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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1913
Page
5
Dr W N Ainsworth delivered a sweeping closing address at the Colonial opera house urging moral conscience as the foundation of true manhood. He contrasted materialist and commercial views with virtues of honor courage and selflessness, citing Puritan example and Christ as the ultimate model.
Mrs. A Starr Hest chair of the Drama League of America national publicity committee will address the Athens audience at 11 tomorrow in the University of Georgia chapel. She outlines aims to elevate the stage and promote good drama in Georgia with local support.
The Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Atlanta will meet Emmanuel church on May 28 and 29. Committees to arrange details are to convene at the Rectory tomorrow, Wednesday, at 8 p.m. Troy Beatty serves as Chairman.
In yesterday's superior court, two divorces were granted. Cora Seymour sought legal separation from David Seymour and received a verdict, while Emma Thompson was granted a divorce from Walter Thompson. A religious meeting followed with strong attendance and fundraising success.
Mr Hussey of Shattuck and Hussey Chicago will visit this afternoon to meet the Athens YMCA building committee and board of directors. He will bring working plans and blueprints, with reviews of received plans. The committee meets at 4 30 PM and again at 8 PM while the directors join the 8 PM session. Unpaid subscriptions are urged to be settled at the Georgia National Bank to fund the building instead of collection costs.
The YMCA Indoor Baseball game drew high crowd energy as the Blues defeated the Browns 10 to 9 in a fast paced contest. Players included Blues captain Malcom Von derau and Charlie Weatherly against Browns captain Wilson Lanier and Abe Link in Athens U M A league action. The series features four teams with a next match Friday night Red versus Blue at 8:30.
Judge Brand announced a reduced civil docket with probably only four court days this week in Clarke Superior Court. The criminal docket will be taken up next Monday and a heavy grind of business is expected to continue through the week and into the next.
Georgia announces its first track team in several years with Captain Paddock leading. Coach Cunningham and Physical Director Morris organize tryouts as students prepare for workouts at 3:30 each day before baseball. A trip to New Orleans and a potential May meet with Vanderbilt in Atlanta are planned, with Clemson also on the schedule.
Nature provides a healing air bath through Hyomei as a treatment for catarrh and breathing troubles. The ads claims it cures without stomach dosing, uses aromatic oils to reach nose throat and lungs, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with $0.50 refills. sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and druggists.
Judge W. W. Starke of Commerce dropped by yesterday. A former city court judge of Jackson County, he is a noted lawyer and author whose book has received favorable criticism and public praise.
An old advertisement warns of grippe complications such as pleurisy and pneumonia and promotes Vincl cod liver and iron without oil from H. R. Palmer & Sons of Athens Georgia. It cites Mrs A A Crabill of Strasburg Virginia as a testimonial and offers a money back guarantee if Vincl does not benefit.
The Alabama Crimson Tide travels to Athens for two midweek baseball games against Cunningham's Comers. The Alabama and Georgia series has a long, intense history with tight recent contests. The first game starts at 3 o'clock with admission 50 cents.
The boys league kicked off with Pound versus Hodgson in a close game. Rawson sparked the opening rally with a single steal and score on a wild pitch. Cutler and Pound added two runs with consecutive hits and steals as the action bounced for seven innings. Hodgson finished ahead, as Pound contributed two more and Hodgson four, securing a league opening win.
Sixty new members will be received into the First Methodist church next Sunday mostly from the recent revival led by Rev. C. C. Jarrell. Applicants under twelve will be received at 11:15 a m while those over twelve are set for the evening service. A preliminary service for all applicants will be held at 4 p m tomorrow at the church.
The article notes continued rains stopping farm activity as wet ground slows operations for several days. Promotion for Bondurant’s screen doors and windows appears in the text.
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