The Athens banner. (Athens, Ga.) 1902-1923, February 01, 1918, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextESTABLISHED 1832 COTTON: 31 1-2 CT8. ATHENS. GA, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1, 1918. . WEATHER: COLDER, CLEARING ESTABLISHED MU Banner Wishes Names of Every Athene and Clarke County Soldier and Sailor Help Banner’s Tobacco Funjd for Our Boys in France BRAND JURY WHt MEET TUESDAY TO PROBE REKHT DOUBIE KILIHE Full Text of Letter Penned Mfj DCDOPT VfT By Jamie Johnson to His I *U ItLlUll I ■ Li Mother Is Printed For First Time. ThSrs were no development* In the 'double tragedy which shocked Athena Wednesday morning—the i hooting of Mias Belle. Hill and then of him' self by Jamie Johnson, of Jackson county, both visitors In tha city for a night. Will Be Investigation. Judge Andrew J. Cobb yesterday consulted with the foreman of the last grand jury, which held sessions last week, and he stated that this jury will be summoned to reassem ble at 11 o’clock on nest Tuesday morning for the purpose of being qualified to go into A specific, thor ough, complete, sweeping investiga tion Into the double tragedy In 1 all Its phases—and dear up every rumor -and report, that perfect fairness and justice may be done to all conoerned In the deplorable affair. It is understood that the Univer sity authorities will also Institute a tormal Investlgatioa^jm&^E^f ,*"**&?, Johnson's Letter, The full ■ letter’ written by Jamie Johnson to his mother, according to tho coroner’s inquiry, on the night of thO shooting, a document about which there has centered more Inter est than any other circumstance of the case, le printed for the first time —as follows: * ? Tho LettwsJ J'' Dear Mother sister and broth er Please let me ask you all to pardon me for the way 1 have done I feel like that I .'am doing my duty to doing this deed, the country is better off without such cattle. I Just have the nerve to die before disgracing my good people. 1 wouldn’t to of been in this place If It hadn’t to of been for showing my man—I know that nobody couldn't run over mo. Read all of this to the public and let" them know how I stand. Please don’t lay any of the blame on anybody up there and tell brother to got to business and make a man .'of himself not to do like me and others have done, to make a man. and pleas*) train sister right—don’t let her make a thing in this world that is what brought us to a close. Please try to get brother and slater to get to business and make something of them selves ' that yon and them, too will be. proud si Well good bye dear old Mother, good bye brother, good bye dear little elstcr, for God’s sake make something of yourselves and for mine too. My burden Is so great I cant go with It any further. • ’ ■ • Tell brother to get you all aU of the woo4.be can ho may have to go war and you all cant get any body to get yon any. Well good bye to all of my friends, REPORTSS OF AMERICANO KILL ED IN ENGAGEMENT IN TRENCHES IN FRANCE. P. a Won that Is all J will say about that—so don’t you aU wor- r ry about me; Its all right,• Tovt. all pay Cousin Gus for me ana 3100.00; beep the rest of my part for yourselves; give brother bis part and then If he Bpends all of his part fn 5 years dont give him any of my part hnt Ifhe makes good give him about one thous and dollars, It will help him some If he 1m a good business boy. I owe Emory a little and Allen Wa* deli 31.T5: mukeevsrythfitg'f bsv e an right and tell folks that I am doing Wy. dutv and dont worry about me.' And give Mrs Turner about 315.00-to bny some thing to eat with; sbe told me to- (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—In the ab sence of a report from General Per shing, the War department tonight was* unable to throw any light upon the German raid of yeaterday upon the trenches held by American forces. It would not be improper, Secretary Baker said, to deduce from Ihe cas ualty list that the American troops were In possession of a trench sector and had been In "military contact" With, the enemy. FOR BENEFIT LIEUT. LAITE, CANADIAN OFFICER, WILL LECTURE TUESDAY NIGHT AT COLONIAL. Georgia Mandolin Quintette and Geor gia Vocal Quartette Will Furnish the Muelc. i ATHENS HIGH CjOES UP AGA1N8T THE FAST TEAM FROM GREENSBORO FIVE. , ; .. (By A. I- r->- •••:■ 1. I Tonight at the-Athena High school gym, the Athens High will play their (list game of the season. The game will be between the Athens High and Greensboro High . basketball teams. Greensboro bas a strong team this year and Is a most worthy opponent to start the season’with. The Athens High team is the . strongest the school has had in the past few years. The game .will start promptly at 8:30 o'clock and It promises to be one of the hottest the Athens High will play this year. The whole student body will turn out for the game and the Citizens of Athens are especially urged to come ^and-cheer the'High school to victory. .The - admission win be, adults' 21c, and children JJScT Let 'all come iAt and help the Hl^h school win. A* - CHOICE FRESH HSH Mackerel Steak, Spanish (Mackerel, Salmon Trout and Oysters, J. VAX’ STRAATBN, , Phone UTt-im. Vietery Rye. Bread. Victory Vienna Bread. , Vlptory Cream, Bread. Victory Whole Wheat Bread* ARNOLD Jk ABNEY, day she didn't have anything to < eat, ‘ ( ’ ,! .A V* »; I am sony for tbs way I have dene but dont you all bother yonrselree—before t would let tolled say that I disgraced my folks 1 will die. Tell all J ©f my Mends good bye tor me, and'teu them 1 am not crazy—It la nerve. f am asking everybody to for- give me for the way I have done and I will forgive them; .dont lay this trouble on guy body but the one’s that to going to ride the same train that 1 ride. I hope that God will forgive me tor doing this good deed tor the country. Both Parlies Burled. News from Jefferson yesterday stated that the funeral and burial of young Johnson occurred at that place yesterday. The totally I* one of the most prominent In that town and* the affair inexpressibly affected the neighbors and friends of thq tomfly. - The funeral ’ and . burial o$ Iflss Hill also occurred yesterday at Tbia- tira church, aerejal miles' from Jef- tenon.*’- ■ v - of the "Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund.” This paper made an appeal for con tributions and more than 3100 was raised and forwarded In time to get the tobacco on the way for Christmas delivery In France—that sum paying for just 3200 worth of tobacco for the boys. Another call has been made for a special effort in February and the Banner is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Harry W. Laite bas con sented to deliver a lecture, under the Banner’s auspices, on next Tuesday evening, 8:30 o'clock at the Colonial theater—the proceeds to go to this fund. The admission will, bp 60 cents —reserved, seats at Palmer’s. Remember this: Every fifty- cents will buy a dollar’s worth of tobacco for the boys at the- front; 25 cents will gets week's-supplyr-O'dollar will get a month’s supply., Music in Program. Additional features of Tuesday eve* ning’s entertainment will be several musical selections by. >the Georgia Mandolin. Quintette—a splendid music al organization. It Is understood also that the "Georgia Four’’ vocal quar* tette will give Beveral selections. The Banner appreciates the co-operation of. these young men, who give their best service-In this; way, to the cause . The Canadian Officer. Lieut. Laite, son "of Rear Admiral Laite,’ of the’ constructional depart« ment of the-British navy, is on sick leave—having been an Officer in the Canadian Hght ^Infantry, member, of thefsmous Princess Patricia’s regl* ment. • . He has been here for some days— entertained' by many of the leading families of the city and .interesting undreds In the accounts of battles and campaigns ln wfelch he took pari. He went Into the’ army as a venturesome boy—he came home * mature military man—with a wonderful development of vision, of mentality and of magnetlo personality, , Three years he ep.ent at the front —knee deep in mud at times, ankle deep In blood on more than one day, raiding at nlgbt ln storms and freez ing weather; tormented by rats in th.e’trenches; fighting at' times with the hnns In fiendish'fury, witnessing some, of the horrors of the German ptrocitlefe, stapdlng helpless to see comrades crucified and tortured:and mutilated. In many battles be has been—entering as a private he was made corporal the eighth day apd then promoted after succisslve bat tles to First Lieutenant. was twice wounded and once went down to the doors of death by gas poison. He has experiences to tell—and he tells them well. His lecture on next Tuesday night WlQ.be; a revelation, with alt the tores of the naratlve of oae who has been through the fires otto* Hell in Bu* rope. PMIKELL TO VISIT HERE WILL BE GIVEN RECEPTION BY EMMANUEL PARISH ON FIRST' OFFICIAL VISIT. The Right Reverend J. H. Mlkell, bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, will make his first official visit to Em manuel parish, Athens, during the Some .time ago the Banner was de- coming week-end, to arrive, accom- signated as the Attains representatives panted by Mrs. Mlkeliapd Miss Helen Oconee Superior * Court Was Light Judge A. J. Cobb, of the Western circuit, has returned from Watkins- vIQe, where he convened the Oconee superior court on Monday morning. The business is rarely heavy In Oco nee, and this term was no exception to the rule. Mlkell, their daughter, on Saturday afternoon. They will be guests of MV. and Mrs. Ed Porter while in the city. Saturday evening from eight-thirty to ten-thirty a reception will be ten dered the Bishop and his wife and daughter at the Rectory. Bishop Mlkell will conduct the serv ices at Emmanuel church ou Sunday and at the morning hour, 11 o’clock, a large class Is to be confirmed. Much Interest attaches to his com ing visit—not only among the people of Emmanuel parish but the people of the city generally. , ;!).$. L WILSON SAYS END OF WNS YEAR America Is Tensely Rushing Final Preparations For Great Participation Early Date. have steam power with greater ra- rcglop?, and .ln other d! S trtq?»,jm. mor * aeawerthy. BANNER WISHES TO COMPLETE THE LIST OF ALL MEN NOW IN THE SERVICE. Some months ago the Banner.began the work of compiling a list of EVERY man from Athons and Clarke In tho service—officers] selectmen, enlisted men, in'every branch, of both:races, regulars and recruits of recent date, at camp or front-~ A complcto list of aU who are* in any way serving in any department of army or navy. A request was made tor the names and last addresses of these men; there whs considerable response; but the list was not complete by any means, and hundreds have joined the colors since that tltae. To bring the list to date and se cure every name possible the Banner requests the relatives and friends of EVERY man In the service to report the name to this paper, that the roll of honor may be perfected. Don't presume that ■ somebody else has reported the name of your soldier relative .or friend—or that the Banner ought to have IL' Probably that name was missed In some -way, The Banner urges the cooperation of all 'in securing this list (By Associated Praia). 4444444 -4 -4 4 .4 4 4 4 4 4 Washington, Jan. 31.—Bi a 4 4 message to the nation’s farmers -4 4 today, calling on them to help -41 4 win the war, President Wilson -4 4 said he thought that statesmen 4 4 on both sides of the water real- 4 4 ixed that the culminating crisis 4 4 of the war had come and that 4 4 this year’s achievements would 4 4 decide 1L 4 444444444 4 V 444444 The , strikes In Germany .are appar ently growing-In magnitude. In Berlin alone, according to press reports reaching neutral countries from Germany, seven hundred thous and men and women have ceased work, while In Kiel, in towns along the Rhine, in the West Phallau coal ONE CRAFT DEVELOPED CONTRACT HAS BEEN LET TO FORD TO MAKE 8CORES OF NEW DEFENSIVE VE88EL8. Must Ask Garfield About Fuel Orders i r ' STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRA TIONS MyST GET IN8T8RUC- TIONS ON MONDAY CLOSSING; . (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—Fuel Admin istrator Garfield ' today ruled ’ that hereafter, before making Interpreta tions of the Monday dosing orders, stats and local fuel officials mngt consult with the national admlnistnP tlon and obtain permission. The step Is taken In an effort to stop widely different interpretations which hays caused endless confusion. The many friends of Mrs. .IL. L. Brooks will be Interested to learn that sbe la Improving- steadily after an operation at St. Mary’s, this week. Jones’ Little Pig 8ausage. Jonas’ Bacon. Sold only by ARNOLD & ABNEY. Golden Yellow Potatoes, 40c the pfc. ARNOLD & ABNEY. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—Secretary Daniels today announced after hla appearance before the house naval committee that the navy department has let a contract to Henry Ford for scores of a new type of anti-subma rine craft developed hr the navy. Secretary Daniels described the new anti-submarine craft as a half way proposition between a destroyer and a submarine-chaser, two hundred feet long, equipped with the latest discoveries for combating submarines. They are expected to prove far su perior to the chasers now used, will pnd, carry heavier armanvsaV j|tol TO CALL SPAIN UNITED STATES WILL RETALIATE FOR INTERFERENCE IN SHIP- MENT OF GOODS ACROSS ] BORDER. eluding. Bavaria, the situation is ser ious. 1,a ... •• .-Numerous industries necessary to the prosecution of ' the war have headquarters in towns where strikes are in, progress and doubtless they are affected. ; ■ American* Killed, Wounded. On. the fighting fronts, the most Important event has been another at tack by the Germans on a.email Am erican pqst, with the killing or two Americana and the wSending of four others. Another soldier is believed to have been captured by the enemy. ■ Further ItuEan Gain* Still more gains have been made by the Italians against the Austrians In the northern sector ot the Ital ian battlefront on . the Ailago pla teau. • . In France and Belgium fighting continues between the artillery of the belligerents. The Kaiser's S. O. S. Amsterdam, Jan. 31.—Replying to birthday congratulation* from King Ludwig, of Bavaria, Emperor William today expressed the confidence that the German empire.. would emerge strong and secure -from Its present trial, but to that -end, he Mid, “Wo need the help of aU who love'our severely tried people, especially the help ot the political leaders." The Parle Air Raid. Paris, Jan. 31.—Fragments bf pro- Jectlles dropped by the Germans In last night’s raid showed that the In- Hng their rapidly IncreasIng.busiuesB. . vaders ueed three kinds of bomba, a J Although owned and operated by the local newspaper states. iMisesg Jones only a tew years, these They were "winged torpedoes,” 1 ladles have developed the business to weighing 166 to 200 pounds, explosive . a point where the enterprise is a bombs’and Incendiary bombs. I leading one of thl* section, and the Twq of the latter burst a minute I now move Is made la toe progres- after falling.- The total number drop- , a Ir « spirit the company has always , pad 1b estimated at seventy. • shown. KEEP. WAR GOING TILL \ye GfeT CLEAN PEACE.’’ London,’Jan. 31.—The Marquis of LansdoWne In an address today said that he concurred entirely with the recent speeches of i-loyd George and President Wilson of^jeace alms. ,He. believed that all' of., “ns are ready to prolong the war, as terrible. It Is, until we can get a clean peace/i.?.^ r •_ ' MILITARY COMMANDER ORDERS STRIKE CEASE. Amsterdam, Jan. 31.—The military (By Associated Press). •Washington. Jan. 31.—^jilcl; retal iatory measures were forecast hqre tonight , as the answer of .the United Btates and toe Allies to Spain's in terference with the shipment of goods across her frontier to France! Certain-Spanish’ ships are being held Up,.pending the clearing of the situation, although the war trade board denied that Spanish vessels are generally being kept in, port. ^orists Move To Larger Quarters (ONES GREENHOUSE CO. WILL OCCUPY STORE TO BE VACATED BY LEW8 TOGGERY, The public generally will be inter ested In the annojmeement that toe Jones Greenhouse 'company’s flower etore will move into the building at 184 Clayton street on March 1st, In order to obtain more room for band ed that future strikes be avoided, KE1V, INVESTED AY . *’ BOL8HEVIKI, SURRENDERS. > London, Jan. 31.—Kiev, which , tor sometime pest has been Invested byi tbe Bolshevik! troops engaged against the Ukranlans, baa surrendered, ac cording to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd. *, WAR AIMS STATEMENT . • NOT DRAWN IN PARIS. - London, Jan. 31.—Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, stated in the house committee, today commander at Hamburg has ordered that the assertion that the, war’s alms a raaffHtiQTi 0 f the strike there, says! 0 f the Entente Powers were to be a Cologne Gazette dispatch, which' drawn ’ by the conference In Paris adds that the commander also order* 1 was Incorrect. ' ’ ’ v .

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The Athens banner. (Athens, Ga.) 1902-1923, February 01, 1918, Image 1