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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
5
An advertising note extols Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dust and oil and promotes softness shine and fullness. It claims dandruff relief scalp purification and stopping itching with a 25 cent bottle marketed through drug stores and toilet counters.
Two Athens youths trained in the Y M C A physical culture classes saved a Negro water boy at Tallulah Falls after he fell from a log. One brother swam out with a long stick while the other dived in on the bank to assist, both enduring a struggle in swift water until they brought him ashore. Their courage and training reflect the association's aim to build manhood and character in local boys.
A G Dudley declares candidacy for alderman in the First ward subject to Democratic primary action. He targeted voters in the upcoming local election.
The Athens public offers a last chance series this week at Sanford field with local stars facing the Atlanta based Southern Railway team. Paul Bartlett and Goat Holliday will play for the visitors. First pitch is 4 p.m. on Thursday Friday and Saturday with admission set at 25 cents. Visiting lineup includes Harrison Donaldson Bartlett Herndon Holliday Howell Askew Ayers Kimball Jones Pruittt Lowery Skipworth.
At the Young Men's Christian Association indoor baseball opens its regular season with three teams representing Businessmen Seniors and Intermediates. The first game is Wednesday September 11 at 6 pm with weekly contests Monday Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
In baseball across Southern and National leagues, Jacksonville clinched the Sally league pennant with a victory yesterday. Columbus finished with one fewer win despite a win, while Buffalo and Rochester split, and other scores included Chicago 6 Boston 4 and Cincinnati 10 Brooklyn 4.
At yesterday's board meeting the county commissioners authorized the clerk to invite bids for excavation and filling work needed to prepare the site for construction of the new courthouse. Plans and specifications are by architect A Ten Eycke Brown.
The Athens chamber of commerce holds its regular monthly meeting in the council room of city hall next Friday at 8 30 pm with the new secretary to attend in his first official capacity. Offices in Shackelford building open on the 16th and the annual banquet is set for Friday September 27 with plans for a social and inspirational gathering.
The Athens Y M C A physical department began fall activities with a business men class meeting Tuesdays and Fridays 6 to 7. Senior classes run Monday and Thursday at 8 39. The program emphasizes recreation, body building, and nerve balance for a strenuous upcoming season.
A cable message reports Miss Mildred Rutherford and a party of young ladies in Europe are well and in good spirits about to return home. They are expected to land in New York on the 20th of the month, with Athens members joining them in Athens a few days later.
The clerk and Tate Wright oversee the project under county engineer Prof. C. M. Strahan. Completion is required before October 19, with new building work to commence by October 21.
Coach Cunningham and Captain Peacock prepared the squad for the first practice as players arrived from Bristol, Atlanta, and elsewhere. Donelson, noted for a .550 prep batting average, joins the infield prospects while Redding from Atlanta prep adds size. A fastball series is set in Athens with the Southern Railway team facing Red and Black stars, and an exhibition in Pensacola featured Knaupp batting without a bat. Eddie Foster is praised by Ban Johnson as the top youngster in his league with the Nationals. The world series schedule is hinted to begin October 8 with the leagues ending October 6.
Special to the Banner reports a mob stormed the Cum ming jail in Atlanta area, killing a confessed helper of a white woman’s assailant, Miss Crow. The body was hung outside the jail yard as hundreds gathered and plans to march on Marietta emerged. six other prisoners were moved to Atlanta for safety.
J H Mc Vicker the Ellenwood bank cashier disappeared after arriving in Atlanta Monday evening. His sister notified police and the bank remained closed as he was the sole employee. The president reports the books are correct and no crew found him yet. authorities doubt voluntary absence.
Boston pitcher Joe Wood extends his winning streak to 17, drawing comparison to Hall of Famer Christy Marquard's 19 straight wins after a 5 to 4 win over Chicago. Also notes T L Parks of Georgia, aged 73, claims Foley Kidney Pills cured kidney and bladder troubles in his case. Products advertised by All Dealers.
Al Bernard performs a catchy character song titled What the Engine Done at the Majestic from 4 30 to 6 30 and 8 30 to 10 30. The boy from Dixie has become popular in Athens. A three reel program features the vivid Buffalo Hunt Western and the Solax drama Her Darkest Hour plus a third comedy.
A London doctor claims white causes irritability and cruelty in children. He urges nurseries to favor green blue or yellow colors for clothes, toys, cots, walls and ceilings to prevent eye strain and distress, noting white surroundings resemble harsh alpine glare.
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