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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
2
Georgia rainfall and a drop in temperatures expected tonight with colder conditions into Thursday. South Carolina sees rain tonight, clearing by Thursday morning, with warmer coast and colder Thursday. Florida experiences rain tonight, cooler conditions in the extreme worth and Thursday with partly cloudy skies.
Clyde Ridgeway an 18 year old Bethlehem youth brought to St Marys hospital after a car crash near Winder is in serious condition with a broken leg and severe shock. Rehabilitation student B L Benton injured on Danielsville road Sunday with a fractured skull is doing nicely. Cymanthia Lee a colored girl badly burned at her Pope street home Monday afternoon is also reported to be doing nicely.
The article argues that public service stock ownership by customers and employees reflects real public ownership of utilities. It cites 1921 figures: about 570000 shares sold by 84 public service companies and life insurers investing two billion dollars in these firms. It portrays ownership as thrift promoting and shielding investors from speculative schemes.
Local midling cotton held near 26 3 4 cents as New Orleans and New York traded mixed. New Orleans prices fluctuated with January around 26.54 to 26.66 while spot cotton stayed steady at about 26.50. New York volumes rose on optimism, with March near 26.80s and May around 26.75 as overseas demand and southern spot activity influenced prices.
Police seek Cliff Easley, a youth described as a negro, in the fatal shooting of Charlie Moon on East Broad Street Monday night. Moon lay unattended for about two hours. Easley is believed to be the shooter, with a two hour officer start noted. Moon's mother reports he had packed belongings, possibly intending to collect money between 10.
Senate debates the Borah proposal calling on President Harding to convene an international disarmament and economic recovery conference as part of the naval bill. GOP Senators oppose while administration leaders seek a middle ground, with Johnson and Teague among critics citing entanglement in European politics. Harding and Hughes weigh the executive stance as Lodge and Watson prepare to reveal official attitudes.
London dispatch reports Lord Curzon informed Ismet Pasha that Britain will not abandon Mosul oil fields despite Turkish demands. The Near East conference could fail if Turkey persists. Baldwin noted Britain’s payments to the United States would total about 60 million dollars under current terms.
The Evening Standard notes the reparations plan is of supreme importance to Europe. It says the chancellor believes America must have her way as Europe’s financial problem hinges on that outcome, with Mr. Bonar Law soon to undertake related duties.
State geologist Dr. W. McCallie reports there is no commercial oil in Franklin County. The Athens Chamber of Commerce published his findings after a full section examination. He warns residents against investing in risky oil schemes, noting crystalline formations and metamorphic rocks, and that oil from Banks well was gasoline, not crude oil.
Washington reports November cotton exports totaled 858 337 bales valued at 109 387 719, with October at 799 664 bales valued at 93 923 700. Eleven month exports reach 6 505 640 bales valued at 503 529 727, about 120 million more than similar 1921 period. Minor cotton goods show mixed changes while bleached and unbleached cloth drive overall gains.
Athens man Wilson Lanier, long in business with the Southeastern Underwriters Association, will become a special agent for the National Fire Insurance Company. He departs January first for Hartford, then returns south to begin work in Georgia and Alabama. His promotion is welcomed by friends in Athens.
Dr Charles P Brichtwelt of Axoya passed away Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon. He attended the Martians Institute at one time and was connected with Yg DE. The report notes he was well known in local medical circles and leaves a lasting impact on the community.
Officials of the city of Athens will be sworn in next Wednesday at noon. The ceremony will see the old and new council members take seats. Of the seven, only two are newcomers, with several veterans continuing terms. The mayor will announce committee assignments as the budget for the coming year is discussed.
Federal officers report bootleggers have used ten ounce tubes wrapped in newspaper to ship brandy and whisky. The discovery follows increased international circulation of Mexican and Canadian papers.
Rail lines including Seaboard Air Line Georgia Railroad Central of Georgia RY Gainesville Midland and Southern Railway list daily and weekend departures from Atlanta Athens Lula Gainesville and other points with times for arrivals and departures. Contacts for agents Bruce and G B Miller noted.
Fragmentary ad lists a tube price of 9.75 and other sizes at 197/lege Avenue. A phone contact is partially visible. The readable text suggests a small retailer promoting plumbing or hardware items with limited address and telephone details.
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