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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
8
Short notes list services from The Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest on deposits with compounding dates January 1 and July 1. Ads mention deposits from $1.00, lost fraternity pin, awning services, rooms for rent, grate polish solution, and milk and butter for sale with contact numbers.
W. K. Meener, canoeing at East Lake, sneezed and dropped about 7000 dollars worth of diamonds and jewels into 20 foot deep muddy water. Two ladies, Mrs. Crane and Mrs. Arnaud, owned the gems. Divers from a local club recovered most items including a diamond horse shoe and two sunburst pieces, some rings still tied on a string.
In Atlanta on May 13 Charles Hoeckel's mare of a feline gave birth to six hounds from a stray Irish wolfhound and the farm cats soon produced numerous kittens. A later incident saw a plowman crush a rabbit nest, leaving two orphaned babies adopted by the same cat as pups and kittens play together beside the kitchen stove.
A small crew worked late at the Holman building laying materials on the floors for tomorrow’s use. The night effort aims to keep the larger force busy and prevent downtime as work resumes.
Supreme Court decision confirms Independent Order of Good Samaritans may use its chosen name despite opposition from the older Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria. The ruling notes potential implications for a related case involving the Athens Ice and Coal Company.
Cranston Williams, son of editor 4 C Williams of the Greensboro Herald Journal, stood out in yesterday's Constitution with his best written pieces. His 12 year old brother Carey, Greensboro correspondent for the Banner, follows in the family printing footsteps.
The Banner announces Rev W N Lovern will preach at Center just across the Jackson county line on the Southern Railway north of Athens Wednesday night. He will discuss Foreign Fields and the Heathen Lands.
Cliff Brannen, famed pitcher, practiced with Coach Cunningham’s Red and Black at Sanford Mead yesterday as Georgia prepares for clashes with Tech in Atlanta. John Carl Booth posts $3,000 bond after a hung jury. new hearing set for June 23 at a special term.
At a creditors' meeting before referee judge Nov Hutchins, trustee Hon. B S Walker was instructed to resell the Social Circle cotton mill. The mill will be offered again in Monroe on July 1, with vendors seeking to recover debts.
Coach Cunningham analyzes Georgia's late slump after a surprise loss to Tech. He cites 10 errors in one game and limited extra base hits, notes the team will restart at the bottom, and remains confident they can rebound as they face Auburn and others.
All round printer skilled in ad and job work wanted for steady position. Young man about 25 to 30 preferred. Observer, Commerce, Ga.
In an Austrian village a boundary line gooseberry bush led to a years long dispute. The court ruled each farmer may harvest fruit from his side but neither may destroy the bush. Costs totaled 255 krone each, with annual yield about half a krone. The judge warned it might take 800 years to pay.
Captain Blackadder aboard the steamship Mary Burke from Pensacola raced to help seven sailors stranded on a derelict near Havana after a hurricane. With one lifeboat unusable, five volunteers boarded to transfer the seven to safety as a school of man-eating sharks trailed the wreck. The Mary Burke sank minutes later, carrying mahogany cargo.
The county school superintendent announces the annual examination for teaching licenses will be held June 13 and 14. Registration closed June 12 at 1 30 p m, with prospective teachers urged to prepare for testing.
Yesterday in Judge Brand's court the case of Sarah Landrum versus James Landrum for temporary alimony was argued by Cols Tuck for the defendant and Claud Mahaffey for the plaintiff. The dispute centers on alimony and custody of two children with the mother keeping a girl and the father a boy while no decision was announced.
The many friends of Mr. Otis Hugh es will be sorry to know of his illness at his mothers home on Oconee street. He was resting well last night and hopes are high that he will soon be on the road to recovery.
An old advertisement lists options for fire insurance with Jester, rental of two six room flats on Cobb Street, and business details from Lee Miller & Co. It also notes gold dollar purchases, Confederate stamps, and a Florida health resort feature at White Springs with outdoor activities and hotel info.
Yesterday's games show Memphis 6 Atlanta 5. Montgomery 1 Birmingham 6. Mobile 6 Nashville 3. National league scores include Brooklyn 9 Cincinnati 3. New York 8 Chicago 2. St Louis 4 Boston 3. Philadelphia 5 Pittsburg 4. Empire league lists Thomasville 11 Brunswick 1 and Valdosta 8 Cordelo 5 among others.
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