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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
6
A compact Detroit Times recap dated June 12 1912 highlights local events. Readers see brief items on politics, society, and road conditions, with names and places tied to Detroit in concise notices.
A fragmented listing shows various men’s wear items such as suits pants shirts and neckwear with price ranges and closing prices like suits from 4000 to 3000 and close at 37 50, shirts from 500 to 750 and close at 350 to 500, neckwear from 150 to 300 and close at 50 to 100, indicating a clearance sale ending at specified bids.
The Shoe Men beat the Grocers in a close afternoon contest at San Sanford Field. Link homered and Huff hit a three bagger as pitching stars, with Box Score detailing runs hits and errors for both teams.
The United Brothers Lodge No. 5 S. O. O. F. opens its new Macon home on Second Street at a $25,000 cost. Grand Master W. S. Coleman of Atlanta attends. program includes speeches by Jesse Hart Judge John P. Ross and others, followed by an old fashioned Georgia barbecue for about 500. The event welcomes members of all Macon lodges and Rebekahs. committee includes A. L. Dasher Jr. and George W. Gantt.
From Eschel Graham an attorney of McRae Ga the legislature received a communication protesting against the proposed resolution removing the disabilities of Representative William B Kent of Montgomery county who was recently disbarred by the courts of his home county and by the state supreme court Judge Ellis of the superior court announced his advocacy of a bill making desertion of children a criminal offense with fines or imprisonment He also proposed directing wages of imprisoned fathers to children's guardians Hooper Alexander opened war in the Georgia house against ratification of the Bristow amendment for direct election of United States senators
A resolution was adopted calling for an investigation into how the amendment proviso was passed by Congress and urging that sister states be notified of Georgia's opposition to the proposed amendment.
All boys and men interested in the Y M C A summer camp in Nacoochee Valley are invited to a meeting at the association rooms on Thursday July 4 at 5 o clock. Information about plans and the camp's expected great times will be shared. A full car planned to leave for the northern part of the state next week to recruit attendees.
Text invites readers to attend a campers meeting Thursday to learn activities and join the association even if not a member. Emphasizes hands on exploration at home and full participation for all interested individuals.
Mr E A Stone reported the first Jackson county cotton bloom at the Banner office a red bloom meaning it opened on July 2. He notes the same patch that made his family famous for corn and plans to pick two bales per acre this fall. He also cites an exceptionally good corn crop and strong farming prospects.
Rector Rev. says no prayer service at Emmanuel Church this evening per Banner report last night.
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