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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
1
The Athens Retail Merchants Association approved a plan to move the cotton crop by adding one cent above market price, with bonded storage and redeemable warehouse certificates. Membership extends beyond merchants and certificates pay past due accounts or goods at discount for nonmembers.
William Brown reported to police that on Saturday night two young negroes attacked him on Hancock avenue near Mr. Holleman’s residence. They knocked him down and waved knives while rifling his pockets, threatening to cut his head if he yelled. They escaped with about a dollar. Brown’s five dollar bill remained in his vest.
In Atlanta on September 28 the Democratic State Executive Committee dismissed all charges against Judge A L Bartlett of the Tallapoosa circuit in a primary dispute. BeBride trail by eleven votes offered eleven witnesses alleging Nat Bullard funded liquor and money via the judge, but rulings limited testimony to specific acts. The lengthy session ended with the case effectively closed and party leaders pursuing further steps.
About fifty men met at city hall in Athens to organize a militia company. W F Dobbs was elected captain with Chas E Martin first lieutenant and Dr Jack Swafford second lieutenant. First drill set for Monday in Deupree hall. A $5 prize will be awarded to the lady whose name is chosen for the unit, mailed to Captain Dobbs by Saturday noon. The group aims to become a strong, well trained Athens military company.
Associated Press reports indicate vague statements about a turning point in the Western campaign with little detail. Dispatches note no change in battle lines, with modest advances claimed here and there, and emphasis on ongoing Austrian and Russian maneuvers around Przemyśl, Carpathians, and Dalmatia.
The Colonial will broadcast every World Series play in October with stage reception of wire reports and ticketed access. Prices aim at broad affordability. Arnold & Abney advertise Neufchatel 5¢ and Welsh rarebit pimiento cheese. Ideal Market closure notice notes Wednesday closing. Leo Oaks listed.
Capt Fuller, a conductor on the Atlanta bound accommodation train, was severely cut by a Negro passenger over a dispute about change. A Greek ex detective from Chicago, now in Athens, helped restrain the assailant. The suspect was taken to Decatur for safekeeping after a near-lynching attempt in Lawrenceville. Fuller returned to Atlanta in good condition despite neck and facial wounds.
Last night the Methodist Club hosted a supper with Dr. Stonewall Anderson of Nashville and Conference Secretary Dr. C. O. Jones among speakers. Chancellor Barrow presided as talks by several scholars centered on the church's opportunities and duty to students. a conference today will plan how to aid students in educational institutions. The plan draft will be sent to North and South Georgia conferences next month.
The Rheinhart Musical Comedy Company’s The New Woman opened at the Majestic to good houses yesterday and last night. Eleven in the cast delivered a lively program with music and dance, no objectionable features, and strong audience enjoyment. Matinee at 4 pm with two evening performances at 8 and 10:30 pm.
Special feature at Classic Theater presents a three reel drama The Return of the Twins' Double starring Frances Ford and Grace Cunard. Lucile Love, the Girl of Mystery, is praised. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Tomorrow shows In the Silent Valley with King Baggot.
The University of Georgia athletic board met last night to conduct routine business. Members discussed regular agenda items and approved standard operating matters as part of ongoing university athletics administration.
Prof Vaughan and family attended the Banks County gathering and urged Athens to host the Eighth District Union Singing at Moss Auditorium next Saturday October 3rd. Organizers expect 3000 to 5000 attendees if weather cooperates and appeal for donations and volunteer musicians to participate.
Fats tr awmael James Wages and JL Smith quarrel escalates into a brutal assault at Smith’s home near Hix Madison county. Smith gravely wounded as Ramsey and Wages are jailed on assault to murder charges awaiting outcome of his condition. Ramsey, Wages faces trial after recovery. Also notes winter prep and local social visits.
John Keese, merchant, learned Sheriff Potts was seeking L. A. Huff, formerly of Athens, on a highway robbery warrant. Huff, a young man who recently moved to Winder from Athens, allegedly rode with a nearby farmer Saturday night and took $200. A duff was seen in Athens Sunday.
A Christian article from Thens Georgia urges believers to give beyond money by offering time energy and love in service to God. It highlights the Macedonian churches who gave despite poverty and notes the Corinthians should learn from their generous spirit and the duty of church support and missions.
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