Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Banner in Athens, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

3

Stewardship Talk by Dr. Eugene Hill in Commerce

At the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly a stewardship presentation was assigned to prominent preachers. Dr. Eugene L. Hill of Athens preached at Commerce First Presbyterian last evening, praising stewardship from John’s gospel. He will tour Texas next week delivering similar addresses in Worth Worth Harstow and Naecceadadochee amid a warm local welcome.

Commerce General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church Southern Presbyterian Sevral States Southern Presbyterian Churches Eugene L. Hill First Presbyterian Church Athens

Fraudulent checks flood the country from Savannah

Special to the Banner reports Savannah authorities warned that spurious checks drawn on the Newnan Banking Company are being used to defraud Atlanta and Birmingham merchants. The cashier’s name is forged, and the forger is believed traveling toward Savannah. copies were sent to Savannah banks, jewelers, and merchants.

Savannah T. M. Goodrum Newnan Banking Company Atlanta Birmingham

Stimson Attacks National Defense Act in Call for Universal Training

Former Secretary of War Henry Stimson denounces the National Defense Act as inefficient and politically biased. He argues for universal training with six months of field service, citing poor mobilization results on the Mexican border and widespread lack of readiness among militia. He traces the need to modern democracy and the shift from a volunteer to a citizen army, urging Congress to adopt universal training.

Associated Press Washington Congress Henry & Stimson National Defense Act Federal Treasury Stimson Wailea United States China Switzerland France Argentina Chile Australia Norway Sweden General Staff Plattsburg Regular

MUTT & JEFF WEDDING CONTEST AT COLONIAL THEATRE

Colonial Theatre announces a contest tied to MUTT & JEFFS WEDDING opening February 6. Patrons craft concise complimentary critcisms from the billing MATT & JOFFS WEDDING IS THE MHRRIEST SHOW ON THE STAGE. prizes include two seats for a performance.

Mutt & Jeff Mutt & Jeffs Colonial Theatre Matt & Joff

Commandery Meeting And Military Training Discussion

The Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery of Knight Templar schedules an evening meeting at 8 o'clock with a luncheon. A long excerpt argues for universal military training, detailing benefits, cost savings, and potential training hours compared to current militia standards.

Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery Knight Templar

Georgian Board chooses two associate editors and new editor in chief

The Georgian board at its regular monthly meeting elected D. H. McGill of Hartwell and Wm. H. Quarterman of Winder as associate editors. McGill a first year UGA history student with strong literary promise, and Quarterman noted for Junior Cabinet Gridiron Club Debating Club Phi Kappa presidency and Sphinx. Alvan B. Rowe of Savannah named editor in chief for the next half year, succeeding Louis Morrison whose term ends in February.

D. H. McGill Hartwell Wm. H. Quarterman Winder McGill University of Georgia History Quarterman Phi Kappa Sphinx Alvan B. Rowe Savannah Louis Morrison

Double Funeral At Princeton Yesterday

Yesterday afternoon at 1 30 funeral services were held for Mrs D J McCune conducted by Rev E W Jones with many friends in attendance pallbearers included D D Newsome Jack Lester Charles James Dave Bailey W J Brittain and Weldon Wood. A second service followed at 2 for Mrs Mattie Couch who died Wednesday in South Carolina Rev A J Sears conducted the sermon and burial at Princeton with numerous attendees.

Princeton D. J. McCune E. W. Jones D. D. Newsome Jack Lester Charles James Dave Bailey W. J. Brittain Weldon Wood Mattie Couch South Carolina A. J. Sears

Funeral of Miss Lula Lockhart at 2 PM

From her mother's home on College avenue the funeral of Miss Lula Lockhart was held yesterday afternoon at two o clock led by Rev E L Hill D D pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. Neighbors and friends attended and accompanied the party to Oconee cemetery where the body was laid to rest to await the resurrection morning.

M. J. Lockhart College Avenue Lula Lockhart E. L. Hill D.D First Presbyterian Church Oconee Cemetery

Gainesville 15 Team to Play G. High Saturday Night

The Y M C A prep team faces Gainesville High School this Saturday at 8 00 PM at the Y M C A in a fast paced game. Basketball fans are urged to attend.

G. HS Y. M.C A Light Y. M.C. A Gainesville

Prominent Georgia Matron Near Death in Savannah

Savannah dispatch reports Mrs W W Gordon, a leading Georgia figure and widow of Confederate and Spanish War figure W W Gordon, nearing death at her Savannah home. Daughter Juliette Low founder of the Girl Scouts, is abroad in England. relatives urged to return immediately. Mrs Gordon was born Nell Kinsey and was the first white child born on the site of present Chicago.

Savannah W. W. Gordon Georgia Juliette Low Girl Scouts In America England Low Gordon Nell Kinsey Chicago

Atlanta Mule Buyers Buy Car Load Here

The Hall Mule Co of Atlanta purchased a car load of mules from Toens dealers to be shipped to Atlanta. The report notes Athens as a mule market and commends local dealers for meeting Atlanta's demand.

Atlanta The Hall Mule Co Toens Athens

Peculiar Rail Travel Shaves Whiskers Fast on Trains

A curious note surveys how whiskers appear to grow quicker during train rides and jokes about the urge to shave after boarding. The author ponders the sensation of stepping aboard a train and feeling an impulse to groom.

Blindness to faults and self criticism

A brief aphorism notes that no man is blind to his own faults while recognizing faults in others, highlighting the habit of detecting others' errors more readily than one’s own. The saying frames self-awareness as a costly blind spot in personal judgment.

Wonderful Address by Dr W A Brown Sunday School Leader

The article details Dr W A Brown's address at a Sunday school leaders event with a second session schedule Friday evening and a long question list answered by Brown. It lists participating churches and superintendents, notes an inter-conference Q&A, and covers topics from graded Sunday schools to standards and organizational aims.

DR. W. A. Brown S. S. Leader Flora Davis Wm. A. Brown West End Baptist W. H. Youngblood Young Harris Methodist Geo. Young Tabernacle Baptist O. G. Nichols Emmanuel Episcopal W. A. Capps Central Presbyterian Malcolm Lockhart Hoyt's Chapel Milton Thomas Boggs’ Chapel J. Wallace Tuena Vista Pred Wilperintendent Ams Brown

Sure Thing Uses Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Ailments

A note from Farmers Mills N I B Wixon says Chamberlain's Tablets have helped him for years with stomach and liver disorders and he calls them the best he has ever used. The remedy is obtainable everywhere.

I B. Wixon Farmers Mills Ody

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fletcher Castoria Sexy Dedi Mutt and Jeff Colonial Theater D. D Commandery Notice Thys Thornton Fatima Irene Fenwick and Owen Moore Paramount Picture Elite Helen Holmes Mrs. Vernon Castle Patria
Search Courier

Search the Athens Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication