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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1914

Page

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Russians Celebrate Rumored Victory in Northern Poland

London reports indicate Petrograd party with full confidence in unofficial news of Russian triumph in Northern Poland. Claims include possible large German corps destroyed and trains ready for 50,000 prisoners and wounded. Officials may withhold statement until operations finish.

Associated Press London Petrograd Poland Nicholas East Prussia Cracow Galicia Verdun

Zapata Forces Enter Mexico City After Blanco Evacuation

Reports from Mexico City cite messages from the Brazilian minister and Consul Silliman. Zapata troops entered as General Blanco’s army evacuated the capital after sharp fighting on the outskirts yesterday. Some looting occurred during the brief vacuum before quiet returned. Villa’s forces were expected to reach the capital late today.

Zapata Mexico City Gen Blanco Silliman

Three-way Bear resort brawl ends with severed lip

A Bear beer resort dispute turned violent as Clem ents allegedly bit Minor Pierce’s lip, nearly severing it and sending Pierce chasing the biter into Chas. Brissie, who then slashed and stabbed him. Marion David attempted peace, suffering cuts. All three men jailed awaiting morning trial, Brissie slated for wedding plans amid the chaos.

Clements Minor Pierce Pierce Chas Brissie Marion David

Dr Carlton Injured After Fall At Office

Dr W A Carlton slipped on tile in the Southern Mutual building and fell to the floor. A serious injury to the hip or upper leg was found. last night he rested and awaited a diagnosis by Dr Hoke, with early fears of a fracture.

W. A. Carlton Southern Mutual

Professor Park's Father Very Ill In Dearing Street Home

Captain Park the veteran father of Professor Robert E. B. Park lay in critical condition at the Dearing street home of his son last night He is eighty two years old and was feared not to survive the night.

Brissie Pierce Clements Capt. Park Robert’ EB. Park Dearing Street Park

Postponed Mothers Child Study Class Notice

On account of the Thanksgiving holiday the Mothers Child Study Class had been postponed to Friday afternoon at 4:30. The meeting will be held in the rooms of Hall of the Untratany ot Gaara eotame.

Hall of the Untratany Ot Gaara Eotame

Funeral for Jos. Bradberry at 11 O'clock

This morning at 11 o'clock the funeral of the late Jos. Bradberry will be held from the Boulevard residence. Rev Hammock Anthony will preach. Interment follows at Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers John N. Booth F P Griffeth W T Lester Jas L McLeroy Frank Johnson A G Elder. Veterans camp urges meeting at city hall at 10 30 to march to the funeral.

Jos. Bradberry Hammock Anthony Oconee Cemetery Messrs John N. Booth F. P. Griffeth W. T. Lester Jas. L. McLeroy Frank Johnson A. G. Elder Griffeth Cobb de Laney Camp of Jos. E. Bradberry

W M Williams Dies Suddenly at 68

Mr W M Williams aged 68 died yesterday morning from heart trouble at his River street home. Survived by wife seven sons and one daughter. Funeral at 11 this morning at Pleasant Grove church conducted by Rev Willie Saye. Longtime farmer of Madison county who moved to Athens two years ago from Union church settlement.

W. M. Williams River Street Pleasant Grove Church Willie Saye Madison County Athens Union Church

Thanksgiving Service at Emmanuel Church

Holy Communion at 7 30 a m with a second celebration and special Thanksgiving services. At 11 a m the offerings support the Appleton Church Home for orphan girls at Macon. A cordial invitation to all to worship and give thanks to God for His blessings to the people and nation. Troy Beatty, Rector.

Appleton Church Macon

Shelton in the Hands of Sheriff

Reports from the county judge and solicitor general state bondsmen linked by marriage to defendant have released W H Shelton from bond and surrendered him to the sheriff. Mary Shelton was ill and confined to bed yesterday, with a deputy dispatched to attend him at his lodging.

W.H. Shelton Mary ‘Shelton

Former Athens Man Boggs and Daughter Murdered in Florida

A. A. Boggs prominent Miami lawyer and his 18 year old daughter Miss Marjorie Boggs were found murdered in the burned ruins of their country home near Miami. The bodies showed blunt force trauma and were found near the front door. Mrs. Boggs was visiting in Lake Placid New York. Col. Boggs, father of A A Boggs, was a Georgia chancellor and University of Georgia graduate. Suspected burglary motive discussed but no definite culprit identified.

Athens W. A. Boggs Florida Associated Press Banner Miami Fla A. A. Boggs Marjorie Boggs Miama Mami W.E. Boggs T. R. Boggs Baltimore L. H. Boggs Jacksonville M. A. Boggs G. H. Boggs Atlanta W. E. Boggs University of Georgia Trois Waynesville N. C Boggs Col. Boggs

Judge Brand May Face Leo Frank Sentence

Arriving from a busy week at Jefferson, Judge Brand received a telegram from Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey requesting he preside over Fulton superior court next week. If able to finish Clarke county duties, he will travel to Atlanta to hold court and may be called upon to sentence Leo Frank.

Brand Leo Frank Jefferson Judge Brand Hugh Dorsey Judge Hill Fulton Superior Court Hill Clarke Court Atlanta

Hepzibah Orphans Visit Athens From Macon Tonight

Seventeen or eighteen Hepzibah orphans arrive in Athens by the Georgia Railroad about one o'clock this afternoon. The Tabernacle members will receive them and host services start at 7 30 p m lasting a little over an hour. Tomorrow they travel to Hiberton for a similar program at the First Baptist church and local donors are urged to bring gifts of eatables clothing or money for the orphanage.

Our Macon Georgia Tabernacle Hiberton First Baptist Church

Deaths and Delivery Notice from Buchwalds

A brief item notes deaths and grocery delivery today by Buchwalds, offering service hours from five to seven and a delivery route from high to one for trade convenience. Contact shows phone 646 and location Lae.

Buchwald’s

Burnet Mrs Mary Duncan Burnet Dies at Home

Mrs Mary Duncan Burnet dies at her home in Cincinnati on November 24 in her eighty first year. She was a lifelong resident and is survived by family and friends in the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Burnet Diea Ciz Mary Duncan Burnet

Athens City Council Sets December Election For Four Aldermen

Mayor Dorsey calls for the December second municipal election to choose four aldermen in Athens. Ward wards designate polling places and managers. Results show Wright, Palmer, Hoke and Tibbetts winning in First to Fourth wards with majorities, Pitmer defeated.

Dorsey City of Athens McDonald Clayton Street City Hall Broad Street Thomas Athens Daily Banner Palmer Kying R. T. Wright K. A. Hill Wright Bob Wright H. R. Palmer J. Z. Hoke R. O. Arnold Hoke Arnold J. F. Tibbetts Tibbetts Southern Manufacturing Co

Mardi Gras Girls Shine At The Majestic

The Mardi Gras Girls delivered strong performances at the Majestic last night drawing two large crowds. Matinees this afternoon at three and four forty five cater to musical comedy fans in Athens, with two more night shows planned. Tickets cost twenty cents.

the Majestic Athens

Heisman All-Southern Football Team Featured

The Sunday American proclaims the Heisman All-Southern football team in its newsy Sunday edition. The paper emphasizes low five cent price and broad street sale, promising full coverage of news, features, and information.

Heisman

The Pursuit of Phantom at the Alamo Thanksgiving Day

A five part romance fantasy starring Hobart Bosworth as a painter shown at The Alamo on Thanksgiving Day. Admission five and ten cents. Mrs. N. A. Bridges and Mr. Potter thank friends through the Banner for support after a bereavement. Clarke County Bank digites small borrower.

Hobart Bosworth the Alamo

Mr Tibbetts Seeks City Council Support in Athens Primary

J B Tibbetts thanks voters for their suffrage and volunteers who aided his bid for a city council seat in yesterday's Athens primary election. He pledges to work for the city's interests and expresses sincere appreciation. Also a rental ad note: Shotguns at Uncle Max's Pawn Shop Woods Corner.

Athens J.B. Tibbetts Uncle Max Woods’ Corner

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Belgium Balkans Servian Servia Bulgaria Macedonia Rumania Balkan DR. Carlton Prof Dixmude W. M Williams Emmanuel Troy Beatty Shelton Sheriff Hepzibah Lae Clarke County Bank Digtes MR. Tibbetts
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