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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1916

Page

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Banner’s Big Fall Automobile Electric Show Opens October 10

The Banner promotes a three day Auto Electric Show in Moss Auditorium starting October 10. Opening at 3 pm Tuesday, the event aims to attract visitors from across North Georgia with free admission and music by Haughey’s orchestra. Notable cast reads Florence Moore and Clifford B. Gray from a Metro program segment.

Banner’s Tas Moss Auditorium North Georgia Haughey Atheis Ims Barner Ibis Metro Little Florence Moore Clifford B. Gray

Registration tops 500 at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia registered 507 students yesterday, 28 more than the Friday of the first week of last term, marking a strong start to the term and surpassing prior figures.

University OF Georgia

Specials Today at Delicatessen Shop

Fancy California Tokay Grapes two pounds for 15 cents California Oranges thirty cents a dozen Nice ripe yellow Bananas Colorado Celery Fancy Head Lettuce Fresh Swiss Cheese Fresh shipment Freaks Meat Treats Costa's Delicatessen Shop Phone 1131

California Colorado COSTA

Funeral for W. J. Eberhart Held in Bogart

Officers Eberhart and Heard visited Bogart yesterday to attend the funeral of Mr. W. J. Eberhart a prominent citizen whose death was noted in yesterday's Banner. The item also lists prices for Tokay grapes oranges apples and winesap apples at Buchwells with phone numbers 1471 1472.

Eberhart Bogart W. J. Eberhart

Wilson Sets U S Policy On British Trade Interference

President Wilson outlined the United States stance on British efforts to interfere with American trade and mail to Ambassador Walter Hines Page during a meeting at Long Branch. The explanation aimed to equip Page for full discussion with the British foreign office.

Sy Associated Press Long Bratch United States Wilson Walter Hines Page Great Britain Ambassador Page Foreign Office

Sunday School Special Invitation Issued by Ocones Street Church

The Ocones Street Methodist church invites all to Sunday school this week. E P Stone serves as superintendent and will lead arrangements for attendees and lessons.

Ocones Street Methodist Church E. P. Stone

Last Opportunity to See Vaudeville at Colonial

The Sullivan Considine vaudeville program ends today at the Colonial with a 3:30 matinee and 8:30 evening show. Actors are billed as top acts seen in southern cities and the run ends this date with no vaudeville next week.

Athens South

Arnold & Abney Bakery Offers Fresh Cakes and Produce

Lettuce celery green peppers and assorted cakes from Arnold & Abney and Kengnodgson Co. include fresh angel food cake old fashioned pound cake Gardner's pound cake and marble cake with jam priced at 10 cents.

Arnold & Abney Gardner's Pound Kengnodgson CO

Strike Called After Labor Leaders Support Walkout

About sixty labor leaders会议 backed a resolution calling for a walkout in support of striking car men. Ernest Bohm of the Central Federated Union said union men cannot ride cars run by strikebreakers and guarded by police. If employers cannot supply other workers they would stay in.

Associated Press New York Crader Ernest Bohm Central Federated Union

Villa Presence in Chihuahua City Not Tied to Talks

Officials in Chihuahua City doubt the Villa attack report will affect American Mexican commission deliberations. General Trevian denies Bell reporting and says if Bell’s version is accurate he would seek a personal representative to investigate firsthand.

Villa Chihuahua City Bell Chihualma City Trevian Ville Chihushua City Washington

Costa's Daily Specials and Produce Listings

Costa's advertises Chocolate Nut Frappe and Pineapple Snow for today and tomorrow. Customers are urged to phone 697 COSTA'S with orders. Fresh corn shelled peas turnip seed cabbage are also offered. 7. Keng-Hodgson

Omiers Costa's Keng-Hodgson Costas

British French Advance on Somme Front Reported

Associated Press reports on September 22 that British and French forces gained ground on the Somme front. British troops extended their line between Martinpuich and Fliers, and advanced toward Bapaume. Paris notes 55,800 German captures from July 1 to September 16, with over 34,000 by French forces. Greek cruiser Averof moves toward Saloniki as government orders fleet to block its passage.

Associated Press Washington Somme Baptaume Combles Sommeene Martinpuich Ami Fliers Paris Timd Dubrudja

Jack Smiths Guilty Again in Murder Trial

Lexington Georgia September 22 jury found Jack Smith guilty of murder in 1913 at Dunlap Oglethorpe County with mercy recommendation. Judge Worley imposed a life sentence. The case follows multiple trials and appeals with debate over use of depositions and the star witness from another state. Jim Smith is noted to be interested in the outcome.

Jack Smiths Lexington Jack Smith Mike Martin Dunlap Oglethorpe County Worley Smith Supreme Court John R. I Supreme Court of Jim Smith Jas. M. Smith

Wonder Why We Have Untapped Local Opportunities

A regional ad-style note urges residents to notice available deals near them and stop paying inflated prices from distant ads. It claims savings of five to ten dollars per suit by buying locally and increasing local capacity, citing a Athens merchant message from Head & McMahan.

iAthes Athens Make i McMahan

Banner Prosperity Edition Circulation Expands Across Regions

The paper projects wide circulation this city and beyond as copies will be distributed at fairs this fall and winter. Neighboring towns show growing interest with multiple successful outreach efforts noted.

Clarke County agricultural program expands to include county and beyond

Clarke County Chamber of Commerce discusses enlarging its agricultural outreach extending plans to neighboring counties. A new committee on agricultural cooperation is authorized to work with farmers on better methods crops and markets. The Macon meeting echo mentions plans for a larger home and club with coordinated farmer and business efforts.

Chamber of Commerce Clarke Dorsey Athens Echo of Macon

Marshall chall enges Hughes to a fair showdown

Richmond Ind September 22 Vice President Marshall challenged Hughes to state what he would do about winter conditions facing the Democratic administration He asked if Republicans would intervene in Mexico and warned that Hughes election would place the government in the hands of stand patters He asserted Senate chairmen would shift by seniority to Penn rose Smott Warren and Lodge

Associated Press Richmond Ind Marshall Hughes Mexico Senate Penrose Smott Warren Lodge

Stringent measures 70 control shipping report

London dispatch reports Lord Robert Cecil warns of continued depletion of world tonnage due to wartime measures. The Allied nations would be favored by such steps and neutrals aiding Allied trade would receive next consideration. Neutrals suspected of neutral trade have not enjoyed usual facilities.

Associated Press London Lord Robert Cecil

Local Market and Community Notes from PosTa's Specials

PosTa's Specials advertise Guacolate Nut Frappe Pine Snow and other fresh items. Normal Market lists fresh fish meats and canned goods with phone numbers. Mr Gantt seeks citizen suggestions for article topics and offers help in building the paper.

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