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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
8
A jumble of classified fragments lists mileage coupons for ads, rent notices on DuBose Avenue, Plymouth Rock eggs for sale, farm and house rentals, loans, cotton seed, barber training, and local meats. Names include Lipscomb, Jester, Gordon, Davison, Hardeman, and J. T. Cobb with places like Poss Place and 440 Milledge Avenue.
The Normal Market offers Turnip salad at 15 cents peck and meat specials including loin and round steaks at 17 and 15 cents per pound. Kingan's bacon 35 cents per pound, eggs 20 cents a dozen, butter 25 cents per pound, fresh fish like trout 12 to 14 cents, and mullet at 25 cents. The shop emphasizes fresh country meats and prompts customers to place their meat orders. CHAS McDONALD, proprietor.
In Gainesville Ga on April 15 at 8 30 Miss Millie Rutherford noted Georgian orator and author of Confederate and Georgia histories will address Brenau auditorium under the Woman's Civic Club. The speech will cover The South of Yesterday with readings from her noted works.
Havana April 9 The path of former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson remains uncertain. He asked the American legation for a passport, which was issued in the secretary’s absence. Minister Gonzalez ordered the passport returned and Bryan cabled him to refuse, citing Johnson as a fugitive from U.S. law. Johnson is reportedly barred from entering most European nations.
Rev Arthur Moore delivered a powerful Judgment sermon at the Young Harris tent drawing a large crowd. Many sought prayer and regeneration with several joining the church. No services today but three services are planned tomorrow at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm alongside Sunday school under canvas.
Fresh country eggs and various canned goods featured with prices from 7c to 50c. Long list includes butter, peas, beans, sauerkraut, tomatoes, pears, okra, corn, peaches, oranges, apples, prunes, berries, and dried fruits. Phone number 1176 appears.
A March 22 letter from Honolulu reports Lieut Ede in command of submarine F-4 stating he would not be surprised if the entire boat vanished in smoke. He described water trickling through a valve during submersion as the vessel was in good shape. Secretary Daniels later said March 1 reports showed F-4 in good condition.
The Tequendama Falls lie near Bogota in the United States of Colombia where the Bogota River plunges about six hundred feet into a rocky chasm. Nearby the Inconongo natural bridge rises over three hundred feet above the surrounding terrain.
General Carranza notified the United States he would not neutralize Mexico City or the railroad from the capital to Vera Cruz arguing military reasons. Villa Zapata authorities had accepted the U.S. State Department suggestion. In Matamoros, Villa forces pressed the siege as a Red Cross hospital is readied. Reports claim Villa forces were defeated in a clash near Quertaso and Trapaute against the O’Brien army.
The Federal Reserve Board declared that no conflict of jurisdiction should arise between state and federal authorities over national banks acting as trustees executors and administrators. It stated such banks will be subject to state laws like other corporations in similar roles.
Col T F Green will address the Athens Bankers Club at 8:30 Saturday night in the Holman building club rooms. J C McClain, Secretary, notes Green is a leading state law firm member and a professor at the University Law School.
Gotham reports rising alarms over Albany measures that would hit double stock and security taxes. Business leaders fear revenue losses to surrounding states and call for a comprehensive tax commission plan to avoid graft-laden reforms. Anarchist fears, police vigilance, and a brutal theater price-cutting war also mark a chaotic city scene.
London reports Russian gains in the Carpathians fuel speculation that Hungary may seek peace with the Allies. Officials say Emperor Francis Joseph asked Pope Benedict to intervene as Austro German resistance stiffens. Armies concentrate on southern slopes. Austrian and German corps face Russians with reinforcements pending.
Reverend C A Anthony died yesterday morning at 235 Washington street after a long illness. Funeral services will be held in Winterville at the Methodist church with Rev Mr Adams of Monroe preaching. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Ruby Caldwell and Mrs Lena Parr two sons Attie and Chandler Anthony brothers D A Anthony and W C Anthony of Winterville and sister Mrs Robert Christian of Winterville.
Mr. C. D. Flanigen was called yesterday to the bedside of his brother, Mr. Wm. A. Flanigen, who is very much older and in critical condition at his home in Pennsylvania. The note ends with a brief pledge of warmth from the heart.
Chairman McCombs of the Democratic National Committee said Chicago’s recent Republican victory was due entirely to local issues and would not affect the upcoming presidential election. He spoke in Chicago in April 1994.
A barn fire in Bainbridge Georgia on April 9 destroyed a complete business block and over twenty small frame houses. One Black child died in the blaze and total property loss exceeds 100000 dollars.
The banks will close today at 12 o'clock sharp and freight depots at noon. These Saturday closing hours run through the last Saturday in September. The article also lists ages of various trees with ranges for ivy elm linden locust oak fir.
The Fine Harbor of Calais was formed at a cost of 13,500,000 dollars. It became among the finest in Europe and an important debarkation port for travelers from England to France as low tides nearly emptied the harbor.
Daily Blade notes Phoebe cannot win by rat catching as cats are judged on appearance. The joke suggests she must be entered in a steel and wire trap exhibition instead. The column mixes quotes on faith and laughter with light humor about a cat show.
A brief anecdote on tender-hearted men mentions Uncle Eben’s remark about kindness leading to trouble. The piece notes Montreal hosting the largest flour mill in the British empire, with a production of 5,000 barrels daily.
The Snappy Statesman notes Dick Croker embarks for Ireland with his bride, presenting a brisk farewell to old cronies. Despite claims his visits will end, intimates say he plans to return to survey affairs across the ocean multiple times.
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