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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
5
A 25 cent Knowlton's Dandeline advertisement touts cure for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It promises immediate dandruff dissolution and fuller heavier hair with ten minutes use and urges purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.
Prof. L R Geissler of the University of Georgia will present a specially prepared paper on Dreams from a modern psychologist perspective at the Seney Stovall chapel Saturday evening. The talk at Lucy Cobb Institute will explore the intriguing subject in a learned yet accessible manner.
Mr. W. B. Ingram arrives from Culloden to work with Jackson Brothers at Southern Brick Co. He will oversee city sales as the plant is upgraded, while the Ingrams reside at the Stanley on the Boulevard. Also notes local ads and theater items, with Dr. King’s New Discovery marketed for coughs and colds.
Harold Janvrin readies for utility infield with the Boston Red Sox. Connie Mack’s Athletics leave San Antonio aiming to win every game homeward. White Sox enjoy sunny California trip and strong gate receipts. Union Association sets April 29 opening and September 17 closing. George Capron joins Philadelphia Phillies via Pittsburgh. Cubs mascot pair arrive in Tampa. Cotton States League expands to four clubs in Jackson Meridian Columbus and Selma. Portland Pacific Coast League lineup features five former big league flamers. Wiona Minnesota joins new Northern league including Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Superior Grand Forks Winnipeg Virginia and Wiona. St Louis scribes on Browns trip fined in Waco for poker. Jack Knight shines with Jersey City Skeeters. back in majors likely. Honus Wagner to start 14th Pirates season and 17th in majors on April 10, debuting with Louisville in 1897.
Gilbert Gallant and Johnny Cohan of New York are slated to fight in Lowell, Massachusetts on April 4. Bill Papke will be out of action for months due to a hand injury. Tom Jones is pressuring Jim Jeffries to return to boxing. Preston Brown the 124 pound Philadelphia boxer defeated six opponents in six one round bouts to show his form.
An advertisement claims Wilson's Freckle Cream can remove or fade freckles with a 50 cent jar and guarantees refund if complexion is not restored. It promotes the cream as fine fragrant and harmless and notes remedies for tar pimples by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
James D. Price, commissioner of agriculture elect from Farmington Ocone county, buys the Barrow place on Springdale street near Mrs. Morris's in Athens. He will live in Atlanta during duties at the capitol and have his wife and children reside in Athens while he spends Sundays there. Athens welcomes the commissioner and his family.
The McGregor Co displays a line of genuine carbon print pictures mostly copies of famous paintings. They are mounted on sepia mounts and resemble authentic Copley prints. The sale starts Saturday at 10 am with prices 25 cents each or six for a dollar, or receive free prints if framed at regular frame price.
Classic City Council No 315 U C T s of A will hold a called meeting Saturday night March 29 at their Council Room Elks Home 8 30 o'clock. All brothers urged to attend as business of importance is to be disposed of.
Athens residents report loved ones in Omaha flood territory and Middletown Ohio with over 100 deaths. Mrs. John Bird’s brother in Omaha is uncontactable, while E. C. Paine’s relatives in Middletown remain unreachable. Arthur Plateau worries about Col. Flatau in Dayton where many perished. L. C. Smith also has kin in the flood area with no word.
A great wind storm blew Timbers from the new Baptist Tabernacle building onto the tent sheltering services. The tent was lowered for repairs and will be raised for Sunday worship as construction resumes. The new building aims for occupancy by the first Sunday in June with evangelistic events and visiting singers planned.
Miss Clara Griffeth, Gladys Glenn, and Roberta Pittard spent Easter with family. Mr. Leaird of the University visited Prof. Gainer Friday night. Miss Emma Sue Coile stayed with Mrs. Holliman over the weekend. In Athens, Miss Susie Kroner visited her parents before returning to Tate, Ga. Dora Noell suffered burns cleaning gasoline from her gloves. The Ladies Missionary Society met with Miss Sara Harris to plan church and community mission work, with a public M. E. church meeting planned. Mrs. Mercer Broach and Mrs. Turner visited Athens friends briefly. Mrs. A. L. Harper hosted Misses Waggoner and Griffeth for an April brides luncheon with pink and white decorations.
Large displays of red ripe tomatoes celery beets and fresh asparagus listed with the vendor Arnold and Abney in an ad fragment.
The University Glee and Mandolin Club performs at Seney Stovall Chapel on campus tonight at 8 15 PM with a strong program praised as one of the best Georgia has offered. Tickets cost 5 or 75 cents and the Italix dance follows the show.
The University student body will meet Saturday at 11 to consider adopting or rejecting the proposed constitution by Victor. The plan creates a president and supreme court, with membership required of every student who must deposit fifty cents with the registrar to become a "Georgia man." The faculty and trustees would also decide its fate.
An old style ad promotes Cascarets for internal cleansing and regular bowel function. It claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach regulate digestion remove foul gas and excess bile from the liver and carry out constipated waste. The copy asserts a 10 cent box keeps bowels clear and stomach sweet for months.
Prof C M Strahan head of civil engineering at the University of Georgia is in Macon for two days to advise county commissioners on road matters. Also listing bakery items and prices from Arnold Abney.
The opening Georgia baseball series with Auburn unfolds this afternoon at 3 o clock. Corley gets the mound assignment for Georgia as Donnahoo looks to halt the Bulldogs winning streak. Pass holders enter via the grand stand gate while general admission and other figures are listed. Beusse will umpire.
Yesterday Dr. A. M. Soule president of the State Agricultural College visited Atlanta and delivered a practical address to the dairymen of Fulton County.
Athens welcomes Capitol Woolen Mills Co through Baltimore representative Mr. Seigle and local manager Mr. Zinberg who prepare the Clayton street store for a Saturday opening. The firm offers made to order suits at fifteen dollars, valued at twenty five to thirty five dollars, reflecting its long standing national presence with numerous branch houses.
Yellow squash snap beans fresh tomatoes bunch turnips spring onions large bell peppers fresh white asparagus egg plant new Irish potatoes celery turnip salad lettuce. Fruits Winesap apples Indian River oranges and grapefruit.
Attorney F C Shackelford for the J N Webb and Webb Crawford Company bankrupts will report to the bankruptcy court today the bids received on farm land a town lot a warehouse and store building stock in various companies offered for sale He will recommend accepting some bids but that most are too low for sale of the property
Free will offering to aid flood sufferers of the Ohio river region to be taken tonight after services at the First Methodist church. All urged to attend and worship in this practical relief effort for those in distress. District Court notices: Moses Buchwald and J I Pendley bankrupts set for discharge hearings April 26, 1913 at 10 a.m. in Atlanta.
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