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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
4
Greensboro judge J B Park in Clarke County urges fair impartial enforcement of laws. He notes the 1910 code, lauds courts and juries, cites miscarriages as rare, praises public control since independence, and laments excessive bank interest while urging reforms.
London reports the British government denies asking for the recall of American consul general Robert P. Skinner. Judge Park underscores law enforcement, urging impartial indictments and trials to curb lynching and lawlessness in Georgia. He pins blame on grand juries and calls for officers to pursue gambling and pistol crimes and to crack down on illicit networks.
A federal suit filed by Chicago policy holder Mrs. C H S Walsh seeks to bar Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York from investing ten million in Anglo French bonds. Defendants include president Charles A Peabody and directors J P Morgan & Co. The complaint claims such loans could provoke disapproval among policy holders of diverse nationalities and threaten the company. Peabody denies plans for ten million investment, says two to three million possible. Athens prepares to establish a Freight Rate Bureau with H A Brown appointed to open an office and oversee tariffs and overcharge claims for four years. The Chamber of Commerce backs the project with secretary C D Heidler arranging payment and supervision.
Mr. W. D. Upshaw editor of the Golden Age and national temperance lecturer will address a large union mass meeting in Athens next Sunday afternoon. He will discuss phases of the prohibition situation in Georgia with details to follow.
County supervisor Captain Thomas H Dozier reached eighty one Sunday. He opened his office early yesterday and stayed late, remaining active, alert, and vigorous in mind and spirit.
A letter from D. Wright of Rosemont Nebraska describes kidney region pains and disrupted rest. He reports his doctor advised Foley Kidney Pills and that a 50 cent bottle made him well. The ad credits relief of rheumatism and backache and lists 4H R Palmer & Sons. ady
The many friends of R H Bullock known as Dick Bullock in the local clothing trade will be glad to hear he has joined the popular established firm of Charles Stern Company. He has long operated in clothing here and is well known by Ath ens merchants and the surrounding trade.
Geo W Clough of Prentiss Miss aged seventy seven suffered kidney trouble for years. He recounts Foley Kidney Pills as the only remedy that helped him after trying many others. H R Palmer Sons advertise. The University of Georgia expects to pass seven hundred thousand attendance and set a new record for the year.
Peg O My Heart will attract audiences at the Colonial Saturday evening. Rea Martin stars as Peg with Oliver Morosco presenting J Hartley Manners beloved comedy set in a English town. Peg’s adventures with the Chichesters and a nobleman’s love bring a light, humorous ending.
Washington Oct 11 The United States note disapproving British interference with American trade is virtually completed and will be sent in a few days. President Wilson gave final consideration tonight. The note’s comments are secret but it is known to vigorously challenge British views. The contraband issue is examined at length.
Boston Daughters of the Confederacy win recognition for Dr Crawford W Long the Confederate surgeon and discoverer of anaesthesia to be honored with inscription on a monument. The Boston chapter organized last year in Boston with help from Athens native Mrs L H Chessley reports membership growth to twenty three and plans to memorialize Long. The Laura Rutherford chapter heard the report at its meeting at Mrs Welch's home with remarks on gatherings in Beatle, Washington and Tacoma.
Special to the Banner reports public sentiment in Atlanta calls for the dismissal and criminal indictment of Mountee Policeman C. H. Brannan who shot Edward Sheppard, a 10 year old black boy. The youth, carrying a loaf of bread, was shot in the back as Brannan claimed the aim was to frighten him into stopping. The Journal denounces the act as criminally careless or vicious and urges grand jury action.
A sprawling portrait of a traveling circus city highlights its self sufficiency with townspeople, trades, and services. It cites a vast operations network with home offices in New York and Chicago and winter quarters in Bridgeport. The Athens stop on October 29 features a new equipment parade and a 1,200 character stage pageant.
Days of dizziness and various illnesses are linked to kidney problems. A testimonial from J L Byrd of 149 Wilkerson Street Athens describes relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Price 60 cents at dealers. The ad claims permanent cure and urges not to ask for a generic remedy.
Common colds are contagious and boards of health in many cities are considering barring children with colds from school. Poley's Honey and Tar is an old and reliable family medicine and frees children from coughs, colds, croup and cough. Parents may save trouble by giving Peters ected opens H. R. Palmer adv.
Judge Brand ruled that Martin Institute and the Jefferson Methodist church hold a preferred lien on the Jefferson Cotton Mills property now in the receiver’s hands. The long case drew broad local interest as mill stockholders, church and school members, and creditors debated priority. Attorneys from Athens and Jefferson argued the enduring endowments and preferred status versus ordinary creditors in the forty thousand dollar suit.
R R Wentworth of the St James News commends Foley's Honey and Tar for a severe cold settling in his lungs and preventing pneumonia. He says the medicine straightened him up immediately and recommends it as a genuine cough and tang remedy. Thousands with hay fever and asthma are thankful for its healing and soothing effects. H R Palmer and Sons advertise.
Washington October 11 The United States supreme court reconvened with Justice Lamar still too ill to attend. The court will hear arguments and motions tomorrow and plans to announce the first decision of the term next Monday.
Washington reports that R. W. Flournoy Jr., chief of the state department passport division, has traveled to London and will visit Paris Berlin and other capitals to probe alleged forgeries of American passports and their use by German agents per E G Hudson statements.
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