26 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
1
The Athens Banner asserts earlier claims about bonded indebtedness and a sinking fund were false. It cites records showing approximately 430000 in debt guided by constitutional limits, regular bond retirement, and a sinking fund funded by semi annual payments totaling 18114.50 yearly, with funds in reserve and verified by local and university officials.
The editorial mocks advocates of the commission form by citing a city overdraft at the National Bank and arguing the current administration reduces it without raising taxes. It asserts bond and sinking funds are kept in separate records and says the present one-account system lowers interest costs while keeping bond money accessible.
In the Banner notice columns comes the announcement of Mr W F Dobbs seeking election as alderman to represent the Third ward. He is Georgia Am ericart Coal Products Company local manager, a University of Georgia graduate, active in business circles and praised for his experience and ability. If elected he will give careful and wide awake attention to duties of the position.
Mr. Aaron Cohen has returned from the East after buying Christmas novel ties furnishings and fittings for the Charles Stern Company in New York. He visited Baltimore to enroll his daughter in a renowned school and reports confidence from business men in New York and Baltimore about a strong fall and winter season.
The notice lists Tokay grapes Niagra Delaware Concord Secker pears Pink Meat Cantaloupes Cooking Apples at Williamsons. It questions a hypothetical private banker with a $50 000 overdraft and $50 000 cash about pooling funds to pay interest and withdraw later. It calls for a recall provision on a petition by ten citizens to remove a commissioner with such ideas.
A critic argues that the proposed commission form of government is flawed and outlines reasons why it should not be adopted. The piece cites concerns over centralization, lack of accountability, and potential voter confusion while advocating continued existing structures.
An Athens Banner letter argues against a new city charter proposing a three person commission. The writer urges sticking with the 1872 charter until a full citizens committee can craft a wiser revision, criticizing centralization of power and limited authority for commissioners.
Capt J H Rucker is chosen as the next postmaster for Athens with note on his history as a member of the University of Georgia’s first college baseball team sent to play another college in the era.
Mr Searcy B Slack of LaGrange will replace Prof John C Koch as road engineer and consultant in the University of Georgia School of Engineering good roads work. Slack, son of Dr H R Slack, has Harvard courses and LaGrange city engineer experience. He arrives to begin duties immediately to avoid any interruption in training programs.
Special to the Banner Thomasville Ga Sept 25 Congressman S A Roddenberry died at his home after a long illness. Burial is set for Sunday at 10 30 am with friends from across the state and a Washington delegation attending. His overwork and extra sessions were cited as the cause. His son S A Roddenberry Jr attended Athens University term. Merchants Arnold and Abney advertise produce.
Letter writer laments city government reform as the same old power play returning larger stakes. He warns of the shift to three representatives, hiring politics, salaries that entice, and inevitable mudslinging as taxpayers foot the bill.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce backs establishing a United States Weather Bureau station here. A petition will be circulated to Washington showing the college town needs the bureau, backed by 18 prominent locals and congressional support.
The H T Huggins Sons store on Broad Street has moved into a new three story building with a basement, expanding to about 21000 feet of floor space for wholesale and retail display. The move saw minimal breakage as articles were moved by hand, and the firm highlights its growth and long-standing presence in the city.
George M. Cohans The Little Millionaire opened to a crowded Athens house led by Bert Leigh and Hazel Burgess. The revue offered real plot alongside musical numbers with a lively chorus, fashionable costumes, and a new ladies check room near the theater entrance.
Fire yesterday at about two in the afternoon broke out between the Arnold and Abney bakery and the Banner office in a new building. The oven area caused flooring and ceiling timber to ignite, a metal ceiling was ripped away, and the fire was quickly extinguished by firemen without any types or print being damaged.
Bailiff Frank Wood has been crippled for two weeks or more with rheumatism. He can hobble about the house but has not been to the city and cannot attend to his duties as constable for several days.
Mr. M. G. Dearing returns from Savannah reporting Middle and South Georgia cotton fields white with cotton. He notes crops are good and the main worry for farmers is the rush of gathering.
Col R J Felton formerly of the city police force is able to be out again after weeks confined to his room with sciatica. The notice also lists available produce items: Green String Beans Young and Tender and Green Head Cabbage.
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