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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
3
A reader from Soperton Georgia describes severe nervous exhaustion and poor appetite. After taking Ziron iron tonic he reports regained strength, color, and energy, claiming the product improved daily life and mood. The advertisement urges readers to consult their druggist for the remedy.
A United States Department of Labor study by S Holden finds Americans faced the smallest rise in cost of living compared with allies from 1914 to September 1918. Prices in the U S up 107 percent versus Canada 115 and the U K 139 while France jumped 255 percent in May.
The American Land Co. of Athens sold a large tract of W. E. Brown's estate in Gwinnett County. The land, two miles south of Lawrenceville, was subdivided and sold on Friday at an average price of 15 dollars per acre in a major real estate transaction.
In the Boston Transcript poem, the speaker cherishes dreamy illusion over clear sight, seeks solace in love and faith, and prefers dreaming to harsh truth. The piece explores desire, trust, and the hope that faith can make dreams real through a poet’s reflective voice.
After a long brave fight Mrs R D Mure died yesterday morning in Athens. The notable widow, a leader in local clubs, served as president of the Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association and organizer of the Y M C A ladies auxiliary. She was devoted to her church and Red Cross work, loved Athens, and will be laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, beside her husband and daughter. Survived by son Roy Mure and six Hodgson brothers.
In Washington on May 5 the supreme court heard appeals from North and South Dakota Kansas Massachusetts and Illinois over the authority of the director general of railroads and the postmaster general to fix intrastate railroad telegraph and telephone rates. The railroad case finished today while wire rate cases continued to be argued with state lawyers contending the national action interferes with state police powers.
A package mailed to Governor Bilbo in Jackson Mississippi on May 5 was destroyed by postal workers with a shotgun and failed to explode or show danger, according to witnesses present.
Rev. E. H. Jennings of the Baptist Tabernacle reports a ten day revival in Madison with 28 conversions and additions. He says the meeting was successful and drew a strong turnout for services and revival activities.
The Georgia Educational Association met in Macon last week and elected officers for 1910 including HW Garter president Miss Katherin Doho Gainesville vice president K P Alfien Milledgeville secretary and Hood Myers Athens treasurer. Speakers from Athens institutions highlighted sessions including HD Myers State Normal School on rural school architecture Laura Blackshear State College of Agriculture on art in public education and A O M Soule on boys who went over. M L Brittain reported census results comparing Georgia with other states. Board directors elected HD Ruehle Athens Rosa Taylor Maron Ralph Newton Fort Valley and HW Powell McRae added to trustees. Over a thousand educators attended. next convention city to be announced later.
R F Harris, a leading New York Life representative in the Southern division, earned an invitation with all expenses paid for the Spring outing. The group departs May 8, with sessions at Atlantic Beach on May 9 and 10, as part of the company’s annual business event.
Ensign Adams and Chief Machinist's Mate Corey were killed when a naval scout plane at Rocakay Beach station collided with the top of a 100 foot hydrogen tank.
New York reports the NC flight crews prepare for an Atlantic crossing with NC3 and NCA slated to fly before 7 a.m. NC1 suffered starboard wing fire damage but is being restored, while NC4 shows only minor damage. Ensign Hugh Adams and Chief Machinist Mate Cory are dead after a scout plane crash. Commander Towers leads NC3, with Lt. Cmdr Read directing NC4 and Lt. Bellinger overseeing NC1.
A lyric comparing youth and age through hands, praising the worn, work hardened hands that carry strength and tenderness earned by labor, as a meditation on life and grace across generations.
Washington reports three thousand employees of an American mining company at Santa Eulalia moved to Chihuahua City due to Villa threats. The Carranza garrison reportedly joins Villa forces, raising concerns Americans in Chihuahua City hope to flee to El Paso. Border reports claim the Conchos bridge at Ortle south of Chihuahua City was destroyed by rebels, hindering reinforcements.
Washington May 4 Orders for new airplanes are soon to be placed by the war department to prevent the collapse of airplane manufacturing begun during the war. The planes will be of advanced types designed by engineers under more favorable conditions. Acting Secretary Crowell disclosed the plan and said certain fields would be abandoned across Texas Mississippi Louisiana Alabama and Arkansas.
Prof C M Strahan of the University of Georgia testified as an expert witness in a major damage suit in Montgomery Alabama. The Montgomery Light and Water Co faces a $300000 claim from farmers along the river alleging dam timbering caused cool lands 20 to 89 miles downstream.
United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam in Athens on June 14 1919 to certify candidates for the fourth class postmaster position at Hull and other vacancies. Last year’s postmaster earned 373 dollars. Applicants must be 21, or 18 if state law allows, and reside in the local post office territory. Applications and Form 1753 are available from the Hull postmaster or the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
In Atlanta on May 5 Davidson defeated Mercer on the question that the government should own and operate the railroads. Mrs. E. B. Wood and Miss Ossie Jean Wood spent Sunday in Maysville.
Tallahassee May 5 The Florida legislature passed a memorial urging Congress to enact a law deporting all foreign born persons exempted as subjects or pledging allegiance to foreign countries The resolution calls such individuals worthless baggage and argues the act would demonstrate America's contempt for ingrates.
Bernstein Bros added a handsome auto ambulance to their motor equipment featuring a Continental 6 cylinder motor, adjustable from two miles per hour to high speed, and upholstered in champagne leather. The vehicle, used as pallbearers coach in their undertaking department, enhances service and marks their modernization as second to none in the south.
Washington May 4 The supreme court of Mexico is weighing resignation in response to the recent execution of General Alvarez. The court had granted a stay of death but military authorities ignored it, creating a serious situation in Mexico City.
David W. Griffith’s Hearts of the World will screen at the Colonial Monday night with official aid from British and French war offices. Griffith and his crew filmed in front line trenches in France under bombardment, providing authentic war backgrounds for the film’s romance. Daily matinees announced.
Martha Pound and Howard Lewis Holden, of Atlanta, were married Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Robert VanDeventer conducting. Attendants included maid Louise Palin and bridesmaids Dorothy Traynaham Catherine DuBois, with Frank Holden as best man and groomsmen listed among Athens and Atlanta social circles. A reception followed at the Pound home with extensive society participation and traditional cake and punch rites.
Washington May 5 The treasurers report shows subscriptions to date totaling 1 804 000 000 dollars only 40 percent of the aggregate needed as the Victory loan drive enters its renaming phase five days remain and urging increased activity.
Winterville residents share weekend visits with family members including Mr. and Mrs. T C Herndon and son Pete of Hartwell and Mrs. Weldon Williams. Alma Griffith of Atlanta and Miss Mary Pittard of Athens spent time with local relatives as Miss Eugenia Hardeman and Mrs Hall attended an Atlanta opera. Community activities include a Mission Study class finishing Adventures in Faith in Foreign Lords and an all day meeting at the Pittard and Winter homes with updates from Dora Noell. Several residents, including Mrs. Winters and Mrs. D J Winter, are recovering from illness.
Mrs Malcolm Fortson has arrived from Boston to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Billups Phinizy and be ing most cordissly welcomed by her many friends.
Macon hosts the Music stiva of the Chautauqua of the South for two weeks starting tonight. Thousands of out-of-town visitors have made reservations for a program featuring Rosa Vossolie, Sophie Braslau, Efrem Zimbalist, and many others who sang in Atlanta grand opera this season. The event showcases a stellar roster including soprano Alma Gluck and baritone Reinald Werrenrath among regional and national artists. Many performers appeared in Atlanta grand opera this drive.
Captain Lauren Foreman who returned from overseas service and arrived in Atlanta reports his discharge at Camp Devens. He earlier served as city editor of the Constitution and head of publicity for the Southern Railway. He will resume duties with the Southern and resume business life in Atlanta. He and his wife have returned from a wedding trip north and will live at the Georgian Terrace.
New York May 5 Tex Rickard announced the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout will be staged in Toledo Ohio at 3 p m Friday July 4 The twelve round bout may end earlier by knockout If it goes the full distance the decision will be awarded on points by a referee to be named later Willard and Dempsey will be paid with no purse due to Ohio law An octagon arena for 50000 to 60000 spectators will be erected near the city Rickard said
Yesterday the Johnson Shoe Co hosted L. Be. Butts from St. Louis, a graduate of the National School of Orthopraxy, as crowds sought his expert foot relief treatment. He offered immediate and lasting comfort, fitting shoes under the Wizard system. He stays today and then travels to Atlanta for several days in a leading shoe house.
Lithuanian forces push along a 260 mile front from Courland toward Grodno and Vilna. Advance guards seize Seskab and Velval, 24 miles from Vilna, plus the bridgehead at Cieskis and the River Vilag, per Kovno reports to the Lithuanian press bureau.
Mrs. Douglas Flanigen Jr and her little daughter Eleanor arrive today from Knoxville to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Flanigen.
A farmer would keep Chamberlain remedies for minor ailments. Chamberlain's Cottrel and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowed complaints. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup. Chamberlain's Ointment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation.
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