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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports prices are easing in parts of the country though a broad slump has not yet hit purchases for immediate use. Attorney General Palmer condemns nationwide shopping propaganda to spur early buying, warning it will push prices higher next season.
Funeral services were held for John Alex Saye, 60, who shot himself last Tuesday. The Rev E H Jennings led at the home on Pulaski Street with burial in Oconee cemetery. He was a former leading contractor in Athens and survived by a large family including his wife and eight children.
A stock company plans a large hotel at Watson Springs near Athens to provide accommodations and access to the famed healing waters. W G Griffith, owner of the springs and the Early farm, backs the project aimed at health seekers. A community dinner will be served at noon as stockholders organize.
Michael Colleran, president of a New York union, warned at a labor convention that without a change in contractor attitudes New York could see race riots similar to Washington and Chicago. He said contractors had reported negro strike breakers from the South.
Judge Horace M Holden of Athens spoke at Madison county welcome home exercises for former soldiers in Danielsville. Athens man William King Meadows recounted his Argonne Forest service and organized the Madison County American Legion. A 5 000 strong crowd attended a basket dinner and Georgia barbecue.
New York Aug 27 Chairman Gary of United States Steel Corp refuses to discuss hours working conditions and union recognition with John Fitzpatrick head of AFL steel workers committee after a conference with Samuel Gompers. Fitzpatrick drafted another communication to Gary but would not disclose its contents.
Los Angeles Aug 27 a statement from Warren 8 Stone chief of locomotive engineers declared that unless there is improvement the government will operate the lines in California. The note was made public tonight amid railroad strike concerns and possible federal intervention.
All white Athens teachers gathered at the high school by Superintendent Bond for a business and professional session. P F Brown will discuss English and Prof D L Earnest school management as city schools prepare to launch Sept 3 with a banner teaching term aimed at solid planning and stronger attendance, despite past influenza delays.
Athens may gain a 22 member band to represent the Classis Cry in the U S Navy. Chief Water Tender W G Orr at the Athens recruiting station says the southern division has authorization to enlist 22 musicians. If the full band is enlisted, it will be attached to the supply office in New Orleans Louisiana. Enlistees understand they may be kept in the southern division and are liable for transfer.
Berlin reports indicate a coalless winter as a forlorn hope. Greater Berlin will be permitted hot baths only on the first and third Fridays of each month.
The War Department announces enlistment for illiterates and non English speakers at the Athens recruiting station. Enlistment under the Emergency Act allows immediate training in English and rapid path to citizenship, with three years service and honor discharge. Development centers, starting at Camp Upton, will expand nationwide as centers are organized.
The University of Georgia readies for the new term with dormitories being set and about 700 students expected. Registration begins September 16, with classes starting September 17. Dormitories open to prospective students on the 13th.
An old tip describes a bilious attack causing stomach fermentation, nausea, vomiting, and headache. It advises taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver, cleanse the stomach, and restore health, noting the remedy costs a quarter.
Attorney General Palmer said recent New York arrests for violation of the prohibition law will lead to cleanups in other cities. He asserted the department of justice’s high cost of living investigation was sidelined but will prove its enforcement vigor.
Clarke county board of education plans to combine small district schools into graded units and expand programs. Winterville High adds eleventh grade, with a four year agriculture course in cooperation with the Agricultural College and federal government, aided by good roads and tax support. The Colored Training School on Danielaville road seeks funds to enlarge its work.
Mr John A Fowler of 599 Prince Avenue Athens a longtime prominent citizen died yesterday at 2 pm will be buried in Washington Friday He was well known to many business people and private in recent years supported educational institutions He is survived by his widow Mrs Lizzie Fowler.
News of the death of Mr. J. R. Kincard, prosperous farmer of Colbert and well known in Athens, arrived last night. He died from blood poisoning after his finger was mashed, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Funeral services were held at 4 this afternoon at the family burial grounds, with Rev. D. L. Betts officiating. Pallbearers listed: Mosors, R. M. Gaulding, W. W. Barnett, H. A. Hart, J. B. Griffith, H. C. Hardman, and W. L. Hardman.
In Ashland Kansas a Des Moines man recounts how his daughter survived a deadly dysentery attack after using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits neighbors and the remedy with saving the child and notes his own positive results.
Clarke county plans a large road program including 3.7 miles of paving on the Athens Monroe Winder road. Sealed bids for labor materials and equipment are due Sept 23. Construction will begin about 30 days after bids and bond funds are in place. The plan totals roughly 500000 dollars funded by a 250000 bond issue matched by federal highway money.
Announcement in The Banner notes 250 wounded Georgians will transfer from Athenians now in training to their home states. They join the winter vocational class at the agricultural college with Prof. Mc Whorter supervising. Former soldiers finish Friday and move to state schools.
Curtailed street car service for twelve hours began in Charlotte as six militia units and citizen guards patrolled the city. No disorder was reported.
Government plans a general store program selling army surplus items in large cities like Atlanta and New Orleans. Rucker to take orders for shipment by parcel post from Atlanta. sale start date not announced. Prices to be about 20 percent below normal to cut living costs.
Atlanta reports J J Brown Georgia commissioner of agriculture urges prominent farmers merchants and bankers to attend the American Cotton Association gathering in New Orleans September 8 and 9. The conference will set a minimum price, assess production costs, world supply and demand, and manufacturers’ cotton goods prices. Governor Dorsgey selects top cotton men to attend. New Orleans bodies prepare with ceremony.
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