ads with contact details for Athens area.
Mrs. C. A. Duggan Jr and her young son Charles Alfred visited Athens guests of Mrs. A. H. Morton Oconee Enterprise. Mr. W. H. Williamson from Jefferson attended the ball game. Dr. Howard Odum returns from Winder. Mrs. H. J. Parham visited Chattanooga to see her brother W. H. Campbell at Newell Sanitarium. Mrs. Abit Nix left for weeks in Albany and Pavo. Mrs. J. S. Whitlock is improving after an indigestion attack.
Jefferson Georgia April 10 Duke a colored man about sixty years old dropped dead this morning while sitting in front of J Alexander's store. He had been in good health and had just bought small articles then sat on a bench outside. Rose had spent his life in Jefferson and was a respectable colored man. Likely death by heart failure.
H T Huggins and Son advertise clean-up goods including cotton and cedar mops, brushes, polish, and housewares. Mops priced 75 cents to $1.50 with a free bottle of cedar polish with each mop order. Also feature refrigerators, ice boxes, cream freezers, and water coolers.
The appellate division of the New York State Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the lower court’s denial to return Harry Thaw to New Hampshire and held the order committing him to the insane asylum valid. Thaw’s attorneys said they will appeal to the Court of Appeals.
From London to Amiens and Seattle, April 16 reports detail an air raid with minor damage in Germany and France, a British order to remove German and allied crew from ships calling at Canadian ports, a possible national marketing commission, and a Riggs Bank case response due May 12. Also noted are a Chicago inquiry closing, Kronprinz Wilhelm repairs to start in Newport News, and other wartime dispatches.
Mr. A. J. Carter, a longtime local merchandise broker with many friends in this city, arrived from Chattanooga yesterday and will spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Payne.
A morning blaze on River Street destroyed Pauline Cline’s former home, reportedly owned by Billie Caskey, with no nearby water plug. Residents narrowly escaped as roof sections collapsed. three dogs and a parrot perished in the fire. The parrot cried Get out before it died.
Several University professors delivered lectures at Smyrna Demorest and Windsor. R E Park spoke on the English Drama at Smyrna. Sanford spoke at Demorest. Howard Odum spoke at Windsor on Community Building related to home school and industry.
Bishop Nelson of Atlanta will visit Emmanuel church to confer the fourth of six Principles on Foundations of the doctrine of Christ, celebrate Holy Communion at 7 30 am, preach at morning and evening services, and administer Confirmation by laying on of hands. All are invited to worship.
Washington officials opened an inquiry into a claim that Japan has a naval base at Turtle Bay, Lower California. The report is not credited here and investigations will determine the use of belligerent warships in Mexican waters.
Washington April 16 contracts for three hydro-aeroplanes valued at 11500 each will go to a Massachusetts company as announced by Secretary Daniels today. Messrs. Ramseur and Mobley of the G M Railroad were in the city on business yesterday.
The article notes Dr W A Carlton being out downtown yesterday to the delight of many friends who are glad he is able to be out again. An employment ad invites men to learn the barber trade at the Moter Barber College in Atlanta offering quick training and wages while learning.
Chicago April 16 Governor Dunne ordered the state arbitration board to offer services to Chicago building and trades workers and employers to promote industrial peace and settle disputes through mediation.
The county commissioners clerk prepared reports for grand jury review detailing daily road work, location, labor, and equipment costs. A second record tracks convict camp maintenance, showing daily purchases and expenses to compare costs over time.
Mrs Ritchey, mother of Mrs J T Adair, dies at her Gainesville home. Funeral and burial held Wednesday afternoon about five o clock, leaving mourners including her daughter Mrs Adair and others.
Mr Randall Freeman and associates have applied to the superior court for incorporation as the Guaranty Investment and Loan Company with capital of 50000 dollars. The organization signals significant business impact for Athens and notes the presence of notable local backers J J Wilkins E L Wilkins C H Phinizy T C Dunlap and J Warren Smith.
The semi annual gathering of the Athens Presbytery from thirty four Northeast Georgia churches adjourned in Danielsville with most ministers present. Rev L A Simpson and Rev C S Stacey were absent due to age and illness. Clergy from Athens attended and two Danielsville and Elberton youths were placed under care as ministry candidates. Next meeting will be in Clarkesville with a conference topic on the duty of ushers and deacons.
Hartwell Georgia Superior Court adjourned after dismissing the murder cases State vs Snow Doyle and Andy Evans regarding Erest Gray. Judge Meadow directed a verdict of not guilty as the state’s key witness gave conflicting testimony. The grand jury chose Jones R. Leard Luther H. Cobb and A N P Brown to join the finance committee advising county commissioners. Basil Hall plans a large new home near the old Davant place in Hartwell.
The article recalls Hartwell’s Cobb family ties. Hon. and Mrs A G McCurry and Hon Julian McCurry plan summers at Riverland on the Savannah River seven miles from Hartwell. Miss Mildred Rutherford hears of Howell Cobb and Thomas R R Cobb, with Hartwell’s main street once named Cobb then changed to Howell.
Dr. E S Lyndon, longtime Athens resident now living in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday where he was warmly greeted by friends. The carnivals end tonight and streets will return to their ordinary appearance after a time of lively celebration.
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