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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1915

Page

3

Hard fighting on fronts as Serbian campaign rages

In reports from London and Paris dated October 16, heavy action across fronts is noted. German losses in Serbia total about 25 000 killed and 60 000 wounded, with Von Mackensen claiming progress near Vranova and Smol Jinac. Allies report submarine sinkings in the Baltic and troops joining Serbian forces near the Bulgarian frontier.

Teutonic Associated Press London von Mackensen Vranova Smol Jinac Zajecar Nish Semendria Danube Pozoarvac Bulgaria Dedenghatch Porto Lagos Maronia Mecri Aegean Sea

Michael's Bear Brand Toy Giveaway At Clayton Street

Crowds of children line Clayton Street as Michael's distributes over two thousand Bear Brand hosiery souvenirs. Police and helpers supervise the hour long event with a bear display in the East window and a backdrop of trees.

Michael’s Clayton Street Michael Athens

Georgia Finishes Citadel 39 to 0 in Old Time Form

Georgia recovers from a hiccup in Chattanooga and crushes Citadel 39 to 0 at Charleston. Paddock, Thompson, Powell and Dezendorf sparked a dominant backfield and forward passing attack while Thrash and Henderson key the defense. Citadel steadied briefly but Georgia’s line and substitutes sealed the win with multiple touchdowns and no injuries.

W. A. Cunningham Charleston S. C Georgia Chattanooga Citadel Chattanooga University Thompson Paddock Detzendorf Powell Charlie Thompson Fororty Dezendorf Holtzendorf Thrash Henderson Dezendort Georgia Line Scrubs Georgia Contin

Georgia and Virginia Ready for Historic Clas sic City Showdown

Georgia and Virginia wrap up football activities with upcoming clash in Athens set for next Saturday. Athens braces for a record crowd as grandstand bleachers parking and admissions are arranged. Georgia coach Cunningham predicts a tough battle, with both teams entering the game hot after strong showings this fall.

Virginia Harvard Georgia Citadel Athens Yale Old Dominion Sanford Charlottesville Cunningham Tech

Villa's Lieutenant Drowned Near Villa Ahumada

El Paso reports the death of General Rodolfo Fierro second in command of the Villa army. He is held responsible for the deaths of William Benton and Anton Bauch at Juarez two years ago. Fierro was said to have drowned fording a lake near Villa Ahumada. A denial that Villa was court martialed by his generals at Casas Grandes was sent by Villa's military secretary.

Associated Press el Paso Texas Rodolfo Fierro Villa William Benton Anton Bauch Jaurez Fierro Villa Ahumada Casas Grandes

Dixie Highway Tourists Arrive in Atlanta En Route South

Dixie Highway tourists reach Atlanta at 8 45 pm from Chicago heading to Miami they plan to depart tomorrow for Macon Ga. Local residents invited to join Clarke County Choir gathering at 3 pm this afternoon at Hall Street Baptist Church in Hall Ga.

Associated Press Atlanta Chicago Miami Fla Macon Clarke County Choir The Baptist Church Hall

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