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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
3
Athens shows keen interest in the race for a state railroad commission seat. S Guyton McLendon, who joined the contest just before entries closed, is well known in Athens. Voters expect him to attract a heavy vote next Wednesday.
The original Nebraska Indian base ball team will play the Athens squad Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 on Sanford Field. It will be a legitimate game with strong lineups. Athens lists Peacock as catcher Peeler and Corley as pitchers Morton Hodgson Rawson Holden McHowell Cooper Daniels Chick Owens Bob McWhorter David as the outfield trio and infield.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mason depart this week for a one to two week vacation at Franklin Springs, their first in several years. Mrs. T. P. Vincent, Miss Louise Vincent, and Miss Otie Vincent return from Hendersonville North Carolina. A group from Atlanta, including Mrs. H. A. Crane and Miss Elise Hansell, Miss Nina Hansell, and Mr. H. Averill Crane, visited friends yesterday night. Dr. E. C. Branson, after time at Knoxville summer school, heads to Wisconsin for a month before starting his war duties at the University of Carolina next month.
Alfred C. Newell, campaign chairman, asserts Governor John M. Slaton will win the U S Senate race in Wednesday voting. He lists 103 counties secured, a broad statewide effort, and dismisses rival claims by Hardwick and Felder as exaggerated and unfounded.
Judge West will convene the city court in regular term tomorrow at the usual hour. The criminal docket opens, aiming to clear jail cases and reduce county jail costs. Likely no court Wednesday due to the primary election. Thursday brings the civil docket with about 175 cases ready for trial.
Elders card from Felder asserts three months of statewide campaigning, claims to lead the race, and predicts a first ballot nomination with enough votes to prevail at the convention. He says no alliances exist and urges supporters to stand by him in the primary.
An old notice urges property owners not to skimp on paint when protecting assets. It argues delaying painting costs more through rot and water damage, noting paint itself is free if it protects, with DEVOE and Talmage Hardware Co. as promoters.
Dr. A. P. McFerrin, pastor of Troy Alabama, visits his son on Cobb Street and will preach at the First Methodist Church in Athens. He is a leading figure in the Alabama conference and a member of the noted McFerrin family of preachers. his brother Dr J P McFerrin delivered the university commencement sermon last June.
The Banner list of away preachers omits Rev S R Grubb of First Christian church confirming he is not among those absent. A healthful wife is vital. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as restoring health and happiness for women with backaches headaches or female ailments.
Mr W J Thompson formerly with Athens Railway and Electric in the Electric Shop sales department will join the Chero Cola sales force in northeast Georgia tomorrow morning He has built a large network of friends since moving to Athens from Madison County and will continue to reside there He is the son of a Madison County representative.
A collection of brief pieces on word origins and witty stories. It covers Take no thought for the morrow and tabby cat names, Huxley house naming, a dogged investment quip, aging and youth, a song lyric anecdote, and a light comedy joke about a stage actor.
A reflective note quotes Marcus Aurelius on blotting out pomp and tempering appetite. The text pairs a playful Q and A about a person named Dobbs, asking whether his mild nature is natural or marital in origin.
A brief quotation from Beecher notes that patience is learned only by facing the burly world and taking life as it comes. The saying emphasizes experiential growth through real-world challenges.
Boston yesterday afternoon swept the Giants on New York grounds to take a three game lead over the Braves in second place. The upcoming schedule pits Boston against the Reds while New York faces Pittsburg, setting the stage for a tight race between the two teams chasing the first spot.
A compact reflection on the enduring drive to seek truth. The quote underscores that pursuit requires power and discipline beyond ordinary means. It echoes Montaigne’s insistence on rigorous examination and unafraid questioning as foundations of knowledge.
A father tells his daughter he hopes she grows to like a young man named Wrigley who, he says, will "make a noise in the world" when least expected. The daughter recalls overhearing him dining in a restaurant while assessing him.
A London remark ponders personal choice when offered a hydrometapod, noting instinctive rejection and playful doubt about the device.
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