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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1916

Page

5

Georgia Edges Clemson Tigers 4 to 1 in opener

Georgia won 4 to 1 behind Westbrook on the mound and a standout three hits by Rawson. Clemson’s Clements starred with shortstop defense as Georgia capitalized on timely runs and baserunning to take the first of two games on Sanford Field.

Georgia Clemson Tigers Horace Clements Rawson Westbrook Long Henderson Clements Martin Gigeseh Sannapstie Tor McMillan Clemson Short Davis Harris Wootten Erwin Sanford Field Anderson Parker Morris James Gong Po. A Glementsjss Brwit Illia Holden Bits Major Beusse

Mr Strobhar Driven Athens Leader Of Flag Day Push

Mr W P Strobhar of the Doherty Company and head of the Athens Railway and Electric Companys new business department has become a city asset. He conceived Flag Day for Athens, inspiring a nationwide celebration now shown in New York with high praise. A native Georgian, he has lived in Florida New York and the West before settling in Athens where he is regarded as progressive and enterprising.

W. P. Strobhar Doherty Company Athens Railway & Electric Company Athens Strobhar Aioe New York United States Mr. Strobhar Florida Doherty

No Road Legislation This Time in Senate Debates

Washington April 21 after three days debate the senate adjourned without a vote on the Bankhead good roads bill. The measure would be displaced by the rural credits bill signaling no major road legislation this session. Ballpark notes include players and pitching details from a separate game.

Associated Press Washington Senate

Preparations Move Forward for Mexico Campaign from Columbus

Columbus New Mexico April 21 Preparations to continue operations in Mexico from this base are under way pending the outcome of a conference between Generals Scott and Funston at San Antonio Two heavily laden motor trucks left for the front tonight A barbed wire stockade for Villa prisonera was completed tonight Washington April 21 no cabinet action on Mexican situation until Scott reports The department said no change in Funston orders and Carranza Diaz incident reports differ. observers monitor Felix Diaz revolution across Carranza lines as it grows in Mexico City and is watched here

Associated Press Columbus N. M Mexico Scott Funston San Antonio Villa Prisonera Washington War Department Baker Department General Funston Pershing Parral Carranza Felix Diaz

Strand Today at Strand Presents Lovely Mary and Mr Jack

Mary Miles Minter and Frank Daniels star in a Saturday program at the Strand. Minter, a Metro actress, continues to charm audiences on screen while Daniels delivers clean humor. The bill promises a standout show for today with a strong pairing and laughs.

Mary Miles Minter Mary Frank Daniels Mr. Jack Strand Metro Studios Jack Daniels

Specials Today at Cos ta's Delicatessen Shop

Readable fragment lists fresh produce and imported cheeses at Cos ta's Delicatessen with prices per quart or pound, plus new meat treats and a flower offer from Reid Drug Co. Names and phone numbers appear as part of the ad copy.

Frank

Knights of Pythias Uniformed Rank Visits Athens for Encampment Site

Brig. General E E Pomeroy Col Ed L Humphries Col H M Stanley Capt Park A Dallis Capt A Cruickshank of Atlanta inspected a camp site on University property near the old Lucas place for the state grand lodge gathering in May. Maj Walter Boswell and Maj Carl Von der Lieth accompanied them. they dined at the Georgian hotel and met local Knights of Pythias leaders.

E. E. Pomeroy Ed. L. Humphries H. M. Stanley Park A. Dallis A. Cruickshank Atlanta Georgia Uniformed Bank of the Knights of Pythias Athens Grand Lodge Walter Boswell University Cadets Carl A. von der Lieth

Walton County Officials Back Athens Monroe Highway Plan

The good roads committee of the Chamber of Commerce met with Walton county officials and Judge E M Williams to discuss improving the Athens to Monroe highway. The session in Watkinsville was productive with praise for Walton county's leadership and plans for permanent roads highlighted by Judge Williams and local delegates from Athens and Monroe.

Good Roads Committee The Chamber of Commerce Walton County Fulliloye Oconee County Watkinsville Athens Monroe Georgia Dcrenge Messrs. W. H. Nunnally A. C. Kelley Board of Trade W. V. Harris A. J. Arnold B. R. Barrett J. R. Nunnally H.C. Cox W. T E Wi Judge Williams E. M. Williams Walton C. D. Flanigen M.J. Abney Messrs T. P. Stanley C. M. Strahan Good Roads Department University of Georgia Prof. Slack University W. G

Fresh eatables at Jossey's today

Fresh hens 45c to 60c. Nice fat fries. Fresh country eggs 20c per dozen. Tomatoes 20 to 30c per dozen. English peas 9c quart. Cabbage 5c each. Onions 6c per bunch. Also canned goods at living prices. Phone 1176. Easter candy arrival at Costa's. Red ripe tomatoes and bananas advertised. Arnold & Abney.

Bryan defeated for delegate at large in Democratic primary

Omaha reports William Jennings Bryan finished sixth in the preferential primary, leaving four of seven candidates to be delegates at large to the Democratic national convention. Cummings of Iowa leads Henry Ford for the Republican presidential nomination, while Wilson runs unopposed.

Associated Press Omaha Nebr William Jennings Bryan Bryan Cummins Iowa Henry Ford Wilson

Auto Wreck on Lexington Road Injures Woman

An automobile overturned on Lexington road near the Jones Green house yesterday afternoon. Mrs J V ti suffered injuries and an arm was broken in two places. The driver Mr Harris tried to turn from a frightened team, the steering gear failed, and the car was damaged.

Lexington Road Jones Greenhouse J. V Ti Harris

Charlie Chaplin at Elite Today

The Elite presents Charlie Chaplin in a funny comedy today with a full hour of laughs. Admission is 5 and 10 cents, promising an enthusiastic outburst of fun and frolic as Chaplin day is celebrated.

Charlie Chaplin Charlie Elite

Bold Thievery Reported In Recent Days

Police note several petty thefts including a mortar box from a house on South Lumpkin street taken between sunrise and 7 a m. A thief also snatched a long house day in broad daylight. Local ads promote produce at Arnold and Abney Williamson’s with strawberries lettuce beans and oranges listed.

German Note Says Not Expected Before Mid Week Bombardment

Front news describes fierce German assaults and artillery actions around Verdun and across the Meuse to Fort Vaux. Reports note German bombardment of Russian positions near Ikskull and Olyka, while Trebizond is claimed by Russians. Baron von der Goltz dies at army headquarters of spotted fever.

Associated Press London Verdun Deadman’s Hill Meuse Fort Vaux Paris Argonne Forest Petrograd Teuton Galicia Popovagora Ikskull Olyka Mourivatza Constantinople Trebizond Turkey Tigris Felahie

Chicago Court Declares Bacon Wrote Shakespeare

In Chicago on April 21 Circuit Judge Tuthill declared Francis Bacon the author of Shakespeare's works. The injunction suit seeking to restrain Baconian supports was dissolved as the court found the vast bibliography convincing.

Associated Press Chicago Francis Bacon Tuthill

Seven New Members of Phi Beta Kappa

Seven new men will this year be come members of Phi Beta Kappa an honor in a college man life. Named are Noble Bassett H W Brown W Q Gresham Milo Hatch Otey McClellan and Max Segall. Also appears local ads for fresh produce from King Hodgson Co with prices and phone numbers.

Phi Beta Kappa Messrs. Noble Bassett H. W. Brown W. Q. Gresham Milo Hatch Otey McClellan Max Segall

Note Delivered to German Foreign Office Signals Immediate Consideration

Ambassador Gerald wired the state department that the American note was handed to Germany’s foreign office at 4 30 yesterday. Officials expect a reply by mid next week, with Von Jagow indicating the note will receive immediate consideration. Von Bernstoff left Washington for the weekend and may not return until Monday.

Associated Press Washington Gerald State Department Lansing Gerard von Jagow United States von Bernstoff

Ford meets Louis Enricht on powder to replace gasoline

Farmingdale New York April 21 Henry Ford conferred here with Louis Enricht who claims to have discovered an inexpensive powder that with water can be substituted for gasoline in automobiles. The outcome of the meeting was not disclosed.

Associated Press Farmingdale N. Y Henry Ford Louis’ Enricht

President Wilson visits granddaughter in Philadelphia hospital

President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson traveled to Philadelphia to meet his daughter Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre and newborn granddaughter Eleanor Axson Sayre. He visited Jefferson Hospital where the baby was born and checked on other patients before returning to Washington to spend Easter.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Philadelphia Francis Bowes Sayre Eleanor Axson Sayre Jefferson Hospital

Quaker Oats Declared Not in Sherman Act Violation

Chicago April 21 The Quaker Oats Company is not operating in violation of the Sherman act according to a decision of the United States circuit court of appeals here today after two days argument.

Associated Press Chicago Quaker Oats Company United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Children’s Service Sunday Afternoon Plans Noted

During the five nights' meeting at the Christian church there have been seven accessions. The audience last night was the largest thus far. There will be a special meeting for the children Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

The Christian Church

Knight Memorial Day Speaker At Monroe

Atlanta noted historian Lucian Lamar Knight spoke at Monroe Memorial Day exercises invited by the Ladies Memorial Association. He spoke Friday and was expected to return to Atlanta that night. Minor mentions list produce and Hodgen Co items as the final line.

Monroe Atlanta Lucian’ Lamar Knight Ladies” Memorial Association

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Captain Clements Catcher Rawson Doherty Interests W.P. Strohbar COSTA Reid Drug Co King‘Hodgson Co Knights OF Pythias Oconee Jossey's Macon Care Banner Costa's Arnold & Abney Nebraska MR. Harris C. Arnold & Abney Williamson’s Williamson's Indian River Frenh Amsterdam Berlin Baron Kolmar Vondergoltz Germany Belgium Bacon Shakespeare Fresh Agricultural College King/Hodgson Co King Hodgson Co King-Hodgson Co Costa’s JAGOW Children’s Service Onary Finelot Broilers He [Hodgson ‘Co Phongs
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