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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

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Georgia Tech Georgia Battle Draws Record Crowd at Sanford Field

A crowd of 2,943 paid attendees plus about 357 who entered free watched Georgia defeat Tech 7 to 4 in a temperamental spring game. Sanford Field overflow managed by S. V. Sanford and Hugh Hodgson kept the event orderly as Hitchcock struggled with control and Garlington relieved. Clements homered and Holden collected three hits as Athens fans filled the stands from Athens and beyond.

S. V. Sanford Cal Hugh Hodgson Sphinx Sanford Georgia Tech Sanford Field Coth Hitchcock Bryant Heisman Georgiana Garlington Bean Clements Holden Seaford Mead Athens Atlanta Macon Washington Eatonton Hartwell Winder Commerce Jefferson Georgia-Tech

Note to Germany delayed. diplomats watch for reply

The United States note on the Lusitania tragedy likely will reach Germany tomorrow after a transmission delay. Officials and politicians rally behind the note, praising diplomacy and supporting President Wilson as he seeks a peaceful, honorable outcome.

Associated Press Washington Bryan United States Germany Gerard Rome

Court to Continue Woods Case Hearing Monday

Superior court will meet Monday for the continuation of the Woods case hearing. The grand jury is also called to meet Monday morning. motion and appearance dockets will be called then. Henry Culp, indicted with Henry Hodgson and Norbet Epting for assault on J. S. Dudley, was acquitted.

Superior Court Woods Henry Culp Henry Hodgson Norbet Epting J. S. Dudley Standard Brick Company Willoughby

Georgia lawmakers face big issues for next session

Atlanta May 14 Prohibition compulsory education woman suffrage and a separate insurance commission are listed as major topics for the incoming legislature opening June 22. Insurers advocate creating a statehouse office for an independent insurance commissioner while retaining the existing comptroller general duties.

Atlanta Georgia Insurance Insurance Commissioner Statehouse Comptroller General

German Americans rally behind the Stars and Stripes

In New York on May 14 Herman Ridder, publisher of the Staats Zeitung, publishes a patriotic statement declaring German Americans have fought to uphold the flag in the opera and will continue to do so. He says there is only one flag they will fight under the Stars and Stripes.

Associated Press New York Herman Ridder United States

Arnold & Abney bargain list of fresh produce and baked goods

The advertisement lists 3 pounds yellow squash 25 cents 3 bunches beets 25 cents 3 quarts Irish potatoes 25 cents 2 quarts string beans 25 cents 3 eggplants 25 cents plus Old Fashion Pound Cake 25 cents Layer Cakes 25 cents Raisin Cakes 10 cents Golden Cakes 1 piece Fresh Potato Chips Fresh Bell Peppers Red Rip Tomatoes from Arnold & Abney.

Arnold & Abney

War News Briefs Shift as Salandra Resigns and U S Note

London reports the United States demands a German reply over submarine policy while Italy faces a cabinet crisis after Salandra's resignation. Amid battles in the east and west, French advances, Belgian and British actions near Yser and Ypres, and Russian setbacks are cited as Petrograd plans a new offensive. Police round up suspected enemy-age men. Lusitania victims' bodies arrive at Queenstown with A L Hopkins among the identified.

Associated Press London United States Salandra Germany Yser Ypres Carpathians Petrograd Dardanelles Queenstown Fastnet A. L. Hopkins Newport News Shamrock

World Court Congress Concludes in Cleveland

The world court congress ends in Cleveland on May 14 as delegates affirm a permanent organization and long term aims toward an international court of justice. Professor Jeremiah W. Jenks outlines plans to secure public support, hold conventions, and form a commission to pledge U S action toward a world court. A resolution extends the committees of one hundred with power to act on future matters.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio International Court of Justice Jeremiah W. Jenks United ‘States Court Congress Congress

Navy approves first dirigible construction contract

Daniels authorizes the construction of the navy's first dirigible. Connecticut Aircraft Company, New Haven, bid 45 636 dollars for delivery in four months to Pensacola Florida. The craft carries four observers and four crew with a speed of 25 mph.

Associated Press Washington Daniels Navy Connecticut Aircraft Company New Haven Aeronautic Station Pensacola Fla. Ié North Carolina Dirigable

Circle Grove Hosts Delightful W O W Social

A Circle entertainment in the W O W hall drew members and Woodmen of the World guests. Sovereign Mrs M L Duncan of East Point Ga led as district deputy, praised for fostering a Winterville Grove and uniting local prominent families through Woodcraft and Woodmen Circle efforts.

W. O. W. Hall M. L. Duncan East Point Winterville Sovereign Duncan Sovereign Duncan Noble Order of Woodcraft Woodmen Circle

Window Display Draws Georgia Spirit At Davison Nicholson

Thousands flocked to see a miniature baseball park presented by Davison Nicholson Company featuring Georgia colors and symbols. The lively display includes positioned players and clever legends, inviting visitors to take a look and appreciate the scene.

Davison- Nicholson Company Georgia Georgia Spirit

Boy Hurt In Auto Crash At Milledge And Broad

A young son of Mr. Clem Stone was bruised when a Ford driven by a colored woman named Harris struck him at Milledge and Broad. The boy, riding a bicycle, had his wheel badly demolished in the incident.

Clem Stone Milledge and Broad Harris

Fresh Produce and Prices Advertised by Jossey-Phone 1176

The ad lists fresh turnips 15¢ per peck and 5¢ per bunch for turnips with salad, squash 6¢ per pound, Georgia beans 10¢ per quart, Irish potatoes 8¢ per quart, tomatoes 40¢ per dozen, strawberries 12½¢ per cat, lemons 18¢ per dozen, fat ducks 50¢ each, turkeys 16½¢ per pound, broilers 30¢ each, fries 37¾¢ each, hens 45¢, Jersey butter 30¢ per pound and cooking butter 25¢ per pound. The phone number 1176 appears for orders.

Georgia Jersey

Torrey to Lead Large Athens Union Meetings Next Week

Dr. R A Torrey conducts a series of union services at the Tent with two sessions Sunday and larger crowds expected for both. A Bible conference follows with visiting ministers from a fifty mile radius and afternoon lectures on the Word of God Heaven Hell and moral issues.

Torrey R. A. Torrey Athens Dr. Torrey Australia Hell Athens Peace Societies Mies

Senator Hoke Smith protests British cotton seizure

Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia visited the state department to question the handling of American cotton shipments seized by Britain. He accused England of buying cargoes while American owners have not received payment and said Britain continues to violate American rights, promising to keep protesting.

Associated Press Washington Hoke Smith Georgia State Department England Great Britain

Estate of Samuel Inman Appraised at 768000

The estate of Samuel Inman of Atlanta was valued at 768000 by county officials, assessed against the estate after his death several months ago in Atlanta Georgia.

Samuel Inman Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Atlanta

Mrs Elizabeth Parr Dies At 75 At Park Avenue

Mrs Elizabeth Parr aged 75 died at her home 137 Park Avenue from paralysis. Funeral services will be held tomorrow from the home with burial in Oconee cemetery. Rev R E Neighbour to conduct the services. Survived by four daughters Mrs L M Kenyon Mrs Mary Huff Mrs Susan Rife and Mrs G L Beasley, three sons C R Parr W H Parr and M L Parr, and three grandchildren Russell Meyer Fred Parr and Edw Kenyon.

Park Avenue Elizabeth Parr Oconee R. E. Neighbour Parr Methodist Church L. M. Kenyon Mary Huff Susan Rife G. L. Beasley Messrs C. R. Parr W. H. Parr M. L. Parr Russell Meyer Fred Parr Edw. Kenyon

County Treasurer Undergoes Operation

Many friends of Mr. B. I. Smith, Sr., will be gratified to learn that he yesterday morning successfully underwent a serious operation at Johns Hopkins. He was last night resting well and will now steadily recover, the physicians state.

B. I. Smith, Sr Johns Hopkins

Supreme Court postpones arguments to October 12

The Supreme Court in Washington postponed all pending arguments not yet heard to October 12. The bel gian relief moving pictures event in Athens runs Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th to benefit Belgian babies. Pan ama hats offered direct from South America with inspection. sale at 143 College Ave. Horse and back for sale cheap at Oconee Street.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Madame Laistrat Athens Moving Pictures America Belgium South America College Ave Panama

Special car brings Dr Shields for lectures on First Aid

A special car for the S A L railroad brought Dr Shields the company's medical expert to deliver today three lectures on First Aid to the Injured. Lectures are at 10 am 4 pm and 8 pm. Also cows for sale or trade for beef cattle. Call 1019.

Shields

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Chas Martin Gia Aflies Clark Bowling Green Lusitania YE Garden Grand Jury U. S Sonnino Council of Ministers World Court Woman's Branch the Woodmen OF the World Jossey Elisabeth Parr Buchner Oconee St
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