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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

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Hearings Lodge Brand to Wind Up Office Work

Judge Brand, resigning from the Western circuit bench, rushes to wind up cases and prepare for successor Judge Coli. The docket includes Bush vs City of Ath and other matters, with probate and wills cases pending in Banks and Cherokee counties. Various groceries and fruit items are listed in the ad section.

Jode Brand Superior Courts Western Circuit Coli Chambters Bearinga Judge Bread Bush City of Athjhe Bleckley R. Brandt Watkins Medical Co Batty, Oakes, and Clack Gwinnett Tong J. A. Chandler Russ Smith Chiie A. M. Chasiiler Banks County Superior Court Brand Chandidr

Anniversary of General Lee Observed in Athens

The birth anniversary of General Robert E Lee was observed at the University campus in Athens. At 11 o'clock yesterday morning Mr T W Reed delivered an address in the chapel praising Lee and presenting the South's role in war and peace to the youth as an ideal to reverence, with a good audience in attendance.

Robert E. Lee Athens T. W. Reed Lee

James Music Company catalog and agents listing

James Music Company at 413 Clayton Street advertises as manufacturers distributors of cable co products and a wide range of pianos and player pianos including Conover and Euphonia brands. It notes agents for Mason and Hamlin, Atlanta, and promises sales at customers own price.

Clayton Street Cable CO Conover Euphonia Player Mason and Hamens Atlantia

Woodmen deny carnival shows under their name

The Woodmen of the World denounce The Nader Carnival Shows as not associated with their Uniform Rank or any contract. They warn the public that the organization has no interest in the advertised event and urge no promotion or endorsement. Additionally, local merchants Arnold & Abney and Williamson's advertise a range of groceries including canned fruits, fresh produce, and seafood offerings.

Woodmen of the World W. W. Beacham Geo. B. Davis Camp

Bernhardt To Bring Divine Sarah To Athens Colonial

A large audience is expected tonight at the Colonial as Sarah Bernhardt, the Divine Sarah, performs her Athens farewell engagement. Four selections including Cleopatra and Camille will be presented with French easily followed by the audience. The run is selling out fast with high advance sales and strong box office demand.

Splendio Athens Colonial Sarah Bernhardt Sarah Mike Bernhardt Cafe Denunciat Camille Europe Rosalie Mme. Bernhardt The New York Mail

verdict in chafin case heard in lexington last night

jurors retired after a long day of argument and deliberation focus on the chafin case in lexington with court bailiffs guarding the judges and attorneys. the day featured extended opening remarks from state and defense lawyers including r l smith paul brown steve skelton and judges hodges hollen cloud. the judge delivered a clear charge lasting about 30 minutes.

Lexington R. L Smith Commerce P. W. Davia Steve Skelton Paul Brown Horace Hollen Joel Cloud

Flanigen Named President of Athens Ry and Electric Co

Mr. C D Flanigen chosen by Athens Railway and Electric Company directors as president succeeding the late James Y Carithers. Robert L Carithers of Winder elected director in Flanigen’s place. Flanigen will serve ex officio on the board. Flanigen has long led the street railway and electric firm.

C. D. Flanigen Athens Railway and Electric Company James Y. Carithers Robert L. Carithers Winder Flanigen Athens

Starving Aviators Found Near Wellton Arizona

Lieutenant Colonel Harry G. Bishop and Lieutenant W. A. Robertson, missing aviators, were found exhausted after a four day trek thirty miles south of Wellton Sonora. Robertson was brought back while Bishop, too weak to walk, was left with searchers. They subsisted on two sandwiches and two oranges since January 10. Robertson guided rescuers to the south where Bishop had been left. the plane’s propeller was broken and landing location remains uncertain, likely about 250 miles south of the border.

Associated Press Wellton Ariz Harry G. Bishop W. A. Robertson Robertson Bishop

Larger submersible expected to arrive ahead of Deutschland

New London. A larger submersible than the Deutschland is reported to be en route and expected soon. Eastern Forwarding Co warehouses hold rubber, copper, and nickel awaiting the Deutschland’s arrival, with arrangements discussed by Bridgeport customs official James L. McGovern.

New London Conn Nickel James L. McGovern Bridgeport

Georgia routs Auburn 90 to 18 in gymnasium blowout

Pie Weaver blew the opening whistle as Georgia crushed Auburn 90 to 18. Scott led Georgia with 50 points from 25 field goals, while the veteran lineup and strong passing carried the runaway win. Auburn fought hard but lacked scoring against Georgia’s depth and experience.

Pie” Weaver Atlanta Athletic Club Heper Georgia Auburn Alabama Georgia Scott Givery Coz

Remarkable achievement by an Overland driver

Col. J. W. Morton, a well known plant er, reports driving his Overland 2 000 miles on original tires with 5 000 to 8 000 more expected. He notes heavy use of tire chains on poor roads between his home and Athens, illustrating exceptional mileage from Overland tires and engine.

Col J. W. Morton Athens Ady

Southern Market Today Offers Fresh Dressed Chickens and Oysters

The advertisement lists fresh market items including dressed chickens, shad, shrimp, and fresh oysters from Southern Market and KING-HODGSON CO. It highlights fruits such as Indian River oranges, grapefruit, Malaga grapes, apples, and bananas, plus produce like celery, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, cranberries, cauliflower, carrots, eggplants, and yellow yam potatoes. BUCHWALDS is also promoted with phone numbers for orders.

Southern Market Indian River Malaga King-Hodgson CO

Russian and German Front Updates and Raids Reported

Berlin and London give mixed war news with Mackensen's advance checked near Sereth and repelled Austro German attacks around Gorizia while a Russian counter offensive claims over 428000 prisoners. Reports also mention a munitions factory explosion near London with suspected casualties and a possible German raider in the Gulf of Mexico lacking confirmation.

Berlin Fokshant Galatz von Mackensen Zborow Galicia Gorizia Rome London

Withdrawal rumors surround Pershing expedition

El Paso reports unofficial word that withdrawal of the Pershing expedition is underway and troops may march to Columbus New Mexico within 72 hours. Washington notes plan approved by Wilson, with Funston and Pershing directing 12 000 troops along the border. France says war to continue until reparations and guarantees are secured. Raids and prize crews feature in today’s dispatches from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro.

Associated Press el Paso Pershing Elualle Columbus New México Casas Grandes Colonia Dubdlan Juares San Antonio Washington Wilson Funston National Guard France Paris Edward Marshall Poincare America United States State Department Rio Janeiro Theodore South Atlantic

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