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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
4
A chaotic newspaper page notes three Atlanta police officers fired and widespread concern over sensational headlines. Mentions grim disease talk Trachoms and anthrax, a German steamship line name confusing the U S Supreme Court, and Athens planning a 2016 convention amid Knights of Pythias events.
A public stance condemns using political pressure over prohibition votes to threaten appropriations for Georgia Tech, the State Normal School, and the University of Georgia. It asserts educational funding belongs to all Georgians and should be decided on merit, not factional politics, urging lawmakers to vote their conscience.
Georgia farmers broaden production beyond cotton with record corn yields, rising hog farming aided by serum, expanding packing houses, and strong cattle, forage, peach, apple, and watermelon outputs. Experts say diversification reduces cotton dependence while boosting profits.
Mrs Lucia Ames Head of Boston delivered a prominent address at the International Peace Conference in San Francisco. She asserted that Americas choice now will influence the entire world and set an example for South America and Asia.
Augusta mourns Daniel J. Conlon of Athens who died at his sister Mary Owens 1006 Ellis Street. Funeral officials from Athens attended the 4:30 p.m. service at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Survivors include three brothers and three sisters all in Augusta. Pallbearers named Honorary M G Michael Felix Phillips Active M P O Callaghan George W Meadowcroft Daniel Kerr M J Callahan T J OLeary E P Walsh.
The Electric Club met last night and reorganized for the year. Members discussed plans for upcoming projects and set new leadership goals.
At the Electric Building last night the Electric Club reorganized for the year. Joel A. Weir was elected president with J. W. Jarrell as vice president and R. C. Ray as secretary. Prof A H Davenport became treasurer and directors include W H Smith C D Flanigen E P Taylor.
Banner's Special Correspondence from Atlanta discusses the timing of prohibition bills set to take effect in early 1916 or 1917. It notes conservative lawmakers favor 1917, radicals push 1916, and hints Harris will announce his stance in a legislative message rather than via a direct veto. The piece weighs confiscation concerns and potential political risk.
Atlanta, Oct 13. A reward inquiry led to the discovery of the skeleton of Dave Watkins found in a Dawsonville well eight years after his disappearance. The inquiry, prompted by a daughter’s claim of danger from her brother Charlie Watkins, traced the death to 1907 when he allegedly struck him with a nax and hid the body in a loft and well.
An advertisement notes many people complain of headaches backs rheumatism biliousness and fatigue this summer. Foley Kidney Pills are said to aid elimination improve sleep and restore energy as per H R Palmer and Sons.
A home coming service is arranged by the pastor and stewards of Young Harris Memorial Church for Thursday night October 21 at 7 30. Dr B P Allen will preside and attend. There will be no sermon but a program of music and reports from church departments. Prof Morris orchestra to perform. Everyone invited to attend and join in fellowship. Worth Their Weight In Gold praises Chamberlains Tablets for headaches and liver issues. For sale by dealers.
Nebraska and Mississippi readers share kidney trouble relief with Foley Kidney Pills. C D Wright of Rosemont praises improved rest after using a 50 cent bottle. George W Clough of Prentiss, age 77, credits the pills with long lasting help after many remedies failed.
Georgia Railroad timetable lists Train No 50 at 8 50 a m daily except Sunday Train No 52 at 3 55 p m daily except Sunday Train No 56 at 4 25 p m Sunday only Train No 54 at 9 05 a m daily except Sunday Train No 51 arrives 1 20 p m Train No 53 arrives 9 30 p m Train No 55 arrives 8 00 a m except Sunday
Eastern Time timetable shows No. 2 departing Athens 7 20 a m and No. 4 leaving 2 30 p m. No. 1 arrives Athens 11 25 a m and No. 3 at 6 35 p m. Connections at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate joints and with Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations with Southern Railway.
Daily trains depart to all points at 8:30 a m and 1:00 p m with Sunday service at 3 15 p m All points depart daily except Sunday at 3 30 p m Arrivals occur at 12 40 p m and 6 60 p m with Sunday exceptions 9 45 a m For details contact Pinkerton or Shelton at listed phones.
Seaboard Air Line schedules list southbound and northbound departures from multiple lines with times from early morning to late night. The piece notes forty one thousand rural youths enrolled in agricultural extension clubs, a Georgia initiative started by the University of Georgia in Newton County. Judge J B Park presides in Clarke county, impressing with prompt, fair, decisive handling of cases in the superior court.
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