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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
6
Two story brick building on a 41 by 129 foot lot with railroad facilities near the S A L and G M Railway freight depot. Centrally located and valued daily, it houses a wholesale grocery camp and is offered at 22500 with lease through October and possession then. Office at 485 Clayton Street.
A mystery foreigner attacked a woman, piercing her arm and causing immediate loss of consciousness. Authorities have launched an investigation as details remain sparse and no suspect description is available. The victim received medical aid and is reported in stable condition.
Newark officials probe a "poison needle" case after Mrs. Marjorie Graff was stabbed in a Nickel theater. Armand Megaro is jailed on twenty thousand bail for assault with a needle. five similar incidents are reported as authorities consider white slaver links and possible drug inoculations.
Rabbi Marx of Atlanta will address the Drama League tomorrow afternoon at 4 oclock. Invited by Miss Carolyn Cobb, head of the Drama League of America in Georgia, the open gathering invites the public to attend and hear the eminent scholar.
A demonstration of White Crest flour claimed superiority and prompted many inquiries. Twenty grocery firms in the city and four colored grocers are already stocking White Crest as merchants and cooks testify to its quality. Also, Prof. J M Pound continues his series on The Religions of the World at the First Methodist Sunday school this morning at 10 o clock with about a hundred expected attendees.
Reports from Juarez on December 6 describe Rebel leaders fearing Huerta plans to surprise Villa as he advances toward Mexico City. Federal forces retreat northward, Mercado claims bankruptcy, and refugees stream toward Presidio Texas amid gold and silver bullion movements from Parral.
Mrs Grace Macey Keefer, a wealthy volunteer investigator of sanitary conditions, was dismissed after slapping a negro servant who tried to drink from a glass that had been washed but not dried. Cafeteria management contends she quit when denied to “can” the worker. She plans to seek another job to resume her inquiry.
Atlantic City December 6 A shortage of two hundred forty million eggs by December first was reported by forty five large warehouses at the American Warehousemen's Association convention. High prices blamed on farmers and wives for not proper handling and prompt gathering and shipping. The charges followed a recent boycott on eggs by House Wives leagues in New York Philadelphia Chicago and Kansas City which had forced prices down.
Police in Oconee Street area investigated a case where a Black man allegedly sold pint bottles claimed as liquor but contained only water. Chief Brooks received a tip about a peculiar drinker and a special officer later returned empty handed, noting a “water haul” was made in the disguise of whiskey.
Dr J P Campbell head of the University of Georgia biological department will speak this afternoon at the Colonial Opera House. The event includes stereopticon slides and follows his earlier season opening talk to an audience of about 400. Walter’s Orchestra opens at 3 30 with a musical concert and admission is free.
In yesterday's Georgia diary an Atlanta poultry show highlight features William McPherson’s Ply mouth Rock rooster leading the pen that captured top prize. McPherson entered a single pen and a circuit of fairs including Macon and Augusta before taking first in Atlanta.
Monroe Ga December 6 The post office contest draws sharp local interest with two prominent women, Mrs Sheats and her rival, lining up supporters as the town watches the outcome of the office appointment.
The text notes Congressman Tribble has visited recently alongside Miss Hayes as another applicant for the Place. It hints the contest could become heated if both candidates share political leanings, signaling strong interest and potential rivalry in the upcoming selection.
Next week's Majestia lineup includesurnette and Adams from the circuit and Chas Carlos of Sullivan and Constantine circuits plus the beauty chorus. The opening bill is Say Old Sport a musical farce with new numbers. Matinee Monday at 4 15 offers How to Bankrupt the Doctors. A New York physician notes thin stockings and shoes drive doctor bankruptcies. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is advertised for coughs and colds and sold by all dealers.
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