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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

7

Mount Vernon Lodge Holds Evening Called Communication

A called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 Ed and A M will convene at the hall on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Thursday evening January 4 1917 at 8 o'clock. Work will be in the Fellow Craft degree and all qualified brethren are invited to attend fraternal greetings from KE C Paine W M and Jno G Quinn secretary.

Mount Vernon A.M Max Joseph Hy Order of KE. C

Uncle Sam seeks 2nd lieutenants in Georgia recruiting drive

War Department notice advises many vacancies for second lieutenants in the U S Army and urges qualified Georgia men to apply. The January 15 1917 deadline and January 29 1917 exam window are set, with civilian ages 21 to 27 and enlisted men under 30 eligible under General Orders 28 1916. National Guard members take the same exam.

War Department Adjutant General's Office Washington Adjutant General of the Army Regular Army Iiner National Guard Army

The Criminal at Strand and film lineup at Elite

The Strand presents The Criminal with Clara Williams and William Desmond in a drama about a social outcast who believes she is a criminal upon arriving in America. At the Elite Vivian Martin stars in The Stronger Love and Pearl White debuts a new Pathe serial Pearl of the Army.

Strand Today Strand Theater Clara Williams William Desmond Miss Williams America Desmond Naneta Vivian Martin ELITE Paramount Pearl White Pathe

Peg O' My Heart at the Colonial and Grand reviews

The play Peg O' My Heart starring Little Miss Joy Janin draws praise from multiple papers. Critics call it wholesome and entertaining with a capable company and a charming Miss Janin who brings the title role to life. The Montgomery Journal lauds the performance in nearby city, and audiences at the Grand respond warmly to the familiar story. The Colonial and Grand offer matinee and evening showings today and tonight.

Montgomery Journal Miss Joy Janin Peg Peg O' My Heart Laurette Taylor Tittle Peg Miss Janin

Army officer pay and promotion notes under 1916 act

The document outlines pay scales for second lieutenants at 1700 dollars yearly, plus 10 percent annual increase for each five years of service up to forty percent. It notes faster promotions after the National Defense Act of June 3 1916 and urges posting in libraries or recruiting stations to reach eligible local young men ages 2 to 27. By order of the Secretary of War. H P McCain Adjutant General.

Secretary of War H. P. McCain

Athens barbershops set new early closing hours

Beginning in January, several Athens barbershops on College and Jackson streets will close at 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, with 7:30 a.m. openings. Shops include Bryant's, Hilley & Jones Co., Cooper's, LeMaster & Allen, Chas. James, and others urging patrons to cooperate.

Bryant's College Avenue Hilley & Jones Co Lon Mut Brewer Cooper's Clayton Street LeMaster & Allen Chas. James Jackson Street

Georgia dealers form association at College of Agriculture

Farm machinery dealers of Georgia will organize an association at the Georgia State College of Agriculture during a short course for dealers held in the new agricultural engineering building. They will decide on affiliation with the national body and aim to promote the trade for agriculture and dealers, study Georgia conditions, and improve credit methods.

Farm Machinery Dealers of Georgia Georgia State College of Agriculture National Association

Judge Moore Urged for Superior Court Seat

Sparta Ga January 3 Friends of Judge R W Moore of the Sparta city court push Governor Harris to appoint him to the new superior court seat to be created if Judge Park wins the congressional race in the Eighth District following the death of S J Tribble.

Sparta James B. Park S.J. Tribble R. W. Moore Harris Eelicy Park

Southern Railway to Operate New Orleans & Northeastern Line

Fairfax Harrison announces that Southern Railway now owns direct stock in the New Orleans & Northeastern and will operate it as part of the Southern system. The deal also ends foreign holdings in the Alabama & Vicksburg and Shreveport & Pacific, linking Southern lines to New Orleans via the New Orleans Terminal Company.

Atlanta New Orelans & Northeastern Railroad Fairfax Harrison Southern Railway Company New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad Company Alabama& Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway Company Junctions Company American Exchange Southern Railway New Orleans & Northeastern Alabama & Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific Southern Railway System Southern New Orleans

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