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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1915

Page

13

Man fatally hurt in Georgia by Black assailant

Special to the Banner. Ed Ellingburg a white man living near Buford Ga was struck Sunday afternoon about three o'clock by Homer Thompson a Black person who fled and was pursued by the county dogs then arrested near Flowery Branch. He is jailed in Lawrenceville.

The Banner Lawrenceville Ed Ellingburg Buford Homer Thompson Ross Martin Flowry Branch

Business conditions return to normal in Atlanta

Atlanta March banking activity shows a recovery with clear ing house records indicating a steady rise since October and a March drop from 1914 by less than 12 percent. John K Ottley, president of the Atlanta clearing house, states the improvement continues and will grow more evident.

Atlanta John K. Ottley Atlanta Clearing House Clearing House Mr. Ottley

For Sale Two Mules and Horses at Allgood's Stables

TM GRAY HOPKINS offers two good mules and several good horses for sale at Allgood's Stables.

Allgood’s Gray Hopkins

Southern Rail Athens Br Trains Schedule Summary

Daily and Sunday schedules show points served with times listed such as 12:40 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. Various contact numbers for Paul Pinkerton and Johnson Tek are provided for information.

Athens BR Sun Ari Dail Paul Pinkerton Commercial Agio Johnson Tek

Gainesville Midland By Schedule From Athens in 1915

Eastern time schedule shows No 2 departing Athens at 7 00 a m and No 4 at 1 00 p m No 1 arrives Athens 11 25 a m and No 3 arrives 6 25 p m Trains 2 and 4 connect at Belmon for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south.

Gainesville Athens Belmon Winder Monroe Intermedee Georgis Gainesville & Northwestern Southern Railway

Georgia Glee Club and Mandolin Band Shine After 1915 Tour

The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club finished its 1915 season with a standout Colonial Theatre performance. The roster shows Interlocutor J B Conyers, Singers Wellborn Jenings Timmons Broughton Holmes Anchors, Mandolin Club F Bond G, and a touring party led by T Smith K Smith Hulme Hooper. Officers include Broyles Tanner Martin Bennett Whelchel Soule McGowan West Rawne Coker ly An Bond Wayne, with Orchestra members Dottery Cox Crocker Walter Bider Bradberry Snelling West.

Georgia Glee CL University of Georgia Mandolin and Glee Club Wellborn Michael Jenings Timmons Broughton Jong Holmes Anchors Mandolin Club F. Bond T. Smith K. Smith Hulme Hooper Officers Broyles Tanner Martin Bennett Whelchel Soule McGowan West Rawne Wayne Orchestra Dottery Cox Crocker Walter Bider Bradberry Snelling West

Tabernacle to Host Five Sermons By Evangelist Miller

Revival notices show Rev R E Neighbour away in Jacksonville Florida while evangelist R V Miller fills the Tabernacle pulpit. Miller opens Wednesday at 8 pm with a focus on the Second Coming of Christ and has preached in Toronto Hamilton Ont Buffalo NY and Philadelphia.

R. E. Neighbour Jacksonville Fla The Tabernacle R. V. Miller Mr. Miller Montrose Man of God Canada North Toronto Hamilton Ont Buffalo N. Y Philadelphia Pennsylvania Charlie Butler Athens Miller

Y W C A Extension Club Plans Evening Program

The Y W C A extension club will hold a meeting Thursday at 8 30 p m in the club rooms Rev C P Wilcox will present a lecture titled A Source of Innocent Amusement The event invites the girls friends neighbors and the general public to attend.

Y. W. C. A. Extension Club C. P. Wilcox

Newspaper Men Attend Meeting at Woodmen Convention

Nearly a thousand delegates attend the Woodmen convention with several newspaper men in attendance. A. Kelley Simmons of McRae edits the paper and serves as consul commander of Magnolia Camp 685. B. H. Hardy of Maineville edits and owns the News. M. B. Brown, Richland News editor, is among delegates. O. R. Bennett of Eastman and Dumas, Woodman Circle leader, also appear. Col. W. J. Simmons of Atlanta, once a prominent newspaperman, lectures and heads Georgia’s military branch. Dr. W. J. Simmons of Brunswick is a state officer, physician, and editor.

A. Kelley Simmons McRae Magnolia Camp B. H. Hardy Maineville M. B. Brown Richland News Richland Order Georgia W. J. Simmons Brunswick

School Music Leaders Named for Coming Concert

Henri McGowan serves as president. Bill Campbell leads the Glee Club. Farrar Bond heads the Mandolin Club. W. B. Sparks is manager with J. Nicholson as assistant. R. T. Dottery directs the orchestra.

Henri McGowan Bill Campbell Glee Club Farrar Bond Mandolin Club W. B. Sparks J. Nicholson R. T. Dottery Orchestra

Standard Brick Co Incorporation Sought in Athens

The Standard Brick Company seeks incorporation with Billups Phinizy Harvey Stovall and J T Cooper as petitioners. Offices planned in Athens. Capital stock set at twenty thousand dollars.

Standard Brick Company Billups Phinizy Harvey Stovall J. T. Cooper Athens

Judge Brand To Attend Aunt’s Funeral In Atlanta

Jude C H Brand, just back from a Florida fishing trip, learned yesterday of his aunt Mrs M T Lassater's death in Atlanta. The funeral is set for Thursday at 11 o clock. The bar meeting to fix next week's court calendar was moved to Friday morning from Thursday.

Jude C. H. Brand Florida M. T. Lassater Atlanta

Western Market advert offers fresh fish and meats

Fresh speckled trout and Spanish mackerel along with various fresh meats advertised at Western Market. Phone 451 for orders and supplies.

News of the Markets Cotton Prices and Spot Rates Report

A market update shows New York cotton quotes with mixed closes and notable openings. Spot cotton markets list middling and varied rates across cities including Athens, Atlanta, Savannah, and New Orleans with several regions steady or quiet.

Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Liverpool Galveston Savannah Norfolk Augusta Baltimore Memphi Charleston C. St. Louis Mobile Little Rock Wilmington Houston Dallas Philadelphia Boston

Rowe Named to University Board by Governor Slaton

Hugh Rowe editor of the Athens Banner and twice mayor of Athens was appointed by Governor Slaton as a trustee of the University of Georgia, succeeding Captain James White. The law requires two Athens residents on the board, with Harry Hodgson also serving as the Athens representative.

Atlanta Constitution Hugh Rowe Athens Athens Banner Slaton University of Georgia James White Rowe Harry Hodgson Mr. Rowe

Special offer on bananas at P Petropol shop

Eight hundred bunches of extra fine yellow bananas for quick sale at 50c 55c 65c and 75c a bunch. Retail price 10c per dozen or 3 dozen for 25c. Located at The Shon Corner College Ave and Broad St. Phone 1041 or home 558-3.

P. Petropol College Avenue Broad Street

Spot Cotton and Grain Prices Mixed as Markets Roll On

The data show cotton futures around 6.50 to 7.22 per unit with steady tone and 13,000 sales reported. Wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and rib lag values across May to Sept deliver mixed gains and declines amid a cautious market tone.

Baby Slips From Streetcar Window Not Hurt

Yesterday morning during the Woodmen parade the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ea Smith riding in her father s lap on a street car jumped from the window and landed on the pavement. Dr Proctor examined her thoroughly and found no scratches or bruises and no ill effects were noticed by late last night.

Ea Smith

Injunction Granted Against Atlanta Jitney Bus Ordinance

A temporary injunction restraining city officials from enforcing the jitney bus licensing ordinance was granted today in Atlanta Georgia. The court will decide April 19 whether to make the injunction permanent.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Aid

Advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative to calomel for bilious, constipated sufferers. It claims quick relief without sickness or salivation and notes children can take it, promising wakeful, energetic mornings.

Dodson Adv

State's Cotton For Sale At Milledgeville Farm

The Prison Commission of Georgia will sell about 400 bales of fine white cotton to the highest bidder on Tuesday April 27 1915 at State Farm near Milledgeville Ga. The cotton has never been exposed to the weather and is of good quality.

State Farm Milledgeville THE Prison Commission OF Georgia

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