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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
3
An assortment of over 50 kinds and colors of silk and wash silks offered at bargain prices. Items include silk crepons crepe d Chine brocades cords and wash silks in multiple colors with various finishes and sleeve styles. Regular prices range from 35c to $1 per 1000 yards and waists in linen finishes are also advertised.
Grady Avenue defeated Prince Avenue second team 19 to 7 with strong pitching by Hubert for Grady and Roy Hodgson for Prince. The contest featured one hit in two innings from Hubert and two hits in six from Hodgson. Next games scheduled Thursday and Saturday.
Henry S. Graves, head of the United States Forest Service, spoke at the University chapel on forest fires and their preventable losses. He cited impacts on stream-flow, noted a $100000 Weeks Law fund for state cooperation, and urged Georgia to form a forest fire department. He received applause and attended a banquet with the Forest Club, then proceeded to Atlanta.
Next Sunday Athens will host two notable services at the First Methodist Church. The evening service will be led by the University Methodist Club with student speakers and music aimed at linking church and student life. The morning service features a sermon to University students and a performance of the hymn Dear University.
Dr. L L Hendren will address the engineering class at Moore College University of Georgia this evening at 8 30. Friends of the class and those interested are invited to hear him speak on Resonance Phenomena in Mechanics and in Electricity.
The article lists judges, district attorneys, clerks, marshals, and bailiffs gathered for federal court sessions. Attending attorneys and former or current officials from Clayton Gainesville Bellton Danielsville Hartwell are named among those present.
The Birmingham audience praised the Redpath Chautauqua for first rate entertainment and strong attendance. About 1,000 season tickets at two dollars and 1,025 pledges were secured, showing public support and the event’s value. J E Shelby urged further pledges as Birmingham business leaders funded last year’s effort. The chautauqua is hailed as an annual attraction with potential Athens dates from April 27 to May 3.
An advertising appeal touts ROOT JUICE as a safe, mild tonic that cleanses the blood and cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promises quick energy and relief from rheumatic kidney and stomach troubles with a guaranteed money back offer from ti R Palmer & Sons.
The Kry band led a 30 piece touring ensemble to a Birmingham chautauqua where audiences of all ages filled the tent. The critic praises the leader's magnetism and genius, noting the performance exceeded previous musical events in popularity and delight.
The sporting editor notes an invitation to the Atlanta baseball luncheon at the Hotel Ansley on Tuesday April 14 from noon to 2:30 pm with music by the Ansley Orchestra and soprano Miss Mayme Clyburn. Attendees will attend the Atlanta vs Nashville game scheduled for 3:15 pm. The notice also mentions Dr. Stephens leading a prayer meeting tonight at First Methodist Church.
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