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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
9
Brief, cluttered listing of ads and notices from Athens area. Mentions coupon offers with cash ads, shoe and tailoring promotions at Columbia Tailoring Co., rental listings on Milledge and College Aves, Ladds lime, auto insurance through Lipscomb, and miscellaneous wanted items and rooms. Includes a quip about a get-rich-quick scheme.
Twenty five young ladies with experience in operating power machines are sought by The Bell Overall Co. for their Winder Georgia location at 9.8-3. The ad notes openings in the firm’s workforce, aiming to hire quickly.
On Milledge Terrace, over 200 feet front. Will ell the whole or cut it to suit the purchaser. This lot has many attractions to the home builder both in price and beauty. Real estate is cheaper now than it will be 12 months hence. See me if you want a bargain.
A reflective quote from the Los Angeles Times notes that the bigger fool a man is the more he suspects others will trick him. It emphasizes that many truths remain hidden while others pay no attention to us.
The University registrar T W Reed opened books for new college year and enrolled forty six names on the first day. Prospects show large attendance with students arriving on every train as Ath ens prepares for formal term opening and chapel exercises marking the start of regular work.
Teachers and principals at city schools spent yesterday issuing cards and book lists to pupils who report for the fall term opening tomorrow morning. Cards are required for admission and vaccination proof is necessary. Changes in teaching staff include Lyndon replacing Caldwell at the girls high area and Lampkin moving to College Avenue seventh grade. Manual training will be ready soon with Prof. Byrd Little from Duluth directing the new department.
Recorder and city courts report a spike in domestic abuse among Black residents, focusing on last Saturday night. Preston Hillsman fined $15 for injuring his partner with a razor, with 30 stitches and possible lifelong impairment. Other cases include Ben Hill, Arthur Johnson, Roland Williams, Oscar Wright, Walter Winfrey, and Herschel Jackson facing charges from beating to attempted razor attacks.
Sheriff Johnson and Deputy Winn spotted John Formby, a Madison county life-term murderer who had escaped the last day of the prior month, as they walked along a public road near Hull. Formby offered no resistance and was apprehended. a $25 reward had been posted for his capture.
The YWCA hosted the annual reception for new girls at the State Normal School in Winnie Davis Memorial hall. A planned lawn party became an indoor event due to weather, featuring music, socializing, cake and cream, and broad student turnout. In the receiving line were President and Mrs. J. M. Pound, Prof. and Mrs. Horace B. Ritchie, Miss Miona Michael, the lady principal, and the YWCA cabinet.
The Baraca and Philathea classes of city Sunday schools hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at 8 30 at First Baptist Church. All organized city classes urged to attend. Program includes songs, quartets, solos by Madge Mewbourne, reports, banner awards, and informal talks with extra musical numbers.
Judge Orr, ordinary of Clarke County, Alabama, spends a few days in the county. The visit includes reading of the minutes and a roll call of classes with his brother in attendance.
A local sale advertises refrigerators at actual cost for the next ten days. The notice markets deep discounts on any refrigerator in the house, urging bargain seekers to visit the store during the limited period.
Local business listing notes H T Huggins and Son with telephone contact 125 Broad Street. No additional context or events provided.
A large Athens meeting plans a gala festival on October first to greet incoming Georgia tourists. Bands, cadets, cannons, and student participation are promised as committees organize finance, entertainment, decorations, advertising, program, and entries to ensure a lively city welcome.
A Mutual Masterpicture shown at the Lyric features The Mating produced by Thomas H Ince with Bessie Barriscale. The film follows Doris Willard a country girl at a boarding school who writes to herself signed by football star Bull The plan is thwarted by Dick Ames amid a strong comedy drama of college life.
A brief note reflects cautious optimism about a daily special offer. The author notes most expect little chance of success while a few hold higher expectations for a favorable outcome.
Courthouses in Athens Jefferson and Lexington opened for sessions yesterday morning with judges West Mahaffey Meadow presiding. The city recorder and Judge Carlisle Cobb's justice court also met at city hall in brief sessions yesterday afternoon.
An Associated Press report from New York dated September 13 states the Fabre liner Santanna, after a mid ocean fire, is now safe and proceeding to the Azores under escort, per wireless company offices.
The Iowa Homestead reports Greene county uses a gravel surfacing method that builds a firm eight inch center strip by laying about 2200 yards per mile at 75 cents a yard. A ten mile stretch this year shows good results, with debate growing over switching to permanent materials like concrete or brick to cut long term maintenance.
The United States moves toward a premier highway system within ten years aided by state and federal funds. Costs to haul rise for farmers on poor roads while upgraded routes cut ton mile costs. millions funded by states, bonds, and car fees have built thousands of miles. Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut show major programs with high costs per mile varying by road type. A tale echoes of Bitter Creek where a tenderfoot asks about hangings, only to learn the joke of rope ownership.
A reflection on youth duty and thrift cites a Leslie’s piece urging fathers’ struggles and schools to foster responsibility. It notes mothers providing white enamel water plates and cups for lunch to reduce lunchtime antics and improve cleanliness.
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