14 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
1
Local writers criticize the proposed Athens commission form as the vote nears and call out alleged manipulation by advocates. They warn of czar-like power, hidden aims to expand control, and the risk of appointing allies to key posts while urging residents to vote with awareness.
W. W. Wood, ordinary of Clarke County, receives a copy of the new Georgia inheritance tax law, signaling the county’s readiness to implement the updated rules.
Judge Orr notes receipt of the new inheritance tax act covering transfers by will or deed, detailing rates and liens. The law imposes 1 percent tax on lineal transfers over 5000 and 5 percent on others, with liens on property. death occurred yesterday morning at about 5:15.
William Water Wood aged about seventy nine or eighty died yesterday at his son in law J A Strickland's home in Clarke County from old age. Funeral at Whitehall today 11 AM led by Rev Willie M Saye. Surviving children Wm Jos Wood J H Wood D M Wood F C Wood Lizzie Hackett Pollie Spinks Lula Strickland. He had lived many years in Clarke and died near Athens.
Citizens question who would fill proposed city posts and how the commission plan would change governance. Advocates tout reform while critics demand concrete names and candidates before committing. Voters face next Saturday’s decision amid campaign chatter. Mayor W F Dorsey expected to win a third term under current system.
Mrs. L. S. Becker district superintendent of the North Georgia District of the Children's Home Society visits the Georgiza Hotel offering information on aiding needy or orphaned children. The society promotes rearing children in single family homes rather than institutions and brings homeless children together with loving foster families. Mrs. Becker invites inquiries and meetings at the hotel or by appointment.
The Max Joseph building at Clayton and Wall streets now houses multiple fraternal orders. The third floor hosts Masons Blue Lodge R A M Chapter and Commandery. Knights of Pythias vacated the fourth floor for Odd Fellows. Glenn Williams Oliver Encampment and IOOF branches occupy the space. Woodmen of the World camp, USC T s, Painters Union, Rebeccas, Printers Union, and others meet there.
Friends welcomed Deputy Sheriff J I Yancock back to attend court sessions after several days at home with recurring bills. The note ends with an advertisement line for wants.
Prominent Maysville citizens Dee Carr Stig Morris and Gone Suddeth joined others from Jackson County in attending a session of the superior court held in Maysville yesterday.
Next Friday evening the Killarney Girls and Miss Rita Rich perform at the Y W C A auditorium in the first of a fall and winter lyceum series. The seven young women are artists presenting song and instrumental music along with Irish wit and legend in a three hour entertainment.
The new Majestic show drew full houses yesterday and last night with top numbers of the season. Manager Stone delivers strong vaudeville at his Clayton Street venue. Lowe and Sterling charm crowds at the Colonial while Openberry-Leigs duets earn applause. Three daily shows include matinee and night performances.
Local grocers list sour cucumber pickles sweet cucumber pickles and sweet mixed pickles from Arnold and Abney in a brief product display note.
A report from Athens highlights Miss Johnson demonstrating work at Great Post Factories during the week, showcasing factory processes and machinery to visitors and employees.
An advertisement touts Postum as a healthful beverage alternative and Grape Nuts as a nourishing cereal. It highlights features like ease of preparation and wholesome ingredients, appealing to family shoppers and breakfast buyers.
Miss Lottie Johnson representing There’s a Reason Co. of Battle Creek will hold two daily demonstrations at the Electric Shop from ten to twelve in the morning and four to six in the afternoon. She invites ladies to visit and learn about Postum Grape-Nuts and other Battle Creek cereals and drinks made in Battle Creek Michigan.
Uncle Max promotes a taxing exhibition billed as the best scientific show of its kind for Athens tomorrow evening. He routed a signing spree in Atlanta last Sunday and added two more boys to the lineup, promising an acrobatic spectacle with top value for the money.
Mr and Mrs Emile Walter travel to Pontiac Michigan for the funeral of Mrs Walter s mother in Iowa Mrs George Hogg mother of Mrs Walter died yesterday at their home in Iowa The Walters will be away five or six days Also a note about small pig hams suitable for boiling
A column uses biblical figures to illustrate legal concepts and figures of speech in automobile law, drawing from scripture to explain rulings and precedents.
Judge C H Brandtread urges strict enforcement of the 1910 auto law in Athens Clarke County and cautions against reckless drivers. He notes fewer gambling dens and asks the grand jury to pursue any remaining tigers and illegal gaming, citing local sermons on card parties as potential gambling.
The Crystal shows two reels of The Fallen Angel a love drama and Their Lucky Day a comedy. Reviewers call it one of the best love dramas and a great comedy not to miss.
In Clarke Superior Court a busy week begins as the grand jury under Foreman Cobb Lampkin conducts sweeping investigations. The proceeding signals intensified scrutiny of local matters and potential indictments.
Clarke superior court opened with Judge Brand presiding as he announced a forthcoming ruling to deny a new trial for J W Griffin. He cited no grounds for reversal after reviewing the motion and evidence and noted the jury had ample testimony to support the verdict.
The court reduced Griffin's latest sentence to a year and a half after five years of confinement, with the judge noting the time already served and considering further leniency. The defendant has been jailed for about a year.
Judge Brand cut J W Griffin's sentence from six and a half years to five after consulting each juror. The jury had urged mercy, with several members saying the original term was about right or too harsh, while others hinted for longer or two more years.
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