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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
1
Judge Brand outlines grand jury duties touching petitions from white and colored residents over locating objectionable establishments. He condemns blind tiger activity and urges enforcement, calls out seats for female clerks, and presses railroads to provide water lights and comfortable coaches. Public health and humane treatment emphasized.
Horry, Doherty & Co announce a new company Utilities Improvement Co with total capitalization of 40 million, issuing 25 million in 6 percent cumulative preferred and 15 million in common stock. One half of the 10 million offering is taken by London interests. The firm plans to acquire multiple gas and electric properties across Ohio Ontario Ga Okla Kansas Missouri and more, with projected earnings rising from 6.2 percent in 1913 to 10.7 percent in 1915 and common dividends starting at 2 percent this year increasing to 6 percent.
In Clarke county election on adopting the county unit school system, Kenney's district voted 32 against and one for. Tax digest shows $16,000 taxable property. potential tax rise would be about 64 dollars. Five boys from Kenney's district attend Athens High School paying 180 dollars annually in tuition.
With low turnout and little campaigning, Clarke county voters defeated the county unit school system 356 against to 349 for, short of the required two thirds. Only 699 votes were cast, missing 123 votes to carry. The city district showed stronger opposition than expected despite a city majority for the plan.
The docket shows continued hearing of Pink Hilliard for an alleged highway robbery linked to Bob Lilly, postponed to Monday due to a ill child and Judge Thomas cold. Jail cases proceed, two young men named Earle and McAlvin face burglary charges for thefts of pistols and goods from downtown stores. The grand jury reconvenes in the morning as yesterday’s sessions wrap up.
A 1912 discussion notes how Democratic tariff bills in the House would cut living costs by roughly $650 million a year. It cites Underwood reports and Taft vetoes, detailing proposed relief on agricultural implements, wool, cotton, sugar, and other duties to favor consumers, with projected annual savings and tax shifts toward wealthy sources.
Amherst Massachusetts October 18 Dr Alexander Meiklejohn formerly of Brown University was inaugurated as president of Amherst College in a daylong program. Alumni and guests attended ceremonies in College Hall after a procession through the grounds and a luncheon in Pratt Gymnasium remarks were delivered by Presidents Lowell Brown Faunce Hyde and Garfield. Meiklejohn, born in England, is forty and previously served as dean of Brown University.
Mia R J Fitat of Braintree Vermont is praised for a quick cure for coughs and colds. The ad touts a safe remedy for throat and lung troubles including grip bronchitis and croup priced 60 cents to 1.00. Guaranteed by W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.
Attorneys Shackelford brothers and their father spent the summer near Attica and have rented rooms at Hotel Langes for winter. The note warns of trouble if not removed, linking to loss of appetite, vitality, and nerve weakness. Electric Bitters touted as remedy. Lincoln man Michael He sheimer recovered after six bottles. Sold at local druggists.
The brick for the west side pavement near Shackelford and Southern Mutual buildings arrived after a ten day delay caused by the Georgia railroad strike, enabling work on College avenue to be pushed to early completion.
September cotton reports show total supply at over 2.11 million bales with 122,781 held by manufacturers and 211,898 in other states. Exports reached 729,859 bales to the UK, Germany, France, Italy and others, while imports totaled 10,510 bales from Egypt, the UK and other countries.
Next Sunday the First Methodist Sunday school will observe Mother's Day with all mothers invited to attend. Mothers and teachers are asked to wear white flowers and arrive by ten o'clock. Dr J M Pound, president of the State Normal School, will deliver a special address. The notice also includes an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with a testimonial from Mrs. J J Wilson of Gainesville Ga about its benefit for coughs.
Voters rejected the county unit plan with a margin of 123 fewer votes than needed to approve the proposed system. The school proposition drew stronger support countywide, while a noted product Biudwine is advertised as a favored convalescent beverage by physicians in several states and hospitals.
Walton county Ga resident C P Lee aged 18 testifies to kidney trouble for years and says Foley Kidney Pills gave more real benefit than anything he has taken. Excavation resumes and work will be pushed rapidly on the Holman building project.
An advertisement from the express office notes a peculiar quantity of goods and asserts a fallible remedy as a safeguard for children. The fragment hints at consumer warnings and product claims within a historical ad notice.
A trustee sale is noted involving F C Shackelford as purchaser amid numerous inquiries from readers. The notice indicates pending details and public interest in the transaction.
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