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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1913
Page
3
A catalog of song titles spanning pop standards and sacred melodies. Entries include Daisy and I Never Knew What Love Could Be, plus You and Me in The Wedding Day and Oh Promise Me. The list blends popular tunes with devotional pieces like The Holy City and One Sweetly Solemn Thought.
Dublin Ga minister J A Roberts preaches at 11 15 am on walking worthy of the vocation. Many area churches list morning and evening services with pastors absent on vacation. Oc onee Street Methodist East Athens Baptist and Young Harris Methodist report revival meetings and sermons.
The Frank murder trial in Atlanta paused after Solicitor General Dorsey delivered a six hour speech. the mother of the murdered girl fainted and the mother of the accused was overcome. The court recessed until Monday for the remainder of the speech and the judge's charge before the jury retires.
A stealthy raid on Pone Street near the county prison led to the alleged tiger being captured by a city detective. Adolphus Parks faced charges for keeping for sale intoxicating liquors after three pints were found, with evidence of many more departed spirits. Patrons, who normally drink there, left empty handed, and observers wondered about a cooking machine rumor.
Athens opens Morton Opera House screening new sixteen reel feature and daily showings in four white and tan houses the program runs all week manager Jim Davis announces. Local churches schedule sermons and revivals with Prince Avenue Presbyterian Baptist Tabernacle and Conestoga Methodist inviting public to Sunday school and services. Rev S T Shaw begins protracted revival at Princeton Factory church tonight.
Clarke county farmers are expected in Athens for next Wednesday’s meeting on a new form of land lease contracts. The conference aims to promote better soil conservation, soil strength, and farming practices, with emphasis on tenant housing and incentives. The Banner and Home and Farmstead support the movement as the chamber of commerce broadens outreach.
Mr. George Crabb, a farm extension worker at the State College of Agriculture, uses a motorcycle to cut transportation costs between counties. He reports mileage costs drop to about half a cent per mile, outperforming rail and rivaling automobiles. Last week he visited five counties, inspecting test plots and recording outcomes for farm demonstrators and agents statewide.
Mr C L Buchwald of Buchwald Brothers returns from New York to report hopeful business conditions in the South. He cites ample funds to Southern banks and heavy merchant purchases, claiming the best stock seen in Athens in years with strong prospects for the biggest business yet.
Athens residents were interested to learn that a girl formerly from this city appeared in a vaudeville show at the Majestic last week. Ethel Etzel, now in variety work, was among the well dressed performers visiting the theater.
A new state law shifts Jefferson city court terms to the second Monday in March June September and December each year. The next regular term starts September 8 1913 with return day August 19 1913. Judge G A Johns Solicitor P Cooley Clerk announce the quarterly schedule.
An advertising notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to cure constipation and prevent ailments. It encourages keeping bowels regular and claims the product prevents diseases. Sold by all dealers and invites readers to advertise wants.
From Log Cabin to revival tours in the United States Rev Lycurgus Spinks recounts a life from the Alabama Tombigbee forks birth on December 25 1884 through a hard youth to conversion on July 15 1908 and a preaching career beginning June 1911 with a motto Help Somebody Today He recalls his wife nurse and teacher helping his salvation and evangelistic work that year 1912 brought many souls to Christ and renewed purpose to rescue the fallen.
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