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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1913

Page

6

Evans to Speak in Athens on Memorial Day

Augusta educator and Civil War descendant Lawton B. Evans will replace Major J. C. C. Black as Memorial Day speaker in Athens. The Daughters of the Confederacy Laura Rutherford chapter organized the program, secured Evans, and arranged themed ceremonies, prizes, and a parade including cadets and local volunteers.

Clement A. Evans J. C. C. Black Lawton B. Evans Augusta Athens Migs Mildred Rutherford Black Prof. Evans Daughters of the Confederacy Laura Rutherford John Gerding Welch Mell Brothers Ken University Cadets

Stovall Prefers Swiss Minister Post Over Argentina

Special to the Banner from Avant reports Hon. P. A. Stovall editor of the Savannah Press declined the Argentine appointment and pressed for Minister to Switzerland. The Atlanta news notes trade potential with Argentina makes the Swiss offer seem less significant, yet reasons for the choice remain unclear. Local Democrats speculate on future business ties and political strategy.

Avant Atlanta P. A. Stovall Savannah Press Stovall Switzerland United States Argentine Buenos Ayres

Your Neighbor Enjoy Your Religion Sermon Reflections

A Manning Rav sermon on the Transfiguration by C. C. Jarrell stresses practical application over praise. It argues that faith should inspire service in daily life rather than maintain constant hallelujahs and amen, the mountain vision guiding action in the valley below.

Manning Rav C. C. Jarrell

Georgia State College of Agriculture spreads agricultural insight

The Georgia State College of Agriculture lists its reach through direct mail to 25,000 farmers, a press service reaching 350,000 weekly, and collaborations with 65 county farm demonstration agents. It notes 817 meetings last year, 101,701 attending, 10,000 Boys corn clubs, 12,400 Girls club attendees, 3,240 soil test plats, cooperative crop improvements, and 350 students educated, all aimed at advancing Georgia agriculture.

Georgia State College of Agriculture Georgia United States Department of Agriculture

A Little Horse Sense for Training and Caring

A practical guide urging patience in colt training, using rewards like sugar and apples, and emphasizing early handling. It covers water during field work, cooling and resting horses, proper grooming to prevent illnesses, and the benefits of good collars, harness, and gradual feed changes to avoid colic and sore shoulders. It notes homegrown feed costs less and suggests thorough grooming aids treatment and resale value.

Calle Founder

Forty acre test farms prove profit on Georgia rail line lands

Central of Georgia railroad-backed program on 337 acres across eleven farms shows a crop value of 11782.74 with costs of 7481.81. After labor, fertilizer, harvesting, seed, and rent, net profit equals 3310.93, averaging 9.82 per acre. Including rent, total income rises to 4300.93 or 12.75 per acre. If located in more economical machinery, profits would rise further.

Central of Georgia Railroad J. F. Jackson T. G. Chastain Georgia State College of Agriculture Jackson

Learn 10 Grade Cotton

A young mill owner credits cotton grading knowledge from the Summer School course with earning about 5000 dollars a year. The program outlines a study of the nine USDA grades, with government samples on display, and coverage of grading, marketing, and warehouse handling.

United States Department of Agriculture Ieotkeg Evi Soos An Loach Georg State Colege As Loach

125th Judge Brand's Charge at Bethany Church

The 125th anniversary of the Bethany church in Oglethorpe county is celebrated on the 20th with a full program. Rev. John D Mell delivers the sermon and Rev. J. J. Bennett speaks at the missionary service. Rev. W. H. Faust is the current pastor with W. H. Faust and W. T. Patton among listed officers and deacons. Services are held the third Sunday monthly and the Saturday before, with a cordial welcome extended to all.

Bethany Oglethorpe County Geo. M Faust M S. Weaver P. W. Davis John D Mell D. D Georgia Baptist Convention Lynch J. J. Bennett Baptist State Mission Board of Georgia Isaiah Hales Noah Lacey Daniel Carrington Radford Gunn Silvanus Gibson P. P. Butler W. R. Goss L. W. Stevens B. M. Callaway W. M. Coile John F. Cheney M. 8. Weaver W. H. Faust J. B. Butler W. M. Colle Mark Ragan James Colquitt Charles Berry Abner Wise John Lacey Ware Hudson Jacob Mathews Wiley Bush Jonathan Baughn Richard Dowdy J. 3. Butler B. B. Faust R. B. Mathews W. B Faust B. W. Brawner Geo M. Faust W. T. Patton Beef Green Jonathan Herring Pleasant Compton Thos. Hales John Wise Thos. Farmer Jas Colquitt Robert Howard J.W. Appling R. M. Glenn B. B. Waller W. E. Faust Joseph Glenn W. M. Settle R. B. Mathewe W. EB. la. A. Rayle C. E. Amason J. P. Faust C. Faust Misa Frances Faust J. P, Faust T. C Noell Jos Glenn

Athens Judge Urges Certiorari Law Reforms

Judge Brand addressing Clarke county grand jury criticizes overgrown law books and slow certiorari appeals. He lauds Athens enforcement of prohibition, backs Porter case resolution, and urges legislative action to simplify statutes including possible quadrennial or short yearly sessions.

Brand Clarke County Athens Georgia Porter R. L Porter

Act Quickly in Time of Danger for Kidney Health

An Athens plea promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for disordered kidneys with a Georgia witness from Winder praising quick relief and lasting improvement. Ads note 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. Also a Georgia political note says the people must elect Senator Bacon by direct vote, shifting from legislative selection.

Athens Dean J. C. Segraves Winder Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean’s Bacon People of Georgia Uncle Sam

Negro shot Saturday night is dead case investigated

Sunday morning about 10 o'clock occurred the death of Jesse Pruett, a negro shot by officers late Saturday night. The story says Officer Mc Clure found Pruett threatening a woman, arrested the drunk man with him, then on the railroad track Pruett struck and attacked. Night watchman Cleveland arrived to help, and the shooting was done to frighten Pruett into submission. Cleveland also fired in self defense.

Jesse Pruett McClure Southern Railway Pruett Cleveland

Ancient Docket Settled In Ten Minutes After Ten Years

The Clarke county superior court ended a long docket item yesterday with a settlement in the Southern Railway versus the Mayor and Council of Athens case over a ten dollar special license tax. Other matters discussed included W. W. Thomas versus the Exchange Bank of Athens, a defunct bank, and several bank and receiver actions. The court recessed around 2 oclock with a list of cases scheduled for Tuesday April 15 including McDonald versus LeRoy and Athens Bank and Trust Co. vs Echold and King.

Superior Court Clarke County Southern Railway Athens F. C. Shackelford Lyts W. W.thomas Et al Exchange Bank of Athens Old ‘Bank Farnsworth Va McPherson W. H. Shelton The Mutual Life Industrial Association Citizens Bank and Trust Co W. D. Owen Green & Michael Loivers Athens ‘Trust and Banking Co McDonald Vs. LeRoy McDonald Va. McLeroy Jackson Sims & Betts State Athens Bank and Trust Co Echold Ve. King Anderson, Et al Lyndon Griffeth O'Dwyer Burnett Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Co

United Commercial Travelers Attends Church Event

Sunday morning attendance by the United Commercial Travelers is noted as the Classic City Council gathers. The report highlights participation by members in a community church event.

Classic City 1 Council of the United Commercial

Travelers Attend Sermon at Prince Avenue Church

Travelers attended the religious services at Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church and heard a good sermon from the pastor Rev. J. H. This report notes a well attended gathering and a praised address by the clergyman.

Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evans Clarke Rifles National Guard State Normal Gerald Green R. D. More Rabun Gap School T. W. Reed T. P. Stanley Bila F. White Memorial Fund T. F. Green Drama League A. 8. Beat University Chapel Mure Thomas Reed Cobb Lampkin GA. State College OF Agriculture Andrew M. Soule Agriculture W. M. Burson Andrew M. Goule R. J. H. DeLoach Old Bethany United Commercial
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