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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1914

Page

21

Battle Front Shifts as French and Germans Trade Roles

London dispatches note ongoing fighting around Roye with hilltop gains by both sides and German efforts to protect their flank. Paris reports France paying seven million daily costs, while Belgian forts defend Antwerp and West Flanders is described as German-free. Chinese protest over Japanese rail occupation is rejected as German-owned.

Associated Press London Roye Arras Flanders Antwerp van Kluck Belgium France Cracrow Poland East Prussia Baltic Sea Ossowets Breslau Thorn West Prussia

Mexican Troubles Could Be All Settled at Coming Conference

Advices to the state department from the American representative in Mexico say a peaceful settlement is expected from the Aguas Calientes conference opening October 5. In Naco Sonora fighting continued as Governor Naytorena attacked Carranza troops. Villa forces also engaged, while American troops patrolled the border.

Associated Press Washington State Department Mexico Aguas Calientes Naco Sonora Naytorena Carranza Naco Villa

Day of Prayer for Peace Observed at Adath Moshe Synagogue

Adath Moshe Synagogue will observe the feast of tabernacles with special significance this year. The congregation will join in general prayers for peace in Europe and participate in the president's proclamation plan with heightened devotion today.

Adath Moshe Synagog Adath Moshe Tabernacles Europe

Third Successive Year Agri Student Becomes Proud Father

The October 1 birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gowan recalls a pattern at the agricultural college where a senior class member has fathered a child each year while in school. Previous years saw Robert Suddath, and Acree, then P. M. B. Young Davis becoming a grandfather at thirty three as he lectured on Lampkin hill.

Lee Gowan Agricultural College Robert Suddath Ag. College Acree Lampkin Hill Pp. M. B. Young Davis

Bolling Sasnett Promoted at Atlantic Ice and Coal

Bolling Sasnett, long a aide in the manager's office at Atlantic Ice and Coal, is promoted to a higher Atlanta position with a larger salary. In Athens, C. E. Guest succeeds him, having served the company at other locations. The change is noted with warm regard for Sasnett among Athens friends.

Bolling Sasnett Manne Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation Athens C. E. Guest Gasnett Atlanta The Atlantic

Dancing class to open at Holman Hall

Miss Merian Smith of Jacksonville will start a modern dance class at Holman Hall Monday at 10 o clock. I 0 O F Glenn Lodge 75 will hold a special meeting next Tuesday night October 6 at 8 o clock. All Odd Fellows urged to attend. Mrs I H Gosg and her mother Mrs Anderson have returned from Franklin North Carolina.

Merian Smith Jacksonville Holman Hall Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows

Majestic Week of New Film Programs Announced

Tomorrow Manager Stone of the Majestic will switch to pure pictures with top film service for Athens. The weekly bill then features Vita l graph Biograph Domino on Monday and a variety of Mary Pickford, Keystone and Pathe features through the week. Admission stays at 5 and 10 cents.

Stone The Majestic Athens Biograph Domino Mary Pickford Selig Thanhouser Keystone Mutual Girl Pathe Essany American Lubin Alys Joyce Edison Reliance

Fall in First Drill at Deupree Hall Tomorrow

The new military company holds its formal organization tomorrow night at Deupree Hall. The event names the company, nominates non commissioned officers, sizes and numbers squads, and considers names proposed by town ladies. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock and punctual attendance is urged.

Deupree Hall

Delmar Lunch to Open at Old Stand in Athens

The Delmar Lunch opens tomorrow at noon at 146 Clayton Street with W L Hardman in charge. The venue, rebuilt after a spring fire destroyed the National Woolen Mills area, follows Ivey’s earlier Athens lunch concept and will offer free Delmar Drip coffee after the opening.

Delmar Clayton Street W.L. Hardman Colbert Ivey Athens National Hardman

Insurance and Real Estate Short Notes from Lipscomb

Notices list fire insurance suggestion to share with J. C. Jester, bank rates at Clarke County Bank 4 percent on savings, vendors Gardner Price stamps, sale of 800 bushels Appler Oats via W. S. Holman, rental ads for Harris House Hill Street, Cobb Street Mrs. W. A. Jester, boarder requests at 142 Clayton Street, job ad from a University student stenographer, Holman Building office availability and promotion of modern office spaces in the new Holman building with W. S. Holman reference.

Merchants urged to attend final Athens Cotton Association meeting

The Retail Merchants Cotton Association of Athens calls a mass meeting at City Hall Monday at 3 PM for merchants and professionals to join the cotton crop movement. Endorsers’ names will be printed on certificates now ready for press. all retail merchants and professionals urged to attend at 4 PM.

Retail Merchants Cotton Association of Athens City Hall

Masonic Annuity Lodge Plans Big Barbecue

The Dorsey lodge of the Masonic Annuity organization with rising membership planned a Friday luncheon but poor weather kept many away. A large barbecue is set for the following Monday night with details to come.

Dorsey Lodge Masonic Annuity Organization Masons

Athens Savings Bank Promises 4 Percent Interest

The largest savings bank in Athens offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 welcome. Promote the saving habit and financial security for residents.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Shackelford Released on Bond in Clarke County Case

C. Q. Shackelford, held in Clarke County jail after a warrant accused him of striking Norbett Epting with a billiard ball, was freed on $500 bond to appear at the fall term of Clarke Superior Court starting next week.

C. Q. Shackelford Norbett Epting Clarke Superior Court

Y. W. C. A. Banquet Tables Decide Tuesday Morning

Important notice calls all directors, committee members and ladies in charge of tables to attend a 10 o'clock Tuesday meeting in the Y W C A auditorium to decide seating and arrangements for the banquet.

Bowden Studio Under New Management Opens Monday

Bowden Studio on College Avenue will open Monday under new management. Mr Bowden has installed L A Bernhardt a National Association of Photographers member and Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina association member from a leading Atlanta studio as head photographer.

Bowden College Avenue L. A. Bernhardt National Associaton of Photographers Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Atlanta Bernhardt

Judge McWhorter Heads to New York on Business

Judge Hamilton McWhorter and Mrs. McWhorter depart this afternoon for a business trip to New York City. The trip updates indicate routine judicial duties and travel for official matters.

Hamilton McWhorter New York HamIlton .McWhorter McWhorter

Rockefeller Foundation Buys 85000 Acre Louisiana Refuge

The Rockefeller foundation acquired the 85,000 acre Grand Chenier tract in Cameron and Vermilion parishes Louisiana to establish a new wild fowl refuge. The purchase price is about 225,000 dollars.

Associated Press New York The Rockefeller Foundation Grand Chener Cameron and Vermillion Parishes Louisiana

Florence Lawrence at the Classic Theater Tomorrow

See Florence Lawrence in A Mysterious Mystery at the Classic Theater tomorrow along with a cracker jack comedy Feeding the Kitty starring Eddie Lyons Victoria Ford and Lee Moran. Admission is 6 and 10 cents as crowds are urged to attend.

Florence Lawrence Eddie Lyons Victoria Ford Lee Moran

Auction at Bradberry's Millinery Co on Monday

Don't miss the Bradberry's Millinery Co auction sale. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Great bargains promised. Auctioneer G. W. Cumbus.

Bradberry’s Millinery *Co W. Cumbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aisne Paris Ribet Amsterdam Reuter’s West Flanders Germany Seine Nihe China Peking Tsingtau Tsinan Mr. Lasnett I. H. Gosg Mrs. Anderson Franklin, N. C Deupre Hall Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Clarke County Bank Gardner & Price,stationers and Printers Lumpkin W. S. Holman Harris Hill St D. F. Miller Clayton St Banner Cobb St W. A. Jester Holman W. B. Elastine Reduso W.T. Collins & CO the Fashion Shop Grady Avenue J. W. Ingle Meigs St Milledge Care Banner Milledge Ave James W. Camak Moler Barber College Atlanta, Ga P. O M., Banner E. Broad Street J. C. Fowler Clarke County Broad Street Shackelford Bond R. Brandt Optometrist Athens, Ga Bowden Studio Classic Theater Woodruff North Georgia Fair Winder David C. Barrow Barrow County Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens Day
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