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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1914
Page
8
The Athens Savings Bank pays 4 percent interest on deposits compounded twice yearly with deposits from 1 dollar. Also offers ads for room rentals, barber training, musical instruments, and farm goods. Various local notices include help wanted, sales of oats and apples, horses, piano, and a six room house for rent.
Dahlonega prepares for a 1914 football clash as coach Brannen cites the team’s strong practice and readiness. Dahlonega’s likely starters include Henderson Hatfield Floyd Garmony Palmer Morris Walker McCaslin Griffin Broyles with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff and Creekmore and Dr Swafford officiating. Captaincy remains unsettled as Paddock’s return is uncertain.
The New York Fémiies musical comedy company played Morton's opera house to another record crowd and packed rooms. The troupe delivers a clean, creditable performance and remains engaged for the coming week with new programs each Monday night.
At a recent meeting of the association, plans were made to establish a collection department for members. Secretary Geo T. Jackson was elected to lead the effort, with an office assistant to run the information bureau by telephone around the clock, freeing Jackson for field collection work. The group cites a successful record and sees the new department as essential to progressive merchants.
Interviewer asks the congress candidate for a motto. the reply is Put yourself in his place. The piece reflects on happiness and its effect on those who seek personal joy.
Washington September 25 By order of the president as commander in chief of the army and navy the Marconi wireless station at Siasconsett Massachusetts was closed for refusing to acknowledge the government’s right to censor the plant.
The government remitted nearly half a million in fines against Hamburg-American steamers Bavar ia Ypiranga and Dania for landing freight bound for Vera Cruz at other Mexican ports after the American occupation.
Special menu items listed for Saturday include Chicken a la King Cosgerale hot rolls priced at 35c Cold tongue lettuce and egg salad hot rolls 35c Deviled chicken in peppers hot rolls 35c Drinks are available and served in sterilized glasses by phone 977 All drinks.
The Holland register shows residents including Paul P. Weidman of New York Walter Bradford of Atlanta J L Patton of New ark J D Cain of Milledgeville A C Pratt of Atlanta G A Fuller of New York J H Farmer of Abbeville S C C C Turner of Philadelphia G N Sandergas of Augusta R M Starr of Dahlonega.
New stock arriving at Huggins China House features Gold Band Dinner Ware in three patterns Crystal glassware fireproof cooking ware aluminum ware Onyx enameled cooking ware and beaten biscuit machinery. Also announced coal items and a range of imported toys including wagons velocipedes hand cars and tricycles. The notice notes wartime shortages may affect doll availability and advises stocking up for holidays.
H. T. Huggins and Son at 125 Broad Street publish a small trade notice and contact detail for inquiries. The ad emphasizes local business presence and availability for customers seeking services.
National League results include Boston 2 Cincinnati 0 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2 New York 3 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 2 in 10 innings. American League tallies show Chicago 1 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 10 Boston 1 Cleveland 8 Washington 2 Detroit 4 New York 5. Federal League games list Brooklyn 1 Chicago 4 Pittsburg 1 Indianapolis 0 Baltimore 2 St Louis 5 Buffalo 2 Kansas City 4.
Friends learn Henry Fleming fell on a Boulevard sidewalk yesterday and broke an arm. The injury was described as crude, and he is resting well. The accident occurred near his father T B Fleming's home.
A lank traveling man visits Athens furniture dealer Mr. Dorsey seeking where to buy alcohol. Dorsey jokes he is the mayor who controls information and the stranger leaves disappointed, while a Savannah tale about a church as a drink source is recalled.
Warneria Features presents The Red Spiders in three parts a gripping tale of New York underworld with a powerful gang of crooks and lively photography. Also two other reels of top photoplay priced .5 and Ww cents.
A man newly rich from an oil venture stays away from his family in a New York hotel prompting concern. His wife questions his whereabouts and he replies calmly that he has been in the cuspidore walking.
Boston gains a half game and extends its lead to seven and a half games after splitting a doubleheader with New York as New York won one game. The day’s results show New York claiming one win and Boston one win in the twin bill.
A humorous note on a French cleric delivering a restrained panegyric for St James. He recalls preaching a eulogy a year ago and states he has nothing new to add, implying his prior remarks remain the most complete tribute.
A fragment cites an Ohio State Journal remark about tobacco ash in a rug as a way to keep a homey look. The odd aside questions whether a woman can be convinced that such a neat round hole serves to make the sitting room appear homely.
A trimmed quotation from Bacon appears under a Young Men for Action banner, noting that young men are better suited to invention and execution than to counsel, reflecting a call to action among readers.
Dr William Arthur Shelton of Calhoun Georgia has been named to succeed Dr R E Curtis as associate professor of applied economics at the University of Georgia School of Commerce. He will begin classes October 1. Shelton is a University of Georgia graduate class of 1907 with AM and PhD degrees from Harvard, has studied at Chicago and Harvard, and comes prepared for southern work. He and his wife and baby will move to Athens to make the city home.
Twenty five years ago yesterday John J Wilkins arrived in Athens from Union Point to start as a book keeper at Michael Brothers. He rose to collector, investor and eventually president of the Georgia National Bank, now a leading financial institution in the region. Col M G Michael and Mr Simon Michael offer hearty congratulations.
Legal Constable D. J. Cook executed a rare levy by taking a vacant chicken coop from a defendant with a judgment against him. The coop was loaded onto a dray and transported to the courthouse for display, a curiosity for locals and a test of the court’s reach.
Judge Brand returned from Fayetteville where he held court for Judge Daniel. He learned Fayette county had exactly 74 cents in the treasury for jury expenses. Grand and traverse juries cost $94 per day, so five minutes of court showed a strained budget. The judge briefed jurors, cleared the jail, and expedited business, noting cotton markets and Fayette county's home of the Georgia apple variety.
A collage of quotable lines from papers like the Peoria Journal and Toledo Blade. It notes a stenographer’s dislike of pale blue stationery clashing with complexion and urges treating friends like a bank balance, with caution and kindness.
A vivid Life magazine excerpt describes the mule as unpredictable and sharp eyed, noting its knack for delivering offense with a kick. A courtroom exchange follows, with a prosecutor accused of striking a man and the stipendiary challenging the claim. The narration blends animal character study with a legal misreading of events.
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