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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1918
Page
8
Judge Andrew J Cobb orders grand jury and superior court adjourned January term 1918 to reconvene February 5 1918 at 10 am for all business including civil and criminal. Grand jury drawn sworn and empaneled to report at the adjourned term. February 2 1918. Andrew J Cobb Judge 8 C W C.
The Bostonia Sextette, a group of accomplished musicians, performed a charming concert at Seney Stovall chapel of the Lucy Cobb Institute last night. An informal reception followed at the Institute with attendees enjoying the program and company.
County Agent Broach warns farmers that tomorrow is the last day to apply for nitrate or fertilizing purposes. He urges farmers to tell others who may miss the notice as bad roads and weather kept him from visiting counties. Nitrate supply to be had, last day Monday to get yours.
Historic dispatches report threats of revolution in Germany, labor strikes across Holland Switzerland and Berlin unrest with clashes between crowds and police. Krupp plant Essen resumes while Danzig shipyards and Hamburg work return. Also note American casualties and naval losses include the Louvain sunk with 217 sailors lost.
In New York at a convention Gregory Wein stein president of the Russian societies was authorized to telegram President Wilson protesting the unjust sentence against Emms Goldman Alexander Berkman and two other Russian citizens. The convention demands their immediate release and permission to return to Russia.
All of Athens and Emmanuel Parish welcomed the Most Rev J H Mikell Bishop of Atlanta and Mrs Mikell who arrived yesterday. A reception followed at the rectory with parish members and friends. He will lead services today at Emmanuel Church and preach at morning and evening hours. A large confirmation class is expected at the 11 o'clock service.
New York February 2 resolutions adopted by the state branch of the Woman's Peace Party urged the United States to join Russian peace negotiations on a basis of no forcible annexation and no punitive indemnities. They also called for immediate recognition of the de facto Russian government.
New York report states the Russian Colonial Congress in session will vote to create a permanent union for all Russians living in the United States. The proposal will be submitted to delegates tomorrow as announced.
Washington reports indicate railroad administration urged exploitation of Sunday shutdowns to move coal to major centers and build reserves for emergencies. If results are favorable, the Monday closing order could be revoked. Observances vary as Athens and other towns may close two prior Mondays depending on fuel and weather conditions.
Lieut Harry W Latte of the Canadian light infantry will speak at the Colonial theatre Tuesday night to aid the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund drive for more tobacco for trenches. He recounts two years in France with wounds, gas, and escapes. Musical features include the Georgia Mandolin Quintet and the Scrap Iron vocal act.
Athens committee reports a total of 144 dollars over two days toward a 500 dollar Smileage Books quota for entertaining soldiers in camp. Donors listed include C. W. Crook Howell Erwin Duncan McDougald C. Brown H. Bocack Harry Hodgson and others contributing small sums to reach the two day total.
One hundred twenty four alien soldiers of the thirty four division, former Minnesota Iowa South Dakota Nebraska guardsmen, are discharged from the army for the good of the service. A University quartet will provide music for the evening entertainment. Admission is fifty cents with reserved seats. a fifty cent donation yields a dollar’s worth of tobacco for soldiers from manufacturers.
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