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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1914
Page
1
Monday night the council committee updated the remaining list of businesses with special license tax and completed the revision for this year. The council plans a full meeting tonight to review the list and reach agreement, with another session Friday likely to invite public input on adjusting the special business tax amounts.
A wife's unexpected move leads police to a key clue in the Griffin bank robbery case. Investigators say her actions helped identify a suspect and accelerated the investigation.
In Atlanta on March 17 police, acting on the wife of a suspect, unearthed basement evidence at Redfox Fields' home. They found torn money, nitro glycerine, exploding caps, pistols, and safe breaking tools, tying Fields to Nolan and enlarging a Griffin gang investigation.
An advertisement invites readers to see a gas generator installed in coal or wood stoves. It promises fuel savings and reduced smoke and ash, claiming gas made from kerosene oil. The notice lists Flem ing Dearing Hardware Co and Jublin Bros, with a phone contact and a ladies’ invitation.
AT BUCHWALD'S TODAY offers yellow yams 30c per bag strawberries 25c, green salad mix lic per pack, and self rising flour 75c per quarter. Nice assortment of fancy fruit. Prompt delivery. Phone 646.
A fragmentary ad listing theater offerings from iAT THE CRYSTAL THEATRE and Arnold & Abney. It advertises "Within Eimemies Lines" as a top attraction described as highly interesting and "The Squire's" noted as excellent drama. Prices shown as 5 and 10 cents.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce reports a highly successful monthly gathering of business leaders. President Erwin led discussions on Trade Day, coal rates appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission, interurban railway plans, a proposed gala week, and support for the YWCA, art exhibit, and local merchants.
Miss Lucy Stanton will address the Garden Club gathering with practical timely talks. Members are urged to bring plants for distribution and a large attendance is expected. The note highlights home patronage and support from local merchants and institutions. Haselton earns praise for organizing a citywide "smoker" with Jockey Club coffee and amber beverages.
Juarez report claims Federals clash with Villa forces near Escalon a rail hub about a hundred miles north of Torreon. Reinforcements arrive for both sides as Velasco coordinates a battle at Escalon with urban units and Urbana attempting to probe Villa rear. No full details yet.
County and city officials discussed widening Broad Street from Lumpkin to Milledge and extending to the Epps Bridge road with grading to a five to six percent slope. The plan aims to relieve congestion, shorten travel for western county residents, and improve access to the business district and courthouse. The commissioners will decide at the next meeting.
Senator Borah calls for repealing the Fifteenth Amendment before granting Weeman the ballot. He argues constitutional reform is impracticable and would require disfranchising two million voters. No vote was taken. the resolution is set for consideration again tomorrow.
In St Louis on March 17 a wall of the Missouri Athletic Club building collapsed during a fire aftermath, killing at least two and burying fourteen with ten injured. The four story St Louis Seed Company building beneath weakened in the blaze. Building Commissioner McKelvey had warned the men away moments before the fall. Most injured were seed company office staff and workers.
Walter L. Jr., two weeks old, died at the Johnson home on the Boulevard. Mrs. Johnson is critically ill and unaware of the death. Funeral set for 2:30 this afternoon from 720 Chase Street. friends urged not to phone.
Yesterday morning a baby was born at a local hospital and an hour later its mother Nancy Rosser died. The funeral will be held from Dorsey Furnitures Co. chapel on Clayton street at 11 o clock conducted by Rev. A L Flury. Burial at Ocohee Cemetery. The infant’s father had died weeks earlier.
Today at Williamson's Nice store a display features celery and fresh produce including ripe tomatoes red beets fancy head lettuce Florida cabbage new Irish potatoes.
A fragment from a five reel series titled Our Mutual Girl appears styled in a period tone. The readable text references Elite Today and mentions tors in a description of the scene.
A compact daily noon service draws crowds in the busy city center. Officials say twenty minutes of prayer and reflection are scheduled to fit lunch breaks and city life, with speakers rotating weekly.
In the Insurance Building heart of the city a daily devotional service operates from 12:05 to 12:25 on weekdays. Held on the ground floor of the Southern Mutual Building beside Costa's, the twenty minute session welcomes the public to join, excluding Saturdays.
Last night at a called meeting of the Athens Retail Grocers and Butchers Association Mr Geo T Jackson of Augusta was elected secretary and executive officer to fill the post declined by Mr Cowan. Regular meetings will be held Wednesdays at the grocers market. He will have a busy job.
Yesterday morning at 1462 Broad street James G Payne two year old son of Mr and Mrs J C Payne died. Funeral and burial set for 11 o clock at Simms burial ground with Rev Willie Saye officiating. He was the grandson of Mr Jim Payne of this place.
Yesterday near noon on College avenue a ten year old lad, Karl Bowden, was bruised and scratched with a head gash after colliding with an unknown man on a bicycle. The cyclist suffered minor injuries in the tumble. The mother said the accident was unavoidably caused by the boy darting into the street.
Co. M. Smith, a white man, was arrested yesterday at Royston on a warrant from Athens police alleging he defrauded the Athens Parlor Market of 30 to 40 dollars. Local ads list produce prices and Williamson's offers fresh roasted coffee.
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