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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
8
The Sheppard bill abolishing saloons in the District of Columbia after November 1, 1917, passes the senate 55 to 32 and moves to the house. The proposed referendum was defeated by a tie, and the bill does not affect private importation of liquor.
The first rehearsal for the proposed Old Deestrick Skule at the Colonial on the 19th drew many promising local boys. Participants include Geo Hodgson Harold Davenport Andrew Milstead Ernest Griggs Tom Fitzpatrick Jule Talmadge Jackie Swafford and Walter Mills among others, with ages sixteen to sixty likely to appear.
A protest asks the Banner to correct reports claiming U S Army recruiting party members fought in a local cafe Monday night. The claimant states no soldiers or enlisted men were involved, only a minor altercation between two prospective civilian applicants.
New Orleans report Pete Herman of New Orleans defeats Kid Williams in a twenty round decision to claim the bantamweight championship amid prior disputed claims and a recent no decision by Johnny Ertle.
London reports Bank of England known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street has grown massively since the war. Fresh premises and new buildings are needed to accommodate expanded staff, including many women, across the Pay Office National Debt Printing and Loan Departments. A large restaurant-style building will host additional workers. Extra produce offers follow from Bechwald's ad.
Teutonic forces push into Moldavia from Transylvania whileVon Mackensen advances north reaching the Putna river. Russia reports retirements along Putna Sereth lines. Riga battles continue with minor gains claimed by both sides. Greece given 48 hours to bow to Entente demands. Prominent Russian officials resign amid cabinet reshuffle. Romanian refugees pour into the roads as Belgrade reports Serbia’s fate mirrors it. Neutral munitions aid defended under Hague rules.
El Paso reports government agents claim Villa is advancing toward Ateva southwestern of Chihuahua City with the aim to strike while General Murguia is near Jiminez and Parral.
Denver January 9. Despite vitality shown by Colonel William F. Cody doctors say he is dying tonight with breathing spasms and periods of irrationality noted by Dr. J. N. East as his condition worsens further from illness.
The funeral for Ruth Dillard who died in the bloom of girlhood will be held today at 3 P M from her parents home 295 Oconee street. Rev George E Stone will officiate and burial will be in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers are Claude Crymes Claude Bridges K A Hill R O Bradley James Williams and Charles James with a 2:20 O’clock meeting at the residence.
The Georgia State College of Agriculture Alumni Association holds its annual banquet at the Georgian tomorrow night. A unique program is being prepared with parts not finalized until the event. Over 100 members participate, many arriving with the county agents conference during the college’s short courses.
BUCGHWALD'S offers large soft shell crabs and medium cans at reduced prices. Crab cakes ready to eat also discounted. Turtle meat and turtle calipee cans listed with steep cuts. Phone numbers 1471 1472.
Vegetables listed include fresh white cauliflower heads, lettuce, cabbage, rutabaga turnips, tomatoes, spring onions, and turnip salad offered at William Sons.
Miss Lou Helen Culp aged fifteen died yesterday morning at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs P H Culp in Princeton. The funeral will be held today at 4 PM conducted by Rev W A Woodruff with pallbearers Ezra Fulcher Claude Hale Mord Hale Dess Fulcher Walter Lee Homer Dunnaway. She was the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs R H Culp and Mr and Mrs W J Hale, survived by her parents four sisters and five brothers.
The special term of the United States court, the quietest in years, will finish up its business and likely adjourn this afternoon. Yesterday the docket included two of three moonshine cases, one post office case from a distant county, and several land condemnation proceedings.
The burial took place at noon yesterday from the Wood residence on Oconee street to Oconee cemetery. Rev. RE. W. Jones of Oconee street Methodist church conducted a brief service at the grave after the Atlanta funeral. The notation also mentions Williamson's offering California canned peaches apricots pears peaches in 3 lb. cans at ten cents.
Railroad attorneys Walter D. Hines and G. Johnson attack Congress for lack of authority in the Adamson law case. They argue it arbitrarily regulates private contracts and mainly benefits a high paid Brotherhood faction. Government to rest its case with final statements due tomorrow before a Supreme Court decision.
The People's Bank held its annual meeting at the bank yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. Officers reported steady, unusually rapid growth, expanding patronage, and firm foundation. All old officers were unanimously re elected for the year.
The Southern Charity Ball, under the New York Southern Society, will be held at the Hotel Astor on Thursday evening January 11. The pink Japanese garden color scheme features a pond in the grand ballroom. Three orchestras Russian Guatemalan and Southern will play. Fund currently stands at 30000 to aid distressed Southerners in New York. Prominent Southerners will attend.
A letter from J. G. Crane of Nogales reports an average of five deaths daily among the Alabama National Guard stationed at Nogales Arizona from typhoid pneumonia and measles. The notice was received by James M. Burke assistant district attorney of Tulare county. Both Crane and Burke are former members of the Second California infantry.
The Souther n Market offers snapper steak salmon trout Spanish mackerel dressed chickens butter at 30c per pound and features Jones dairy sausage Arnold and Abney produce snow white cauliflower Florida lettuce Florida cabbage fresh pound cake made Tuesday afternoon and Port o chips Arnold Bney.
Judge Brand campaign committee warns voters about last minute false campaign cards and placards aimed at stopping votes for Judge Brand in the upcoming election. The statement says the tactics prove Brand’s strength and predicts victory.
New York reports indict Harry K. Thaw for kidnapping Fred Gump Jr., a 19 year old Kansas City youth, and whipping him with two whips. George F. O By rnes accused as Thaw's bodyguard is arrested in Philadelphia and denies identity. Detectives seek Thaw in Philadelphia as the case unfolds with testimony about Thaw's past mania for whipping and alleged hotel liasons with Gump and his parents aware.
Washington January 9 The Congressional Union and other suffragists announce a plan to picket the White House grounds with silent sentinels after a failed appeal to President Wilson for support of the Susan B Anthony amendment. They raise 3000 dollars for the campaign while 300 women press for action. Wilson repeats party stance and personal belief in the suffrage cause.
Washington dispatch reports W. Lawson promising to reveal names of high officials while hearings on the Wood resolution taper. Lawsons defiant testimony prompted four contempt motions as committee foresees dropping further inquiry amid weariness. Bernard Barush, Charles H. Sabin, and Otto Kahn denied ties to the leak.
Washington reports the Hughes bill advances vocational training by funding teacher training and placement in state schools. Initial year appropriation is 1.7 million dollars, rising to 7.2 million annually within nine years, with administration by a board and required state matching funds. String Beans Spinach Cauliflower.
The annual meetings for Georgia National Bank and American State Bank confirmed re election of officers and directors. John J. Wilkins and M. G. Nicholson serve as presidents with W. P. Brooks as cashier at Georgia National. Howell C. Erwin, W. C. Jordan and R. W. Sizer among American State directors. James W. Morton, a noted Clarke and Oconee farmer, was added to the board.
A court recognized a verbal will made by an officer killed in action. He declared that if he died his property would pass to his wife. The privilege for soldiers in active service, dating to 1677, allows such disposal of moveable wages and personal estate.
London reports that women are being trained for clerical tasks in the central law courts. Six women typists work in the Scriveners office for shorthand and typing while engrossing is pursued for permanence. The admiralty division employs ten women, who handle ledgers and insurance premiums on prizes amid a broader mix of duties.
Guatemala City reports the American gold dollar now buys 40 to 60 Guatemala pesos, up from prewar 18, sparking business disruption. Shocking price marks appear as shoes list at 360 in local currency, hats at 200, and suits from 1000 to 1500. Local grocer notices include evaporated peaches prunes and apricots at Williamson's.
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