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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
4
Editor H. J. Rowe appeals to subscribers to report late or missing deliveries promptly. He notes carriers have no authority to collect subscriptions or sell papers, and urges readers to use the office for official collection or delivery issues.
The Northeast Georgia section of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist church in Georgia will meet today at the Baptist church in Athens. The program includes devotional services, addresses on stewardship and young people’s work, discussions on Sunbeam and YW A issues, and a missionary sermon by Rev. I. E. Dutton in Greensboro in the evening.
Free Will Baptists led by Rev Se Te King hold a series of evangelist meetings on a tent at Nantahala Avenue near the cotton mill. The meetings have run for several days and officials say great good has been accomplished. They will continue through the week and the public is invited to attend.
Sunday School is held each Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Salvation Army Headquarters, 86 Barber Street. All are invited to attend these services. The school has been recently established.
The disaster teaches costly, harsh lessons about lifeboats, drills, and crew. Ismay faces scrutiny if he ordered speed into ice. Expect international safety standards, new lifeboat requirements, better wireless tech by Marconi, and nations enacting needed laws to prevent a repeat.
A called council meeting reviewed proposed license reductions for horse and mule dealers to twenty five dollars annually, with last year’s fee at twenty five and this year at fifty. Col Max Michael urged endorsement of a gas company bond issue, then the finance committee and city attorney took up the matter. The Postal Telegraph Co. tax issue was referred to the finance committee. The council adjourned after minor items, to reconvene Wednesday at noon.
The streets carried a rumor that Prof. Jack Hart planned to marry. Hart s mother denied the marriage and knowledge of any intention to wed. Prof. J F Hart Jr of Athens, son of Capt and Mrs J F Hart, has been at Tifton at the agricultural school.
A Saturday night gathering in Atlanta boosted support for the Alabama figure. Attendees voiced strong approval, signaling solid backing for the candidate's strength and carry in upcoming efforts.
Mrs. Lollie Belle Wylie arrived in Atlanta yesterday after visiting her daughter Mrs. EB I Smith Jr. in the city.
L E Lambis of Tampa is visiting Athens to locate and open a large cigar factory. He plans a high grade line using Cuban tobaccos and has eastern connections for ready sales. The Chamber of Commerce will select a suitable site and expects operation soon.
A severe storm yesterday unroofed a large Broad street store, ripped off a sixteen foot tin sheet, and smashed a front glass pane at Bernstein’s, causing extensive minor damage across the area.
The chamber of commerce railway committee seeks improved arrival and departure schedules for all lines entering Athens. Railroads show willingness, expecting mutual benefit without imposing hardship, as schedules favor local business interests.
A tornado swept a part of Georgia on April 22 damaging property in Newborn near Morgan and Jasper. At least six people were killed including W. W. Durden Joe Maxey Dock Maxey and Ed Maxey. Four Durden grandchildren were in the house and fatally injured. others may die from injuries.
The new florist firm of S. M. Cruce will be ready to fill all orders for designs funeral flowers and other cut flowers at their new place Lumpkin street opposite the Whitehead place by the first of May. The greenhouses will duplicate any order that can be secured from the larger cities.
In a doubleheader at the Pollies of Alabama home field Auburn edged the Longhorns four to three in the opener. The second game stretched to twelve innings with both sides scoring three. darkness and providence ended the contest. Texas faces Georgia in Augusta and Athens following Auburn’s prior meeting with Georgia.
Friends report Russell Patterson, badly burned after mistaking carbolic acid for a hay rum, is improving steadily and likely to suffer no ill effects with no scars. His mother Mrs. R L Patterson, injured in a runaway at the same time, is also recovering.
The Oconee Burial Association calls an annual assessment of 25 cents to meet current expenses. Payments should be made to J. Hi. Mealor or at W. J. Smith & Bro. under the by laws section stating the annual assessment of 25 cents to meet current expenses of the benefit fund. By order of J. H. Mealor, Secy and Treas.
The real estate men report one of the best years in city history with more sales than in recent years and ongoing activity. Wanted a roll top desk. Address “Desk” care Banner.
Mrs A McGill describes a health breakdown followed by recovery after using Cardul. She reports relief from headache backache and emotional distress and urges others to try the tonic as a remedy for diseases peculiar to women. The notice invites letters to the Ladies Advisory Medicine Co in Chattanooga for women seeking help.
Athens gains a new up to date Breen house under proprietor S. M. Cruce. He has bought land on Lumpkin street opposite the Whitehead place and will begin erecting buildings this morning. An order for green houses is placed and florist T. W. Pennock with 22 years experience joins as head. The venture aims to supply blooms locally including chrysanthemums roses carnations and many varieties.
Miss Porter, secretary to the chancellor of the University, is severely ill at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Soule, a sister of Mrs. Soule. She has been ill several days, with a report that she rested better last night than in the previous day or two.
A bold advertisement guarantees complete relief from constipation or free medicine. Rexall Orderlies are described as gentle, safe, and effective for all ages, with three sizes priced 10, 25, and 50 cents. The Rexall Store H. R. Palmer & Gons in Athens, Georgia is cited as the local source.
The article urges residents to pay taxes before the 30th to avoid fines. A third of the annual tax may be paid now, or the full amount with a two percent discount. It warns that books close that night and delays will incur penalties.
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