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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1914

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Warren Grice Named Georgia Attorney General

Special Correspondence from Atlanta Georgia March 80 Warren Slice of Hawkinsville was appointed by Governor Slaton to succeed Thomas S Felder as attorney general of Georgia. Grice accepted the offer and said he would run to succeed himself in the next election. He is a noted lawyer with legislative service and holds other offices. He is descended from lawyers and kin include Judge Andrew J Cobb of Athens. Felder resigned to seek the United States Senate seat formerly held by A C Bacon.

Atlanta Warren Slice Hawkinsville Slaton Thomas S. Felder Georgia Grice Andrew J. Cobb Athens Felner United States Senate A. C. Bacon

Rowland Buys Athens Compress Plant for Cold Storage

Mr Charles A Rowland of Athens has purchased the Athens Compress Company property for 12500 dollars. He plans a cold storage warehouse on the Georgia railroad right of way near the old plant. The buyer could not be reached for confirmation on ownership structure.

C. A. Rowland Athens Compress Company Charles A. Rowland Rowland Atlanta Eeetor Themian J.C. Rae Atlantic Compress Company Georgia Railroad Athens Seaboard

Engineer Williams Dies in Freight Wreck Near Comer

The remains of Engineer Williams, killed en route to Atlanta after a freight wreck near Comer, South Carolina, were laid to rest in Columbia amid a large funeral. Conductor Calhoun resigned after his train crew misread orders. Williams misread the signals and collided with a light engine, killing his fireman and injuring others. The crash, described as one of the area's worst, drew many visitors to the scene.

Engineer Williams Atlanta Comer Columbia S. C Eever Williams Freien Calhoun

Georgia Faces West Virginia Wesleyan at Sanford Field Today

The Red and Black baseball team hosts West Virginia Wesleyan today and tomorrow at Sanford Field. Corley pitches this afternoon with Torbett catching, Henderson and Morrison in the field, and the lineup identical to Friday’s game with Clemson. The afternoon matchup is billed as a strong contest starting around 3 46.

Georgia West Virginia Wesleyan Sanford Field Folli Clemson Corley Torbett Sil Henderson Morrisonr

Alsatian Gourmet Market Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists items and prices from a market notice including carrots parsley oysters cheese and Camembert. It mentions a phone contact 646 and references imports and groceries in a late era style.

Last day for 3 we tax returns and city assessments

Taxpayers rush to file personal and realty returns as the month ends. Clerk W. L. Wood expects heavy crowds at the tax office while assessors complete their work for the city tax digest.

W. L. Wood

The Presidents Pardons and Them Old Love Letters at Classic Theater

Aphiese presents two feature films at the Classic Theater on College Avenue Wednesday April 1. The Presidents Pardons is a Pathe three reel feature and Them Old Love Letters is a drama about an old veteran's dream. Don’t miss them as the Classic always shows good pictures.

College-avenue Pathe

Broad Street China Store Seeks Buyer for Expanding Site

An advertises a renewed Broad Street China Store property with strong growth potential. The listing notes limited expansion room on Broad Street and mentions a nearby Foundry Street property that could double in value. Contact Davisn tong for details and easy terms.

Broad Street China Store Broad’ Street Foundry Street Ayil Davisn Tong Hugglas

Baraca Philathea Convention Highlights City Tour

The Baraca and Philatheas convention in Jacksonville featured Mr A M Hudson under heavy schedule with public talks across multiple churches including First Baptist, First Methodist and Tabernacle Baptist. Delegates and local class members attended with reports of active classes, city union discussions, and a focus on service and teaching standards amid Sunday school efforts.

Jacksonville Tabernacle Baptist Baracas Philatheas Crif Lynch First ‘Baptist Church of Syracuse A. L.flury To “Oiclook Col Ih. & Tuck Bomat Philatheascat Potosi Barrow Devotonal Peter, Brown Madge Mewbourne Okewn Rowland Baraca Philathea -Clagsess Biraca-Philathea Organe Bartow Hud Methodist

TOLL REPEAL FIERCELY DEBATED IN BOTH HOUSES

Washington reports a furious clash in both houses over repealing the Panama Canal tolls. Debates feature Senators Leighton Clarke and Owen on free tolls, with warnings of international consequences and party policy criticism.

Congress Panama Canal Ing Mexico Japan Phillippines Russia Alaska South America Colombia L. Engle Florida Owen Baltimore Wilson

Vet For The May Show Faces Weak Late Show Pretexts

A chaotic late show operation uses private detectives alongside local lawmen as pilots and staff navigate pretexts and potential riches. Citizens are urged to stay cautious amid murky management and security concerns.

Southern Bell Plant Visit Delivers Cable Expansion Briefing

The Superintendent of Plants from Southern Bell visited the city in the latter part of last week. He inspected the local plant and lines, discussed operations with plant manager B A Crane, and held talks with Mr. Byerly about extending several miles of additional cable being installed by a large workforce.

Ness Rand Abama B. A. Crane Byerly

Classic Theater Gold Prize Giveaway Official Notices

Ten dollars in gold will be awarded at the Classic Theater on College Avenue to the holder of the lucky number. The contest opens Wednesday April 1 and closes Thursday April 30. Classic presents always good pictures.

Classic College Avenue Always Good Pictures

New Shapes and Flowers Arrive at Bradberry’s Today

A satisfied customer is to be proud of the new set of shapes for Ladies Misses and Children's wear plus fancy flowers and stick-ups just arrived. Let us show you Monday.

Adv

Fresh Vegetables and Fruits at Fears Grocery Co Today

Fresh produce list available at Fears Grocery Company with snap beans lettuce celery tomatoes potatoes peppers onions cabbage apples oranges bananas and more. Orders placed today will be charged to the month's account.

Fears Grocery CO Florida Fears Grocery Company

Bride to be hears debate in Congress

Miss Eleanor Wilson and guests watched a House debate on tolls from the executive gallery in Washington. The event occurred as lawmakers discussed policy questions affecting national transportation and fiscal plans.

Washington, D. C Congress Eifea Deotars Trom Toms Senati Hale Jyewis Thinvis Associated Press Eleanor Wilson Heard House

Majestic Offers Free Admission to Feature Film

The Majestic announces free entry for ladies today to view Gene Gauntier in For Ireland's Sake a Warner feature. The program also includes Pathe Weekly No 13 A Strenuous Scoop Essanay and Weekers Strength Selig. The policy aims to prove pictures only service is top quality.

Majestic Ellia Nes Gene Gauntier Ireland Warner Pathe Weekly Essanay Weekers the Majestic

Rug expert offers limited stay for interviews

A rug specialist with twelve years of experience in rug restoration will be in town for a few days. Mr Naylor has pleased the wives of three U S presidents in the past 15 years. Phone 669 for interview.

Famous player feature at the Elite today

Laura Sawyer stars in The Port of Doom a four reel detective drama with love fate and death at sea. A large vessel is partly submerged and a rescue is staged at the eleventh hour. Settings include Boston and Norfolk amid a marine mystery with a special admission price of ten cents.

Laura Sawyer Port of Doom Boston Norfolk

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