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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1914

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Dandy Dick at the Colonial by the Thalians

The Thalians present Dandy Dick tonight at the Colonial theater following a dress rehearsal success. Victor Victor stars as the dean with Laloge Darwin leading the female roles. ensemble includes George Harrison Tarvet and Miss Hart among a large listed cast.

Thalians Colonial Theater Dandy Dick Victor Victor Mr. Victor England John Clayton John ‘Wood Georgina. Tidman America Augustin Jedd Tristram Milden George Harrison Major Tarvet Jacobson Darbey Watson Blore Butler 3Ir Cubbedge Noah Topping If. Jenkins Hatcham Groot Pinkussolon Georgina Tomat Miss Darwin Salome Aheba Ey Tie Miss Hart Banpad Toppinggiiles Nicholl

Blind Senator Wins Fight Against Woman's Charges

A jury quickly returns a verdict in favor of the blind senator, acquitting him after a brief trial. The panel reached the decision within ten minutes, delivering vindication for the defendant amid accusations by the complainant.

Gore Verdict Clears Senator Gore In $50,000 Damages Suit

Mrs Minute Bond sought $50 000 in damages claiming an attack in a Washington hotel last March. A Oklahoma City jury returned a verdict for United States Senator Thomas P Gore finding the evidence insufficient to support the suit and exonerating the senator. The courtroom crowd reacted with silence and the case prompted plans to appeal on alleged jury influence by courtroom demonstrations.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla United States Thomas P. Gore Minute E. Bond Washington Senator Gore

Georgia Senator's Funeral Procession Heads Home

The body of Georgia's senator is to be interred today as the funeral party reaches the state.

Georgia

Locker Clubs in the Closing of Them May Start Going In

A fragment notes locker clubs closing and potential movement toward a new regime in a region referred to as Geor Et. The text hints at organizational changes and possible shifts in control without clear dates or names.

GEOR

Local option fight sparks Georgia locker club debate

Confusion surrounds a Georgia dispute over locker clubs and curbs on gun use in Atlanta. The issue ties to state wide political timing and possible legal interpretations as grand juries weigh regulatory actions.

Atlanta Georgia

Cotton Bulletin on Seed Variety Test Results

The Cotton Bulletin reports findings from tests on several seed varieties. It outlines comparative performance across yields, vigor, and fiber quality, noting which varieties performed best under tested conditions.

State College of Agriculture releases cotton bulletin

The annual cotton bulletin prepared by Prof. L. E. Rast reports results from experiments with many cotton seed varieties. Seed houses and farmers send samples for exhaustive tests with detailed records, yielding invaluable results and wide demand for the publication.

State College of Agriculture L. E. Rast

A Clergyman’s Narrow Escape and Peruna Cure

A clergyman recounts near death from consumption in May 1903 and credits Peruna with a dramatic recovery. Letters from Rev. Roberts and others from 1906 to 1913 praise the medicine, claim renewed life and willingness to testify, and urge others to try Peruna.

Iba Peruna Rev. Roberts Mabny G. W. Roberts Alabama

Athens Attorney Strickland Charged With Larceny After Trust

A Fulton county grand jury returns a true bill against Roy M. Strickland an Athens attorney on larceny after trust. The indictment cites a 1911 fee of 20 dollars and a separate 100 dollars meant to pay a brother’s Clarke county chain gang fine. Strickland says the case shows weakness and his friends defend him.

Journal of Atlanta Fulton County Grand Jury Roy M. Strickland Athens Clarke County Solicitor General's Office Strickland Atlanta G. B. Gillespie Bill Mr. Strickland

Sharp trick to protect fowls from hawks using a slanted razor blade

Atlanta farmer Benjamin Groner devised a method to deter hawks. He cut off a dead tree's limbs and mounted a slanted razor blade on the trunk. A hawk perched, slid down the blade, losing its talons, and flew away crippled. Two sets of owls later were found beneath the blade.

Atlanta Benjamin Groner

Prof Slage in Elbert County Bridges Advice

Prof Searcy B Slack of the University engineering school visits Bowman in Elbert County to consult road authorities on Broad River bridge construction. He alleges a blackmail attempt involving Gillespie and family members who opposed his release, with money paid and returned. Mr Strickland’s friends express strong support.

Searcy B. Slack Good Road School of Engineering The University Elbert County Bowman Broad River Gillespie Ume Mr. Strickland

Body Lays in State for Senator Bacon in Atlanta

Thousands passed by the capitol to view the body of Senator A O Bacon as he lay in state for a few hours. The funeral train carried the casket to Macon where burial will occur, with a large escort including U S regulars and state officers in the solemn procession.

Associated Press Atlanta Senate A. O. Bacon Georgia Macon Kiala Seventeenth United States Infantry Capitol John M. Slaton United States Fort McPherson Caneral Athens Bacon A. O. B. Sparks Willis Sparks Athena Burrow University of Georgia Soule State College of Agriculture Snelling Harry White Professor Park University State Normal School Alexander Rhodes E. C. Branson F. A. Merrill

Judge Andrew Cobb Named as Senate Candidate

Georgia press names Judge Andrew Cobb of Athens as a worthy and conscientious potential senator to succeed the late Senator Bacon. The state has no man more suitable or capable than Cobb for the position.

Amebe Bacon Andrew Cobb Athens Cobb

Paint or Not Horse Metaphor Ad Explains Costs

An advertisement from DEVOR Talmage Hardware Co. argues paint prices rise yearly, urging readers to avoid delaying house and barn painting as waiting increases future costs and diminishes property value. it likens painting decisions to feeding a horse and notes hay and oats are high today.

Vanderbilt Home Destroyed by Fire

Jericho New York February 18 Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr s new country home here today was destroyed by fire The loss is estimated at 175000 on the building and 40009 on furnishings The house was completed just before Christmas and was occupied only by a caretaker and two assistants The fire is supposed to have been caused by an overheated furnace.

Jericho Long Island N. Y W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr

Sophomore Debaters Selected for University of Georgia Event

The University of Georgia will feature sophomore debaters M. Tanner Jr of Carrollton W. H. Quarterman of Winder and M. C. Scott of Decatur with K. Bennett of Waycross as altern ate. The notice includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets claiming cures for constipation.

University of Georgia M. Tanner, Jr Carrollton W. H. Quarterman Winder M. C. Scott Decatur K. Bennett Waycross

Death and injury when cars crash in Indianapolis

Two killed and many injured when a street car was crushed between two heavy traction cars in Indianapolis. The crash was blamed on slippery rails with deaths identified as James Horan and Jacob K. Hardy others listed as seriously injured or injured including Harry Oliver John Kaney Mrs M C Fessler George Shirk Harry Virnéy and P C Jochua.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Iwo James Horan Jacob K. Hardy Harry Oliver John Kaney M. C. Fessler George Shirk Harry Virnéy P. C. Jochua

Word From Athens Newspaper Man Ends Stay In City

George Walton Reab writes from Athens Georgia bidding farewell to the Progressive City after a stay since December 2 1913. He praises Athens hospitality and urges residents to support the chamber of commerce and trade excursions while hoping to return soon.

Athens Georgia Ita Chamber of Commerce Augusta Atlanta City George Walton Reab

Uncle Joe Cannon Aims For Congress Again In Illinois

The article notes Uncle Joe Cannon plans a return to Congress this year amid a probable race in Illinois. It states Democrats would resist his bid to become speaker, predicting he would sit in the House as a minority member even if he wins.

Joe Cannon Congress Joe Illinois House of Representatives

Florida Pays More Per Capita to Confederate Veterans

Special to the Banner from Jacksonville Florida reports that Florida spends more per capita on ex Confederates than any other southern state. Pension totals rise to 750000 per year after new law. About 4860 on rolls including 2638 soldiers and 2227 widows. Also notes many Confederate monuments and a home for ex Confederates in Jacksonville. Stresses warm welcome for Jacksonville reunion May 6 to 8.

Jacksonville Fla Florida United Confederate Veterans’ Association State Board of Pensions Chickamaugaa Chattarooga Jarchives War Department St. Johns River Joseph Finegan Finegen R. Saxton New York Tribune Boston

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