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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
1
A large crowd heard Dr. Torrey speak on Hell with the title Hell The Sort of Place It Is and Who Go There. Fifteen or more signified definite acceptance of Christ as savior at the close. Tonight he will discuss Gods Blockade of the Road to Hell.
Washington May 20. Bitter exchange marked arguments in the Riggs Native Bank case. Presiding Justice McCoy and Ex-Senator Bailey clashed while Bailey faced rebuke from the bench and threatened withdrawal before continuing. Treasury officials Williams Burke and McAdoo pressed to dismiss the injunction, and Untermyer opposed them. Justice McCoy would take the case under advisement for some time.
Regular monthly meet ing scheduled for tomorrow at 11 in the city hall council chamber to decide how many veterans will attend the Richmond reunion. Also notes the Southern Mutual Insurance annual policyholders meeting on Tuesday June 1 1915 at 11 am in Athens Ga with secretary A E Griffith. Our sliced boiled ham advertisement concludes.
In the state versus Robert W. Woods case at Citizens Bank and Trust, witnesses including J. H. Patman, A C. Erwin, H. H. Gordon, Creed Taylor and Accountant Miscallie testified on shortages totaling over 28 000. Deposits slips were burned and Woods allegedly confessed to thefts of 350 and 600, with notes paid off.
Athens High School and Elberton High School meet here in the final games of the season with both games slated for today and tomorrow afternoon. The teams have clashed earlier this spring with Elberton showing strength but Athens College downing the Granite City boys. Local citizens are urged to attend and support both games as gate receipts previously fell short of expenses by fifteen dollars. The Athens lineup lists Costa as catcher Weatherly at first McWhorter right Pound third Kendrick second Wingfield left Goodman short Daniel center and Adkins pitcher.
Costa's Cafe entertained the Red and Black baseball team yesterday afternoon with coaches managers and staff. Creams drinks cigars and newspaper friends were present. Hitchock was absent having left for Dillard earlier. Costa's hosts the team each spring after the season closes and the event is eagerly anticipated by the boys.
Fresh beef, pork, veal and Just red fish of all kinds advertised. Snap beans and Irish potatoes priced at 10c per quart or 3 for 25c. Extra fine tomatoes 20c to 30c per dozen. Also turnips cabbage beets peppers onions and squashes. Address listed as Ee come 741.
The West Virginia House passes a joint resolution asking Georgia's governor to commute Leo Frank's sentence to life imprisonment. The Senate had approved the measure yesterday. Also listed: Bunch turnips ten cents with white tops at Arnold & Abney.
Rome reports the Italian Chamber of Deputies granted the government full powers in the event of war by a 407 to 74 vote amid strong approval. Paris anticipates war, while Berlin expects hostilities any moment and notes troop and navy mobilization on the Adriatic frontier.
The University of Georgia journalism class under Prof. S. V. Sanford will publish a Banner edition on the 27th. The issue will include advertising handled by students to reach the campus and community readers. Students will solicit ads from local merchants for representation in this notable edition.
John D. Rockefeller Jr testified before the Industrial Relations Commission in Colorado coal strike inquiry. Chairman Walsh pressed him on his and his father’s feelings toward miners and noted the Lawson murder case and a juror’s biscuit company connection. Rockefeller said he would pursue justice if allegations proved true.
Athens youths promote the Lucy Cobb annual edition featuring work by editors Miss Julia Orr Miss Lillian Mitchell Miss Mary Morris Miss Louise Daniels Miss Omar Short Miss Marguerite Rowe and others. Business end led by Miss Meadow O Farrell and Miss Mary Moss with staff from Athens and Atlanta. Also notes a Deep Rock Ginger Milk advertisement and a sliced cooked ox tongue claim.
The Georgia grand lodge Knights of Pythias telegraphed President Wilson endorsing his crisis actions and praising his aim to preserve peace with honor. Athens will host the state grand lodge meeting next year, with Rev. Troy Beatty named grand chancellor. the full list of new officers includes J. Posada, Wm. Leopold, R. C. Norman, and others from Savannah, Washington, Jefferson, Cartersville, Blackshear, Monroe, and more. Fresh produce ads follow.
Athens chamber president Flanigen names a special committee to draft plans for inviting the governor and staff and both houses for an early session reception. The annual visit gathers Georgia leaders and notable residents, highlighting the state’s interests and property.
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