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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1914

Page

9

Moonshine Distillery Taken by Judge in Morgan County

Judge Kirby S. Anderson of Madison in Morgan County discovers a moonshine still on a near Apalachee plantation. He confiscates the setup and whiskey cargo, helps move it to Apalachee, and turns it over to the town marshal who locks it in the jail. Overnight unknown thieves break in and steal all remains of the distillery and products.

Kirby S. Anderson Madison Morgan County Apalachee Calaboose

County School Superintendent Celebrates Eightieth Birthday

Capt. T. H. Dozier, Clarke County school superintendent, marked his 80th birthday by reporting for a full day at the office. The veteran administrator, now in office for several years, remains strong and alert at four score.

T. H. Dozier Clarke

Bank Statement for American State Bank Athens GA October 10 1914

Public notice presents the statement of the condition of the American State Bank of Athens Georgia as of Saturday October 10 1914 with signatures from Jno J Wilkins Howell C Erwin W A Carlton R Hodgson Jr and J Wilkins President. The notice lists officers and trustees and implies financial figures in the period.

American State Bank Athens Georgia Jno J. Wilkins Howell C Erwin Dr W. A. Carlton R. Hodgson,Jr

Antwerp Falls as German Forces Capture Fortress

Antwerp, long seen as the world’s strongest fortress, falls to German assault after eleven days of bombardment and entry through Bercham suburb. German official report says some forts held until mid morning. vast casualties feared with city damage and deaths not fully known. Near Arras and in Alsace, French and British actions continue with several gains and refractory German resistance.

Associated Press London Antwerp Bercham

Hotel Wilkinson Sees Remodel and New Management

Hotel Wilkinson has been remodeled and is under new management. Rates range from 75 to 1.25. special weekly rates offered. Described as having nice rooms, good meals, and the best location at the corner of Broad and Lumpkin Streets.

Broad and Lumpkin Sts

Athens company to hold second drill in Deupree Hall

The second organization drill of the Athens company will be held tomorrow in Deupree Hall at eight o'clock. Officers announce that everyone who signed up is expected to report.

New Athens Deupree Hall

King Charles of Roumania Reported Dead

Telegram from Vienna to Amsterdam reports King Charles of Roumania died today. The Associated Press notes the confirmation came from Vienna and details are awaited from official sources.

Associated Press Amsterdam Vienna Charles of

Georgia Railroad Announces Daily Train Schedule Change

The Georgia railroad will operate new times: Train 50 departs 6:45 a.m. Train 52 departs 4:25 p.m. Train 64 departs 11 p.m. daily except Saturday. Arrivals: Train 51 at 1:30 p.m. Train 58 at 9:20 p.m. Train 55 at 8:00 a.m. except Sunday.

The Georgia Railroad

Elite Theatre to Screen War Pictures This October

England Cheers announces The Elite will show the first real war picture on Monday October 12 with a second war film on Saturday October 17. The theatre plans to present a war feature every Monday and Saturday, or as many as possible.

Elite England

Man Arrested in Georgia for Immoral Conduct Case

Thomas Falkner, a Franklin County native, was arrested yesterday on a Georgia train at Crawford, accused in a federal indictment of transporting a young girl to South Carolina for immoral purposes and deserting her. He was identified by Officer Miller and Alfried. He will be tried here in Nip.

South Carolina Thomas’ Falkner Franklin, County Crawford Alfried Miller

Georgia clearing houses to meet on Wednesday

Georgia clearing houses plan a meeting in Atlanta on October 14 to raise a 150 million dollar fund to loan on cotton. About one third of the amount would be raised in the South with two thirds elsewhere, at seven percent interest for 5 million bales over one year. Georgia could receive about 30 million in loans, with roughly 10 million coming from Georgia clearing houses.

Atlanta Clearing House Associations of Georgia South St. Louis Jumbus Savannah National Currency Messrs. Bradley Columbus Bloodworth Wilkins Athens

Masons Invite All Master Masons to Monday Barbecue

All Master Masons are invited to attend a barbecue given by Dorsey Lodge No. 32 Masons Annuity on Monday night. Commander W F Dorsey and Recorder W A Capps oversee the announcement.

Dorsey Lodge No. 32

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