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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
3
Berlin reports the president’s reply to the Pope’s peace note published broadly. Editorials condemn the tone and aim of the note. The Lokal Anterior praises war’s exposure of low things and labels the president a coldly calculating mathematician wielding power over a hundred million people.
Council Bluffs report details Reverend Lyn Kelly accused of murdering seven people including Joe Moore his wife four children and two Stillinger girls while they slept in Willica five years ago. Authorities say a warped text and sermon led him to kill as he claimed hearing voices urging mercy.
Winder Ga Sept 1 the commit ment trial of W G Graham charged with the murder of C H Stewart was held in Barrow county court house before three judges. After thorough examination of witnesses the panel found the evidence insufficient for committal and Graham was discharged. The case drew about a thousand spectators and featured detailed testimony on the night of Aug 23.
Southeastern Fair promises over 72 000 in prizes for October 18 to 20 1917 with 65 000 in cataloged purses plus 7 000 from the Matron Stakes and Grand Circuit races at Lakewood. Entry is open to all counties and sections, with every extra dollar reinvested in permanent improvements. write R M Striplin for the catalogue.
Atlanta judge rules against Jeffersonian Publishing Co. seeking to mail the Di per in second class rates via Thomson post office. Decision rebukes the paper for opposing the administration and wartime efforts, urging clean hands and public welfare as grounds to deny the injunction.
Jefferson Ga Sept 1 Yesterday showcased Jackson county education with contests at Martin Institute. Fifteen hundred to two thousand attendees heard Rev F E Walker and prizes awarded in declamation recitation spelling arithmetic map drawing and composition to top students and schools led by Mrs Mize's canning club program.
The civil service board calls for more men for many posts across agencies. Applicants can obtain dates, examination details, and pay information from the civil service clerk at the Athens post office. Positions include Tariff clerk, lay inspector, nematology preparator, rural engineering draftsman, lithographic transferer, topographic draftsman, trained nurses for Panama Canal service, assistant geologist, groundwater work, physician, forest assistant, elevator conductor, marketing livestock and meats assistant grade two, Indian service cooks, radio draftsmen, metallographist, and other roles in the Philadelphia arsenal and various bureaus.
Washington urged sixteen to twenty one year old unemployed youths to join the Boys Working Reserve. The piece frames patriotic duty and productive use of spare time to support the nation during a crisis while critiquing methods that could taint American soldiers with blood and undermine democratic institutions.
Paris Sept 1 A Belgian army nurse reports German belief that Germany was attacked. She says doctors and officers share the conviction and are prepared to make the greatest sacrifices, reflecting the German people's condition and sentiment during captivity.
The Dean building on Oconee Street houses Miller & Co. cotton offices and an auto showroom, with Kilpatrick as cotton factor. Built to honor W H Dean in 1907, it features fireproof brick, steam heat, electric lighting, and top‑notch offices. The upper floor holds cotton offices and Kilpatrick suite, while a ten thousand bale warehouse behind boasts sprinkler fire protection and rail spur access.
The Banner introduces a serial feature for homemakers by Mrs Jean Prescott Adams, acclaimed home economics expert. The presentation promises practical, carefully prepared verses of stories to aid housewives during stressful times, with continuations planned for upcoming Sundays.
London Sept. 1 A Daily Telegraph feature by Countess Torb wife of Grand Duke Michael shows a call for brave Russians to free their country from terror. The piece exhorts Cossacks and other warriors to act as redeemers as the nation faces a dangerous revolutionary dream.
The Athens chapter of the Children of the Confederacy plans a Saturday afternoon tribute to Mr. Dan G. Bickers on September 8 at 4 30. The program includes a life sketch by Miss Millie Rutherford, readings of three poems, and an address by the State Historian of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
London reports four German mine sweepers went down off the Jutland coast as British light forces engaged German mosquito craft near Nymindegab. A hundred German sailors landed, with reports of continued air and submarine activity and several trawlers driven ashore. The week ends with signs of activity on multiple fronts including Flanders and the Isonzo.
Washington reports that eleven soldiers are killed or die from wounds for every thousand mobilized on the Western European front. This figure, derived from M. Tardieu and U S military experts, reflects casualties for the period in question. The article also notes a social event honoring Mr. Bicker with his birthday activities planned by the hostess organization.
From Sundays Banner Mr W A Borng class of 2916 State College yesterday assumed the office of county agent for Clarke county vice Agent J G Woodruff promoted to district agent with headquarters in Walton Burns is a practical farmer who has specialized in livestock He will begin work on plans initiated by his predecessor Oconee may have its own agent after sharing Woodcall services for two years The county will hold an election for county commissioner soon and the change may affect the agent position for months The grand jury recommended a full time agent immediately Pomme.
Washington August 31 The Ford Motor Company announced a gift of 500000 to the American Red Cross. The contribution is a credit at Ford factories for automobiles ambulances and parts to aid the war effort. Ambulatory support may be extended to Russia and Germany as needed.
In Hamilton Montana on September 1 former Ambassador Gerard disputed Hollweg’s memoria statement saying Hollweg did not have an exact copy of the article and that peace terms in German terms were not the chancellor’s view. Gerard accused Hollweg of yielding to the military party.
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