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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1914

Page

4

University Day Program at Georgia commencements

Tomorrow’s events for Georgia commencement include forenoon University Day with speakers from Georgia Industrial and Normal College and other state schools, afternoon military features, and a night champion debate. Participants include Kathleen O Farrell Athens, C Watkins Talbotton, E B OKelley Gainesville, Mary Angeline Miller Valdosta, Lee Rogers Dahlonega, C B McDaniel Atlanta, Frank Carter Atlanta, and H L Hardy Atlanta. One absence noted from the Medical College Augusta due to illness. A dress parade, prize drill, and company and individual events follow at 4 p.m.

Georgia Georgia Industrial and Normal College Milledgeville Kathleen O'Farrell Athens State Normal School C. Watkins Talbotton State Normal State College of Agriculture E. B. O'Kelley Gainesville South Georgia Normal School Valdosta Mary Angeline Miller Normal School North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlonega Lee Rogers Franklin College C. B. Mc Daniel Atlanta Law School Frank Carter Georgia School of Technology H. L. Hardy Medical College Augusta

H. and T. Barber Shop Promises Full Staff Tomorrow

Notice to the public states a brief shortage last week due to rushes, but tomorrow the shop will operate with a full force of first class barbers ready for business. Call and give them a trial.

Motorcycle Falls on Greek Merchant on Broad Street

Manuel Chaknis fruit and produce seller suffered a broken right leg when his motorcycle toppled onto him on Broad Street. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Charlie E Seagraves expresses gratitude for kindness and floral tributes during their son Charlie’s illness and death.

Manuel Chaknis Broad Street Charlie Charlie E. Seagraves

James C. Mell Fire Insurance Office Over Athens Savings Bank

James C. Mell established a fire insurance office over Athens Savings Bank enabling local clients to access policy services and risk coverage within the downtown financial block.

James C. Mell Athens Savings Bank

Wrecked Southern New York and Birmingham Special

Reidsville North Carolina June 14 The Southern Railway fast train No 49 the New York and Birmingham special wrecked shortly after midnight nearly all cars derailed The engineer and fireman were killed and casualties were reported as investigators began examining the wreck site

New York Birmingham Southern N.C Associated Press Reidsville N. C Southern Railway New York and Birmingham

Police Chief Heads to National Convention in Grand Rapids

Chief Brooks of the police department departed yesterday for Grand Rapids Michigan to attend the National Association of Police Chiefs convention. He will be away ten days, with Capt Wier acting chief in his absence. Capt Seagraves will cover night duties.

Chief Brooks Police Department Grand Rapids Michigan National Association of Police Chiefs Wier Seagraves

Maple Wood Inn At Tallulah Falls To Open June 20

Maple Wood Inn at Tallulah Falls will open for visitors on June 20 under the management of Mr and Mrs J G Bowden who are known in the hotel business. The Holland Cafe will operate all summer under Mr C B Nichols. Special weekend and family rates will be offered at Maple Wood Inn.

Maple Wood Inn Tallulah Falls J. G. Bowden the Falls

Harold D Meyer Heads Statesboro Schools

Augusta native Harold D Meyer class of 1913 returns for Georgia commencement and visits. Former Thalian and Sphinx member and debate leader, he has taught in Statesboro and is chosen as superintendent for the next two years while preparing next year's catalogue.

Harold D. Meyer Augusta Georgia Meyer The Thalians Sphinx Statesboro

Mediation on Mexican provisional president stalls at Niagara Falls

At Niagara Falls mediators set aside peace plans as discussions over the provisional Mexican president continue without agreement. United States delegates oppose naming Villa or Carranza and seek a neutral, constitutionalist aligned leader acceptable to all factions. President Wilson welcomed the first protocol and expects further results next week. Towns, the New York attorney representing the Huerta regime, cautioned that the rest of the delegation may not proceed smoothly.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Mexico United States Villa Carranza Constitutionalists Constitutionalist Party Huerta Washington Wilson Princeton Bryan

Stevenson Dies in Chicago After Illness

Former Vice President Adlai Stevenson dies in Chicago after weeks of illness. He served with Grover Cleveland as president and was accompanied by three children at his side.

Associated Press Chicago Adlai Stevenson Grover Cleveland

Absinthe Tomorrow at the Classic Theatre

Absinthe screens tomorrow at the Classic Theatre with King Baggot and Leah Baird. The film showcases Paris settings and thrilling dramatic scenes as it explores the tragic consequences of the absinthe habit. Admission is 10 and 15 cents.

Classic Theater King Baggot Leah Baird Paris

Asa Candler Donates Large Gifts to Emory College

Atlanta on June 13 reports that Asa Candler gave thirty thousand dollars to Emory College at Oxford Ga his alma mater and to the Methodist institution led by Bishop Candler his brother. He previously gave 75000 to Emory and 75000 to Wesleyan Memorial Hospital plus 109000 to Wesley Memorial colleges.

Atlanta Asa Candler Emory College Oxford Methodist Bishop Candler

Boy Drowns During First Holiday Bathing

Royal Lee Culpepper thirteen years old on his first holiday drowned late this afternoon near a crowded swimming area in Atlanta. Marion Bussey, finishing a dive, found the body as spectators looked on.

The Banner Atlanta Royal Lee Culpepper Marion Bussey

Clarke County Bank Statement of Condition 1914

State of Georgia Clarke County verifies Clarke County Bank cash assets and liabilities as of June 12 1914. Cash items total 3 050 76. Loans and overdrafts unsecured 37 204 37. Due from banks in state and out of state 46 396 29. Liabilities total 46 396 29. Statement sworn by cashier B I Smith Jr before R A Washburn Nashburg Notary.

Georgia Clarke County E. I. Smith, Jr Clarke County Bank B. I. Smith Washburn N. P

Regular 50c Table Linens, 33c at

Local store advertises table linens priced at 50 cents each with sale items at 33 cents. Limited quantities likely available.

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M. Brandt Clayton Street Levy Bludwine Brooks Grand Rapids, Mich Harold Meyer Stevenson Absinthe Classic Theatre Resources Wee Seelee Way H. Epting Co Fahey Madras Sea Island Athens, Georgia
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