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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
1
London dispatch reports Brigadier General Beyers, Commandant General of the Union of South Africa defense forces, resigning in protest at Britain sending Boer troops to German Southwest Africa. He says most Dutch in the Union disapprove crossing the border and notes barbarities by Germans.
Registrar closes books showing registration three ahead of last year after opening of school. By Monday evening the total was one ahead and by Saturday night one ahead again. To keep pace with last year four more students must enroll today. The strong turnout reflects support from Georgia residents.
In a formal card dated September 21 1914 Joe L Dedwyler announces his withdrawal from the Third Ward Alderman race citing business and personal reasons. He thanks supporters and says he cannot afford the time away from his law practice to wage a campaign.
Judge Charles L. Bartlett of Georgia's Sixth district visits relatives and friends while noting his twenty years in Congress. He plans to retire due to health though health concerns delayed a re election bid, as supporters expected a strong return. He will soon resume duties in Washington and be greeted by the Georgia delegation.
Today marks the last return day for Clark county's regular October term. Many attorneys will file their business for the next session. Grocery notices list items from Arnold & Abney including sweet potatoes Nancy Halls Grapes California Oranges lettuce celery and sliced tongue.
News from Athens reports a Negro shot a companion and later shot Marshal J W Hansford when the latter attempted arrest. The wounded officer, brother in law of George Atkisson and Evan Atkisson, was struck in the back and side. Authorities pursued the shooter but initial searches failed to capture him.
A young Augusta law student, Chesley Verton Elliott, married Evan Louise Whitehead yesterday in a St. Jobs Methodist ceremony. Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Elliott, studies at the University of Georgia and plans to finish law school in Athens. The couple, wintering at C. A. Von der Lieth’s on Pulaski street, will receive warm congratulation from friends and family statewide.
A Sunday morning report notes a prisoner freed on a drunken charge casually took keys to the calaboose and walked off. Authorities had to summon smiths to force entry and recover prisoners, reflecting on prison security lapses of the era.
Special to the Banner Jefferson Georgia September 21 Fifth oclock morning the seed room of the Southern Cotton Oil Mill that burned last night was found on fire by the watchman. It likely caught from a spark from the oil mill that burned at seven oclock. The watchman had just checked the building then found it in flames quickly beyond control. About forty tons of seed were burned. It was partly covered by insurance.
Hon R E Davison, chairman of the prison board, spent yesterday in the city and the weekend with family while on official business. He is described as a dedicated public servant who has overseen the state's convict camps and finances with close scrutiny. Clarke County Bank advertises services for small borrowers in the report.
The First Christian congregation starts site preparation across from the old church at Prince avenue Pulaski street and Daugherty street. Brick material is on site and grading will begin. an architect from New York designed a modern institutional church with Sunday school rooms entertainment spaces kitchen gymnasium and a large auditorium.
Sarah Shepard told officers she was attacked by John Henry Shaw, receiving deep knife wounds to her leg. Police issued a lookout for Greene as a suspect in the assault described as a domestic violence incident.
An ad lists Jossey's offerings with prices for eggs 25c a dozen straw beans 20¢ a gallon fresh peas 10c a quart and various produce. It repeats the store name and phone number 1176 inviting customers to call.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church hosts the season final barbecue next Thursday September 24 in the former Talmadge Bros. store room on Clayton Street from noon to 230 pm. Tickets are fifty cents. Miss Caroline Walden will lead an afternoon class for guiding children or aiding them in daily work at 279 Henderson Street. phone 848.
The devotional committee of the YWCA in Athens announces a series of Bible studies. Classes will run at times to fit the board of directors and various groups including businesswomen, society girls, extension workers, and younger girls. Ministers and other teachers will be enlisted to stress the Book of Books begun in 1600 B C and finished A D 97.
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