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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

4

SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST Advertisements in these columns

Notices list ads with care to use Banner address, not advertiser, readers told not to seek advertiser identity. Items include insurance, loans, stamps, stamps, printing services, rentals, sales, and lost items. Entries note specific addresses like Prince avenue, Lumpkin street, North Milledge, Hiawassee avenue, and Normal Station. Several miscellaneous rental and sale offers appear alongside lost dog and overcoat notices. Many items include telephone contacts and terse farm or property references.

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No one to ask to know the identity alien ade

An assorted old newspaper fragment mentions personal addresses and bank interests. It references Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest on savings deposits with compounding dates January 1 and July 1. Also notes rental listings, local groceries, and a real estate offer on Lumpkin heights with seller Carl Sage.

Bank IN Athens Athens Savings Bank Lumpkin Heights Carl Sage

Ethel Barrymore Shifts to Screen Work for Metro

Ethel Barrymore, star of the Strand today in The Awakening of Helena Richie, abandons stage speaking and pledges her future to Metro Pictures. She praises the screen medium’s ability to realize artistic goals as she helps shape a production set in Old Chester before the war, amid a family tally of Barrymores joining Metro.

Ethel Barrymore Strand Strand Theater Metro-Rolfe Helena Richie Miss Barrymore Metro Pictures Corporation Margaret Deland Metro Richard A. Rowland Old Chester Sidney Drew Mrs. Drew Lionel Barrymore Rankin Drew

Elite Showcases Pearl White and Keystone Comedy

The Elite presents Pearl White in Pearl of the Army drawing big business at the popular play house each Saturday. Today also features a Keystone Comedy riot of fun and laughter on the same program.

ELITE Pearl

Georgia Defeats Birmingham 74 to 20 in Lopsided Show

Georgia overwhelmed Birmingham Athletic Club 74 to 20 in a fast, disciplined game. Georgias Scott led scoring with several baskets while Morrison, Rawson, and McCall anchored the defense holding Birmingham to a lone field goal in many stretches. Officials from YMCA supervised as Atlanta Club sights toward South championship as a likely record breaker.

Birmingham Athletic Club Georgia Birmingham Atlanata Atheltic Club Acula Scott Georgi Cox Morrison Rawson McCall Montgomery Tahn McGowan Gillant Birminham Toring Det Weaver Atlanta Three Mr. Jones Phy We YMCA

Rev Troy Beatty and wife In Memphis auto crash

Letters from Rev. Troy Beatty in Memphis describe an automobile accident involving him and his wife. The couple’s car skidded and crashed, with details of injuries and recovery efforts. Beatty plans a return visit to Athens in February, while others escaped harm.

Troy Beatty Memphis, Tenn Anderson Memphis Beatty Athens Berthin Ary Fhe Stake Coc Sa Mr. Beatty Mackie Ern Beatty

Dr Bancroft Back From A World Tour

Dr Edward Bancroft Jr son of E Bancroft of this city has landed in New York after months abroad visiting Europe and the Orient. He sailed on the Saxonia Cunard Line serving as official physician and surgeon. After a few days in New York he will return to his Norfolk home where he has practiced since graduating from Richmond Medical College. He has made several long ocean trips recently and earned a strong reputation as a physician.

Edward Bancroft, Jr E. Bancroft New York America Saxonia Cunard Line Norfolk Medical College Richmond

Spannell Murder Trial Contradictory Testimony Emerges

R N Pittman of Meridian Mississippi testified for the state in the Spannell murder trial claiming he saw a man kneeling in the front seat fire at the back seat killing Mrs Spannell and Lieutenant Colonel Butler near Alpine Texas. Spannell testified yesterday that Butler fired the fatal shot.

Associated Press San Angelo Texas R. N. Pittman Meridian Miss Harry J. Spannell Spannells Spannell M. C. Butler Alpine Mra. Spannell Pittman

World record height display in Georgia game

The article notes a high fliers 10,000 foot ascent and a dramatic college basketball period between Georgia and Birmingham with final scoring details for Cox McGowan Morrison Gillara Satterfield McCall and Rawson. An intermission wrestling exhibition by University of Athens law department member Orman Tiunter and local wrestler George Sarros provided entertainment for spectators.

Ettendanes Georgia Birmingseam Cox UM McGowan Montgomery Morrison Hahn Ac Gillara Satterfield McCall Baker Barker Tew Rawson Orman Tiunter University George Sarros

FIGHT 15 WAGED ON REVENUE MEASURE

A small group led by Representative Caldwell of Texas attacked proposed expenditures and a New York Caldwell denounced the excess profits tax. They fought the bill which kept the tawels after midnight. Thirteen members gave notice they would not be bound by the caucus. The bill aims to raise about 228,100,000 by the excess profits tax and increased inheritance tax, plus 100,000,000 more from a Panama Canal bond issue.

Associated Pro Washington Caldwell Texas New York

Resigns Before Beginning Office Term

Bernard R. Baker, recently appointed to the shipping board and confirmed by the senate, has resigned. The president reportedly accepted the resignation amid sharp differences over the board’s organization. The reason was not announced.

Baltimore Bernard R. Baker Shipping Board Senate

Holman Off For Kentucky To Buy Mules

Mr W S Holman and his son in law Mr W W Scott left yesterday for Kentucky to buy another carload or two of fine mules for Holman and Deadwyler. Demand for good stock has been heavy this season and Holman has already made several trips to the pine grass regions to secure mules desired by Georgia farmers.

W. S. Holman W. W. Scott Kentucky Holman & Deadwyler Hollman Georgia

Chamber of Commerce Directors Hold An Interesting Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce held a lengthy meeting in Boston and discussed credentials for Mr Miller at the national good roads convention. Officers praised the Athens physicians, pledged support to a Buffalo Bill memorial effort, and welcomed women’s groups to use Chamber rooms to boost city enterprise.

Boston Miller Athens Wm. F. Cody Buffalo Bill Tibbetts Chamber of Commerce Haselton Athens Woman's Club Woman's Club

Thieves Sought After $20,000 Jewel Robbery in Lakeland

Detectives in Lakeland Florida seek clues to identify the robber who last night robbed the Memminger home. C G Memminger president of the Coronet Phosphate Co and Morida board of health member, the jewels valued at $20,000 were stolen during dinner. Memminger offers a $1,000 reward.

Associated Press Lakeland Fla C. G. Memminger Coronet Phosphate Company Morida Board of Health Memminger

Administration Revenue Bill Passes to Meet Deficit

Washington January 26 The Democratic House caucus tonight overwhelmingly approved the administration revenue bill designed to meet the prospective deficit.

Associated Press Washington Democratic House Caucus

Federal Reserve Board Proposes Reserving Member Bank Reserves

Washington reports a proposed amendment to the federal reserve act would require all member banks reserves to be kept in federal reserve banks subject to approval by the house banking and currency committee.

Federal Reserve Associated Press Washington Federal Reserve Act The Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks House Banking and Currency Committee

Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes House With New Funding

Washington January 26 The rivers and harbors measure passed the House 221 to 131 after striking out a government commission provision. It carries 33,000,060 dollars with 10,000,000 for new projects and moves to the Senate. The sole new continuing project authorizes a 27 foot channel from the Gulf at Tampa Florida.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Gulf Tampa Fila

Cobweb and Metabolism Talk Draws Large Audience

More than fifty interested listeners filled the Young Women's Christian Association building last night to hear Dr. Edwards from the University of Georgia’s Peabody School of Education present on Cobweb and Metabolism. The lecture was practical and engaging, to be noted as a red letter date among upcoming Associated Building events. Light refreshments followed the talk and the evening was enjoyed by all attendees.

Young Women's Christian Association Edwards Department of Peabody School of Education University of Georgia

Indian Pipe Relic Found Near Commerce Georgia

Commerce Ga Jan 26 Mr Lem on McWhorter near Cromer's Mill in Franklin county displayed a rare Indian relic pipe discovered nearby The carved face and form suggest it depicted the chieftain who smoked it The well preserved artifact is described as capable of lasting for many more centuries toward its value as a historic curiosity Special to Banner

Commerce Lemon McWhorter Cromer’s Mill Franklin County Commerece Ite

Modern Advantages Show Youths Embracing New Sports

Fragmented OCR text hints at a discussion of youth opportunities and sports interest, mentioning golf and change over time. The readable portions reference a person named Cuiurox and a comparison between past and present advantages affecting young men’s pursuits.

Cuiurox

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Milledge Circle Milledge Avenue J. D. Bradwell Clarke Lipscomb Insurance J. C. Jester A. H. Davenport W. J. Gardner Lumpkin St Prince Avenue Broom House Gale Crawford & Merry Hiawassee Avenue U. H. Davenport A-1 Axe Care Hanmer North Milledge J. A. Gordon Ryleo Cobb Street Indian River Williamson's D. G. Bickers Nunnally Thornton's Florida Levy Prince Ave J. T. Anderson Codlega Avenue Grugedale Greenhouses Talmatage Bros. & Co Bloomfield Church Springdale Tall Tslwadse Sostoo Bloomfield Street Springdale Street Hall Street Talmadge Street D. G. Anderson & Co Clayton Street T.E Winter Athens Engineering Co AT the Strand South Victor'es Athiata Hera DR. Bancroft Associated Pres Wioemsd Dan United States MR. W Holman Commission
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