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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1915

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Virginia Team Arrives for Georgia Game in Classic City

Virginia arrives in Athens for the big football clash with Georgia, with a Spirit Rally at the chapel tonight and a noon arrival day. The Virginia squad, a veteran unit coached by H H Warner, aims to upset the South’s strongest team as Thurman and Coleman lead the lineup against Yale veterans.

Virginia Georgia Dominion Invaders South Parke H. Davis Boston Post H. H. Warner

President predicts approval of defense plan

President Wilson told a defense committee in Washington that he is confident the country will approve the administration defense plan. The group included leaders from the National Defense League National Rifle Association G A R Army Navy League Southern Commercial Congress Spanish War Veterans and Navy League.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Conference On ‘National Defense National Defense League The National Rifle Association G. A. R. Army Navy League Southern Commercial Congress Spanish War Veterans

Mr J A Pitner Returns To Business At King Hodgson

Mr Ab Pitner is back at his King Hodgson Company post after a spill left him with injuries. He and Mr Guy Hodgson were riding when their automobile overturned days ago. Friends in the area are glad to see him up and about again.

Ab Pitner King Hodgson Company Guy Hodgson

Jurors Drawn for Next Week in Superior Court

Late yesterday Judge Brand drew jurors to serve next week in the third week of the term. The list includes C. T. Smith, Jno Mappin, Park Botte, Eo Forlenhed, WwW. M. Cochran, Fred Williams, Al Jones, Carlton Need, Morris-Yow, Rev. W. M. Saye, Wm. H. Dilcott, Rev. V. Pncoville, L. O. Pledger, J. T. Davis, C. O. England, R. T. Dottery, H. P. Lawrence, M. L. Anderson, F. K. Freeman, T. W. Morton, M. Pledger, J. E. Talmadge Sr., R. D. Hancock, M. H. Merry, Wm. M. Arnold, E. M. Howell, Geo. P. Eidson, H. T. Huff, W. Heth, B. J. Smith, Chas. R. Eidson, R. E. Weatherly, R. E. Neighbour, Harold Tuck, Jno. M. Crawford, Grady Pittard, H. J. Jackson, L. O. Moseman, G. H. Thurmond, D. Flanigen, Otis Hill, R. L. Moss Jr.

Judge Brand Superior Court Jno Mappin Park Botte Eo. Forlen M. ‘Cochran Ae Moore Fred: Williams al Jonés Carlton Need Morris - Yow W. M. Saye Wm. H. Dilcott V. ‘P.ncoville L. O. Pledger J. T. Davis C. O. England R. T. Dottery H. P. Lawrence M. L. Anderson F. K. Freeman T.W. Morton M. Pledger J. E.talmadge, Sr R. D. Hancock M. H. Merry Wm. M. Arnold E. M. Howell Geo P. Eidson H- T. Huff W. H.eth B. J. Smith R. E. Weatherly R. E. Neighbour Harold Tuck M. Crawford Grady Pittard H. J. Jackson L. O. Moseman G. H. Thurmond D.flanigen Otis Hill R. L. Moss, Jr

Virginia star Mayer leads high school grid preview

Dick Jamison and photographer Francis Rrice visit Athens for football notes. E N Mayer of Virginia, a standout back, posted top marks in track events and scored most points in a key Southern championship game. Sparri and Anderson also noted as skilled football men.

Dick Jamison The Constitution Francis Rrice Mr. Jamison Athens Berkeley Gooch Virginia E. N. Mayer Southern Intercollegiate Association United States J. Imlay Missouri School of Mines North Carolina Mayer Sparr i Anderson

European powers seek assurances on Mexican claims and trade

European governments ask the United States about assurances from the newly recognized Mexican government on foreign claims. They plan to follow the American lead in recognizing Carranza but require agreement on foreign trade claims. It is believed funds for the new government will be sought in the United States.

Associated, Press Washington United States Carranza

No Further Credit Loans For France Or England

J P Morgan & Co said no new loans for France or England will be made soon. Supplemental credits will be banking credits not tied to insurance bonds offered to investors. The Cunard liner Orduna arrived from Liverpool with about 1.25 million dollars in gold for American bankers.

Associated Press New York J. P. Morgan & Company France England Cunard Ordina Liverpool Orduna

Appeal to Carranza to Stop Hostilities Near Ojel Del Agua

Brownsville Texas wires Washington urging Carranza to curb raids after a border attack that killed three U S troopers and wounded eight near Ojel Del Agua. A bandit party of about thirty Mexicans is being pursued tonight.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas United States Ojel del Agua Washington Carranza

Masonic Lodge to Hold Urgent Meeting for Deceased Brother Foster

Vernon Lodge No. 223 F and A M calls an urgent communication Friday at 1 PM to perform the last rites for deceased brother C L Foster. Funeral and interment set for Bogart, Georgia at 3 PM. Brethren urged to govern themselves accordingly. LN Betts W M MO Quinn Secretary

Vernon Lodge No. 223 CL. Foster Bogart LN. Betts W. M. MO G. Quinn

Buchwalds Specials Offer Fresh Turnips and More

Buchwalds specials list fresh turnips with tops at 10c a bunch and large punch. Includes yams 25c peck, Royal Scarlet beef stew 100 a can, Real Boston codfish large can 226, Burrham and Morrill fish flakes 10c a can, Van Camp Petite Pois 20c can. Cranberries two quarts 25c. Phone 646 Georgianne Salad Oil Free Arnold and Apneyy.

Burrham’s and Morrill van Camp

Bulgarian Onslaught Intensifies Balkan Front

London report notes Bulgarian forces cutting the Saloniki to Nish line and approaching Kumanova threatening key rail links as Greece, Romania, and neutral states face pressure amid Allied negotiations. German and Austro German actions push fronts from Champagne to the Baltic. Edith Cavell execution sparks questions of good faith per Whitlock report.

London Edith Cavell Grussells Brand Whitlock Belgium Ambassador Page Hugh Gibson Brussells

Unequalled Revival Freight Traffic On Lines To New York

New York reports a revival in freight traffic unequalled since 1907 with railroads entering the city noting large gains in the last 90 days. A road reports a 40 percent increase and shipments of steel grain and munitions surge as workers are recalled and cars and locomotives are pressed into service.

New York Associated Press

Superior Court Dispatches Multiple Civil and Criminal Cases

Yesterday in the superior court a busy docket included divorces granted in Mason vs Mason and Mathews vs Mathews. Verdicts for plaintiff ranged to 750.28 in Lula B. Sikes vs Li J Harde man, while other trials involved auto and buggy collisions and pistol related counts with light sentences after license defenses.

McGee A. J. Fitzpatrick LC. Brown E. W. Smith Kittle Henry Culp Henry Hodgson Norbet ‘Epting Henry ‘Hodgson Frank Stapler J. C. Scott Harris Stephenson &Co Trovel TC. Carson J. C. Elder Jackson Vincent Mose Payne

Aviators Die In Experimental Flight Crash

Lynn, Massachusetts. J Chauncey manager of the Saugus aviation school and Phillip Bulman mechanic were killed when a biplane failed during an experimental flight. A wing collapsed and both men buried in mud in the marsh.

Associated Presely Lynn Mass J. Chaunceyee Saugus Phillip Bulman

Death of C L Foster at Bogart

Mr C L Foster aged thirty nine died yesterday at his home near Bogart after several days illness He is survived by his wife four brothers and three sisters Funeral and interment were held today at 3 pm in Bogart Rev George Stone conducted services with Masons in charge Flowers to be sent via Bernstein Brothers Athens friends.

Bogart C. L. Foster George Stone Athens Bernstein Brothers

North Carolina Aggies Face South Carolina In Raleigh Result

Mel McCoy, an officer for Judge Emory Speer, was wounded in Mount Airy yesterday. He received treatment in Athens after a shooting the night before. McCoy had a grazed neck, two arm wounds, and a minor body wound. a Highlands man is alleged to have fired the shots.

Mel McCoy Emory Speer Athens Mount Airy Highlands

Baxter Street to Meet College Avenue Eleven

The Baxter street ball team will meet College Avenue on Her ty Field at 3 30 p m today. The Baxter lineup includes Herbert Head center Horace Jones left guard Felton Epting left tackle Lamar Laboon left end Cicero Murry right guard Edward Bishop right end Captain Tommy Pennock quarterback Charlie Lemon fullback Calvin Fears right half back. Other players not yet named.

Saxter Street Lumpkin Street Baxter Street Virginia Southrows Harris Coleman T Coleman Elso Moore Ward Stewart Yale Virginie Bullwell Thurman Arlen Thurman Thig Whurman College Avenue Herty Field Baxter Herbert Horace Jones Felton Epting Lamar Laboon Cicero Murry Edward Bishop Tommy Pennock Charlie Lemon Calvin Fears

Brown In Road Accident Patient Improve Plea

The report says Mr M L D Brown, injured when an A L train crashed into the team he was driving, remains unstable with pneumonia now threatening his recovery. Earlier status had shown slight improvement but the latest bulletin notes a decline.

M. LD. Browning

Trans-Atlantic wireless telephony achieved

In Paris Effel Tower the Arlington Virginia plant spoke with French officials and Honolulu operators heard the Arlington exchange. John McCarthy AT&T chief engineer announced the milestone but cautioned further work is needed before daily use.

Associated Press New York Arlington

National Team Shoots Win at National Rifle Tournament

The United States infantry team won the national team shoot at the National Rifle Tournament in Jacksonville Florida scoring 3648 of 3900. The Marine Corps team finished second with 3643 and the United States Cavalry third with 3597. The Massachusetts National Guards team placed fourth with 3587. The team match winner earns the national trophy and tomorrow features the national pistol match and United States Service match.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla United States Infantry Marine Corps United States Cavalry Massachusetts United ‘Lattes

Colonel James M. Smith Improving After Hopkins Operation

Col James M Smith shows slow but steady progress toward recovery after an October 1 operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. In a letter to an Athens friend received yesterday he thanks locals for their interest and sympathy during his illness.

Col. James. M Smith Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Militia Still On Duty in Charleston After Inquest

Associated Press reports ongoing militia presence in Charleston days after the coroner's inquest into Sidney Cohen's death. Colonel H. B. Springs orders to Charleston to assume command as two militia companies remain on duty. Attorneys for Henry J. Brown and Edward R. McDonald seek release amid the inquest findings.

Associated Press Columbia Sidney J.” Cohen Gox Manning Charleston H. B. Springs Henry J. Brown Edward R. McDonald

Mr. Martin J Abney Confined to Home

The many friends of Mr. Martin J. Abney will be sorry to learn that he is confined to his home for several days. He is unable to be at his office. A L Abney recommends Buckwheat Flour package Priscilla y Viour.

MR. Martin J. Abney Martin J. Abney Priscilla Y Viour L& Abney

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Georgia Spirit Red Friends of Eve J. A. Pitner Buchwald Arnold & Apneyy Serbia Saloniki- Nish Saloniki Kumanova Uskup Greece Cyprus Romania Austria Germany Bulgaria Courland Russia Champagne Clai, v Dvina River Riga Baranovichi Lida-Rovno Baltic Sea Tyrol Trentino Baltic North Seas Arnold & Abney Cal Atlantic C. L Foster Knights Templar Raleigh, N. Y North Carolina Aggies South Carolina Judge Speer Honolulu Pacibig Col James M. Smith
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