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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

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Bankers Convene With Local Leaders At Georgia Meeting

The Georgia Bankers Association gathering lists officers and many banks committed to attendance. Attendees include Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta leaders and executives from Bank of Louisville Bank of Maxeys and others across the state. The program features an 8:45 p.m banquet at the Georgian Hotel with M G Michael as toastmaster.

Georgian Hotel M. G. Michael Athens Savings Bank Georgia Bankers’ Association J. G. Craft Hartwell J. F. Let Royston L. R. Farmer Louisville Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta M. O Wellborn W. H. Toole Winder Washington Law and Banking Co W. T. Johnson Arithers Banking Co H. A. Carithers, Jr Bank of Ogldsthorpe County Lexington G. A. Barrow Joel Cloud W. H. Reynolds Bank of Norwood L. F. Lewis Greensboro National Bank F. A. Shipley Bank of Maxeys J. R. Fendley W. T. Brightwell Jefferson Banking Co J. C. Turner Bank of Statham W. M. Fite Anderson Bank, Commerce E. B. Anderson L. Smith Morgan County ‘Bank Madison C. L. Thompson W. G. Thompson A. E. Douglas Farmers Bank Bogart J. C. Cooper National Bank of Wilkes Washington F. H. Ficklen Boyce Ficklen Canon Bank Canon, Ga J. D. Bowers J. W. Fowle O. B. Menees Planters and Merchants Bank Warrenton W. G. Brinkley Bank of Colbert J. R. P. Thompson J. T. Rheinharst Seay Ractacoean J. F. Enue

Baseball Scorelines Reflected in Murky Box Text

The fragment shows a baseball score narrative with Georgia and Virginia innings and a late run. It mentions field action, a hit, and an errorless game with 30 at bats and a 1-0 final in favor of Virginia, though the text is garbled and lacks full names or dates.

Georgia Virginia

Frank petitions Georgia prison commission for commuted sentence

Leo M. Frank filed with the Georgia prison commission a petition asking his death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder be commuted to life. He claims innocence and questions the reliability of key evidence. Commission said hearing likely at May or June and may inspect the pencil factory premises before reviewing the record.

Associated Press Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Georgia Prison Commission Frank Phangan

Torrey Choir Seeks Singers at First Baptist Tonight

All who will take active part in the singing for the Torrey meetings are asked to meet at the First Baptist church this evening at 8 45 o clock.

First Baptist Church

Ye Garden Specials and Fresh Produce Ad

Fresh cream caramels special today at Ye Garden. Malt Breakfast Food and Dr Thomas products. Arnold and Abney offer large bunches beets at 10c, fresh carrots 8c per bunch, and many fresh country eggs five dozen for $1.00. Phone 376 for Ye Garden.

Sic Pound YE Garden Dr. Thomas Arnold & Abnby Arnold& Abnby Arnold & Abney

Communications Cut Off With Britain Causes Britain News Delay

A report states Holland is cut off from sea communications with Great Britain, with movement from America expected. The disruption interrupts essential shipping and signals potential broader effects on wartime supply lanes.

Great Britain

Shipping stoppage between Britain and Holland signals limited North Sea movement

London reports halted shipping to the United Kingdom from Holland with plans to resume only limited cargo and passenger traffic. Officials say special arrangements are made to transfer Malay goods as attitudes toward broader action remain uncertain.

Italy Britain Amsterdam Holland United Kingdom Thade

Secretary National Home Economics Society Speaks Twice

Yesterday at Peabody a demonstration titled Fish Flesh and Fowls drew women from Athens. The event offered running commentary, instructive talk, and practical tips with white sauce, leaving attendees eager for more.

National Home Economics Society Peabody

Laymen's Missionary Pictures Offer Today in Athens

Laymen's Missionary Pictures Extra Performance for Today at 3 30 p m repeats China on the last Athens day. Regular shows at 5 and 8 30 will feature Children of the Far East with Zenren games Boys Cap and Knee Fights Korea Foot Shuttle Cock China and Butterfly Drills. Boy Scouts Building Bridge and signaling messages to Boy Scouts of America are highlighted. Interpreted by Cameron Johnson the program blends motion pictures with still color pictures to reduce monotony and eye strain.

Athens Far East China Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America Japan

Southern Cotton Oil Co may rebuild its plant

The Southern Cotton Oil Company may reconstruct its oil mill and fertilizer factory in the city. Manager J B Wier, in charge sixteen years, says a decision will take several days. Wier will lead with offices at 313 Holman building, helped by Harry Simmons and Bancroft. The loss is estimated around 75000 for plant and stock.

Southern Cotton Oil Company J.B. Wier Wier Holman Building Harry Simmons Bancroft

Specials Central Market Friday and Saturday

Best steak 16c, best beef roast 12c, best pork chops 17c, best pork roast 16c. Fresh county eggs 19c. All kinds fish fresh Spanish Mack Trout Black Fish Mullet. Phone 741.

Notice to Oconee Burial Fund Members on Assessment

The death of Mrs. G. N. Bullock requires members to pay one assessment immediately. Leave with W. J. Smith & Bro. or pay to J. H. Mealor. 31

Oconee Burial Fund G. N. Bullock W. J. Smith & Bro J. H. Mealor

Memorial Day Program At University Cemetery Service

Memorial Day exercises presided by Capt. Dozier with Rev HR Bernard and Col William Deloier. University music groups and a mandolin quartet perform as the battalion marches to the cemetery, taps sound, and a salute given for Colonel Deloney. Speakers include Commander Gritrete and Chancellor Barrow.

Resocratia Stanias Exéreices Dozier Bernard Musie—University Mell Brothers Commander Gritrete Dazier Barrow Andrew Drew Cobb University Ise Col Willian Délocier M. We ‘Welch Tara Rutherford Poe Ge Hs Owellers Gil Fe Green Hersetley Carithe The Colonel Deloney Delone Ms A Ee Ieee Yis

County Commissioners Before Grand Jury Report

County officials reported to the grand jury on a comprehensive balance sheet showing assets of 571,008 and liabilities of 294,000, with notes on the new courthouse, county farm, poor relief, road work, and rising costs. The board meets twice monthly and keeps open records. the report cautions a tax rate increase next year.

Clarke Toad Improvement Onda Cedure Gi County Treas Ory Grand Jury

Auction notice for mare buggy and harness at Wilson Auction House

Auction set for April 24 at 2 p m offering one mare with buggy and harness all in good condition conducted by Wilson Auction House.

Wilson Auction House

Classic City Grove Woodmen Circle Meets Tonight

A regular meeting of Classic City Grove Woodmen Circle is scheduled at W. O. W. hall tonight at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend. May Thornton, Clerk.

Classic City Grove Woodmen Circle W. O. W. Hall May Thornton

Three Men Fined Five Dollars Each for Disorderly Conduct

Yesterday in recorder's court Lauren Smith H P Hinton W J Dobbs and D R Hinton were fined five dollars each for disorderly conduct following trouble on the streets Monday morning.

Messrs. Hinton, Dobbs Smith Recorder’s Court Lauren Smith H. P. Hinton W. JF. Dobbs D. R. Hinton

Roosevelt Cross-Examined Five Hours in New York Supreme Court

Theodore Roosevelt faced a five hour cross examination in Syracuse court. He admitted discussing a governor nomination with party leaders and identified a letter to Lemuel Quigg about consulting with Senator Platt. He asserted he acted in the party’s interest and described securing the franchise tax passage. The session drew laughter as he left the stand, and cross-examination will continue tomorrow. Also, Louis P. Canning is reported improving at the Patterson home on Prince Avenue.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Supreme Court New York Lemuel Quigg Quigg Platt William Ivins William Barnes Roosevelt Ivins Louis P. Canning R. L. Patterson Prince Avenue

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