01 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
1
British steamer and a cruiser are reported sunk in the latest naval actions. German navy units and allied ships clash as crews abandon vessels amid bombardments. French airmen bomb German positions in Belgium and northern France causing casualties and targeting maritime stations.
Jones Greenhouse promotes Easter lily purchases with a bold order call. The brief ad highlights a photo and the contact line to place orders.
The Classic Theatre on College Ave presents The Four Novelty Grahams in a novelty act and Mr. Al Bernard, the Boy from Dixie, with songs. Four reels of Universal pictures shown. Admission 5c and 10c. Matinees at 3:30 and 4:30, night show 7:30 to 11.
For sale complete cafe equipment including counter service fountain electric carbonator chairs tables mirrors register electric fans show case and more. Easter flowers requested from Friends of Emmanuel Paris to decorate the church for Easter. Mrs Louise Ash hosts attractiver guest King Tennessee attended Easter gathering.
A garbled note reports the arrival of pitcher Roy Pestetaeiy to BUFFEDS with unclear details about Deadalisen Pop Hates.
Last night at the W O W hall a spirited meeting set near final plans for the second week convention. Mrs Margaret Duncan from the Atlanta Woodmen's Circle outlined the circle's work and announced Athens Circle will organize during the convention exercises. The local grove will appear in strong form as preparations continue. Mr Von der Lieth received a large shipment of torches for the thousand light night procession to feature the gala week.
Raymond Rolfe Swoboda, an American citizen, was arrested in Paris and charged with setting fire to the steamship Latouraine. Supporters claim he acted to submit samples of American goods to a French syndicate. they say the arrest is a grave error and allege his mission was benign.
The bankrupt sale for L. D. Hawks Grocery Co is postponed again and will not be held as announced this morning at 9 o clock. The sale now is rescheduled for tomorrow at the earliest.
Nat Goodwin stars as Farnum’s film adaptation showcases a celebrated stage success. The performance promises a magnificent picturization with Farnum portraying the saying that a fool and riches soon parted.
Elite Theatre patrons will see Buckshot John a dramatic photo play by Charles E. Van Loan starring Hobart Bosworth Courtenay Foote with Carl von Schiller Helen Walcott and others. Notable action includes a freight car scene and a leap on the Limited. Also features Charlie Chaplin in A Night Out and Gaby Destys Her Triumph upcoming. Enoch Benson of Hartwell will join the Georgia Glee Club tour tomorrow.
In a letter from England’s private secretary to Chancellor Lloyd George the king urges vigorous measures to boost war-material production. He notes the grave situation in armor factories and says an act of Parliament may be needed to implement the plan.
The New York Stock Exchange discards minimum prices set December 15 and returns to normal trading. The three member committee governing affairs since December 12 is discharged, and the full governing committee resumes control after todays active day with 199 issues and 745000 shares traded.
Under navy supervision the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich began bunkering tonight with sixteen hundred tons of coal delivered by barges. A guard surrounds the shipyard as officials note sufficient fuel to reach Bremen, and the vessel will not depart tonight. Washington aware of plans, allied ships offshore add to the suspense.
Former Georgia mar. and on n. g. a. faculty member Willis Wilson of North Georgia Agricultural College coaches the NGAC squad in Brannen's absence due to illness.
Mr Be S Johnson, kin of the late Dr S C Benedict, arrived this week for a few days marking his first Athens visit in twenty seven years. He expressed amazement at the city’s growth and development in less than three decades.
The Georgia Grand Lodge division held its final semi annual session and elected officers including Col. Br. L. Smith and J. B. Loving. They chose Comer as the summer meeting place and adjourned after praising the address and entertainment. Committees were named for credentials finance resolutions widows and orphans state of the order and new territory with meeting sites listed.
The Y M C A invites prep and intermediate department boys and all non members over fourteen to join a 3 30 p m hike from the association building. Guides D D Quillian and Bryan Lumpkin will lead to an unspecified but enjoyable location with return by six. Wear sturdy old shoes and be punctual or be left behind.
Arnold and Abnby advertise a snack offer featuring cream puffs and fresh potato chips in a concise local notice. The listing highlights their products and aims to attract customers to their shop.
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