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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
1
The Bank of Colbert with president J R B Thompson and cashier J M Rinehart is under bank examiner scrutiny after a reported cash shortage of 20 000 to 25 000. Rinehart, about 28, was arrested and has secured a bond pending investigation while the extent of losses and responsible parties remain undetermined.
In a Montgomery letter from Rev E L Hill D D pastor of the First Presbyterian church he has not yet decided whether to remain in Montgomery or accept a call to teach at Southwestern University Clarksville Tenn Telegrams and letters have overwhelmed him from supporters urging the seminary position and others calling him to stay in pastorial work.
Mr Hugh Price Hinton, serving as alderman from the third ward in the past and present terms, has been urged by citizens to seek re election in the coming fall. He has not announced a decision but is understood to be seriously considering and will declare his intentions in due time.
Oliver En campment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows holds a meeting at the assembly hall tonight at 8:30. Officers to be elected and other important business will be transacted. Members are urged to attend if possible.
Three Mexican outlaws were killed today near Mercedes Hidalgo county and twenty two bandits saddles were captured. Federal and state officials offered no details beyond the killings, and the Texas border region remained quiet aside from the encounters.
Freeman Bass faced Judge West and was jailed eight months with a ten dollar fine plus costs for stealing hides from J G White Hide Company and selling them for profit. Arthur Moody received a $100 sentence including costs for assault. Jervie Hallums and Nick Watts were sentenced to three months or $30 each for riding a railroad without tickets. Jennie Lou Smith got fifty dollars plus costs for stealing a watch dress skirt and other clothes from Rebec ca Amy.
Rev. Charles T. Brown, noted young Baptist minister from the Northern part of the state, will fill the Royston Tabernacle pulpit in the pastor’s absence. Morning sermon titled Satan's Efforts at a Compromise. Evening sermon titled Eternal Life as Defined by the Life-Giver Himself.
Washington reports President Dartiguenave, elected by the Haitian assembly, must show the ability to guarantee peace and settle foreign debts before the United States recognizes Haiti. American forces remain in Port-au-Prince as the process plays out.
Friends mourn the illness of Mrs Frank Tribble who is reported to be severely ill at her Henderson Avenue home.
London reports shifting public focus to the near east as Allies seek to revive the Balkan league and bring Balkan states to the Allied side. Bulgaria's role remains pivotal amid Greece and Serbia negotiations, with Turkish fronts in the Dardanelles and Caucasus drawing attention. English and French reports note Turkish setbacks and British submarine actions near the Dardanelles, plus Allied bombings near Smyrna and ongoing Turkish fortifications.
The Eastland raising 18 event has been postponed until tomorrow after a body was recovered today.
Washington report says President Wilson and Secretary Lansing assess the Mexican unrest as locally contained near Brownsville and quiet at Vera Cruz amid anti foreign Pan American demonstrations. They favor naval and troop precautions and prepare to telegraph the factions with a list of military chiefs. Villa had offered an armistice and Carranza refused a peace conference.
University of Georgia alumnus and former coach Floyd Foster died after being shot during a camping trip near Swords. Nicholas Johnson of Rutledge is sought by authorities for the fatal attack following a dispute. Foster, son of Judge Fred Foster, was a known cotton businessman and local sports figure.
Hart and Franklin County Medical Societies will host the Eighth District Medical Association convention at Franklin Springs on Wednesday the 18th with a barbecue for visitors. Dr. D H Dupree of this city serves as president and Dr EB Coleman as secretary treasurer. A technical and professional program has been prepared and attendance is expected to exceed prior years.
Washington reports federal authorities took no action on Governor Ferguson of Texas request for more troops. General Funston, at the border, did not call for reinforcements while Secretary Garrison said U S troops will be used only to repel invasions or border uprisings. Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire head toward southern waters to support Vera Cruz operations if needed.
President Wilson started plans to bolster national defense with preliminary work. Secretary Daniels proposed navy improvements and urged a substantial submarine increase. An early conference with Secretary Garrison was arranged to discuss army strengthening. Daniels reportedly declined to discuss a four battleships recommendation.
Mrs. J. J. Suddeth, a prominent Winder woman and niece of Mrs. John Barner Weir of Prince Avenue, died yesterday. Weir travels to attend the 4 o'clock funeral this afternoon here.
N H Ballard grand master of the Georgia Masons spoke at the district convention held in Decatur yesterday. The Brunswick leader addressed attendees as part of the Atlanta district gathering noted by the Banner.
Farmers and supporters gather at city hall at 10 am for a rally organized by the Farmers Union. W B Evang will speak on principles progress and plans inviting all to attend with women encouraged to join and learn about the movement.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled to reduce anthracite coal freight rates on railroads handling about eighty percent of production. The decision found carriers guilty of illegal preferential treatment toward allied coal firms and required through routes and published joint rates for shippers.
The StrokeShop next to Kress on Clayton Street will show today and feature a wide stock of cigars. Expected to meet the desires of discriminating Athens smokers with many brands from light to strong. The SmokeShop aims to be the headquarters for local smokers.
The preliminary hearing for Walker Ortelph, accused by federal officials of secretly visiting U S military reservations along the Florida coast to obtain information, was postponed until next Tuesday. Ortelph remains held on a $5,000 warrant on a trespass charge with jail officials reporting he is German and seeks to establish apiaries in Florida.
Atlanta reports a surge in war supply orders as southern factories resume activity. Millions of dollars flow into Georgia and the South with contracts extending into 1917. The Atlanta Steel Company is supplying barbed wire to the Allies, with night shifts planned, and another iron works contemplates large shell production once machinery is ready.
Dr. A C Holliday returns from Tallulah Falls where his family will remain through the month. Olattie Harris was arrested by police on a charge of stealing and released after returning a dollar allegedly taken to its claimant.
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