Winter War Paralyses Movements Across Fronts
Reports from London and Paris describe winter storms impairing Allied and German operations on the east Prussian border and in Belgium and northern France. Russians advance in snow clad gear, while Yser defenses and Ypres region see mixed activity and occasional Allied counterattacks.
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Associated Press
London
Prussian
Manchuria
Belgium
France
Bixschoote
Calais
Petrograd
East Prussia
Galicia
Cracow
Georgia Baptist Convention Opens in Carrollton
The Georgia Baptist Convention convenes in Carrollton with Dr. John D. Mell of Athens presiding. Carrollton hosts the largest visitor turnout yet, and delegates include Dr. Bernard acting secretary of the mission board, plus pastors from Athens and Sarepta Association. The session runs through Sunday.
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Georgia Baptist Convention
Carrollton
John D. Mell
Athens
South
Texas
J. W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
R. E. Neighbour
Spartanburg County
S. C
Wakefield
Tabernacle
A. L. Flury
West End Church
Sarepta Association
J. Y. Carthers
H. R. Bernard
Dr. Bernard
Mission Board
B. F. Elliott
Chas. Edwards
L. H. Crowe
Special Attraction at the Classic Today
Uproarious comedy featuring Billie i Ritchie in Love and Surgery shown at the little house with big attractions. Five and ten cents admission. Sun-Dried Apples priced at ten cents the pound. Arnold & Abney advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie i Ritchie
Arnold & Abney
Chamber of Commerce to Hold Important Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce calls a smoker and meeting tonight at 8 oclock in the Council Chamber Hall. CLARE D. HEIDLER Adg Sec LL Ree eH urges a large business delegation from Athens to attend and discuss matters for the city and region. Members are asked to bring suggestions for improvement of business and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
Hall
Clare D. Heidler
Athens
New contracting firm Collins and Copper organized in Athens
Mr J M Collins and Mr C W Cooper form Collins and Copper a general contracting partnership in Athens. Both builders known locally for years and involved in many city structures. Contact numbers 1224 or 983-3 listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Collins
C. W. Cooper
Athens
Collins and Copper
Athens Responds Generously to Belgian Relief Appeal
Athenians donated over four hundred dollars yesterday to the Belgian relief fund with Prof J Lustrat of the University as local committee member. Knights Templar Masons contributed a large single sum, bringing the total to about 401.25 with entries from Lucy Cobb Institute and other supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. Lustrat
University
Knights Templar
Lucy Cobb Institute
JH. Rucker
Ladies Hebrew Sewing Society
State Normal School
Addison, CO
Palmer & Sons
Godfrey
Boullion Comman- Ory
Athens Store Ad Promotes Ladies and Children's Apparel Deals
Woven in one long advertisement, Athens shoppers are offered a wide array of items. Ladies' union suits from $0.75 to $2.00, under vest and pants sets, woolen suits, outing gowns, knit skirts, cloaks at $9.95, and two dozen coat and skirt deals. Children’s coats and cloaks also highlighted with sale prices. New neckwear and handkerchief lines announced with modest pricing.
Methodist Preachers in Athens Likely Moved by North Georgia Conference
The North Georgia Methodist conference may move all three Athens pastors within days with at least two leaving current charges. R. M. Dixon and A. A. Sullivan are expected to seek new assignments, while C. C. Jarrell attracts strong Atlanta interest. The annual conference opens in Marietta with Athens delegates and will announce appointments next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
North Georgia
Methodist
R. M .Dixon
Young Harris Church
A. A. Sullivan
Oconee Street
Dixon
Sullivan
Trinity Church
Atlanta
C. C. Jarrell
First
Jarrell
North Georgia Methodist
Marietta
Cobb Lampkin
J. T. Pate
Greensboro
J. E. Armour
Union Point
J. T. Pittard
Winterville
J. W. M. Morris
T. H. Dozier
New Mexico Officials Tour Athens Street Paving
Roswell mayor Hon Smith Lea and city engineer I M Kenney visited Athens to inspect pav ed streets and study its paving program. They praised Capt Barnett for the quality and cost efficiency and toured business and residential districts.
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New Mexico City
Athens Street
Smith Lea
Roswell
I. M
V. R. Kenney
Barnett
Lea
Kenney
Atlanta
J. W. Barnett
Athens
Kenny
Capt. Barnett
Andals Destruction of Monuments at Union Church Graveyard
A Madison county report details vandalism at Union church graveyard where unknown parties used hammers to topple and smash gravestones, monuments, and box tombs, damaging white marble markers of infants. Rewards totaling 400 dollars were offered for evidence to convict on gross trespass and malicious mischief after a liquor wagon was seen in the vicinity the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Union Church
Letton elected to Atlanta police board after controversy
Jack Letton, lessee of the Winecoff Hotel, was elected to the Atlanta police board amid prior denunciations by Men and Religion Leaders. The city council also rebuked the police commission for electing supernumeraries without Chief Beavers input and ordered the comptroller to withhold salaries.
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Atlanta
Jack Letton
Winecoff Hotel
Police Commission
Beavers
Death of Mr Elamz Alexander at 66 in Wilkes County
Mr Elamz Alexander died yesterday morning at his home 193 New Street after a long illness. Rev A L Flury of West End Baptist church conducted the funeral at the residence last night at 7 30. The burial will be today at Rehoboth cemetery in Wilkes county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flam Alexander
New Street
A. L. Flury
West End
Boy in Need Receives Help for Eye Treatment
A Sunday Banner note reports a little boy with critical eye issues and limited means. Miss Ruby Harbin organized aid. donations from Mrs. Max Michael, Mrs. Simon Michael, and Miss Maude Talmadge funded necessities. Dr. Cabaniss offered services and Mr. C H Phinizy pledged any travel expenses to Atlanta for top care with Dr Calhoun.
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Ruby Harbin
Max Michael
Simon Michael
Maude Talmadge
Cabaniss
C. H. Phinizy
Atlanta
Calhoun
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Ndon
Walter Long
of Commons
England
Roberts
Lord Roberts
Asquith
House of Commons
NEW
Messrs
Arnold
Abney
Norfolk
W. T. Collins & CO
Forest Mills
Childrens’ Union
W.,. T. Collins & CO
Atlanta Council
Elamz Alexander
Fears Grocery Co
SWIFT
the Fears Grocery Co
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