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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
5
A detailed description of a pale blue satin and Chantilly lace evening gown suited for late winter to early spring. The design features a square-neck underbodice with back closure, gathered sleeves with silver rosettes, a draped front tunic, and extensive lace trim. The pattern provides specific yardage for lace and satin and step by step construction notes, typical of a fashion plate.
The guide describes a tailored costume with a slightly fitted jacket, rolled fronts, and optional silk vest with large perforations on a lengthwise thread. It covers cutting the jacket and vest from folded fabric, a circular skirt with options, and coordinating blouses and dresses reflecting the tailleur color, featuring fringe along net-edge detailing.
At a special session the Athens City Council and Mayor Arnold adopt a plan to fund and operate a Rest Room. The city will appropriate 50 dollars monthly, contingent on a like county amount, with D P Haselton of the Athens Chamber named to manage the facility assisted by council and county officials. The council authorized borrowing twenty thousand dollars to cover current expenses during revenue shortfalls.
The Rev George M Webb, father of Mrs John A Darwin of Athens and grandfather of Mrs Marion DuBose, died in Spelby North Carolina aged a little over ninety. His sons include Congressman E Y Webb Chas S Webb and Judge James L Webb. Webb lived several years in Athens. Funeral services were held yesterday in Shelby.
The board of directors of the Ath ens Chamber of Commerce will hold their first regular weekly meeting of the new year this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the new chamber quarters in the Holman building. Full attendance is urged to plan the year's work and address immediate matters.
Washington speech calls for a nationwide boycott of bakers to curb bread prices. Congressman Henry T. Helgeson urges action as Henry Rainey questions bread costs, cites tax on mixed flour and wheat shortages. He suggests repeal could flood bread with corn starch and lower prices, as lobbyists sway policy.
The Athens High basketball quintet leaves this morning for Macon to play the last five of Lanier High. The game is expected to be a good one and the Athenians hope to win. Four of last year’s players return: Hanson center Funkeneter and Bradberry guards and Ernest Jackson forward. P Weatherly is a new forward and Carlton Cox accompanies as a substitute.
Two city motor crashes occurred yesterday morning with no serious injuries. A taxi driven by A H Cook struck a telephone pole near Childs street on Prince avenue, wrecking the front of the car and shattering the pole. On Milledge avenue at Cloverhurst crossing, a Cole boat and a Collier cart collided, sending the lighter into a water plug that was forced out of place. both vehicles suffered damage though occupants were not seriously hurt.
A reflective admonition urges patience with all things and especially with oneself. It counsels not to lose courage over personal flaws, but to begin daily anew by remedying them through consistent effort.
The Entente delivers a detailed reply from Paris to President Wilson, stating peace terms including restoration of Belgium Serbia Montenegro evacuation of invaded areas and a reorganization of Europe. It argues no immediate peace is possible without reparation and security, while leaving room for further dialogue.
A columnist endorses The Little Girl Next Door as a bold effort to discuss social evils and warn against white slavery. The piece argues mothers and fathers should discuss such topics with children and notes a continuous show today from 4 PM to 11 PM at the Colonial.
Murray Ky January 11 Reestablishment of order through the personal effort of Governor Stanley continues tonight after a period of excitement that threatened the lives of Circuit Judge Charles Buss and Commonwealths Attorney Denny Smith. The mob angered by the postponement of the murder charge against Luke Martin a negro and his transfer to Paducah faced the governor near the hotel where the judge sought refuge. The governor declared he would protect the judge with his wife and succeeded in quieting the mob.
Washington reports that Republicans may oppose adopting the adverse Rules Committee report on the Wood leak investigation. The Rules panel could delay a final vote on another Wood resolution for a general probe while the subcommittee to draft contempt charges against Lawson remains active. Republicans claim the action ends the proceedings if opposition holds.
Vigorous complaints reach the police about students on or near the campus causing stones to be thrown at crowds along South Lumpkin Street toward the carnival grounds. One boy, son of A D Atkinson, was struck and needed several stitches after a rock hit him. Another boy, son of Warden Stevens, was injured by a flying stone yesterday.
Mrs A S Parker appeals to promised contributors and donors at the agricultural college to send their money to Mrs G A Mol immediately for the Young Women’s Christian Association drive.
Washington reports the national board for the promotion of rifle practice unanimously chose Jacksonville to host the 1917 rifle meet. The decision was announced today with Jacksonville expected to organize events and tryouts for regional teams.
Officials of the Old Spanish Trail choose Tallahassee as the 1917 convention site if it meets conditions set at the Pensacola meeting last month.
The baseball fraternity informed organized baseball that camps will not open this spring unless Magnates agree to eight points. It also announced the expulsion of pitcher Sallee for signing with the New York Nationals. Luke Burdette, Washington county extension agent, is in the city for several days.
Philadelphia January file reports Harry Thaw awaiting trial in New York on charges tied to Frederick Gump Jr. of Kansas City a high school boy Thaw reportedly slashed his throat and cut his wrists in a West Philadelphia house but doctors say his condition is not serious and he may be released in a week Thaw reportedly aimed to force his return to New York for the trial amid claims the Gump charges were blackmail Samuel Maloney a detective hired to monitor Thaw's interests notified police and Thaw offered no statement at the hospital.
The Seaboard railway system faced hours of disruption yesterday afternoon after a freight wreck on the main line near Abbeville. Southbound trains were diverted over Southern lines while northbound services, including the accommodation, the afternoon vestibule, and the night express, ran with relatively minor delays. Local offices report the impact limited to southbound schedules.
Washington January 11. Frigid winds drove suffragists to press their vigil at the White House while President Wilson invited them inside to warm up. The offer was declined as the Congressional Union headquarters said the protest would continue despite colder forecasts. The president greeted visitors during his morning golf round.
Fire department responded to Box 19 in East Athens yesterday morning around 12:45 to a false alarm. Police took over after crews left the scene and an arrest is expected for violating the town ordinance punishing false alarms.
Yesterday at Emmanuel Church the Home Department of the Sunday school held a quarterly social at the Rectory and the vestry met for the first time since Rev. A Richards arrived to assume work here.
A garbled tip from American Carpenter and Builder notes that nails partly pulled can break the hammer, but a sharp strike may free them. If it resists, avoid twisting. try a firm tap first. The method may not always work, but a single successful effort is worthwhile.
The bullion departments of the Bank of England and several London banks are nightly submerged by water from machinery. Some banks link bullion rooms to security vaults and alarm systems can be triggered by a single disturbed entrance near a guard’s head.
Bran in cheesecloth bags cleans wallpaper, claimed to be superior to soap for cleaning walls. The note suggests using bran as a gentle, effective cleaner in place of soap.
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