21 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
1
A call to Athens citizens to vote next Tuesday on two bond issues for school facilities and street improvements. Officials assert bonds will be repaid without tax rate increases, funding needed construction and maintenance across all city sections. Citizens are urged to show up at the polls and support bonds for education and roadways.
Boston National defeated the University of Georgia 6 to 0 in a seven inning affair played in drizzle. Rebel McTigue emerged as a substitute for Sy Seymour and Gervin dazzled with a deceptive delivery. Titus stolen base and strong Boston defense helped seal the win as Stallings plans a trip to Atlanta.
Rev A J Moncrief D D pastor of First Baptist Barnesville Ga has accepted an invitation from President Pound to preach the annual baccalaureate sermon at the State Normal School during commencement. Moncrief is noted as a brilliant thoughtful orator and a successful southern gospel pastor. President Mitchell of the University of South Carolina will give the literary address.
Jay H. Eating Co announces a grand opening with Miss Olle E. Trader overseeing millinery and a sale offering marked discounts on fabrics, lace, hosiery, towels, and embroidery trouncing. Includes baseball box score and game time details for Georgia readings.
Major J C C Black of Augusta named Memorial Day orator for Athens Georgia. The speaker is described as orator, historian and Confederate loyalist who will, on Memorial Day, present an argument vindicating the Confederate cause. anticipated large audience on April 26.
Frugal shoppers flock to Jossey's store as weekly specials promise low cost groceries. Fresh eggs, hens, ducks and vegetables are highlighted with guaranteed quality and low prices. Order by phone for quick delivery and Friday Saturday deals.
The Lawrence Players impressed a good crowd despite rain with Driven from Altar as the starring act. Mr Lawrence and the cast received praise for superb effects and realistic scenery likened to a Belasco production. Shows continue Friday Saturday with a Saturday matinee.
Ty Cobb the famed batter and team owner travels to Athens with prominent citizens to showcase baseball. The event features Cobb leading his own group while Detroit Tigers figures watch over contract talks. Game calls at 3 30 with 50 cent admission at Sanford Field contingent on field condition.
Place orders for Easter lilies roses valley specials and carnations at two dollars a dozen. Arnold and Abney advertise cheese pimiento cheese and Philadelphia cream cheese with delivery from 1076 and 1167 Cruce Dale Greenhouse. Miss Jennie May Hall has been quite sick at Mrs J B McClurd home and other family travel notes mention relatives in Macon.
B. B. Brooks of Albany seeks a receiver for Cherokee Life Insurance Co of Rome alleging fraud and extravagance. He claims assets of 350000 with 1181800 in six percent certificates, losses of 1000s weekly, and misused funds totaling about 1.6818 million since formation. Hearing set for April 2 in Rome.
The Western circuit judge urged railroads operating through the circuit to post expected arrivals and keep cars clean and comfortable. Grand juries in Clarke and Gwinnett urged enforcement, with Athens lines cited for lax posting. The April term will see if law compliance is found and cases pursued.
In Athens region, Revenue Officer Burrell brought in his eighth moonshine defendant on warrant for illicit distilling or complicity. Over six days last week he made six arrests, with two more this week. Detainees hailed from Gwinnett, Walton, Madison and Clarke counties, including Hamp Miller and Leon Lester from Tallassee road. The raids target moonshine stills amid modern roads and institutions in view of state learning centers.
At the Majestic today and tomorrow two extra attractions join the three reels of licensed pictures. Misa Alice De Vann, famed for song styles in Philadelphia Lubin houses, will sing catchy character numbers. J Stanley Roberts, the Man from Mexico, presents vivid war views and a lively lecture from his firsthand experiences.
Easter holidays start at the State Normal School this afternoon at five o'clock. Work will resume next Tuesday morning. Many students and several faculty will visit home or friends during the mid winter vacation, using the break for rest or small tasks. Spring onions five cents turnips Florida cabbage Arnold Abney.
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