Russia Launches New Offensive on Bessarabian Front
The Associated Press reports Russia renewed a strong offensive against Austro Hungary on the Bessarabian front east of Czernowitz after a night pause, with four attacks allegedly repulsed by Austrian forces. German and British actions elsewhere include assaults on Tarnopol East Galicia and damaged German positions in France. Negotiations with Austria Hungary reportedly broken off, with King Nicholas fleeing to Italy amid presumed resumption of attempts to crush the Italian kingdom.
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Associated, Press
London
Puise Sines
Bessarabian
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Tarnopol
Galicia
France
Yser
Tolmico
Neer
Paris
II “Ngewe
Afor
Austria-Humgary
Nicholas
Italy
Athens High Opens Season With Narrow Win Over Madison
Athens High School defeated Madison 16 to 13 in Madison in a rough season opener. Quillian opened scoring for Athens, Rawson sprained ankle early, Burpee fouled out, Wright led Madison with seven points as Athens claimed a hard fought victory on the Madison court.
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Athens
Madison
Madison Court
Madisonians
Quillian
Hgh
Robert Burpee
theXtheny High School
Wright
Jackson
Athens High School
Rawson
Goodman
Burpee
Athens agent tops Georgia in December sales
Martin J. Abney of Athens led Georgia agents in December per the Northeastern Mutual Insurance Company report. Among 114 high earning agents, he ranked fifth nationwide, placing with top scorers in Chicago New York Boston Detroit and other major cities.
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Northeastern Mutual. 4 Insurance, Company
Boston
Athens
Heavy Army Sox Sale and Dissolution Notice
100000 pairs of sox promoted as Heavy Army Sox with a two pair for 25r offer. W G Arthur issues a notice of dissolution. Readable lines include pricing and a business dissolution action. Great emphasis on bulk sale terms and corporate closing details.
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Heavy Army Sox
Mr M Bernstein Back From West Trip
Mr Bernstein returns from Grand Rapids and Chicago wholesale and furniture centers after a trip. He notes unusually cold weather during travel and mentions shopping for items.
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MR. M. Bernstein
West
Mosestein
Grand Rapids
Chichito
Legislature Rejects Wilson Preparedness Endorsement
Jackson Miss January 19 The lower house voted 68 to 57 against a resolution endorsing President Wilsons preparedness program while a separate measure expressing confidence in Wilson passed unanimously.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Wilson
Mrs Afield Died After Long Illness At 336 Hiawassee Ave
Mrs E J Porterfield aged 62 died about 9 PM at 336 Hiawassee Avenue after a lengthy illness. Her husband died eight years ago. She leaves eight children: J G Porterfield, J R Porterfield of Watkinsville. W M Porterfield of Colbert. J E Porterfield of Rome. T E Porterfield of Athens. H Porterfield of South Carolina. and Mrs C A Careon and Mrs C O Murray of Athens. A brother, Mr L M Bowers of Greer’s, appears among the survivors.
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Hiawassee Avenue
Athr Lous
H. Porterfield
South Carolina
C. A. Careon
C. O. Murray
Athens
L.im. Bowers
Greer’s
Pana Waa
Moon Partial Eclipse Seen in Local Area
This morning from 2 55 to 4 25 a partial lunar eclipse was visible in the region. The street corner telescope man was not seen at that early hour, suggesting few residents rose to witness the event.
Outlaws Francisco Villa Pablo Lopez and Ax felt Castro Proclaimed
Carranza in Mexico proclaims Villa Lopez and Castro as outlaws, authorizing any Mexican citizen to kill them without formality. At the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Republicans pressed for action on the Mexican situation but no vote occurred. In El Paso, Dr. FE Miller reports massacre victims were horribly mutilated and likely suffered before death.
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Associated Press
Carraniza
Francisco Villa
Pablo Lopez
Castro
Santa Ysabel
Mexico
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
el Paso
Jan
Santa Ysatel
FE Miller
Paso
Pady
Commander of E-2 Feared Trouble Ahead of Test
Lieutenant Charles M. Cooke testified at a naval court of inquiry into the explosion tied to Edison battery tests. He said he sought a hydrogen detector and urged separate testing of each of the 400 cells but Navy engineers blocked the plan. Additional witnesses provided technical details during the session.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles M. Cooke
Naval Court
Shea
Navy Department
Cooke
Bureau of Engineering
Levees Stand Between Californians and Death
Rains in Southern California flood regions causing $2,000,000 damage and four deaths as storms move eastward. Many rail lines are blocked and San Diego is largely isolated except for wireless communication.
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Soutern
California
San Diego
Arnold & Abney Offer Fresh Produce and Celery Tonic
A local notice markets fresh string beans, beets, mustard greens, and salad items. Arnold & Abney promote Dr. Brown's Celery Tonic and invite customers to try a dozen bottles of the new drink.
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Arnold & Abney
Dr. Brown
Mary Pickford in Cinderella at Athens theater
The article promotes Mary Pickford in Cinderella as a star driven program likely to draw large crowds in Athens. It notes this adaptation as a strong bill and predicts high patronage, highlighting the double role of Pickford as star and author of the related work.
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Marion
Adsenas
Phe
Athens
Southern Railway Schedule 10 Remains as Present
Mr J C Beam assistant general passenger agent of Southern met with Athens Chamber of Commerce representatives to discuss a proposed schedule change slated for Sunday the 28th. He assured that the current schedule would stay in force and noted telegrams from business people along the line supporting no change. The meeting ended with optimism for better understanding between the railroad and local business interests.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Beam
Beam
Athens
President Proclaims January 2 1916 Aid Day for Stricken Jews
President Wilson designates January 2 1916 as a day for US citizens to contribute to relief for Jews suffering in Europe and Asia due to the great war. The proclamation cites Senate resolution urging aid to nine million Jews facing destitution, hunger, and displacement.
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Wison
United Gates
Europe
Asia
Senate of the
United States
United States of America
United ‘States
Veteran Refuses Ether for Amputation at Barberville
A one year old veteran from Barberville reportedly refused ether before a planned limb amputation. The article notes a growth appeared on his foot several months prior and worsened over time, with surgeons preparing to operate despite the patient’s refusal.
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Murray
Barberville
Cay
Window display shows shells used by British in war
Athens window display by War Relief Association features shells that saw actual service in the war. The exhibit includes fired shells from British forces and empty shells repurposed by the Good Grey Knitters as holders for their knitting work for soldiers.
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Athens
War Relief Association
Palmer's
Sanaa
Flooded Basement Reported at Colonial Property
Fragmentary notes describe a flooded basement at the Colonial property with reference to individuals Nancy Hall Vane Po and Abney. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a local incident needing investigation.
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Nancy Hall Vane Po
Abney
Lucy Cobb Five to Play Athens High in LC Gym
Lucy Cobb Institute basketball team will meet Athens High School quintet in the LC gym at 8 30 oclock. Prices at the Normal Market feature oysters fresh meats and quick delivery.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens ‘High School
Athens Methodists rally for annual supper drive
In Athens the First Methodist church and nearby congregations mobilize for the annual supper and speaker event. Leaders Dr N G Slaugh, P O Van Atter, Fred Birchmore, Rev E W Jones, and Rev C Grie rell urge unity and active participation as the city awaits Friday night program at Otonee Street church.
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Collins
Denny
Eorgia
Tomorowe
Otonee Street
First’ Methodist
Athens
N. Gy Slaugh
P.O. van Atter
Fred “Birchmore
Enoch “W. Jones
C. Grierell
Postmaster Named for Winterville Georgia
Special to the Banner reports Frank J. Watson appointed fourth class postmaster at Winterville Clarke County Georgia succeeding Alton B Colle who has resigned. The note appears amid other campaign and local notices.
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Banner
Washington, D. C
Frank J. Watson
Winterville
Clarke County
Georgia
Alton B. Colle
Triple farming associations meet in city for annual session
The Dairy and Live Stock Association the Georgia Breeders' Association and the State Horticultural Society of Georgia held sessions yesterday electing officers. They planned next summer meetings in Albany and Magon with current officers to serve another year. The unusual joint gathering favored Athens as a continuing center for meetings and noted diverse topics and speakers.
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Triple Alliance
Farmers’ Organizations
Dairy Ard Live Stock Association
The
Georgia Breeders’ Association
State Horticultural Society of Georgia
Ees
Albany
Athena
Georgia
T W. Harbin
Calhoun
J. E. Hite
Gallatin
Texas
C. W. Parker
Elberton
Perry Vaning
Griffin
Commission- D
Tal le
Jarnigan
Gana
A. Petty
Dawg
J. Owen
Canon
M. P. Jarnigan
M Goodwin
State. College
Athens
Stock ‘Association
Magon
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Irby
Soir Conell
Weatherly and
Starling
U. S
WIS
Carranza
Villa
Pablo Lopez and
Rafael Castro
Mary Pickford
Cinderella
Elsie Janis
Marion Today
Southern Railway
Todd
Dow
Toom Amdhedisng
An Be Seth
Lucy Cobb
Dustin Farnum
Indiana
Good Bill
Hickets
Frasce
J. A
Clare’s
Vaudette
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