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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

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Cadet Major Urges Morning Drill At University Of Georgia

Cadet Major Bentley Chapel writes in the Red and Black in favor of shifting military drills from afternoon to morning at the University of Georgia. He cites efficiency, student convenience, and government stipulations, noting that early drills save time and may raise attendance, with a faculty vote upcoming.

University of Georgia Maojr Bentley United States United States Army Military Department of U. S T'sinéorely

Dual Funerals Held At Local Methodist and Presbyterian Churches

Two funerals were held yesterday in the city, one for J. Thomas Eberhart at First Methodist and another for Joseph Burch at First Presbyterian. Police escorts and city officials attended both services, with interment at Oconee cemetery.

First Methodist First Presbyterian Eberhart J. Thomas Eberbu R England Avery C Beg Key A. A Sullivan Mir. Eberhart Oconee Cemetery

Miss Nixon Hurt Jumping From Milledge-Lumpkin Car

Miss Nixon stenographer for Judge Lumpkin was slightly hurt when alighting from a Milledge Lumpkin street car at Hill and Church. The late evening car was signaled ahead as she reached the ground and she escaped more serious injuries by releasing the hand-rail and jumping in the dark.

Miss Nixon E. K. Lumpkin Hill and Church Street

Jewish New Year Observed in Athens

The Jewish year 6674 Anno Mundi was celebrated yesterday in Athens with synagogue services and the closing of Jewish businesses. The day was observed as a holy day and a holiday, with the community marking the occasion in religious and commercial life. A plan for a morning drill at the school is favored by the commandant Lieut W R Kentwicks, the chancellor, and the physical director along with several faculty members.

Athens W. R. Kentwicks Ant Ti

GOOD-LOOKING LINE-UP OPENS RED AND BLACK SEASON

The Red and Black football team starts the season at Sanford Mead tomorrow afternoon. The Alabama Preds may supply the vehicle to the foe as the team seeks cohesion. No official lineup yet but practice hints at Hitchcock and Conklin at ends Henderson and Malone at tackle Brown and Conyers guards Delaperriere center Paddock quarterback McWhorter right half Carey left half Powell full. Admission 60 cents, game called 3 15.

Sanford Mead Alabama Cunningham Hitchcock Conklin Henderson Malone Brown

Gainesville to host Georgia Baptist Convention week

Gainesville GA prepares to welcome about 600 ministers and laymen for the Georgia Baptist Convention at First Baptist Church starting November 18. Dr John D Mell presides with a host committee of city leaders to ensure ample accommodations and warm hospitality from Gainesville residents. Rev Lamar Sims to give opening sermon with Rev W L Cutts Sr as alternate.

Gainesville Georgia Baptist Georgia Baptist Convention First Baptist Church J. E. Hampston Baptists State Baptist Convention John D. Mell Athens A. W. Besler Hastman Z. H Clark Moultrie R. C. Norman Washington T. B. Thames

Assistant Postmaster Injured in Farm Accident

Assistant Postmaster Paul Smith, after two weeks away for vacation, fell through a barn trap door while inspecting stored forage on a Jefferson road farm. He sustained several broken ribs and is not yet improving.

Paul Smith Jefferson Road

Pandora editors named at Georgia

Yesterday evening the chapel at the University saw the board of editors for the college annual The Pandora named. John Donald Wade of Marshallville is editor in chief, Edgar Rudolph Punc of Augusta and David Knox McKamey of Dalton are associate editors. Business management will be set each year to the best bidder, likely chosen in November or December.

Pandora John Donald Wade Marshallville Edgar Rudolph Punc Augusta David Knox McKamey Dalton

Has High Words Praise for City

District Passenger Agent Geissler of the Seaboard Air Line Railway praised Athens for rapid growth with new hotels office buildings a courthouse and city hall since his west travels. The gunners report and the condition report did not affect the cotton market yesterday.

Geissler Seaboard Air Line Railway the Bannerman Athens Georgia

Nix Opens Law Office with Shackelford Group

H Abit Nix, recently named special Instructor in law under Dean Sylvanus Morris, opens a law office in the Shackelford building with Col. T J Shackelford. He will teach classes part time and spend the rest of his day in offices and in the courts.

H. Abit Nix Sylvanus Morris Col T. J. Shackelford Shackelford

Seaboard official visits Athens prompts train upgrades

District Passenger Agent Geissler of Seaboard Air Line, Atlanta, met local agent Hoke in Athens to praise the new buffet service on the early Atlanta train and announce plans for parlor car service on all passing trains. The Chamber of Commerce earlier urged these improvements with Mr. Geissler and Mr. Capps, and the effort is yielding results for a greater Athens under its traditional government.

Geissler Seaboard Air Line Railway Atlanta Athens Hoke Gelazier Chamber of Commerce Capps

Mysterious murder case targets Indiana veterinary dean and undertaker

Indianapolis October 2 The criminal court prepares for the murder trial of Dr William B Craig dean of the Indiana Veterinary College and Alonzo M Ragsdale a local undertaker indicted for the death of Dr Helene Knabe October 23 1911 The case draws attention due to the defendants social prominence and the puzzling circumstances surrounding the crime Dr Knabe a 35 year old bacteriologist lived alone and was found dead with little blood and no sign of a struggle The investigation led by private detective Webster ties Craig to Knabe and suggests Ragsdale as an accessory after the fact The jury had previously indicted them in December 1912 but delays ensued.

Indianapolis Ind Criminal Court William B. Craig Indiana Veterinary College Alonzo M. Ragsdale Marion County Grand Jury Helene Knabe Markey Dr. Craig Mr. Ragsdale Germany America Indiana College of Medicine Indiana Board of Health Katherine McPherson Dr. Knabe Misa McPherson Indianapolis Council of Women R. C. Webster Webster Ragsdale Craig Ita Ragedale

McGregor Company Reorganized After D W McGregor Death

The McGregor Company in Athens reorganizes after the death of president D W McGregor. George H Thornton becomes president with J F Whitehead as VP and GM, G A Booth as secretary treasurer, and W W Hayes heading the printing department. The firm stresses continuity, high standards, and expansion from its Broad Street origins to Clayton Street offices.

D. W. McGregor Athens McGregor Company McGregor George H. Thornton J. ¥. Whitehead G. A. Booth W. W. Hayes Athena Broad Street College Avenue Mr. McGregor Tre Broad Streets Clayton Street Chamberlain Building J. F. Whitehead

Nervous Headaches and Nervous Strain Highlighted by Mrs Hill

Mrs Hill describes twelve years of suffering with heavy head pain and nerve strain. She reports relief after using Penma or Peruna tablets, gaining strength and flesh and becoming well again. The ad urges others to consider the remedy and offers tablet form for those who object to liquids.

Hill Mrs. Hill

McGregor Company Promises Complete Printing and Book Goods

The McGregor Company advertises a full printing department, bookbinding, lithograph work, college goods, athletic items, and a top book store in Athens. It touts competitive prices, quality, and a complete line in printing, college pennants, and sporting goods, inviting locals to inspect offerings.

McGregor Company Athens South Georgia

Change of Potmasters About the Fifteenth

The Senate was set to confirm Captain Rocker as postmaster at Athens yesterday. The office issues quarterly reports and Mr Fremleg remains in charge for now. The prose hints at instability and possible resignation but no formal change has occurred.

Senate Rocker Athens Fremleg Emoothly

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. T. Eberhart Joseph Burch Burch EB. L. Hill Witited A. M ASPG Queen City State Organzation Messrs, Wade, M'Kamey Pund MR. Shackelford A. L Knabe Veterinary College Mngregor CO
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