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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
5
A Georgia court notes the legal distinction between twelve months and one year as time durations. The convicted man seeks a sentence of twelve months to stay near Clarke and avoid distant confinement, while a year would send him to a distant part of the state.
Two five year old girls living on opposite sides of a street become fast friends and lookalikes. Neighbors note identical hair color eyes and outfits and remark what a cute pair of twins though they are not related. The families begin informal exchanges and neighborly chatter follows.
Special to the Banner Macon Ga September 16 The Georgian Public Service Corporation new lighting company wins city contract cutting costs from Central Power. Central Georgia Power offered arc lamp and white way light options with per lamp yearly rates. Georgia Public Service quoted lower. Council accepts Central Georgia bid. election in March to ratify. City expects about 20000 yearly in savings, as prior 60 per lamp drops to under 22 for arc lights. Central Power company reduces price due to existing equipment.
Athens firm expands with a new branch in Augusta located at the Johnson building corner of Broadland Jackson streets. Dr Heywood will head the operation, while maintaining Athens offices to supervise and manage details of the new venture.
Atlanta marks a single day of strict blue laws restricting Sabbath observance. Mayor John S. Candler acts as judge for necessity while police enforce the edict. Most private chores halt behind closed doors, telegraphs and telephones operate, shops pause, and windows stay shut until Monday.
In Atlanta on Sept 10 the straw hat mob crowded Peachtree Street as police failed to stop the widespread attack. Men and boys seized hats from passersby and attempted to remove heads, with eyewitnesses noting growing disorder and a lack of effective resistance.
Judge 8 B Wingfield of Clarke county asks Banner to relay a statement from State Commissioner of Pensions J W Lindsey. It notes seven local Confederate veterans on the disabled list may move to the regular list and receive full sixty dollar pensions if they apply by November 1. Names listed include Bradberry Cox Coleman Dean Epps Haneford Mathews Orr Palmer Barks and David.
Through Erwin and Co a brick two story Broad Street block housing Athens Hardware, Sblers chapel and Bernstein Brothers undertaker showrooms has sold. Former owner Billups Phinisy sold to Prof. J. H. T. McPherson who plans improvements.
Special report from Memphis notes universal deterioration across cotton states as extreme heat and drought accelerate boll opening. East of the Mississippi, picking becomes general while western areas fear losses from shedding. Texas sees unprecedented opening. rains needed for final yield. Districts from North Carolina to Oklahoma report rapid opening, with scattered showers offering limited relief and widespread shedding in late crops. Farmers market freely as dry spells threaten overall yield though some districts expect decent returns on lower lying lands.
The four sons of the late Prof C P Wilcox and Rev C P Wilcox Jr presented Emmanuel church with a beautiful oak and brass pulpit. The pulpit serves as a loving tribute to their parents and expresses ongoing joy in the church where they were prominent and useful members.
The Wesleyan Methodist community in Georgia lauds Winterville remarks praising the town. The article notes intelligent, church‑dedicated residents and strong school support under the presiding elder, with visitors aware of the school’s work. Ailing mother of Brother Sears shows improvement.
Washington D C September 16 Hearings held by the Department of Agriculture to decide the best steps to prevent importation of the white pine blister rust. The rust threatens pine forests in Europe and a sweeping quarantine against European nations may be imposed to stop the spread of the disease.
A circular letter to heads of major corporations quotes the third term party platform on corporations and then asks for a $600,009 contribution. The appeal targets big businesses, urging financial support amid political messaging.
J Phil Campbell of the State College of Agriculture issues a circular to boys and girls entering corn club competitions. Since 1905 Georgia organized many counties with thousands of participants aiming for the largest yields and best reports. Shows will be held in Allents Augusta Macon Columbus Savannah and Tifton with premiums for top yields profits and written reports. Participants must follow rules for weighing shucking and calculating bushels and submit moisture tests if exceeding 100 bushels per acre.
Eau Claire Wisconsin September 16 jury term opens with the Diets family wife and three children facing trial. The case stems from the Cameron dam incident two years ago which drew wide attention. The defense and officers clashed during the arrest attempt, drawing public scrutiny.
Mr A C Erwin chairmen membership committee and Secretary Callaway are compiling a list of prospective Chamber of Commerce members. Business interest in the city grows as the committee aims to have the lists ready soon.
In Athens a case before the mayor lasted an hour as brothers in law Lem Bale and Bass Streitman fought over an alleged trespass and disorderly conduct. The scene drew in Henry Shackelford, a city attorney’s brother, plus Thomas Shackelford and other witnesses. The fraternal entanglement highlighted how even kin and legal ties collide in local disputes.
Forsyth and Brooks dispute which new member is the youngest in the state legislature. Forsyth cites Representative elect Wisdom at 23, while Brooks County counters with Grover C Edmonton at 21. Old-timers recall no legislator younger than 21 since the war.
Atlanta residents face a rash of ugly spite fences that block light and air. The city leverages Fire Department Chief authority to remove dangerous or obstructive fences when they hinder firefighting, signaling a potential end to these private aesthetic conflicts.
Poem reflects on true value lasting character over fame. It emphasizes quiet compassion over public acclaim and urges aiding others to lift them to a better state. Attributed to W. T. McElroy, quoted within a Georgia seasonal piece.
Atlanta finished the 1912 Southern League season in last place as Birmingham claimed the pennant. Despite financial losses, Atlanta drew about 115000 fans, the third highest attendance in the league, with Bill Smith slated to return as manager next year.
In Athens the reader is shown testimony about Noah’s Kidney Pills with claims of relief after two doses. An interview from March 9 1911 features Mrs Garrison denying publication authorization made three years earlier. The ad notes sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and warns against substitutes. The report also mentions the Louis Glass case from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co.
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