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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
8
Short notes advertise mileage coupons for cash ads and demand payment upon insertion. Banking promotes 4 percent savings with deposits from $1, while farm produce and meats are marketed locally. Listings include real estate, loans from 25 to 1000, a theatre position, a modern rental, tomato plants, a Harley Davidson motorcycle for cash, and fresh produce from Williamson’s.
Local listings mention mileage coupons offered with every cash advertisement. Lipscomb's Specialty-Insurance and J. C. Jester promote insurance and financial services. Potent notices include Poss' Place and J. T. Hardeman selling pure Poulnett cotton seed. Williamson's advertises fresh home roasted coffee and wrapped cakes.
A warrant issued by Judge Crossley names Luther Oglesby as suspect in the assault on Hub Johnson a colored barber found near his home after a recent Saturday night attack. Johnson was left unconscious and in a bad condition for days. a brother of Johnson swore out the warrant following Oglesby's arrest on suspicion.
A seven room house with a lot on Prince Avenue offers a pleasant neighborhood and a short walk to town. Priced attractively at 4000 dollars. J T Anderson Insurance.
Last night the tent meeting attracted a solid audience in Young Harris where Rev. Arthur Moore delivered a powerful sermon. Many asked prayers and a dozen or more professed conversion, with several joining the church. Tonight’s service closes the series and a large crowd is expected. On Sunday morning Rev. Virgil Scoville will receive about 30 new members into the church, with some already uniting elsewhere.
Prices on bananas for this week only at P. Petropol Ilion Cafe located at corner College Avenue and Broad Street. Contact phone numbers 1041 or 558-3 for details.
Central Market advertises morning stock of fresh fish including trout and mullet at 20 to 25 cents per bunch. A variety of fresh meats is offered and orders can be placed by calling 741.
Honolulu April 14 Chief Gunner's Mate Crilley reached 288 feet underwater walking atop the submarine F-4 which disappeared March 25 naval officers say the feat sets a world diving record for the depth.
A group of prominent Atlanta Red Men traveled from the capital to attend the Woodmen's convention in Athens. Included were Frank Smith city tax collector, J R Miller Great Sachem of Georgia, and Jesse B Lee Great Sannap of the Fifth Ward. They were hosted by Fire Chief McDorman and local officials and guests welcomed them warmly.
After a scoreless tie with Eighth District Agricultural High School in Madison, Athens High baseball plans two games in Athens next Monday and Tuesday. Officials praise the spirit and evenly matched play. Athens residents urged to attend. tickets available at Costa's.
Last night at the Tabernacle Rev R V V Tiller spoke to a good audience in the first sermon of a series. He covered seven verses from Second Kings chapter seven and urged readers to weigh each verse by a key word namely Desperation revelation preparation separation continuation and appropriation. He announced additional talks for this evening and tomorrow evening.
The federal court adjourned yesterday and will reconvene Monday June 14 to dispose of criminal and civil business. The term just closed handled 48 cases, mostly moonshine cases, plus fifty bond forfeitures. The grand jury was in session briefly, returning many true bills.
Richard Kay suffered painful injuries from a ladder fall while installing WW decorations at his business. Surgeons performed a successful operation on his cheekbone and knee, hoping to avert disfigurement. While recovering, vandals wrecked his sign except for a small fragment and he warned the culprits to retrieve the remnants.
Francis Price, staff photographer of the Atlanta Constitution, was in the city yesterday. He has made frequent visits to Athens and has a number of good friends there who are always glad to see him.
Large fat hens 50c each. Cooking butter 22c per pound. Fresh butter 30c per pound. Fresh turnip salad 15c per peck. Fresh country meats only pork and beef. Kingan hams 25c per pound. Kingan breakfast bacon 35c per pound. Three pounds Kingan breakfast bacon 1.00. Call 319. McDonald & Haynes.
Memphis April 14 The American Cotton Manufacturers Association ended its convention endorsing government subsidy to build an American merchant marine and opposing the Palmer child labor bill and branding legislation. Scott Maxwell of Alabama was elected president John A Law Spartanburg S C vice president Caesar Cone Greensboro NC board chairman.
The fragment lists page references and a price note with 0 dollars and 105 cents. No clear event or names appear. Limited readable details suggest a catalog or index entry rather than a full news item.
Consular reports to the state department say Villa appears to beat Carranza forces near Celaya where about 45 000 men were engaged. One report claims O Brennan and two commanders were surrounded and cut off. The battle's final outcome remains in doubt and could signal who controls Mexico City to the border.
M Leak manager invites public to visit the North of Bay Counties Exhibit Cars from California. The display promises electric lighting, farm products from orchards vineyards and ranches, and a Marine Museum. Admission is 25 cents to support souvenirs and expenses. The exhibit arrives Sunday morning from California and stays the following week open 8 30 A M to 9 30 P M.
Washington April 14. Interest in Riggs National Bank efforts to obtain injunctions against Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Comptroller of the Currency Williams centers on possible counter attacks alleging violations of the national bank act by bank officials. Secretary Williams declined to discuss this phase of the case.
residents greeted the well known political figure Harry Fisher as he tours Athens. Fisher, longtime active leader and former mixer, now runs the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company operations from Atlanta. He met friends along his route yesterday morning.
National and American leagues opened play with results from AP dispatches. Notable scores include New York 16 Brooklyn 3 and Chicago 7 St Louis 2. Other outcomes feature Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 2 and Washington 7 New York 0 among multiple regional games.
The Colonial Theatre screens Judith of Bethulia starting at 6 pm. Biograph’s Annita Stewart stars as Judith in a four part spectacle with lavish scenes including a city battle and over 2000 actors. Admission 10 cents adults, 6 cents children.
Eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Loudermilk from Gainesville wandered away from his parents while traveling on the Gainesville Midland line in Athens. After missing the G M train the boy rode the Southern for about an hour or two before reuniting with his worried parents.
The national Prohibition Party announces its 1916 convention will be held in the twin cities of St Paul and Minneapolis on July 19. The dates and location are set as the party plans its national gathering for the year.
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