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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1915
Page
8
An insurance ad promotes joining Erwin’s growing list of satisfied policy holders. It touts efficient service strong companies and prompt adjustment of losses with policies that cost no more. Call three four five.
Short notes list mileage coupon offers for cash ads and small column discounts. Local businesses advertise savings banks with 4 percent interest, in Athens. Other items include motorcycle for sale, rental homes, dinner specials, and various reminders from Davison-Nicholson Co and Lipscomb.
A garbled listing shows scattered prices and codes such as 85c 65e 50¢ and 10c 07c 12¼e. The string includes cryptic markers like ved eee and htt wee, with some numbers 12400 1246 20c and 06 20c.
Heavy rainfall broke a prolonged dry spell with widespread showers and thunder. Tornadoes and floods were reported in various areas, notably Atlanta where the S A L line saw swollen streams and extensive ground flooding. High water levels reached ten to twelve feet over submerged trees, with field washouts and municipal damage to streets and sewers.
Reports from London and New York indicate five to six hundred Lusitania survivors landed or believed saved with many hospital cases and some fatalities. Queenstown descriptions recount a torpedo strike and boats launched as the ship listed and sank bow first within a quarter hour. Additional notes mention two other British steamers sunk nearby.
George N Sheran a 76 year old War Between the States veteran walks from Forsyth Monroe County to Richmond Virginia to attend the June 1 and 2 reunion He travels in rain and mud pays his own way and rests Sundays He served in the Quitman Guards and the 58th Georgia was wounded several times including a hand injury from a duel He faced a Bucktail captain in an Old Salem Virginia battle and survived with a pistol wound.
Tomorrow marks Mothers Day with thousands expected to wear white roses in tribute to mothers living or deceased. The observance is noted across the country and will be seen in Athens as part of the annual event.
The city bond commission, including old and new members led by Mayor Dorsey, will meet likely Wednesday to reorganize and plan the year. Col. C. M. Snelling is favored for president. members will be paid ten dollars per meeting and five dollars for called meetings, with a maximum of fifty dollars per year.
A husband, forgetful of his wife's request, asks a clerk to suggest three items of feminine wear in a store on his way downtown. He admits he has forgotten what they are, prompting a humorous exchange about what to buy.
Dr A L Hirleman temporarily leads hog cholera work in Decatur county after a fatal auto crash that killed Dr Fitzer and injured Dr Lyons and Dr Grubo. Dr Andrew M Soule addresses Macon meeting on extending college reach and Smith Lever funds.
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