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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
8
Short notes list various local offers including mileage coupons with deposits, a diamond ring sale, a tan male goat for sale, a 1914 Ford, salt for killing vegetation, rent ads for homes, fire insurance, flowers, and a physician recommended remedy. Includes Athens Jewelry Co. and Lipscomb Specialty Insurance references and consumer notices.
Offer to buy a five room house with lot in central Athens for 2000 dollars. The property is currently rented to a good tenant for 25 dollars a month for twelve months.
The World Film Corporation presents Wil liam Brady's adaptation of the play The Pit. Jadwin, a broker, is entangled by business obsession while his wife seeks comfort with an artist. Spectacular scenes include the opera house and the Chicago Board of Trade wheat pit.
R O Dobbs a well known young insurance man of this city was named by Judge C H Brand to be a registrar of the county. He takes the place vacated by J M McCurdy in the appointment made yesterday.
Counsel for W. H. Shelton moved to continue his trial to the October term claiming illness. Doctors Smith and DuPree examined Shelton and will report to the court in the morning.
Mr. B. S. Dobbs of this city was elected Esteemed Lecturing Knight at Waycross for the 1916 grand lodge ceremonies. Am ericus secured the meeting for 1916.
The Colonial offers a strong Thursday program led by World Film Corporation with The Magic Bottle starring Tom Wise. Also on bill are Housekeeping Under Cover Eddie's Awful Predicament Two Women and One Hit Indiscretion and The Outlaw's Awakening with G M Anderson. Special 2 part Gold Seal Universal The Whirling Disc shown today. All should see this excellent program.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey and a pine forest tonic as invigorating health aids. It claims to clear throat and head congestion and promotes spring vitality. Sale at druggists and fragrance-labeled bitters also featured.
Mrs. John M. Ghann of New York told the National Conference of Charities and Corrections that social service must rise above emotional giving and focus on preventative work. She urged social workers to act as personalities, not automatons, and to unite for a lasting peace through steadfast service and shared values.
HT, Huggins & Son advertise Diamond Crystal glassware showing a wide range of patterns and sizes in Athens. Prices are listed for items such as ice tea glasses, table tumblers, berry bowls, punch bowls, water pitchers, tea sets, and condiment sets with many prices under one dollar, inviting ladies to view the new pattern and table glassware line.
The city schools solicit bids by 12 o clock Monday for 222 tons of soft coal and 100 tons coke for next year with June and September delivery. Separately a 1915 public sale of theatre property at Alamo Theatre Athens includes a Powers 644 Moving Picture Machine, rugs, frames, linoleum, a Seaburg Piano Player with $1500 remaining, to be sold cash to highest bidder May 14 1915.
A dynamite description of a celebrated scene titled The Pit portrays the gripping plot and action of the star’s greatest triumph as showcased in a wonderful production.
Yesterday morning at 7 on the Central of Georgia line a number of road high officials including president W A Winburn and general manager T F Moise traveled by a special train from Athens toward Macon. The party spent the night in Athens on their annual inspection tour of lime and stations. Also present were J T Johnson general superintendent and N A Ramsey division superintendent, Macon.
John W. Hutcheson testifies in the Barnes libel suit that Theodore Roosevelt said the Republican party needed him and he would tear Wilson apart after the Pittsburg foreign treaties speech. He recalled Roosevelt saying the party was not big enough to hold him and Barnes after Chicago in 1912.
Memorial honors wireless operators who died in duty. The Jack Phillips Titanic memorial fountain was dedicated with Atlantic fleet ships in the Hudson and many citizens attending. Park Commissioner Ward and President McAneny spoke as officials noted funds raised by wireless operators on Atlantic and coastwise steamships and citizens. The monument features two white granite basins and a six foot cenotaph inscribed with names of fallen operators.
The World Court Congress opened in Cleveland Ohio with national leaders gathered to back an international court of justice to end war. Governor Willis Mayor Baker and Chamber of Commerce President Bascom Little delivered welcomes. John Hays Hammond presided and replied. Tonight sessions begin with key addresses.
The congress will open with speakers including former President Taft and Cardinal Gibbons. Also listed are Henry Clews Alton B Parker John Mitchell Dr Albert Shaw Bishop Luther B Wilson Rabbi Silverman Prof Jeremiah W Janks and governors from many states.
An advertisement claims a single pill at night yields a full, free morning bowel movement and improved health. It touts better appetite and digestion and urges readers to try one tonight for happiness through better bowels.
P. S. Crane, who came to Atlanta from Carrolton Mississippi, reports to police the loss of a purse containing 91 dollars. He is unsure exactly how the loss occurred.
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