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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
2
The piece questions who behind the proposed radical changes to Athens municipal government are and why leaders and funders remain unnamed. It challenges transparency, asking who wrote, dictated, financed, and now runs the campaign to replace the city’s old system, stressing concern for residents and property owners.
A Athens voter argues against a commission form of city government. He cites bond sales, monetary concerns, and the recall process, warning of reduced school oversight and potential political patronage under a three member city commission. He urges voters to defend the current system and use recall if needed.
Winterville Georgia readies for the Sarepta Baptist Association annual session to be held Tuesday and Wednesday next week. A large tent is rising on the school grounds for services. The Methodist church pledged aid in hosting visitors, and Moderator John D. Mell promises a strong speaker lineup with many guests from Athens expected.
Figures published yesterday misreported first day enrollment for the West Athens colored school. The 344 and 371 were swapped, revealing an actual 27 student increase rather than a decrease, with one room housing 83 students in upper grades.
T. E. Locklin, a well known young man, was yesterday freed in a preliminary trial before Judge Foster on forgery charges. Four checks totaling over $100 stamped with Carter’s name were once alleged. Williams fled the country. After evidence and handwriting comparison, no link to Locklin was found and the warrant was dismissed.
Weather forced the Christian Church Barbecue to move from the church lot to the Tuck Building next to Darsey Furniture on Clayton Street. Serving hours are 12 to 3 p.m. The notice cites changes due to damp conditions and lists available produce.
The Busy Bee Cafe on College Avenue near Broad Street announces improved facilities for the fall. It targets ladies and gentlemen with the best meals, service, and prices. Students are favored with affordable meal tickets. The Busy Bee remains popular with the Georgia students this year.
Ministers from town churches invited to attend the dedication of the new Y W C A Athletic Building. Announcements of the 5 o clock service are requested from each pulpit Sunday morning.
Captain H. N. Thomas reports a banana in a for sale bunch bore the name Tom written on the under side of the fruit. The writing is etched in the peeling and visible from beneath the skin, a mystery how it was done and who could have written it.
Rev. Troy Beatty, president of the Clarke County Sunday School Association, says he will mail enough meeting programs to any pastor or superintendent who calls. The association plans a gathering in Winterville next week and will distribute materials by telephone requests.
Charles Fick the agent for the Robinson Shows was in town stopping at the Langes House. He sought to book his show in Athens but found the license practically prohibitive described amid mentions of produce like green beans green corn and bell peppers tied to the report by Arnold and Abney.
A telegram from Washington states Fleming was asked to resign as Athens postmaster and Jeptha Rucker was nominated. The Athens affairs and Tribble’s push are detailed along with expected Senate action and the fate of mail service. The Washington and local responses frame a long running Athens post office controversy.
Rev Charles C Jarrell of First Methodist outlines a sermon series on Why I believe the Bible to Be the Word of God The seven topics cover The Bible Under Trial The Character of the Bible Proof of its Inspiration The Bible Bears Witness to Jesus as the Christ Christ Authenticates the Bible as the Word of God The Character of Jesus Attests His Divinity The Empty Tomb the Fortress of the Faith The Bible the Hope of the World Sermons begin September 21 at the corner Lumpkin street and Hancock avenue morning service Attendees invited
The YWCA invites girls to meet at the athletic building Saturday at 8 pm to practice the Dedication Hymn for Sunday's service. Expect some fun after the rehearsal.
Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery of Knights Templar holds its first fall and winter meeting this Friday at 8 p.m. in the asylum. All Sir Knights are urged to attend.
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