| From the Southern Banner (Athens,
Ga.) |
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| November 5, 1862 |
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| The Poor of Athens |
| The poor of our community will
suffer much this winter, unless steps are taken to prevent it. Judging
from the difficulty of procuring fuel at this time, it will be very
scarce and high, when the cold weather comes. Arrangements should be
made at once to supply this article. We notice that the citizens of
Augusta, Atlanta and other places are buying wood for this purpose,
and that the railroads are transporting it free. We doubt not that the
Ga. R. R. will do the same for Athens. Let a fund be raised for this
purpose, and the effort made. One gentleman has authorized us to
subscribe $25 for him, if twenty others will do the same. We have not
a doubt but that there are nineteen other citizens of the place able
and willing to follow the example. There is no time to loose. We hope
some person will take the matter in hand and carry it through. |
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