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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

8

Ryan's Alleged Attendant on Trial in Assault Case

Detective Robert J. Foster goes on trial in Indianapolis on a charge of assaulting Frank M. Ryan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, amid a dyna mite conspiracy probe. Ryan, indicted and convicted, is out on bond pending appeal. Also, Columbia hosts a 1000-plus teachers convention of the South Carolina State Teachers Association led by J C Burts as president.

Indianapolis Ind Robert J. Foster Frank M. Ryan International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Foster National Erectors’ Association Ryan Federal Grand Jury South Carolina Columbia S. C South Carolina State Teachers’ Association Jt. C. Burts Greenville

Delightful Supper at Young Harris Memorial

A rainy evening did not dampen a near hundred strong gathering at Young Harris church for a delightful supper hosted by the women of the congregation. Cobb Lampkin presided as toastmaster with Elder B P Allen and Rev C C Jarrell delivering hearty addresses. Rev S R England and E J Bondurant of the First church spoke briefly, followed by music from a quartet and an orchestra. The church’s missionary committee is organized and will conduct a member-to-member canvas for missions and other benevolences.

Young Harris Church Cobb Lampkin B. P. Allen C. C. Jarrell S. R. England E. J. Bondurant N. G. Slaughter First Church

Kid Brannen Visits Athens to Begin North Georgia Coach Post

Mr Cliff Brannen arrived in Athens yesterday en route to Dahlonega to assume duties as baseball coach for North Georgia Agricultural College. Known as Georgia's premier pitcher for four years, Brannen leaves a legacy and is greeted by friends hoping for success in his coaching career.

Cliff Brannen Athens Dailonega North Georgia Agricultural College Kid Georgia

Cromarty Hurt by Ball in Baseball Practice

Mr Tony Cromarty suffered a painful injury Wednesday afternoon during baseball practice when a throw from first to second struck him above the right eye. Several stitches were needed and he remained in pain until a doctor arrived. he was described as improved yesterday and expected to be back at practice in a few days.

Tony” Cromarty Cromarty

College dairy wagon injured in accident

A State College dairy milk wagon ran away as the driver entered a residence to deliver milk. It dashed into a pine tree and was almost demolished. This is the second mishap in weeks involving the college milk wagon.

State College College

Atlanta Gets Its Mail Very Late

Special to the Banner reports that 27 mill clerks in Atlanta circulate a petition to end the practice of dead-heading clerks to Nashville. They blame Postmaster General Hitchcock for frugal mail handling, saying clerks sleep in crowded mail cars, fall ill, and Atlanta mail arrives 24 to 48 hours late due to policy.

Atlanta Nashville Hitchcock

Sherman Law Debate Set Between Creighton and South Dakota

Vermillion South Dakota March 13 Arrangements are made for a debate tomorrow night between Creighton University Omaha and the University of South Dakota South Dakota will support the affirmative and Creighton the negative side of the question Resolved That the Sherman anti trust law should be repealed

Vermillion S. D Creighton University of Omaha University of South Dakota South Dakota Creighton

Sadie Levy Dies in Atlanta After Illness

Mrs. Sadie Funkentein Levy wife of Moe Levy daughter of Mr Peter Funkenstein died last night at St Josephs infirmary in Atlanta after stomach trouble and a six to eight week illness. She was about thirty and resided in Athens most her life. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs P Funkenstein brothers Louis and Sam Funkenstein and sisters Mrs Sidney Haley and Mrs Joe Wolff. Remains to Athens by first train. Pallbearers named for 10 am at Dorsey and funeral at 3 pm from Hancock Avenue home with Rabbi Dr Hirsch officiating.

Sadie Funkentein Levy Moe Levy Peter Funkenstein Atlanta St. Joseph's Infirmary P. Funkenstein Funkenstein Florida Messrs Louis Sam Funkenstein Sidney Haley Joe Wolff Athens Dorsey's Felix Phillips M. Jankower Aaron Cohen Bernard Joel J. van Straaten Sol. Bosey

Commerce Pythian lodge marks anniversary with public address

Commerce Georgia March 14 at the last lodge meeting it was decided to honor the order with Sunday evening exercises on March 30 a Pythian speaker will give a public address on Pythianism at the Ellida auditorium ministers of Commerce invited to attend the event is expected to draw a large audience due to the order s popularity in Commerce with general public invited to hear the views of clergy on the topic

Commerce Commerce Pythian Lodge Hents P .T Ellida Auditorium

Georgia leads all in moonshine stills

Atlanta reports Georgia is the world’s leading state in illicit distilling with more known stills than Alabama Kentucky and several Carolinas. An official count shows 98 stills destroyed in the past month and 128 previously. some operations run up to 200 gallons daily, but overall output remains small in the national picture.

Atlanta South Georgia Alabama Kentucky North Carolina

Heavyweights Clash in Madison Square Garden Tilt

Metropolitan fans will see Gunboat Smith face Bombardier Wells in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. The result could shape championship eliminations with the winner likely facing Jess Willard, and potentially Luther McCarty if Willard wins.

New York Gunboat Smith Bombardier Wells Madison Square Garden Jess Willard Texas Willard Luther McCarty Missouri

White Enamel Ware Imported for Wholesale and Trade

Advertisement listing wholesale and retail prices for white enamel ware and houseware items. Items include baby bath tubs, slop jars, bowls, pitchers, wash basins, coffee pots, rice boilers, sauce pans, baking pans, mixing bowls, dishes, teapots, cups, saucers, ramakins, and more. Notes special wholesale pricing and contact phone 125.

Flower Show Attracts City Visitors In Athens

Flower display draws crowds at the electric shop with a garden of bulbs and hyacinths. Ladies share refreshments as passersby marvel at the spring collection. The social pages note meetings, arrivals, and health updates among Athens residents.

Athens

Meeting of Iowa editors opens joint convention in Webster City

Newspaper publishers editors and managers from many papers attend in Webster City Iowa for the opening of a joint annual convention of the Upper Des Moines and Corn Belt Editorial Associations.

Webster City Iowa Des Moines Corn Belt

Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent deposits

Largest savings bank in Athens offers 4 percent interest compounded January 1 and July 1 on deposits from $1. Listings promote the saving habit. Also an ice chest advertised at $8 from $29. Phone 1131. For sale thirty-five shares Southern Refining Co. stock. P. O. Box 603 6t

Athens Athens Savings Bank Southern Refining Co P. O

National Child Labor Conference Opens in Jacksonville

The ninth annual National Child Labor Conference began in Jacksonville on March 13 for a four day session. Delegates from nearly every state and many cities attended the opening in the board of trade auditorium. Sherman C. Kingsley of Chicago led the discussion on child labor and charitable relief as topics ranged to pensions for widows, wage standards in child employing industries, and related issues. A large mass meeting is planned for Sunday afternoon to close the conference.

Jacksonville Fla National Child Labor Conference Board of Trade Sherman C. Kingsley Chicago

Short Notes Insurance Real Estate Lipson Jester

Classified short notes list rentals sales and exchanges in Athens Georgia. Items include furnished room for rent at 196 Milledge avenue, two or three unfurnished rooms at 565 College ave, a 1912 Indian motorcycle for sale, brick plots for sale, two motor cars for exchange, grate polish from J L Arnold at 260, barber college ad from Dallas Texas, fresh coconuts from Jublin Bros Candy Kitchen, Buff Orpington stock for sale, and loans of at least $3000 placed by DuBose and DuBose. Includes For Rent notices, sales, and services.

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