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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
8
Advertises life and fire insurance policies with efficient service and prompt loss adjustment. Claims policies cost no more and urges readers to call three four five for contact.
Short notes show Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest on deposits with semiannual compounding, minimum $1. A Pope Twin motorcycle offered by Athens Cycle Company. Barber college ads invite learning the trade with wages during study. Also notes rentals and a health tonic claim for Olden Times Iron Tonic. Regular Oasis dining listing and local job requests appear among items.
An old classifieds snippet promotes mileage coupons with every cash ad and invites readers to request them. It also advertises Lipscomb's Specialty-Insurance and a local business push. Other items list For Rent Groom house near Milledge and Springdale and For Sale a Wales Visible Adding and Listing Machine and a horse in Athens with Box 606, Athens, Ga.
Athens reports a Black man identified as John Taylor, alias William Jones and Ed Ward, killed by Atlanta Officer J. W. Barfield after resisting with a billy. The fugitive, wanted on charges in South Carolina and known in Athens for burglary, was captured near London lane and died from a heart wound. Two locals aided the officer in the struggle.
Athens reports engineer Tom Moore brought his passenger train to the city on time despite a severe scalding from a burst boiler claim near Lula. His left leg suffered the worst burns but he insisted on completing the run and is now recovering at home with surgical care. Engineer Robert Lemmond will replace him during illness.
James H. Maurer of the Pennsylvania state federation of labor testified before the federal Commission on Industrial Relations claiming state police were used to break strikes and terrorize workers. He urged union men to study military tactics and marksmanship to defend themselves.
Franklin North Carolina in May reports preparations for a busy summer tourist season on the Tallulah Falls Railway. Miss B H Willis plans the Franklin Terrace with twelve bedrooms three sleeping porches and a private bath for each room furnace heating and a potential summer camp annex. Nearby Howard Orchard Company builds a 21 room hotel at Riley Georgia and Clayton hotels seek enlargement. The Tallulah Falls Railway corridor is touted as a prime summer playground for Georgia tourists due to growing hotel facilities and accessibility.
Last night at 8 o clock at Rev. Geo E Stone home on South Lumpkin Street Miss May Hubert sister of Mr Max Hubert married Mr E A Cook both residents of the city The ceremony drew only a few friends and many well wishers offered congratulations
Birmingham reports the Central of Georgia railway surgeons convention selects Macon Georgia as the next meeting site. Dr Thomas M Hall of Milledgeville is chosen president and Dr W E Saunders of Arlington becomes secretary for five years.
It is claimed that forty coconuts will produce a gallon of oil, indicating a high yield from the cocoanut crop.
A Skye terrier guarded an empty basket for 24 hours in St Louis until a boy, King Ambler, earned the dog's trust and took both the dog and the basket home. Neighbors first noticed the vigil the previous afternoon as Mrs. J. J. Wilkins provided food and a sack for comfort. Ambler, 14, sought the dog for a long time before the terrier allowed departure with the basket. owner unknown.
Jim Robinson, an inmate in Warsaw Indiana, ends a record 56 day fast after drinking buttermilk. Medical staff say the case is unparalleled. he reportedly lost nearly a hundred pounds but remains physically weak yet alive.
Washington reports the interior department and its bureau of education are exploring bringing reindeer meat to the continental United States. The surplus aims to supply Eskimo communities, with 65 herds in Alaska totaling 57,872 reindeer, up 22 percent in the past year.
H. H. Johnson of Santa Cruz and his brother Livingston Johnson of Calaveras met in Stockton at their sister Mrs. Henrietta Avery’s funeral marking a 40 year separation. The men spoke of their renewed bond as they honored a prominent city resident. A separate note mentions Elbert Bleeson finding a 100 year old tallow-dip lamp in an abandoned house on his Blue Ridge township farm.
Brenau College in Gainesville will hold commencement events from Friday May 28 to Tuesday June 1. The baccalaureate sermon on May 30 will be delivered by Dr. R A Torrey of Los Angeles with his daughter Margaret Torrey among the graduates. The program includes art and domestic science exhibits, a play, alumnae dinner, grand concert, class exercises, and the graduation ceremony.
Barnesville Ga May 6 Dr David C Barrow chancellor of the University of Georgia will headline the graduating exercises of the Sixth District A and M school in Barnesville on Friday May 21 He will address the large graduating class Prof W H Maxwell principal says a music recital is planned for the evening and a Friday program includes inspections of farm and domestic science shops and various agricultural exhibits reflecting strong community interest
Forsyth Georgia May 6 The program for Bessie Tift commencement May 26 31 lists events from May 26 senior play to May 31 address by Clifford Walker of Atlanta and the delivery of medals and degrees. Charles Manly Arch Cree and other speakers feature in baccalaureate services.
The observer notes the audience's bold indifference to the performance, expressing surprise at their composure and the theater atmosphere rather than the play itself.
The Barnett Shoals Picnic will be held on the second Saturday in May with broad participation from Athens and the surrounding neighborhood. Residents expect a strong turnout and community gathering at the event.
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