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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1914

Page

5

Four-League Indoor Baseball League Formed by Juniors

The Juniors of the Y M C A organized a four league indoor baseball program with four captainled teams and a full schedule beginning May 2. Preparatory department members are urged to attend 3:30 p m Thursday to join and submit preferred positions as eager young athletes anticipate competitive play after last year’s strong display.

Young Mens Christian Association Forbes Fou Evans Bullard Wilkinson Raleigh Thornton W. B. Beatty Chas. Dobbs Prothero Jago William. Snelling Dornblatt Bernhard Davis Jerome Allie Roussee Matthews Vincent Rogers Julian Reubenstein Huggins James Moss Rufus Hopkins Warslaw Kinnebrew Stanley Dennington Cap Martin Chipley John W. Head Beer Sylvester Cumbus G. W. Davis Alexander Elliott Hodgson H. Allen Moore Weatherly Arthur Lee Wilbanks Lamar Fears Calvin Cox Carson Bailey Francis Edward Pendley Clyde Shelton Clay Buesse Moore Dennington Buessee Dennington Buessee Beussee Dennington Beussee Young Men's Christian Association Max Cutler Clarence Head Elliott Fears

Mrs J C Bowles Dies At 35 After Illness

The death of Mrs. J. C. Bowles occurred yesterday at her Miles street home after a lengthy illness. Aged 35, she leaves her husband, four children, and her mother Mrs. W. L. Mathews. Funeral at 4 p.m. today at Cord Mill. She was a Baptist and active in church life.

J. C. Bowles Miles Street W. L. Mathews Cord Mill Baptist Church

Mrs R L Wood Dies After Six Month Illness

Mrs. R L Wood died Monday at her home six miles from the city after a six month illness. She was 20 years old and is survived by her husband and a five month old baby. Funeral and burial were held yesterday at Center at 3 PM with Rev Z Spier officiating.

R. L. Wood

Death of Miss Lizzie Spencer in Sandy Creek District

Miss Lizzie Spencer dies yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jennings in Sandy Creek district. Age about seventy with long illness. Funeral and burial scheduled for today at 11 o clock at the district church. friends invited to attend.

Lizzie Spencer J. J. Jennings Sandy Creek

Atlanta papers behind schedule in W and L game push

The Atlanta Constitution and the Atlanta Journal tentatively pursue a Georgia Washington and Lee game after cancellation. They report that W and L and the University of North Carolina games were dropped due to colleges failing to sign the S I A A contract.

Atlanta Constitution The Atlanta Journal Atlanta U. of N. C

Change of Bill at Majestic Featured May Lawson Co

The Majestic presents a complete bill change with May Lawson Musical Comedy Company and its show The Inventor today. The program includes numerous specialties singing and tango dancing and other features to enhance the performance. The company is described as the best to visit the venue in many months.

the Majestic May Lawson

Twelve Tribes Rally at Pierce Chapel Draws Big Gift Total

The Twelve Tribes Rally for a new church at Pierce Chapel A M E Church last Sunday was a brilliant success. The Twelve Tribes were asked to give $100 each and reported a total of $1085.00 by Sunday night.

Pierce Chapel

Watkinsville Tops East Athens In Lopsided Clash

East Athens traveled to Watkinsville for a baseball game but Watkinsville produced stronger hitting. Potter pitched well for Athens and Duggin for Watkinsville. Score 13 to 5 with Watkinsville leading early and finishing strong.

Watkinsville East Athens Potter Athens Duggin

Are Colds Catching and How to Beat Them

The notice argues colds are catching like measles and advises avoiding close contact with those who have a cold. It warns against kissing a child, crowded cars, and poorly ventilated rooms, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe effective treatment available from all dealers.

Chamberlain Adv

Wheat and corn slide as rains lift crops prospects

In Chicago on April 28 the wheat market fell under heavy selling by a leading house as rains boost crop prospects. Lower cables and favorable weather in Argentina dampened demand. Corn oats and provisions followed the downward trend with prices closing lower across the board.

Ince Chicago

New Orleans Cotton Opens Mixed. Notices Halt Supports Market

The New Orleans cotton market opened April 28 with May down 1 point and other positions up 1 to 2 points, edging to 4 points higher on near months and 1 to 2 points on October and December. Stoppage of notices in New York provided support, while July fell 12 points and other months declined, yielding a net loss of 3 to 6 points by hour one.

New Orleans New York Eee Eens Senee Eee Atay Feee Fe Tees Eee

Georgia Comes Back to Beat V M I 4 2 in Lexington

Georgia rallied to defeat Virginia Military Institute 4 to 2 in Lexington. Georgia plated runs on Clements bunt hits, Bob’s long homer, Henderson’s double, and Holden triple. Pitcher Hitchcock kept V M I silent after the seventh, while Torbett and Holden starred in defense and offense.

Georgia Ginn Clements Bob Owen Holden Hitchcock Harrison Torbett Clarkson Pitts Brothers Clements R.H.E V. M

FARMER TRAINERS FACE EMBRYO FARMERS IN BASEBALL SHOWDOWN

The senior class aggies prepare for a 3 o'clock game at Sanford field against the Embryo Farmers. Lineups announced include East Creek Westbrook, Proctor, Geechie, Jimmie Martin, and 8. Schedules note free admission.

Sanford Field

New York Cotton Market Steady Amid May Notice Day

The New York cotton market opened steady on April 28 as May notices, estimated at 40,000 to 50,000 bales, circulated. May led gains, trading about 6 points over July, then easing under liquidation. old crops rallied later on spot support while new crop contracts steadied on weather concerns from the Southwest. Liverpool Cotton followed, with May due lower and other months up, spots unchanged at 7.35d.

New York Associated Press May Liverpool

Fine New Church to Be Dedicated

Athens readers learn Rev. W. H. Faust has prepared a fine new Baptist church building in Winder costing about twenty thousand dollars. The dedication is set for May 10 and is described as a major event for the town.

Athens W. H. Faust Lexington Winder Baptist Church

Auto Trip Fortifies Ties Between Chattanooga Visitors

Dr Heywood and Mr Bison returned from Chattanooga after a ten hour auto trip of 210 miles. They found routes largely good with best roads through Walker county. The party traveled in Mr Bison s car both ways and noted excellent road conditions throughout the journey.

Dr. Heywood Mr. Bison Chattanooga Walker County

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