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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1915

Page

5

Carmen in Foxs Carmen starring Theda Bara at Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre to screen William Foxs Carmen featuring Theda Bara on Friday Dec 10 with Carl Harbaugh and Elsie McLeod. The film, a major production with staggered showings from 3 pm to 11 pm, costs 15 and 25 cents. Haugheys orchestra to perform Carmen music.

William Fox Colonial Theatre Colonial Management Fox Booking Office Theda Bara America Theatre Antione de Fox Carmen Carl Harbaugh Lucas Picador Elsie McLeod Michaela Athens Fox Company Haughey

Everywoman to be staged with giant New Year scene

The Savage production Everywoman will present a vast New Year Eve tableau in Broadway style with a three thousand pound bell chime and over 150 performers, depicting the metropolis carnival as year ends. Neil O'Briens Minstrels return to the Colonial on the 14th with new acts and stars, featuring Darktowns Bravest Fighting the Flames and The Penny Arcade. Sari the Hungarian operetta, a top New York hit, heads to the Colonial soon with a Savannah cast and lavish production elements.

Broadway New York Henry W. Savage Metropolis Neil O’brien Colonial Neil Mr. O’brien Feaures Sari

Review of music and dance in extraordinary Hungarian production

The review commends Emmericn Kalman for joyous and piquant music with operatic arcs in big numbers. It highlights many dances, especially the hazazaa dance as exceptionally humorous Hungarian agility, and notes novel futuristic gowns for chorus girls that are startlingly original in design and color.

Emmericn Kalman

The White Pearl at Elite Features Marie Dodo

Marie Doro stars in The White Pearl at Elite, a five act Paramount Picture by Famous Players. A fanciful Orient romance with mystery and drama, the film pits two American lovers against geisha traders and a Hindu death legend as it plays Monday.

Marie Doro Marcus Famous Players Film Company Paramount Picture Dora Elite

Women in Colorado Vote Quickly Says Wife of Congressman

The wife of Congressman Taylor of Colorado says Colorado women have learned that it does not take as long to vote as to match a piece of silk, stressing efficiency in the polling booth.

Taylor Colorado

Senate Democrats Move to Tackle Filibuster Abuses

Washington, Dec. 4. The Senate Democratic caucus decided on a non partisan push through the Rules Committee to correct filibuster abuses in the next session. Monday’s organization should proceed without floor delays as the old rules prevail. House Democrats approved committee assignments amid no noted resentment over Kitchins revolt against the preparedness program.

Associated Press Washington Senate Democratic Caucus Senate Rules Committee Senate House Democrats Kitchins

Special Services at Emmanuel Church Weeklong Advent Series

A week of Advent special services led by Rev. Leonard B. Richards begins Monday at Emmanuel Church. Daily Holy Communion at 7 30 a.m., Evening Prayer at 4 30 p.m., and an 8 p.m. sermon. The program mirrors a national Episcopal movement to awaken spiritual life and invites all community members to attend.

Leonard B. Richards Church of the Incarnation of Atlanta Emmanuel Church Episcopal Church United States

Sunday School Meetings Across Clarke County Convene Today

Sunday schools convene at Tabernacle and Boggs Chapel with Sections One and Two meeting in the forenoon and afternoon. Annie O Farrell and A S Rowland will address on the work of the organized Sunday school movement. Speakers include Oscar Nichols, Abitrix, N G Slaughter and others. The general county convention meets later in Winterville.

Clarke County Boggs Chapel Boggs’ Chapel Annie O'Farrell A. S. Rowland Tabernacle The Baptist Tabernacle Oscar Nichols Annie O’farrell Abitrix N. G. Slaughter Winterville

New Mercantile Co Seeks Incorporation in Athens

In Clarke County the petition for charter of The McCommons Thompson Company was filed in the superior court clerk’s office. Petitions list J M Thompson John T Boswell F E Boswell R L Caldwell W R Jackson M C Wright R L Griffin E L Lewis J E Geer and James Davison of Greene County as sponsors. Capital stock is 15000 all paid in. Business will be a mercantile establishment on the former Bondurant stand on Clayton street selling dry goods millinery suits and allied lines. The venture aims to attract several leading local businessmen to Athens.

Superior Court of Clarke Petiion McCommons- Thompson Company Messrs J. M. Thompson John T. Boswell F. E. Boswell R. L. Caldwell W. R. Jackson M. C.wright R. L. Griffin E.L. Lewis J E. Geer James Davison Creene County Bondurant Clayton Street Athens

Sigma Chi Defeats Chi Psi In Pan-Hellenic Opener

Sanford Field witnessed Sigma Chi beat Chi Psi 20 to 0 in the Pan-Hellenic league opener. Ted Paine backed by skillful line play helped Sigma Chi with Bennett Schuessler and Ryman advancing. McIntyre scored on a forty yard pass in the final minute. Big Saule and Hodgson led Chi Psi with strong defense and punting as Dezendorf and Coleman officiated.

Sigma Chi CHI Psi Sanford Field Sigma Chi Fraternity Ted Paine Georgia Bennett Schuessler Ryman George Hodgson Phinizy Bird Morris Dezendorf John Coleman

Doctor reveals head weighing method in Denver

A Denver physician announces a new technique for weighing a man’s head without cutting or removing it. The report notes the old method carried disadvantages, especially for the subject.

Denver Pittsburgh Sun

Infirmary project approved for State Normal School

At a Prudential Committee meeting the State Normal School trustees approved starting the infirmary with a 4500 dollar appropriation from the legislature. Captain J W Barnett named architect and plans are under way. E J Bondurant chairs the building committee which will inspect the campus tomorrow to choose a site and bids will be sought after plans and location are set.

Prudential Committee Board of Trustees State Normal School J. W. Barnett E. J. Bondurant The State Normal

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Marie Dodo Colonial Opera House Theda Bara the Cleopatra Haughey’s Hlibuster NEW Mercantile CO Incorporation McCommonsthompson CO D. W. Griffith Athens, Georgia Detroit Electric Detroit Sasnett & Yow
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