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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

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Athens Flag Day Parade Planned by Chamber Officials

Major Walter C. Boswell and parade chairman W A Capps announced Athens Flag Day events to include a line of march with mounted police and 150 decorated automobiles. Delegations from Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Oostsieiete Veterans will participate. Directors meet at 11 this morning at Clayton Street office to discuss preparations.

Clayton Street Chamber of Commerce Walter C. Boswell Vs. Monroe Dearing Fred T-Moon W. A. Capps Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Oostsieiete Een

Madison High Meets Athens High in City Baseball Debut

This afternoon at 3 15 Athens High hosts Madison High in the first home game of the season. The local teams square off on the home diamond with early hopes of a strong start for g the year.

Athens High Madison High School

Fresh Fish and Produce Arrive at Western Market

Market ad lists new shipment of fish including mackerel and speckled trout and says to call for more details. It also promotes beets, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, salad greens, fruit, and grapes from Williamsons store along the Illinois River area.

Dwestern

Georgia Team Two to Play Auburn Games for Band Benefit

The University of Georgia baseball squad under Coach Joe Bean and Manager Bennett departs Augusta for Auburn Alabama to play one game today and two tomorrow with Alabama Polytechnics. Players include Rawson and Kemp as catcher.

University of Georgia Joe Bean Bennett Auburn Bama Polytechnics Rawson Kemp

Apache scouts veteran Indian joins Villa’s camp in Mexico

Washington reports cautious handling of Villa developments as Secretary Baker refuses to change orders to General Funston. Supplies head to Casas Grandes while Apache scouts Peaches and Sharley race toward the border. The Apache unit, led by the seasoned Chickens, is contrasted with the Philippine scouts as Colonia Dublan’s wrecks complicate port reports.

Associated Press Washington Lansing Tate Ican México Villa Baker Funston Carranza Garcia Pew Casas -Grandes Fay Baker Sndtor State Department Herat Peaches Sharley Geronimo United States Beppe Chicken Philippine Scouts

Complex Heir Claims Cloud Jim Smith Estate

The Goodwin heirs challenge the line of descent from Zadock Smith claiming ties to multiple Georgia wives and their children. They allege Zadock Smith's only child was with a specific wife and that others dispute this, noting lack of evidence presented to substantiate the claims in North Carolina.

Jim Smith Waidock Tata Georgia Goodwin Anil Smith, Brown Zadock Smith Promie Phoebe Mabry Elain F Swill North Carolinas

Notable Georgia Educator and preacher to speak next Tuesday

The prominent Savannah Macon church leader and president of Wes leyan Female College, known for Y M C A campaigns and pulpit oratory, has accepted an invitation to deliver the address next Tuesday. His influence spans Georgia, with other roles including baccalaureate preacher at the University of Georgia commencement.

Savannah Macon Wesleyan Female College Oie Alea University of Georgia Forbes Ainsworth

Capture of Village of Har Court Announced by Teutons

London dispatch reports German forces entered the village of Harcourt after a heavy bombardment and infantry assault. French defenses at Fort Douaumont and Pepper Hill held, with counterattacks driving Germans back. British operations near St Eloi and Felahie are noted with mixed local outcomes.

Harcourt Teutons Associated. Presé London Haucourt Skeiene Dseslncote

Admiral Fiske Seeks Reappearance Before Naval Panel

Rear Admiral Fiske asked the house naval committee to allow him to return and contradict statements by Secretary Daniels. Chairman Padgett closed the hearings and said further inquiry would not serve public interest amid the dispute involving Admiral Fiske and Mary Daniels.

Associated Press Washington Fiske House Naval Committee Today Daniels Padgett Mary Daniels Daniela

Notable Georgia Leaders Featured in Growth Effort

A historical notice highlights prominent figures in Washington and Wilkes County, including Hon. R. O. Barksdale of the National Bank of Washington, editor Benjamin A. Neal of the Washington Reporter, Hon. R. S. Callaway, Mayor Irgin, Col. Irvin, and other local leaders. The piece emphasizes their roles in banking, farming, law, and city development as part of regional advancement.

Was Savings Bank R. O. Barksdale The National Bank of Washington Benjamin A. Neal Washington Washington Reporter R. S. Callaway House Senate Irgin Col Irvin Wilkes

Harris Urges Students and Business Leaders in Georgia

Federal Trade Commissioner W J Harris addresses Athens on a night honoring young men preparing for state business and politics and members of the Athens Chamber of Commerce. He praises student potential and the value of practical discussion on evolving societal issues.

J. Harris Georgia Athens Comimerce Chamber of Commerce Rence Eveloagi

Fort Og Lethorpe Prints Highlight Lost Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text mentions prints of Fort Og and Lethorpe with garbled phrases and attribution to a giver. The readable portion hints at a historical print collection or exhibit note, but specifics are unclear due to damage.

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