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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1915

Page

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The One Sure Thing Sermon Draws Crowd at Union Tent

Dr. Torrey’s service at the union tent drew the largest crowd yet with a steady rise in attendance. He preached from Numbers 32 23 on the certainty that sin will find the sinner out, outlining moral and physical penalties, and warned listeners to heed the judgment of conscience, law, and future consequences.

Torrey Milledge, Lumpkin, Prines Barber and Boulevard Morton Hodgson Abu Nix John Kelley Dr. Torrey

German claims on V Picard and Russian front raid

Berlin reports forcing French from Ailly Wood with over two thousand Frenchmen captured and high casualties. London dispatches claim massive German Austrian offensives on the western front, Russian high losses and possible destruction of the Russian third army, plus limited Allied counterattacks and submarine activity along the British coast.

Associated Press Berlin Ailly Wood London Ypres Baltic Galicia Carpathian Lloyds Cathay

Campbell Will Case Decided by the Jury

A St Louis jury returned a verdict for the defendants in the Campbell will case. It holds Lois Campbell now Mrs Elzey Burkh am entitled to half of James Campbell's sixteen million dollar estate as his daughter under the will.

Associated Press St. Louis Campbell Lois Campbell Elzey Burkham James Campbell

Specials From Central Market Friday and Saturday

Specials list offers steak at 17c, roast 15c, stew meat 10c, pork steak 20c, pork chops 18c, pork roast 18c. Fresh snap beans 10c quart, Irish potatoes 10c quart, cabbage 5c lb. Phone 741.

Buchwalk’s

Baby dies after potash ingestion in Georgia

West Point Georgia May 6 a two year old girl Mary Lou daughter of Mrs John Ray Lanett swallowed part of a box of potash while her mother was in another room She suffered intense agony and died Thursday The notice also lists local grocery specials from Buchwalks with prices and phone number 646

West Point John Ray Lanett Mary Lou

Georgia Knights Templar elect officers and adjourn conclave

Augusta Ga May 6 the Georgia Commandery Knights Templar held its annual conclave electing officers including Grand Commander B F Hardeman Athens Deputy Grand Commander R L Wylly Thomasville Grand Generalissimo J W Murrell Atlanta Grand Captain General F W Clark Savannah Grand Senior Warden E K Farmer Fitzgerald Grand Prelate Rev Troy Beatty Grand Recorder Chas S Wood Savannah Grand Treasurer M A Weir Macon Grand Junior Warden E C Adkins Cordele Grand Standard Bearer J C Watts Rome Grand Sword Bearer C A McAllister Macon Grand Warden T D Ridley Dalton The next annual conclave will meet in Rome and the Athens party returned home.

Frank Hardeman Athens The Knights Templar of Georgia Troy Beatty Augusta Georgia Commandery Knights Templar B. F. Hardeman F. W. Clark Savannah E. K. Farmer Fitzgerald Chas. S. Wood M. A. Weir Macon E. C. Adkins Cordele J. C. Watts Rome C. A. McAllister T. D. Ridley Dalton

Dobbs Hurt In Auto Crash Near Bostwick

W F Dobbs and his brother in law Lau ren Smith, both employed by Coal Products Company in Athens, were injured yesterday when their two seat car veered on a sand coated grade near Bostwick and toppled over a 12 foot fill. Dobbs was pinned and badly hurt with several broken ribs, while Smith had a crushed foot but could be moved. They were taken to Madison for aid and then home to Athens.

W. F. Dobbs Southern Coal Products Company Indaw Lauren Smith Bostwick Madison Dobbs Mr. Smith Athens Madison Road St. Mary’s Hospital Winterville Smith Taft Wis Wilson Wisconsin United States

Georgia Geoes 10 Do Battle With Ancient Foemen Today

The University of Georgia departs with coaches and a large crowd to face Tech in Atlanta the first of two games. Hitchcock likely to pitch for Georgia while Tech’s battery remains unannounced. A Spirit Rally in the chapel energized students and staff with band cheering, and play by play details promised from Poss Place on College Avenue. A double event includes an inter scholastic track meet and a Georgia Tech baseball series with large advance ticket sales and a new North Avenue diamond prepared for action.

University of Georgia Bean Cunningham Sanford Tech Atlanta Hitchcock Georgia Heisman Dean Snelling Poss’ Place College Avenue Journal of Last Night Grant Field Jackets Tomlin’s Ponce de Leon North Avenue Tech Athletic Association

Japan presents ultimatum to China over Kiao Chow

Reports from Tokyo and Peking detail Japan demanding China accept all terms by May 9. China seeks to restore Kiao Chow concessions and demand participation for delegates in a future peace conference with Allied powers. US stance and Chinese reactions show hopes to avoid rupture while negotiations proceed.

Associated Press Tokio Japan China Germany Kiao Chow Peking Legation Foreign Office United States Great Britain Russia France

Tornado toll rises in Acadia Parish Louisiana

A tornado in Acadia Parish Louisiana on May 6 killed fifteen people and injured over twenty. Most victims are black with one exception. Local authorities report extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts.

Associated Press Louisiana Parish Jennings Acadia Parish Louisiana

Roosevelt to testify in Barnes libel trial in Syracuse

Theodore Roosevelt again took the witness stand in the Barnes libel case in Syracuse as the trial progressed with no cross examination expected. A government statement on Japan China negotiations reaffirmed US treaty rights and the open door policy amid tensions in Asia. Try Deep Rock Ginger Mili.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Supreme Court William Barnes Ivins Barnes

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