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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

1

Trustees of State Normal hold one day session

The State Normal School board met in a one day annual session to review the year, conduct routine business, and elect teachers for the next year. Members listed include B S Miller, S B Brown, M L Brittain, and other officials, with Gov Harris and two others absent.

Trustees OF State Normal State Normal School B. S. Miller Columbus S. B. Brown Albany M. L. Brittain Atlanta David C. Barrow University of Georgia Loyd Cleveland Griffin A. H. Davison Athens EB. J. Bondurant W. J. Morton W. W. Larson Dublin E. A .Copelaw Greensboro J. M. Collum Americus J. R. Smith J. W. Smith Manassas Griffeth Buchanan J. R. Hogan Agnes J. E. Hayes Montezuma Hamilton McWhorter J. C. Beauchamp Williamson Harr ‘Tis Lawton B. Evans Augusta M. L. Brand Lawrence Jwille

Max Joseph Department Store and H. Epting Co Files for Bankruptcy

Petitions were filed yesterday after noon by Green and Michael representing a large group of creditors in voluntary bankruptcy for the Max Joseph Department Store and the H. Epting Company. J. B. Joel named temporary receiver and receivership for the businesses sought. Hearing set about fifteen days hence. no assets or liabilities statement provided yet.

Green & Michael Max Joseph Department Way H. Epting Company J. B. Joel

Defendant Wins Damage Suit After Short Deliberation

In a damage case for 20000 dollars in the superior court, defendant A E Griffith won a verdict late yesterday against plaintiff T L Mitchell. The jury was not out long and the case consumed all of Monday and yesterday. Judge Hardeman will hold a brief session this morning to finalize orders and terms.

T. L. Mitchell A. E. Griffith

Murder Mystery at Strand Promises Clarity on The Day

The Strand presents The Strange Case Of Mary Page and The Little Shepherd of Row with star cast. Viewers are invited to see how the murder mystery unfolds in late day showings.

Mary Aia Dna Mayo Henry Ory Bag Row Strand

Georgia track team names Wingate captain Theus manager

The Universal reports the Georgia track team naming Wingate as captain and Theus as manager for next year. The notice highlights leadership roles within the squad and leadership structure for upcoming competitions.

Universal Georgia Wingate And Theus P Next

Free Strand Pictures Advertised At Local Theater

Patrons are invited to see two splendid films today at no cost. The feature lineup includes The Mystery of Mary Page and The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row. The Stone Grocery Company is sinking, offering free admission to attract crowds, with bargains on groceries and produce. Arnold and Abney advertise tomatoes and related items.

Mary Page Richard Travers Stone Grocery Company House

President Yuan Shi Kai Poisons Health in Shanghai Dispatch

Reports from Shanghai reach San Francisco via the Chinese Republic Association stating Yuan Shi Kai, president of the Chinese Republic, is critically ill from a suspected poison dose. Earlier dispatches from Peking indicated serious illness without detailing the cause.

Chinese Republic Associated Press San Francisco Yuan Shi Kai Shanghai Chinese Republic Association Peking

Hood Roads Drive for Better County Highways

The Ath ens Chamber of Commerce and nearby trade groups press ongoing cooperation for improved roads across the region. A recent periodical caravan toured Monroe Lawrenceville and Winder with a committee in autos led by C D Planigen and M J Abney, officers of the chamber.

Chamber of Commerce of Athens Monroe Lawrenceville Winder Mesars. C D. Planigen M. J. Abney Cham

Camille or The Lady with the Camellias on Film

World Film Corporation presents a five reel photoplay based on Alexander Dumas s celebrated novel Camille the lady with the camellias Marguerite Gautier is the beauty of the underworld loved by de Varela who spoils her with millions Armand a young law student falls for her, while de Varville opposes their romance Arnold Abney prints

Film’ Corporation Alexander Dumas Albert Capellani Gamille Marguerite Gautier Underworld de Varela Camille Armand Yarville

Roosevelt Knife In Cident Stirs Crowd At Kansas City

Col Roosevelt was not harmed when a knife struck his secretary John W McGrath and fell to the ground. McGrath said the throw was a joke and Roosevelt dismissed it as not serious. Later, Howard McDaniel of Tulsa was arrested trying to see Roosevelt and held without charge. Roosevelt departed from his prepared speech to comment on the Mexican situation.

Col. Roosevelt John W McGrath Roogvelt McGrath Roosevelt Howard McDaniel Tulss Oklahoma Muehlbach Mexico Spain

Wilson Defends Entangling Alliance in Memorial Day Address

President Wilson at Arlington honors May 30 urges patriotism from all citizens and calls for voluntary service. He defends a proposed alliance to keep peace and notes Washington’s idea of a disentangling alliance as a guiding notion. The speech emphasizes America first and warns against foreign birth groups backing selfish aims.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Arlington National Cemetery America League United States George Washington

Ben Hoy Tien and Brother Held for Lunacy in County Jail

A colored boy described as happy and shouting was detained by officers and locked up in the county jail yesterday on a lunacy charge. His older brother, known as Judge Howard, was kept overnight for similar behavior, after being found shouting and preaching through the night.

Ben” Hoy Rous Howard

Government pays for forest lands under condemnation cases

In the Northern District federal court the government is paying for condemned forest lands at headwaters of streams. Arbitration fixes land prices. about 160 cases pass through Judge Garnett’s office. The Orkney Mountain Lumber Company holdings in Rabun County involved 5122.48 acres with several claims settled. the smallest payment was 45.45 dollars, and about a hundred claims are being paid between those two figures.

A ‘Cornett Garnett Ghe' Totes Nous Orkey Mountain Lumber ‘Company

Mr J B Hodge Dies Aged 42 At Home

Mr J B Hodge aged 42 died yesterday morning at his home 129 Bryant street. He leaves his wife Mrs Docia Hodge and three sons Lloyd Glifton and Wray. Funeral and burial will be at Buena Vista church near Barrett’s Mill with Rev Mr Saye officiating.

B. ‘Hodge Bryant’ Street Docia, Hodge Aby Lloyd, Glifton Wray Hodge Beuna . Vista “Church Barrett's Mill Sayé

Death of Roy Malcolm Wardlaw in Atlanta

News from Athens reports the death of Roy Malcolm Wardlaw four year old son of Prof and Mrs J C Wardlaw formerly of Athens now of Atlanta. He died last night from intestinal trouble. Funeral services will be held today in Atlanta. The Wardlaw family has many warm friends in Athens who mourn with them.

Athens Roy Malcolm Mra. J. C Wardlaw Atlanta Wardlaw Botow

Germans And Austrians Battle Prominent In State News

A special term of the federal court meets in the federal court room at the post office building on Monday June 19. The session will last several days with juries called as usual. Judge Newman opens the term and young lawyers from the University of Georgia law school may practice. Sixty cases are set for the convening amid a surge in moonshine cases in the region.

Federal Court Federal Court Room Post Office University of Georgia Newman

Rally Tonight Promised To Be Attended By Pastor

The notice states Rev. W. Jones will address the meeting tonight, with the pastor reportedly planning to attend and speak to attendees.

W. Jones

Pleasing Program Colonial This Week

A local review lauds Mack's eel and the weekly show. Patrons praise Cae Barr and Pat Crawford for high caliber acts, Elliott for clever dancing and singing, and Miss Elliott's performance. The show is described as very pleasing and worth the price with a matinee planned for the afternoon.

Mack Ion Swill Cae Barr Elliott Danker Miss Elliott

Specials at the Del IGatessen Shop Today

Fancy strawberries and California cherries are offered along with Arkansas Black apples, egg plants, young yellow squash, cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Also available are fine clean bulk olives and Irish potatoes. Phone 131.

California Arkansas

Front line gains and Italian front clashes reported in war bulletin

Berlin reports German advances from Dead Man's Hill to Cumieres near Verdun and progress around Thiaumont wood as Paris partly confirms. Austrian offensives against Italy near Posina and along the Astico continue while Russian trenches near Gliadki face counterattacks. A lemon rub trick is described for exposing invisible ink on the skin among travelers leaving Germany.

Associated Press Deadman’s Hill Cumieres Verdun Berlin Thiaumont Wood Paris Posona Posina Astico Rome Postina Lagrina Augustinhof Gliadki Galicia Germany Warnemuende Nnhors

Submarine Program Sees Proposed Increase in Navy Bill

Washington May 30 The Republican effort to enlarge the building program of the naval appropriation bill proposes raising the number of submarines authorized from twenty to fifty Also debated were proposals to provide six battle cruisers instead of five and add two dreadnoughts and two scout cruisers which were defeated after long fight The text includes garbled advertising lines for produce and a store listing from King Hodson Co with items like yellow squash fresh beets and turnips

Poconieemioet Washington Naval

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MAX Joseph Store Epting Company Arnold, & Abney Chamber OF Commerce Clara. Kimball Arnold Abney Kansas” City Crawfordville Sturdivant Joseph’ Alexander Henry Peek Hodge Mrs. Wardlaw Oconee Street P. Me Deligatessen Sinn Fien Agaifiat Ourprise Hig Piatia Cigorn Tomas KING Hodgson CO King-Hodgson; CO
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