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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1911
Page
4
Clarke county grants high praise to its grand jury for thorough work during the recent session. Foreman Billups Phinizy led a capable panel that tackled courthouse bond issues, city court fees, and county department oversight with concise, decisive presentments and broad public-spirited service.
On October 31 events include the 1760 laying of the Blackfriars Bridge foundation stone over the Thames. 1788 David R Porter born in Norris Town Pa served 1839 to 1845 as Pennsylvania governor. 1790 Rhode Island joins the Union. 1848 Gen Stephen Watts Kearny dies in St Louis. 1850 Queen Isabella opens the Cortez in Madrid. 1861 Winfield Scott resigns as commander in chief.
In New Orleans Southern governors discuss a potential cotton holding fund of up to one hundred million dollars to prop up prices. The piece notes late-season timing, farmer debt pressures, mixed opinions on sale timing, and the difficulty of coordinating widespread farmer action to sustain a holding movement. The article concludes wishing success if the plan benefits Southern farmers.
James J Hill supports the government effort to dissolve the steel trust, saying the president must act under the law. He notes his two sons are defendants but maintains the pursuit should continue to settle the issue and reduce future agitation, believing dissolution would benefit the country even if markets react.
A disjointed obituary and chronology recalling military leadership with Gen. George B. McClellan succeeding a general, the Far East twin-screw steamship launch in Millwall, Plymouth NC Federal capture, Northwest Territories legislature at Regina, US Peace Commissioners to Spain over the Philippines, and Archbishop William H. Elder born in Baltimore in 1819.
Queen Louise, consort of King Frederick VIII of Denmark, was born October 31, 1851, the daughter of King Charles XV of Sweden and Norway. She and Frederick have eight children, with Christian as heir, and she is described as the richest royal in Europe with a personal fortune over thirty million dollars.
All Saints Day mass at 9 a.m. tomorrow with a Requiem Mass for the dead at 9 a.m. Thursday. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament follows. All are invited, Father dark officiating.
Athens market reports quiet trade with middling rice at nine to nine and a half cents. Weather conditions are fine, supporting steady activity and orderly inquiries.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a proven remedy for dandruff and itching scalp. It claims the scalp tonic penetrates to the trouble, drives germ life to the surface, and destroys it, with a Zemo shampoo and single application claiming complete scalp relief. Sold and endorsed by the Citizens' Drug Store.
Jackson Ga Oct 30 a special session of the Butts county superior court convened for the trial of William Turner and his three sons charged with murder. The four men allegedly fired from ambush upon a party of county citizens returning home from Indian Springs August night killing one and wounding another.
The University has adopted the U. M. C. A. course in the life of Christ for Sunday schools. Juniors and Seniors attend with professors. sophomores and freshmen in separate classes led by student leaders. Nine classes meet in fraternity houses and one in New College dormitory. Attendance Sunday was 98. A Thursday evening leaders class is conducted by the chancellor to sustain interest and connect students with the church and city people. Informal socials will be arranged occasionally.
The Junior Cabinet literary club of the University met Monday evening with Edgar B. Dunlap at No 16 Old College. They discussed The War Between Tripoli and Algiers, read papers, opened the floor to dialogue, then enjoyed a feast prepared by host Dunlap. The group, noted for scholars, oratory and literary ability, includes Freeman, Garrison, Moise, Carter, Morganstern, Smith, Wright, Ransom, Cowan, Jackson, Dunlap and Williams.
Yesterday afternoon Clifford Donald, who exchanged coats with Dr. Chandler on Saturday, returned to swap again after noticing his own coat contained $205 in cash and a substantial number of notes. The coats looked alike, delaying discovery until he reached his father’s home several miles away. The matter arose from a phone promise made from Elberton.
In a back lot at Mr W Booths place officers led by Marshal Brooks flushed a crap game last night arresting four men described as Black. A fifth man was struck in the leg by a sixth who escaped. One boy grappled by an officer was knocked loose as another fled through a room window and another escaped after grabbing an officer.
A notice to all sovereigns who have not paid assessment No 253 warns Tuesday is the last day of grace and that the clerk W C Denny will be in his office all day Tuesday to collect payments.
The fall golf season opens in a few days with daily play as weather allows. Handicap singles for club members start the first event and entry cards are being posted with matches drawn Friday. The links are in fine condition and strong meets are anticipated.
Southern history enthusiasts are invited to the opera house Friday night to hear Dr. R Lin Cave discuss General Robert E. Lee. Admission is 50 cents with children under 12 at 25 cents. Tickets available at Palmer's drug store and McGre gor's book store.
The Lucy Cobb Institute kindergarten plans a lively Hallowe en party at 11 o clock this morning. The young children look forward to the event with great pleasure.
Erwin and Co. enjoyed a strong Saturday with three sales. They sold the Thornton house on Lumpkin Street to Mr. Jackson of Augusta Georgia, the Broad Street building formerly occupied by Parr Brothers to Mr. J. W. Camak, and a lot in Lynwood Park to A. W. Dozier and J. M. Dozier.
In New York on October 3 a remarkable array of legal talent representing the attorney generals of the principal Southern tobacco states filled the U S circuit court room as hearings began on the American Tobacco Company reorganization plan.
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