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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
5
A painting titled September Morn drew attention in Athens and Atlanta as police examined its suitability. Authorities found little provocation beyond a modest image of a girl preparing to jump into a bath, while the artist profits from the public fascination and distribution.
Georgia pastors rally to set July 6 as prison reform Sunday with sermons on prison treatment from a Christian perspective. The Evangelical Ministers Association originated the effort in Atlanta, with Baptists Methodists and other conferences endorsing it. Episcopal Congregational Presbyterian Lutheran churches to participate. A special committee led by Rev. John E. White and Rev. C. B. is named to mobilize interest statewide.
Georgia pastors from St Luke's Central Presbyterian Lothian Redeemer and other churches unite to have every minister preach on July 6. They seek to examine prison reform and urge creation of a state commission to study penal and criminal court reform for the upcoming legislature session.
Larry Pape, pitcher with the world champions, says he will quit baseball and join a club in the Camidha league after a season with Buitalte.
A photograph shows the quarters of Menelek emperor of Abyssinia in his AddDis Ababa palace. The text notes that Menelek has often been reported dead erroneously.
A five year old boy William George fell into a bricked culvert under Blaenavon Monmouth and was swept about 500 yards. Workmen recovered the unconscious child and doctors restored animation after serious injuries.
A writer in Die Bibliothek notes bound books using human skin is not rare. He cites Ca mille Flammarion owning a leather bound copy of Ciel et Terre made from a noblewoman’s epidermis given after her death for that purpose. The bindings resemble calfskin closely and require an expert eye to tell the difference.
In Ross-shire a flock of cows crosses Loch Duich to an island 200 yards from shore to feed and return each evening. They swim undriven by humans, and when seas are rough a man may assist by guiding them with a gentle touch under the chin to keep them from swimming in circles.
The death of Mrs. Floyd Foster in Atlanta after an illness ends a life of strong community ties in Athens. Known as Miss Mary Thomas in childhood, she leaves two sons from her first marriage and a son and daughter from her second, along with siblings and an uncle. Her Georgia life, hospitality, and generosity end with burial at Oconee Cemetery.
Madam Paulini the clairvoyant and palmist is back in Athens for a limited time. Office hours run daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sundays. Location is 293 Clayton St. West. Appointments suggested.
Mr J T Esco shopped in Athens Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A A Rayle shopped there Wednesday. Miss Serena and Charlie Crawford were in Athens Monday. Mesdames Phil W Davis and W A Shackelford attended the Tabernacle dedication in Athens Sunday. Mrs Davis visited at the Wingfields home. Rev Phil W Davis helped with a revival in Progress at the new Tabernacle. Hon and Mrs Wm M Howard attended the university commencement. their son Henry graduates this week in Athens.
Seventeen Boy Scouts led by Rev. C. C. Jarrell hiked forty two miles toward the mountains and have enjoyed a lengthy outing. They will return to Athens today on the Gainesville Midland train arriving between 11 and 1. The group plans more hikes and camping trips soon.
Fair and warm conditions dominate with markets showing cotton at 12 cents. Weather outlook remains mild with light breezes, posing steady conditions for trading and fieldwork.
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