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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
5
State of Georgia Clarke County affidavit from Pittard Banking Co. cashier O K Graham sworn May 27 1913. Notary W R Coile authenticates the bank's true condition as shown by its books.
Yale varsity crew with coach and trainers sails to Galea Ferry for ten days on the Thames. Training period shortened to allow concentrated prep for the Yale Harvard boat race on June 20. The program includes daily sermons by Dunkard ministers, a barbecue, a public foot washing ceremony, and a grand song service.
The Church of the Brethren conference for Dunkards and German Baptists began a ten day session at Winona Lake Warsaw Ind on May 28. It is the largest gathering yet at the resort with an estimated 50 000 delegates and visitors expected by week’s end.
In Sacramento California on May 28 expert Pacific coast tennis players gathered for the opening of the annual Central California championships. The tournament runs through the week with spectators awaiting strong competition from top regional talent.
The Eighth district rural mail carriers meet in Royston Ga on Friday May 30 with an entertainment program including an old time cue at Franklin Springs and transport by autos. Athens men will join by auto. S C Cartledge of this city presides.
White ribboned visitors from across Manitoba gathered in Portage la Prairie for the opening of the annual provincial convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The three day program features addresses by noted temperance leaders from Canada and the United States.
A House Springs Missouri resident says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is unequaled for curing a bad cold on the lungs. She adds she is pleased to praise the remedy. Available for sale by all dealers.
Mr H J Langston traveled to Atlanta yesterday to buy a new electrially operated five hundred dollar Columbia Grafanola. The device resembles a baby grand piano in form and is described as superior in appearance and quality to other instruments. Langston will showcase the Grafonola at The Electric Shop each Saturday during Presbyterian Church ladies luncheons, enhancing the events.
In Davidson North Carolina on May 28 the commencement week culminated in the annual graduation exercises. The event featured the formal inauguration of Dr William Joseph Martin as president of Davidson College with participation by leaders from several prominent Southern educational institutions.
Leaders of the dental profession from across North Carolina converge in Winston-Salem for the thirty-ninth annual state association gathering. Proceedings begin tonight and continue through Thursday and Friday. Officers include President R. G. Sherrill of Raleigh, Vice President J. W. Sinclair of Asheville, Treasurer R. H. Morrow of Burlington, and Secretary J. A. Martin of Raleigh.
A Winthrop Mass mother reports her five year old daughter recovered from repeated bronchitis stomach trouble and weakness after Vinci, a cod liver oil substitute. She notes weight gain and credits Vinci with drastic improvement and endorses the product with a money back offer.
Last night at Oconee Street Church the revival services concluded with a notable service. Pastor Rev. A A Sullivan said it began with a collection and closed with quarterly conference. Presiding elder Dr Allen preached. Eighty members joined the church, many professing conversion, making it one of Athens greatest meetings.
Junior Auxiliary day unfolds across Emmanuel church rectory and parish house with concurrent conventions. Juniors meet at the rectory at 11 AM, reconvene at 2:30 PM, then gather in the church for talks by Rev. Mr. Patton and Rev. Mr. Jewett Williams of Milledgeville. Reports from officers and parishes follow at 3:30 PM in the church.
The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously upheld Mayor Woodward in the crematory fight, ruling the injunction to prevent payments to Destructor Company should have been granted. It held that one city council cannot commit a future council to a contract without a funding provision approved by voters. The decision addresses a major municipal principle in Atlanta.
Prof D L Earnest of the State Normal School returned from Monroe where he delivered an address before the graduates of the young men and women.
Atlanta Crackers defeated New Orleans 4 to 0 in an afternoon game. Other Southern Association scores include Savannah 2 over Charleston 0, Columbus 12 over Albany 4, Macon 3 over Jacksonville 0, and a list of rainouts and close finishes across the circuit. The day featured multiple league results such as Boston-New York rain and St. Louis 8, Chicago 7 in 17 innings.
The ongoing Atlanta murder investigation grows murkier as new details spark controversy and raise questions about the handling of the case. Officials caution patience while media interest intensifies and public scrutiny rises.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton street in Max Joseph building. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 in lodge room Max Joseph building. Athena Nest No 1460 O O O meets Fridays at Owl's Nest Claytor street at 8 30. Visiting members invited.
A Atlanta report says Judge J R Lamar of the United States Supreme Court will deliver his speech to the Georgia Bar Association on Thursday night instead of Friday morning to return to Washington. Judges Cobb and McWhorter prepare additional remarks while others like Strickland and Morris are noted among participants.
Members of the association and important committees attend a two day meeting at Warm Springs starting today. The gathering focuses on organizational matters and committee work.
Atlanta May 28 coroner inquest directs search for and apprehension of S C Stevens the son of Mrs S C Stevens as a possible suspect in the murder of his mother and sister. While the veteran S C Stevens was away at a Chattanooga reunion the house on the McDonough road seven miles out burned and the charred remains of Mrs Stevens and her daughter Nellie were found. The elder woman's head had been crushed in and the son had quarreled with them.
A brief notice advertises a selection of diamonds for sale at Georgia Pawn Shop located at 130 Foundry St. The listing emphasizes inexpensive pricing and urges interested buyers to visit the shop.
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