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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
10
A luncheon announcement in Atlanta reports Georgia Tech subscriptions totaling 21 550 toward a half million fund. Working committees begin a whirlwind campaign to raise 100 000 in Atlanta within days. Mayor Woodward proclaims Tuesday Greater Tech Day.
The State Normal School board of trustees in Athens announced unanimous resolutions praising Dr. E. C. Branson for his years of service to the school the state and the country. They express regret at his leaving but wish him success in new opportunities to advance his rural economics theories and plans.
Three juniors from the College of Agriculture will spend the summer in Europe after commencement. They will be joined part way by Lloyd Worrell who earns a master’s degree this year and heads to South Africa. The travelers are P. C. Jones, W. R. Hastings, and Bright McConnell, aiming to study agriculture and enjoy sights before returning for senior work.
The Baraca-Philathea union met Monday night June 8 at the First Baptist church. New president Dr J L Pendley energizes members as the program includes songs prayers scripture readings minutes of last meeting and reports from delegates to the Augusta convention followed by a banner award and a quartet performance.
Governor Slaton defends his position on the depot bill, criticizing Messrs Felder and Hardwick for opposing the project and blundering on constitutional questions. He argues the state would have gained millions and Atlanta benefited, urging unity among Georgians and recounting supporting legislators and actions by lawmakers across counties.
The Citizens Bank and Trust Company, placed under the State Bank Examiner, reconstitutes with a majority of young directors elected last week who enjoy public confidence. Under new management the bank is expected to prosper and inspire city pride while officers are to be announced with plans to hire the best available talent.
Stockholders announced the bank will open for business on June 24. Rainy weather has stimulated business and farming circles. A well known authority says crops are not seriously damaged beyond lateness. Athens has seen a setback to its fire record with two major fires in the past two months.
A Broad street fire in mid April caused insured losses around twenty five thousand dollars. Another blaze damaged Delmar's Cafe and the National Woollen Mills shop on Clayton street, with substantial losses to stock. The Georgia Railroad bought the Athens Foundry and Machine Works property on Foundry street and plans heavy improvements including a terminal station and warehouses. The foundry will move to the current Athens Mattress and Spring Bed building. Sale terms not released.
Cure claims promise relief from tired aching feet with TIZ magical effects. Advert suggests immediate comfort, draws out poisonous exudations, and removes corns bunions and raw spots. 25 cent box available at druggists or department stores with a one year money back guarantee.
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