08 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
1
Cotton fetched 14 cents at the Athens market, marking the highest level reached this season amid strong demand and market activity. Buyers showed robust interest as textiles sectors tracked gains.
Rumors claim Athens paid as low as four teen cents for cotton this season while farmers in nearby towns reportedly fetched higher prices. Reports say long standing notes and accounts led to prices being paid away over market, and quotes based on middling as the basis were misleading. The writer asserts Athens market often beat the quoted basis, noting spots as high as 13 15 16 cents and praising Athens as the best market in the country. Will of late A H Hodgs remembered church and charities.
The will of the late Hodgson probate outlines a main fund to support the Hodg Fund for church repairs and charity. It directs proceeds to the Paans’ Home rescue and social welfare efforts while leaving remainder to his wife with guardians appointed for Hodgson Jr. and other minors.
The Assessors announce a regular meeting concerning county commissioners. Officials set a date, location, and agenda items for discussion and decision. Stakeholders include local residents and government staff.
County commissioners held a regular meeting handling routine bills and road petitions. They offered aid to a dependent resident and decided to postpone selecting the three assessors under the new tax revision law until the next session, noting ample capable candidates and no current applications.
Mr. I Turner Quillian and party visited Athens en route from Swainsboro to Hall County discussing a new bank with $25,000 stock and strong backing. Quillian, a Hall County commissioner directing road work, touted timber companies building the Gainesville and toad network and paying $21,000 monthly payroll as momentum for regional finance and development.
Yesterday at 10 a m the hearing on a motion for a new trial for J W Griffin convicted of banking law violations and sentenced to five years was held Judge Brand reserved decision expected next week The case has endured numerous postponements and multiple indictments with ongoing ramifications and guilty plea by Griffin as cashier amid extended delays
The defense lists more than a hundred reasons for a new trial challenging the judge’s rulings and questions during the Frank trial. Holden Shackelford McWhorter Armistead Thomas argue the charge and mistrial requests, while Solicitor General Gamble with Cobb Erwin contest every point. The judge’s decision is expected next week.
Mr Henry C Rhodes of this city died after a brief illness in Atlanta where he had been taken for treatment He was 25 years old and survived by his parents and wife Mildred Vanderlieth prior to marriage He served as secretary of the South eastern Underwriters Association and Lookkeeper for E I Smith A member of First Methodist Church and active in Sunday school work including the orchestra
News of the death of Mr. Rhodes shocks all who knew him. The funeral is this afternoon at four o clock at the First Methodist Church with interment in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers named: E. I. Smith Sr. M. L. Harper J. B. Brooks Clifford Williams E. R B. Hudson and R. B. Dixon.
Pastor Benjamin H. Barton of Philadelphia delivers a strong talk on Beyond the Grave at Moss auditorium Clayton street under the International Bible Students Association. Audience includes Dr J L Baker and Mr Dial from Bogart. Pastor Hall of Indianapolis will speak next Tuesday on The Second Coming of Christ.
Winterville resident Henry Hancock deputy sheriff is ill at home after chills over the weekend. He has been in bed since Saturday night and neighbors hope for a quick recovery. The article also notes potential legal actions in a long pending case with possible appeals if a new trial is denied.
Yesterday morning the county board of commissioners declined to sign the petition presented. The action ends the board’s consideration of the request and leaves the petition unresolved.
The Banner lists an auction of two Y M C A properties at the corner of South Crumpkin and White avenues. An eight room and a six room house will be sold, not the Clayton and Lumpkin corner building. The sale targets the lots where a new plant is planned.
The Aills and Meyers Company present the Ward Vokes musical farce once a hit for years starting at 4 14 this afternoon with a matinee at 4 15 and evening show from 8 to 11 00. Meyer calls it the strongest bill yet and promises audience satisfaction. Next week another good show is promised.
A judge’s order released twenty thousand dollars to invest in Athens real estate from funds held by a guardian for a local ward. The St Louis funds earned three percent there but six percent here with solid collateral. total collateral valued at about fifty thousand.
Mrs. R. C. Orr received full authority from the county board of commissioners to visit the county farm and teach inmates weaving basket making and related crafts. The program aims to provide useful occupations for those unable to perform manual labor and to give them employment that is both useful and engaging.
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