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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1914

Page

5

Allied Forces Hold Line as German Center Reinforced

London dispatch reports General Von Kluck reinforced on the German center and resisting Allied advances near the Oise. Paris confirms no decisive results yet as both sides suffer heavy strains. Portugal ready to aid Britain if called, while Allied troops retreat slightly on the western flank.

Associated Press London von Kluck Cattempt Cathlank French Oise Eclarea Pomnta Russia East Prussia Rome Galicia Bohemia Visano Sanitary Department Antwerp Near East Lustiet Cattaro Sarajevo Belgrade Semlin

Singing Convention Committee Returns Thanks

The North Georgia Singing Convention plans the next meeting to be held here on the 4th Saturday in October. The Athens paper editors are thanked for their effort and cooperation in making the recent singing a success.

North Georgia Singing Convention Athens

Mary Pickford at the Majestic Theatre Tonight

Mary Pickford is appearing in a Keystone comedy program at the Majestic Theatre today including reels featuring Ste Reelsdally and other familiar acts.

Ste Reelsdally

Contempt Fines Levied for Delinquent Taxes and Court Appearance

Judge Price fined five dollars to multiple defendants for failing to pay street tax and to appear before the recorder's court. Officers McCall and Sea Graves assisted in serving notices. A party who did not report faced a thirty five dollar assessment, police arrested him, and he was sent to the stockade for ten days.

Recorder’s Court Price McCall Sea Graves Taz Sehen Cand

Caucus called for revenue bill parley by Democrats

An Associated Press report notes a senate caucus called this afternoon to debate the revenue bill. Caucus Chairman Kern and finance chair Simmons led the session to settle party differences and expedite remaining legislative business as Mary Pickford Majestic shows.

Associated Press Senate Democrats Kern Simmons

Cotton and grain warehousing bill rejected in Senate vote

Washington October 5 The Lever cot ton and grain warehousing bill to facilitate bank credits on warehouse receipts for cotton grain and other agricultural products was rejected by the lease today 163 to 109 short of the two thirds required

Washington Adamson Georgia

Officers Named at Baraca Philathea Union Meeting

Despite bad weather a good crowd attended the Baraca Philathea Union meeting. Officers for the next six months were elected with Webster Callaway as President and Miss Darrie Watson as Recording Secretary.erdon’t

Baraca-Philathea Union Jahose + Baracas Philatheas Vaughn Madge Newborne

Judge Thomas to Local Odd Fellows Meeting Tonight

Geo. Co. Thomas will speak to Glenn Lodge No. 75 I C C F at Odd Fellows Hall tonight at 8 o clock. Judge Gee and C Thomas will address the brothers of the fraternal order. All members are urged to attend without fail.

Geo. Co. Thomas Odd Glenn Lodge Odd Fellowship Hela ‘T Oda SP. G C. Thomas Glenn“ Lodge

Lumber for sale by Klein and Martin Co

Keystone Comedy Majestic shows today as Klein and Martin Co offers framing lumber on short notice for builders.

THE Klein & Martin. Co

Growth of schools cited in budget debate and street repairs

The council heard that school maintenance rose from about $25 000 five years ago to $48 000 this year, potentially shifting costs from the city budget. Street crews conducted seven days of general repair and cemetery cleanup as part of broader city improvements. An ordinance on vehicle weight limits and a tax payment timing change were discussed, with action deferred on enforcement tests and a property tax date shift.

iDorsey

Plan to raise 150 million for cotton loan fund

The Fund for the South seeks 150 million dollars to back a cotton loan with subscriptions from banks and mercantile firms. The plan awaits approval from Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board before taking effect.

South Associated Press St. Louis Medco Federal Reserve Board Mercanthe

Athens Cotton Certificate Plan Aims to Aid Farmers

Merchants of Athens form a Retail Merchants Cotton Association to issue local certificates for cotton stored in bonded warehouses. The plan, adopted at a meeting, creates certificates good for ten days at face value to pay accounts or buy goods, with member names printed on the back and a governing board to oversee issuance and audits.

Merchants ‘Association Athens Vlesuting Warehouse Or . Kerewi Tomor Leweweesen Athens: Shoe ‘Company Citizens Pharmacy Head & McMahan The McGregor . Company Fleming & Dearing Hdw. Co Max Joseph Department Store W. T. Collins *& Co Davison-Nicholson Company Wingfield Brothers E. H. Dorsey Athens” Dental Parlors Lee Morris D.C Dailey, Sol, Boley.Co Abe Joel’ & Sons Buchwald” Brothers Globe ‘Mercantile’ Company W. J Smith , & Brother Bernstein * Brothers Ben’ Goldwasser Association Lces

Conference agrees to Clayton anti trust bill in Senate victory

Washington October 5 The conference on the Clayton anti trust bill was agreed to by the Senate this afternoon A motion by Senator Reed of Missouri to return the bill to the conference was voted down The news item notes horse bedding and shavings mention but the main focus is the anti trust bill agreement and Senate action.

Washington Clayton Auti-Trust Senior. Reed Missouri

McCombs Declines Chairmanship Amid Campaign Demands

Willam F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, declines to be considered for reappointment as a state chairman, citing his heavy workload on the congressional campaign this fall. The report notes his decision after long deliberation.

New York Willam F. McCombs Democratic National “Committee

Fresh Tender Produce and Groceries From Arnold and Abney

Readable fragments list fresh corn Belt peppers turnip salad oats beans yam potatoes celery and apples from Arnold and Abney Exta- Fine eating produce.

Arnold Abeny

Mrs James McCune Dies in Crawford Home

Funeral arrangements follow the death of Mrs James McCune at her Crawford home. She was formerly Miss Haligway and is survived by her husband and one son. The service is set for this afternoon.

Ciawford Dmrs James McCune Tahern Miss Haligway Fusieral

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