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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
1
Ed note introduces a series on Prosperous towns in Athens territory. The write up highlights diversified farming and development of small industries fueling local prosperity and capacity for growth in multiple communities.
The Jefferson GA piece recalls the town’s rich history including Dr Crawford W Long the first to use ether anesthesia and the monument in his memory. It notes inscriptions on the Jefferson monument detailing his pioneer operation and the marble tablet at the old brick building marking the site. The article mentions a historic well and the mulberry tree under which Long’s operation was performed with artifacts like a gavel and pen-staff carved from its wood.
Seven more arrests were made by federal officers in Duval County on a whiskey traffic conspiracy charge. Among those named are R B Whee Madigan Merrill Stevens Shipbuilding head and his son KR Merrill plus Dowling Bostick and Hopkins on related counts. Bonds ranged from 2.50 to 1000 dollars with various warrants issued and prior indictments noted.
Coroner announced a warrant charging murder would be sworn out Saturday morning after Rev Edwin R Stephenson attacked priest Heather oyIe over Stephenson’s daughter Ruth Stephenson’s marriage to Pedro Gussman. Sheriff Hartsfield testified Mrs Stephenson pleaded for help finding her daughter shortly before the shooting. Solicitor Tate said no special grand jury session was likely to be called to investigate the killing.
In Chattanooga Tennessee a Knights of Khorassan convention failed to amend the constitution to admit men 15 to 21. Imperial Prince Gus Meise ruled that due to strong support such men will be admitted at the next meeting in Portland, Oregon as the group adjourned Friday.
Washington reports the British government will not support exempting American coastwise shipping from canal tolls. It argues such an exemption would threaten revenue and raise tolls for other vessels.
COMMERCE Georgia convicts have improved the Commerce Athens road over six to seven months. Work included widening topsoiling and filling steep gaps near Center and the northern approach. Clarke County extended the effort into Athens, delivering the best road condition yet. Citizens praise both counties officials for the upgrade.
A sensational reel story centers on Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen amid rumors of marriage and scandal. The plot riffs on doors locked against romance and a tempestuous past, with a forthcoming reel promised to reveal if the door can be unbolted.
The White House announced that current and planned railroad rate cuts for export grain give strong hope for better prices in agriculture. Reductions already in effect from Chicago to New York will spread to grain rates from Mississippi river points and routes to the Gulf, with sweeping declines ahead.
Centerville Alabama sheriff and county solicitor announced that a Black individual named Clyde confessed to a serious incident involving a 14 year old girl near the town on Tuesday. He was taken to Birmingham for further processing.
Atlanta report says southern shippers of horses and cattle won lower freight rates. Interstate Commerce Commission ordered refunds totaling about 75009 dollars for shipments over five to ten miles, as local dealers announced Friday.
Marion report notes President Harding has not sent a telegram of congratulations to his father Dr George T Harding on his marriage to Alice Severns, office assistant. Vice President Coolidge and wife sent felicitations while Harding expects a letter in a few days. Publicity tips and advertising philosophy follow in a separate editorial stream.
The Athens City Council adjourned meeting passed an appropriation of 250 to the University of Georgia Summer School and adopted traffic and taxi driver ordinances. It decided to begin paving the Boulevard, appointing two new Health Board members, and establishing hospital zones near city hospitals.
Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain indicted for murder in the John Belton Kennedy case says she would rather stay in jail than reveal details about the events leading to Kennedy’s death. She notes she might have named Arthur C. Burch, also indicted, but she refuses to say.
Justice of the Peace Carlyle Cobbs will host a murder trial Saturday morning for Joni Thompson colored. A preliminary hearing for the killing of Marcey occurred last July in Allingville. Dorsey Davis of this city will defend Thompson, who claims self defense. Several witnesses are expected as the case draws keen interest.
DETROIT MICH Ty Cobb manager of the Detroit American league baseball team said a cataract on his right eye causes little inconvenience and is a recent development. He added that until it becomes more serious he will make no plans for removal.
In Washington D C Republicans on the house ways and means committee voted to amend the 1918 tax law. Married men earning 500 dollars or less will receive a 2400 dollar exemption plus 400 dollars for each dependent. Luxuries taxes will be repealed and cigars cigarettes and tobacco taxes will not be increased. Candy and fur taxes will be reduced. Final action expected a week hence.
President Harding names Secretary Hughes to head the American delegation at the disarmament conference and arrange remaining details. Delegates to be chosen later. a U S senator and possibly a woman may join. Harding may act as mediator and stay connected to proceedings.
The city plans new sewer and water mains in densely populated areas of Athens. A water main on Lyndon Street will extend from Boulevard to Prince Avenue, and another on Hall Street from Bloomfield to Church. Sewer lines will run on Baldwin Street to Prince Avenue, Trains Street from Hancock Avenue to Reese Street, and Reese Street from Billups to Stey Cobb Institute. Work starts Monday by city workers and should be ready in a few weeks.
In Ozark Arkansas a two headed chick with a single eye was exhibited under a circus tent. Spectators watched as the unusual bird survived onlookers’ curiosity while its twin heads share one eye. The chick is reportedly normal aside from the extra head.
An 18 year old, Frank Blasingame of Jersey, Georgia, died from a fractured skull after being struck by a playmate during swimming at Jersey. He was taken to a private sanitarium where he passed away Wednesday afternoon. The body was moved to Social Circle for funeral services by H. M. Patterson & Son.
Paris reports the French cabinet approved Premier Briand’s proposal to submit the Upper Silesian boundary question to the League of Nations. The action is seen as a French victory since the league council can decide by majority while the council must be unanimous, allowing any member to block a decision.
Unitarians flock to Star Island in Isles of Koals for an Institute for Religious Education. Delegates from across the country mingle with sailors and lamps of the tide while lectures and hymns fill the island air. The event follows a prior Unitarian drive that raised 200000 dollars led by Chief Justice William H. Taft. William Lawrence heads the institute with Florence Buck and Palmer in charge, aided by Kenneth McDougall.
Bolling Stovall DuBose, a native of Washington Wilkes Georgia, has lived in Athens twenty one years. He is tied to Hon Toombs Dulfoxe and active in insurance with Athens and the Southern Mutual agency. A University of Georgia alumnus and Kappa Alpha member, he hunts and trains bird dogs as a hobby and is married to Miss Minnie Thomas of Athens.
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