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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
3
Mrs J C Bowles died at home on Miles street after a long illness. She was 35 and survived by her husband four children and her mother Mrs W L Mathews. Funeral and burial were set for 4 p m at Cord Mill. She was a Baptist and active in church.
Wear-Ever Hosiery Company of Dayton Ohio offers six pairs of 35 cent value guaranteed seamless hose plus one pair of Paradise Garters for one dollar postpaid. Hosiery touted as durable, comfortable, snag resistant, and guaranteed for six months or a free replacement. Limited time offer.
The Atlanta Constitution and the Atlanta Journal continue claims about a postponed Georgia-Washington and Leo game, repeating reports that W. and I. and the U. of N. C. games were dropped due to colleges not signing the IAA contrast, with correspondents sending stories repeatedly.
The county plans formal adoption of the new courthouse by resolution at a special commission meeting. The old brick courthouse on Prince avenue will remain until the mandatory May sale of described property is completed, after which the new building becomes the legal courthouse. The precinct will also shift, with notices published in the sheriff's advertisement organ and polling moved from the old building to the new, while moving of offices begins later this week. The clerk cites one keepsake, a wall mirror brought by Judge Herrington for the clerk’s office.
The National Woman Suffrage Association calls suffragists nationwide to an open air mass meeting on May 2 1914 to sing a hymn of suffrage faith and adopt a resolution urging Congress to grant political rights to American women. A local debate at City Hall follows with speakers for and against equal suffrage and a public discussion planned afterward.
An advertisement from Dayton Art Portrayal Co promotes a six 7x10 inch set of rare art beauty studies by renowned artists. Finely finished in phototone on heavy paper, the offer includes a free 15x18 colored picture with orders. The full set retails elsewhere for 2.00 to 3.00, but the firm charges 1.25 for the complete, postpaid assortment with a money back guarantee.
Secretary McAdoo announced the new federal reserve banks will be ready for business August 1. The capital subscribed by noon today reached 71,998,600, reported by the organization committee. An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claims relief for coughs and croup without opiates from H R Palmer & Sons.
This week continues the gracious revival at Second Baptist Church in East Athens led by Rev. J. T. Edmondson from Decatur. Large crowds attended Sunday and Monday with deepening interest and many applying for church membership.
Washington reports the protecting arm of the federal government extends to Colorado after riots between striking miners and strikebreakers. Governor Ammons asks for help as militia struggle to quell violence, with federal troops to maintain order until state authority resumes. Casualties rise at Hecla mine in Louisville.
Rev. W. H. Faust recently moved from Lexington to Winder to lead the Baptist church. A fine new worship edifice costing about twenty thousand dollars is ready, one of the best in a town of Winder’s size. Dedication set for May 10th will be a major event in local church circles.
Montgomery reports the death of Federal Judge Thomas G. Jones, 69, a former Alabama governor and prominent state figure for half a century, in the Middle district. The Banner offers gratitude to those who helped after the bereavement of a child. Also notes stray fox dogs and a medicine testimonial from J B Williams of Trenton Georgia. Describes local notices and endorsements.
Mr F Leon Layfield a Northwestern National Insurance special agent was in Columbus this week on a tour of meeting. He may move to Athens after being impressed with its educational advantages. Also 광고 Foley Kidney Pills praised by W M Golden Bremen Ga and H R Palmer Sons endorsing the remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism.
The notice promotes Harvey's Essentials of Arithmetic by L D Harvey Ph D of Stourt Institute Menomonie Wisconsin. It details First Book for 2nd to 4th years 224 pages 25 cents and Second Book for 5th to 8th years 607 pages 56 cents. The series emphasizes practical applications in agriculture commerce manual training and household arts with 20000 exercises and extensive reviews encouraging self-activity and teacher suggestions.
Nashville Herald cites peace in Georgia politics urging support for Hoke Smith and Governor Slaton as U S senators. Hawkinsville News-Dispatch notes campaigns rely on respect, not ridicule, to win. Augusta Chronicle questions Gov Joe Brown on day politics and flags salutes. William J Harris voices candidacy for governor with many letters from Augusta. Macon County Citizen questions Hoke Smith’s attention to Georgia politics and recalls Hardwick Fleming race. Rome Tribune Herald favors Gordon Lee remaining in Congress and hints at future gubernatorial honor.
Eccles West Virginia April 28 rescue crews battle fires and gas after a fire damp explosion at New River Colliery mines five and six. 513 miners entombed, 203 rescued, four dead reported, with 190 feared dead in No.5 and seven killed at No.5 mouth. Federal and local responders toil to reach trapped workers.
Yesterday near noon smoke covered the southeast skies as a saw mill fire at Oscar Pitman spread to dry wood. Two hundred cords of timber and 25 30 acres of timberland burned, wiping out young white oak and hickory growth. Loss described as heavy.
Washington reports martial law civil government set up at Vera Cruz with Robert J. Kerr as civil governor. About 360 refugees landed, vaccination for those not yet ashore, and a large number of refugees from Aguan Calientes were charged 250000 pesos for a train to Mexico. Reports from El Paso note Villa and Carranza agreement delaying conflict impact. Unconfirmed claims included Americans killed at Cordoba and Casamascapan. six Americans reached Mexico City en route to Vera Cruz aboard a rescued transport.
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