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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
8
Special to the Banner. Knoxville Tenn August 25 news that a herd of five elephants was shipped by express to the National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville. The elephants, belonging to the local menagerie and zoo, will be part of Joy Street attractions. This is believed to be the first time such a shipment has been made. Shipping elephants by express is going some.
A local retailer advertises reduced stock on housekeeping items including aluminum ware enamelware and Onyx enamelware triple coated durable dishes. The push notes a move to a new building and urges shoppers to seize bargains on china glass earthenware cutlery water coolers filters ice boxes refrigerators and jars.
Rumors swirl that George Stovall of the St. Louis Browns and Joe Birmingham of the Cleveland Naps face dismissal as Ban Johnson’s displeasure grows. Spat with an umpire and Sunday game disputes fuel speculation of their removal when next season opens, with Cleveland and St. Louis fans expected to protest.
The text notes a figure of $25,000 linked to Ban and implies pressure from fans in two cities to generate ticket sales. It frames the situation around turnstile income as a means to satisfy the club magnates. The source emphasizes spectacle and crowd energy affecting pay.
Hon. W. F. Dorsey is confined to his room with illness at his Hill street home. A trained nurse attends him and friends hope the ailment is not serious or prolonged.
Last night at the Oconee Street church grounds the teachers and officers and the students of the Oconee Street Sunday school enjoyed a delightful ice cream festival. The occasion's pleasure was heightened much by several very fine selections from a large band.
Judge J Otis Humphrey of Springfield Illinois states alfalfa can be grown anywhere in the corn belt and is worth 50 dollars per acre. Joseph Wing of Ohio says alfalfa yields six percent on five hundred dollars per acre land.
Mr. R. L. Ayres organist and choir master at Emmanuel church has returned from vacation and is reorganizing the church choir for the coming year. He seeks to add more men and boys and offers thorough musical training. Prospective members may meet him at the Parish house on Pope street or on Wednesday and Friday nights at 8 30.
Royston notes recount the Little family gathering at the old Little Homestead with aunt Lucinda Little age 87 praised as a model Southern woman. They honor Capt T A Little of Commerce as the sole Confederate mother in the county. Weather hints crops improve and fall trade looms as locals plan harvest and markets. Col T G Dorough of Franklin county ill since returning from Atlanta. Others visit Franklin Springs and Athens relatives enjoy time at Spring View Hotel.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1 with deposits from $1.00. Also notes sales ads and help wanted items including an experienced bookkeeper seeking a position near Athens after September 1. Found gold bar pin offer reward at Banner offices. Studio space sought by A M Holliday.
The Panama Pacific Exposition plans for 1915 announce $175000 in cash premiums for livestock and $225000 in harness purse prizes. Fifty acres will host live stock buildings a race track and events including drills and international horse competitions. Prizes total $175000 plus $45000 in organizational offers with funds allocated to cattle sheep swine poultry and more. The poultry show aims to be record breaking and carriers may race across the continent from San Francisco. The Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association will oversee two major events.
Dr James Bloomfield president of the Athens board of health has returned from a stay in the mountains and will be in Athens regularly the rest of the year.
Mrs. W. T. Fields and relatives of the late Mr. Fields express appreciation through the Banner for the kindness and thoughtfulness shown by friends during their bereavement.
Insurance and real estate notices. A 90 acre farm with improvements offered near Athens on the best road out of town. Address P. O. Box 192 for particulars. Also rental notices for rooms with light housekeeping and private bath. Advertisements include seeds and local services.
Southern league results include Memphis 3 Atlanta 3 in 11 innings, Montgomery 3 Chattanooga 7, Mobile 7 Birmingham 2, New Orleans 0 Nashville 5, Albany 1 Charleston 10 in nine innings, Columbus Jacksonville rained out, Macon 0 Savannah 4. National league scores: Pittsburgh 6 Boston 7, Chicago 5 Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 1 New York 2, St Louis 0 Philadelphia 3. American league: Washington 2 Chicago 5, Philadelphia 3 St Louis 0 Boston 5 Detroit 6, New York 2 Cleveland 6. Empire State: Valdosta 0 Thomasville 1, Brunswick Waycross rained out, Cordeley Americus 10.
Representatives of equal suffrage associations in Knoxville have secured permission to erect a booth on the exposition grounds. They will promote votes for women throughout the two months the National Conservation Exposition remains open.
Knoxville Tennessee reports the health exhibit described as the largest and most comprehensive in the south to appear at the National Conservation Exposition. The display has toured New York and London and part of the event includes substantial stakes totaling about 225000 dollars, with premier competitions planned as the centerpiece.
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