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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
5
City officials propose four ballot boxes at City Hall for the election to adopt or reject the new charter. Four rooms north of City Hall to host boxes with three managers and two clerks per ward. 1,200 voters expected, voting 9 am to 4 pm. Mayor and council to meet the 15th to declare results.
At a Broad Street restaurant for colored people a man, Sanders Favors, allegedly attacked Ethel Woodie with a knife, nearly severing her nose and injuring lips cheeks and forehead. He fled toward the river bank but was captured and jailed after officers followed a passerby sighting a man near the river. Judge Carl Crossley issued a warrant for assault with intent to maim.
C A Perdy a traveling man fell to his death from Stone Mountain late yesterday. Witnesses G F O Kelley Hawkins Larborough saw him tumble hundreds of feet, his body mangled and brains scattered on the rocks. O Kelley aided the rescue and the survivor learned nothing of the tragedy.
A colored child, age unknown, was struck near Wrayswood in Greene County Sunday evening and died later. Driver C. W. Bishop fled toward Madison, sought Morgan County inquiry, but jurisdiction blocked. Bishop was arrested in Jefferson, Jackson County, then brought to Greensboro. Officials indicated relatives may not pursue prosecution.
President Wilson appealed to employers and employees to adopt a tentative basis for strike adjustment drafted by the labor department commission of conciliation. He urged unity and patience, noting the South endured tougher times and saying resilience comes from all doing their part.
Mrs W C Wortham through her husband seeks 500 dollars from the city for illness following compulsory vaccination by the city physician. Debate centers on whether the illness was blood poisoning caused by vaccination. Opinions split among Dr Mathews and Dr Holliday. The mayor and city attorney to investigate further and report.
Residents of Winterville report visits to Chicago Atlanta Athens Dublin Stone Mountain and Arnolsville as families return from short trips. Miss Clifford Whaley resumes teaching at Winterville High with Miss Allie Lee Harris joining. principal T N Gaines opens the school year with a call for a new up-to-date building.
Alonzo Blackman was detained by police at the request of Bob Jones who held his bond. Jones wanted the man moved away from remaining as surety, so police handed him over to the county sheriff.
A Kentucky man praised Foley Cathartic Tablets to a friend calling them the most wonderful medicine ever. The ad claims they thoroughly cleanse the bowel for chronic constipation or occasional purge and notes H. R. Palmer & Son as the advertiser, with reassurance that the cotton problem will be solved satisfactorily.
Special report from Atlanta details the death of 75 year old John Henry George who, plagued by ill health, shot himself with a shotgun at his residence 75 East Harris street after sending his son from the room. Police report a self inflicted fatality in the quiet home.
State Auditor Mr. J. W. Stephens spent yesterday in Athens inspecting the county school superintendent Capt. T. H. Dozier’s books and finding them ship-shape and balanced to the cent. He then planned to visit Watkinsville to audit Oconee county and then Lexing ton to assume duties at the Oglethorpe headquarters. His mission covers all county school offices registrars and treasurers handling state funds to verify accounts.
T H Nickerson is identified as a director of the American State Bank of this city He also serves as president of the Athens Hardware Company and is a valued member of financial boards His uncle Reuben Nickerson led the former University Savings Bank which later merged into the American State Bank.
Mrs. M Williams of 180 Barrow St Athens says three years ago a kidney ailment caused severe back pain night discomfort and poor sleep. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons Drug Store she found relief and highly recommends them. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo NY
W A Sanges formerly manager of Hotel Sanges and Athens show figure now serves as road director for Hatch Drome Co Pittsburgh Inc He oversees tours in several Ohio towns plus Brecks kidney bladder trouble ad urges Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief and restored strength.
Athens police chief reports 609 arrests from January 1 to September 1, with 140 arrests in August. Eight months totals include 11,429 in fines collected, 7,042 in fines imposed, 2,011 in stockade and work, and 701 suspended. August breakdown lists 63 white men, 59 colored men, and 18 colored women arrested. The report details per-officer arrests, assists, fines, stockade work, suspensions, and pending amounts. The new charter election campaign is discussed, noting Athens aims for a nonpure commission system with flexibility for future amendments via legislature.
A Texas man walked 15 miles to a drug store to buy Foley's Honey and Tar Compound now advertised as soothing and healing for coughs hoarseness and croup. Children like the taste and it claims to relieve tickling and nervous hacking. Endorsed by H Q Palmer and Son Ady.
A call to readers to purchase a bale of cotton. It argues that individual purchases seem small but collectively many hundreds of thousands can have a significant impact on handling the situation. The appeal emphasizes collective action and civic contribution.
Mrs. H. T. Straynge of Gainesville Georgia suffered kidney and bladder inflammation and weak back. She credits Petey's Kidney Pills with restoring strength and clearing both kidney and bladder troubles completely, notes H. S. Palmer & Son as the advertiser.
Columbia Sept 8 Richard J Manning was nominated governor in the second South Carolina Democratic primary over John G Richards. His majority is about 25 000. A J Bethea Lieutenant Governor also won a similar majority. Manning succeeds Governor Blease in January making the primary effectively the election.
The Ways and Means panel tentatively agreed to a half per cent income tax increase, cutting the personal exemption from 3000 to 2000 and the maximum from 4000 to 3000 dollars. They plan a 2 per cent rail freight tax replacing ticket fees, with no taxes on tobacco, autos, gasoline, or amusements. Uncertainty remains as chairman Underwood says the plan may change.
A bold theft reported to police describes a horse and buggy stolen from a public street as hundreds passed by. The owners, Ray Wright of Madison County near Danielsville, found the animal unattached but tied to the vehicle. Wright cannot explain the disappearance other than someone hitched and drove off the team, with other evidence suggesting unlawful taking.
Lawrenceville Georgia September term of the superior court opened with Judge Charles H. Brand delivering a concise yet stirring charge to the grand jury. He urged gratitude for living in a peaceful, prosperous country amid the hardships Europe endures from the war, with Solicitor General Gamble assisting.
Mr. Sidney Blum, a cotton factor buying for American mills, has returned to Athens after two months in Buffalo and Baltimore. He is prepared for the cotton season when it opens, following his vacation.
Mr Sidney Boley and family arrived in New York from Holland Monday and will be home in Athens by Thursday evening. The news brings cheer to many friends here awaiting their return.
Users praise Citrolax as the ideal laxative drink with benefits for sick headaches liver congestion and bowels. J Perkins of Green Bay Wisconsin states past pills oils and salts were unsatisfactory but Citrolax proved effective.
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