Somers Unit System of Realty Valuation Endorsed
A letter to the Athens Banner praises the Somers Unit System of Realty Valuation as fair and scientific. It outlines how unit values are set per block, how buildings are inspected, and how this method could improve Augusta’s tax assessment. The writer cites real estate examples and lists cities already using the system, urging continued advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
Callaway
Athens Banner
Publc
Milledge Avenue
Prince, Lumpkin
Cleveland
Ohio
Columbus
Springfield
East Louis
Follett
Dénver
Cale
Houston
Texas
A Practical Monument to the Souths Greatest Real Poet
Emory College letter from W FP Melton requests editorial help to launch Sidney Lanier Lectureship American Literature at Johns Hopkins. He notes lectures can begin with $10,900 and asks Athens Banner readers, including children, to donate 500 to 1000 dollars in a week to support the project. He emphasizes regional pride in Lanier’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remsen
Athens
University
Lanier
W. FP. Melton
Ira , Remsen
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Edgar ‘Allen Poe
Hopkins
Sydney Lanier
South
William Donne
Wakefield
Hopkings
W. F. Melton
Emory College
Oxford
Waldo Newcomer
Newcomer & Co
National Exchange Bank
Newcomer
Johns’ Hopkins University
Chinese Government Calls Churches to Pray for New Republic
The Chinese government urged Christian churches across China to designate April 27 as a day of prayer for guidance toward a wise path for national affairs. Appeals broadcast to governors and mission leaders asked prayers for the National Assembly, the new government, the republic’s president, its constitution, recognition by powers, and peace. The Federal Council of Churches in America hailed the move, noting it as a historic first for a non Christian nation and urging widespread participation in the day of prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
China
National Assembly
Republic
Peking
New York
America
Arthur J. Brown
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
Ford
Ent
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ In America
Associated Press
Churches of Christ
Chicago
New Republic
Council of the Church of Christ
Mrs Lowe Dies Quietly in North Carolina Home
Mrs W P Lowe aged 86 died yesterday morning at her son's house in High Shoals after feeble health. She leaves two sons and four daughters including Mrs M D Browning of Athens. Funeral and burial planned for this afternoon in Winterville after the procession arrives from High Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Shoals
W. P. Lowe
M. D. Browning
Athens
Winterville
Winterville Front High Shoals
City Enquiry Plan Ready for School Child Census
Superintendent Bond announces a city census of school age children. Alfred Ogle, T B Wootten, and C D Stone named ward enumerators. They begin immediately and expect completion in ten days. Enumerators will ask ages from six to eighteen, reading and writing ability, school attendance, distance from school, and disabilities. The state appropriation hinges on the child count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Alfred Ogle
T. B. Wootten
C. D. Stone
Sige
Clarke Superior Court Proceedings Report
In Clarke Superior court yesterday the grand jury issued about twenty five true bills mainly for selling liquor and operating disorderly houses. Trials included the case of Allen Abram found guilty and given two years, a guilty plea by Wiley Garrison for liquor selling with sentence pending, and W. C. Roberts larceny after trust to be heard today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Superior Court
Allen Abram
W. A. Ganges
Wiley Garrison
J. T. Anderson
J. J. Strickland
Delaney
Rosa D. Hull
Wholesalers Petition One Day Store Closure Sat Avril 26 1913
A group of wholesalers led by Talmadge Bros Co announce a full day closing of all stores on Saturday April 26 1913. The undersigned parties pledge collective action to halt business for a day to protest conditions and press demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmadge Bros. * Co
Healthy Aging Advice From Dr Hartman The Old Man Speaks
An eighty two year old man extols healthy living and hard work, claiming silence on tobacco alcohol tea and coffee. He credits early rising, regular exertion, simple meals, and a daily Peruna tonic for staying strong. He notes occasional illnesses but stresses nonhabitual use of Peruna and a life lived as God intended.
Lipscomb to Introduce Tax Equalization Board Bill
Representative Lipscomb will introduce a bill to create a state tax equalization board. The measure aims to reform taxation so property values determine payments to schools, soldiers pensions, and other appropriations, with broad legislative and public support expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Lipscomb
Board OF
Lipscomb
Georgia
Senate
Rose Show Planned by Garden Club in May
Yesterday morning at the Ladies' Garden Club of Atheny meeting held in the Y W C A parlors plans were made for a rose show in May with a later sweet peas show. Members received various plants and bulbs including lilacs azaleas irises jonquils and figs and premiums for hand work. The club anticipates a record fall show with an expanded premium list and strong participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Garden Club
Ladies’ Garden Club of
Atheny
Pulaski and
Hancock
Youngest Doctor of Divinity Here Sunday
Prof. Rembert G. Smith D D of Emory College Oxford will occupy the pulpit of the First Methodist church here next Sunday morning and evening. He is noted as a young able scholar who received the D D from the Kentucky Wesleyan. The pastor Rev C D Jarrell will be out of town next Sunday to preach the Martha Berry School commencement sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rembert G. Smith
Emory College
Oxford
First Methodist Church
Smith
Kentucky Wesleyan
C, D. Jarrell
Martha Berry
Bothied Mathie
Atlanta
Sustang Ted Toa Ee
Rome
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Advocates
C. C. Callaway
Somer
University of Georgia
Oxford, Ga
Boon Ward
Sidney Lanier
Johns Hopking University
Wightman F. Melton
W. P. Melton
Tra Remsen
W. F. Stelton
Dr. Hartman
Tam
B. Hartman
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