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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
4
Subscribers are urged to report late deliveries and carrier failures. The notice notes no carrier may collect subscriptions or sell papers. The piece moves through local politics, real estate, Thaw remarks, Georgia economy, and Athens growth with observations on taxes, legislation, and infrastructure, ending with farmland needs and weather.
The Chamber of Commerce in Athens meets tonight at 8:30 in the city hall council room. The meeting has moved to the third Tuesday each month to fit members’ schedules as many are away in August. Officials urge all businessmen to attend for fall planning and city growth.
The article argues punishment should reform and protect society. It highlights Georgia reformatories’ efforts for youth convicts, proposing six months of good conduct and extended probation with school and employment, a parole officer, and authority to return delinquents for violations to prevent lifelong records.
An ex-printer sparks a regional drive for better roads in Chimney Rock valley, urging public support through donations and labor. Two thousand five hundred days of voluntary road work kicked off last weekend, with counties planning a million and a third dollars in bond funds to develop highways and spur regional growth.
August 19 marks a sequence of historical notes including 1782 Blue Licks battle near Kentucky with pioneer and Indian engagement, 1812 Constitution's capture of Guerriere, 1869 Harriet Beecher Stowe sales of Byron revelations, and 1894 New Bedford textile strike idle workers. Also noted: 1857 Elisha Mitchell death, 1891 Vermont admission centennial, 1909 South African Union bill passage, and 1879 Lowell appointed England minister. Princess Augustina Victoria birthday appears as a personal note.
Princess Hohenzollern, soon to wed former King Manuel of Portugal, was born at Potsdam on August 19 1890. Eldest daughter of Prince William she hails from a wealthy German line with ties to the imperial house. She has lived mostly in Bavaria at Sigmaringen Castle and is Roman Catholic. The match could aid Manuel's bid to recover the Portuguese throne. Also noted are milestones of Frederick II Duke of Anhalt George E Roberts Mint director and John B Jackson veteran diplomat.
Market report shows cotton futures with bids and closes for January through December, including openings and closings around 10.90 to 11.74 in cents per pound. Cotton oil futures list opening, closing, and spot values across August to March with varied price levels and maturity months.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 with seal. Cure claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists. accompanying Hall's Pills advertised.
Whitlow Arkansas resident C. H. Hines recounts spending hundreds on medicines and hospital visits in St Louis and New Orleans with no relief. After using Cham berlain's Tablets he improved and is now well. Ad notes the product is sold by all dealers. Manuel Quezon, resident commissioner of the Philippine Islands in Washington, is 35 years old today.
Special to the Banner from Carnesville Georgia August 18 1913 division deputy grand master Thomas B Banner issues call for the Twenty First Division Grand Master T M Haynes visits Carnesville Lodge 332 August 28 29 delegates to reach Lavonia by 12 15 train August 28 and lodging arranged by Carnesville Lavonia Martin and Parkers Store lodges delegates urged to mail names to C J Culpepper five days prior to meeting and report to Banner officer
Monroe Ga Aug 18 Walton county superior court convened this morning with Judge Brand and Solicitor Gamble on hand. A heavy week's work is ahead and a second week is in sight. Judge Brand's charge to the grand jury was forceful and common sense.
A humorous old notice from Athens warns drivers crossing a bridge to match a walk pace. It claims a white driver faces a five dollar fine while a Black driver would receive twenty five lashes, with half the penalty given to the informer.
Mr. T. J. Stovall of Atlanta, a leading wholesale man, visited here on business yesterday. He was astonished by the amount of building underway this month and remarked that he should know what building means.
Miss Florrie Lankford wed Mr. Henry Cody in a small ceremony at the Young Harris Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. S. R. England. A few friends witnessed the event as well wishes poured in for the newly announced couple. Also notes on back pain warn Athens readers about kidney trouble and promote Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co.
In New York on August 18, cotton trade circles laugh at a $1000 charity prize offered to any lawmaker who can explain the cotton schedule of the pending tariff bill Curjong. The piece notes industry experts urge an informed analysis and complain of Congress reliance on outside knowledge amid tariff disputes.
Three Athens pulpits welcomed visiting clergy as regular pastors were away. Rev. John E. White of Atlanta preached at First Baptist. Rev. R. Frank Eaks of Atlanta spoke at First Methodist. Rev. A. B. Deter, Brazil missionary, preached at Baptist Tabernacle to about eighteen hundred.
Last night a Georgia Railroad train was due between nine and ten but arrived nearly at midnight due to an engine breakdown. The delay disrupted traffic and caused continued waits for passengers and freight.
The Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company is laying its gas mains along Hill Street this week to provide long term pipeage for the area and precede permanent street paving.
Advertisement notes Pure Honey sold in Mason jars by Arnold and Abney. Report on Miss Nell Mallory taken ill with fever while visiting Clifton Forge Virginia. family relieved she is not in danger. Also includes a Kickapoo Worm Killer product pitch for children with worm symptoms with procurement details.
Western Canada's best players compete in the Alberta provincial championship at the Edmonton club. The event runs through Saturday with usual singles events plus five handicaps offering valuable prizes.
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