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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1916
Page
2
The American State Bank reports deposits climbed from 194,161.33 in September 1915 to 294,936.99 in the latest month. The 50 percent gain signals confidence in the bank, praised as progressive and safe in this region.
Atlanta news outlines Georgia bond plans of ten million dollars for a Western and Atlantic extension to Savannah as part of a larger scheme. Backers with William Heard Hillyer aim to connect the line with ports and coal routes, including ties to Cincinnati Southern and Tennessee Central systems, creating a major trunk line through Tennessee and Georgia.
Boston defeats New York 1 to 0 in the tenth inning to clinch the American pennant race. If Chicago wins its last two against Cleveland and Boston loses its remaining three to Philadelphia, a tie for first place could occur.
San Antonio reports only twenty one typhoid cases among 150000 troops in the Southern department since May 1. Figures announced by Colonel Walter McCaw, chief surgeon, include American troops in Mexico.
In the period January 1 to September 1 1916 Georgia farmers used 52 224 55 tons less commercial fertilizer and 9 324 2 tons less cotton seed meal than in 1915, figures from the state department of agriculture show. The report notes impending plans and railroad disposition may affect outcomes.
With summer behind us we place indoor furniture at the front again and back it up with a warranty for quality that has stood staunch and true for over thirty years. Fresh, new, quality furniture with a charm of distinctive difference from the ordinary in pattern and line. We want you to see our stocks, and commend them to you solely on their merits at the inexpensive prices at which we have marked them.
Cordele Mayor J Gordon Jones says South Georgia could form a new state with Cordele as its capital if capital removal isn’t settled. He argues North Georgia blocked representation, warns of cutting Georgia in half, and notes renewed prosperity in Crisp County. An Oct. 12 UDC monument unveiling is planned in Fort Valley.
Washington reports with Comptroller A H Plant that Southern Railway earned gross revenue of 6 496 711 in August 1916, up 20.56 percent from 1915 and 10.96 percent from 1914, while August 1916 operating expenses rose 14.76 percent from 1915 and fell from 1914 by additional figures for the two‑month period show gross revenue of 11 978 186, up about 11.97 percent from 1915 and 25 8? percent from 1914.
Athens visitors gathered yesterday and raised thirty nine dollars in minutes for the Wilson campaign fund. Ed Weir spurred the appeal with State Chairman John D Walker's request, prompting a one dollar donation from each of the listed travelers and supporting dads who had already contributed.
Police charged Tom Daniel with disorderly conduct after he reportedly cracked a whip at a team of Mr. S. R. Strickland in front of Canning Patterson's place of business. The frightened mules ran away injuring Miss Martha Puryear yesterday afternoon.
The report notes operating expenses taxes and uncollectible railway revenues total $8 751 155 for the year up $850 251 or 10 76 percent from 1915 and down $595 569 or 63 7 percent compared with 1614 indicating mixed financial movement.
Sunday schools across Clarke County urge meetings today to choose delegates for the Clarke County Sunday School Association convention at Princeton Church on October 14 and 15. Sessions include Saturday afternoon at 2, a night session, and all day Sunday with Miss Flora Davis of Atlanta speaking at each session. Complete program soon.
Last night on Lumpkin street a street car struck a buggy tied to a horse and led by a Black man employed by William Whitehead. The negro was stunned and later treated at the hospital with no broken bones. the horse and buggy were smashed and the man was unconscious briefly.
A brief reflection on professional complacency and personal fulfillment. The piece questions whether satisfaction with one’s achievements can hinder further progress and encourages striving for continuous improvement.
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