12 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
1
Chairman Cohen of the county unit school campaign postpones the Friday meeting to Tuesday at 8:30 pm at city hall. He aims to publicize the bill, distribute literature, and send speakers to militia districts and wards to explain the proposed system for improving county schools. Citizens urged to attend for open discussion.
Local notice reports the death of Harry C Stockdell at his Milledge avenue home in Athens after weeks with paralysis. A Kentucky native, he rose in Atlanta politics and insurance, later moved to Athens where he led the Columbia Fire Insurance Company and engaged in civic work. He leaves a wife and three children. funeral plans span Athens and Atlanta with Mason and fraternal honors.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce outlines fall plans including a new secretary office setup in the Shackelford Building and a welcoming invitation to strangers at city hotels. A banquet on the 27th signals an era of fellowship and progress as the regular meeting on the 13th draws members. A committee led by A. C. Erwin will solicit new members and subscriptions, meeting with the secretary at 603 Southern Mutual Building for a smoker this evening.
Henry Mealor, of Athens, was seriously burned when a large steam pipe exploded at a Farmington gin and mill. He was testing joints in a four foot ditch, thrown from the trench by the blast, with burns covering his limbs and body but his eyes spared. He was treated at Farmington and then brought home to Athens.
The Democratic campaign for Wilson and Marshall needs funds at New York headquarters. Atlanta aims for ten thousand dollars while Clarke county must raise at least one thousand. Local Wilson Marshall club lists Col Shackelford, Lawrence, and Slaughter as solicitors. send contributions to H P Lawrence or Rolla Wells in New York.
Rev. Charles Butler, a Georgia-born singer and evangelist, will lead tent services in Athens starting September 16. He previously served as Torrey’s singer after Alexander left for Chapman and drew praise in the Philadelphia revival as “the young man with orange blossoms in his voice.”
Sanford field hosts first 1912 session with 15 players in uniform and more joining today. Veterans like captain D R Peacock and stars Bob McWhorter and J B Parrish lead drills as Coach W A Cunningham oversees all athletics.
The New York Young Men's Christian Association building project receives a boost as architect Hussey of Shattuck and Hussey Chicago plans to visit. A meeting tonight at 8 30 with the building committee and supporters will discuss the modern facility and its community benefits. Hussey lectures at the Lake George Institute and is regarded as a master of Y M C A architecture.
The record corrects a misstatement about Mr. and Mrs Cliff Walker traveling to Canada. Orrin Roberts of Monroe and Col. Walker’s circle clarified the trip and said Mr. Walker remains busy with summer circuits and will attend all courts until his term ends.
E. I. Smith Sr. explains that Hartford Insurance bought a list of Athens Mutual policy holders and policy expirations but did not reinsure or take over the business. He states he insured all Athens Mutual policy holders through his agency with solid stock companies and will deliver new policies soon. He cautions against other agents and notes his duties as receiver will keep him briefly in the office.
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