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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

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Fulton County Officials Overslept Their Rights

Atlanta report details Fulton county officials failing to secure preferred prison labor during a state camp reallocation. Warden J T Casey and secretary Yancey are cited overmixed decisions as over 200 convicts moved from Chattahoochee camp to county squads. The piece notes friendships between prisoners and keepers and questions equity in distribution amid shifts to a new system.

A. H J.T. Casey Casey Atlanta Runsey Fulton County Chattahoochee Fulton Road Fulton Yancey Prison Commission State

Local Drugstore Records March Alcohol Sales

Seventy eight prescriptions filled by the local druggist reflect the month’s alcohol sales. The Orr Drug Co. J. Smith & Brown H. R. Palmer & Sons and others issued prescriptions by physicians Bene Dr. W. T. Hamilton A. C. Holliday W. W. Rich. Volume totals show the distribution of alcohol through druggists and physicians.

Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Brow C. McEvoy P. Canning H. R. Palmer & Sons

Judge M Whorter to Make Address in New York

Judge Hamilton McWhorter leaves today for New York to be a principal speaker at the University of Georgia Society banquet tomorrow night. He will address the toast The University of Georgia. The article notes possible April adjustments to railroad passenger rates due to the end of a year long agreement among Georgia Alabama and North Carolina governors and the Terrell railroad commission.

University of Georgia Society New York Hamilton McWhorter Judge McWhorter University of Georgia Georgia Alabama North Carolina Terrell Railroad Commission

Boston Nationals rout Georgia in decisive 14 6 game

The Boston Nationals defeated the University of Georgia 14 to 6 as Dahlen led with multiple hits including a left field double and two runs scored. Boston pitchers held Georgia to six safeties and capitalized with timely hits, while Edelstein and McKenzie combined for seven runs in the late innings.

Boston Nationals University of Georgia Boston Dahlen Graham Varsity Kelly Northcutt Edelstein Augusta South Atlantic Brannen Clemson

Clarke County Receives Convict Quota For Road Work

Clarke County received its allotment of convicts from the state under last session's law. Two came from the state and twenty five from Tatnall County. Thirteen of the convicts serve life terms and were sent to the county farm to work on roads. Clarke has long used convicts for road and farm work, receiving only two additional inmates out of more than fifteen hundred statewide.

Clarke County Tatnall Clarke

Death of J Neely Passes Yesterday at Home

Yesterday morning at his home on ter street in this city Mr J Me ly contractor died. He is survived by his wife and six children including Mrs H W Ross of this city. The remains will be taken to Greenwood Florida for interment tomorrow.

Onter Street This City J. Mely McNeely H. W. Ross Mr. McNeely Greenwood Fla

Georgia Tear Leaves for Clemson Today

The Georgia team leaves for Clemson for two games, hindered by illness in several players and study duties delaying some. Coach Lewis faces tough choices for the pitching rotation against the Tigers but remains confident of winning both games. Traveling party includes Captain Derrick, Mgr. Redfearn, Hodgson, Griffith, McCleskey, Beggs, Davis, Bartlett, Northcutt, Lucas, Bostwick, McKenzie, Woodruff and Brannen.

Georgia Clemson Brannen Lewis Tigers Damand Prof Sanford Derrick Mgr. Redfearn Hodgson Griffith McCleskey Beggs W. Griffith Davis Bartlett Northcutt Lucas Bostwick McKenzie Woodruff

Preparatory Service Tonight at First Presbyterian

Preparatory service for the Sunday commission to be held at 8 oclock tonight at the First Presbyterian church. Congregation urged to attend the service. Names listed Dahlen Becker Sweeney. Baseball notes include Dahlen home runs and multiple pitching and fielding details. Look out for April the 23rd.

First Presbyterian Church

University cadets to encamp in Gainesville this spring

The University of Georgia cadets will encamp in Gainesville at Chattahoochee Park starting April 26 for the rest of the week. Maj. Kimbrough will lead what is called the best battalion in the institution’s history. The city works on water improvements due to heavy rains and overtaxed plants, with a sedimentation basin to be finished in about a week and full completion in 30 days, while the Board of Health reports the water remains safe with boiling recommended for extra protection.

University of Georgia Gainesville Chattahoochee Park Georgia Boys Maj Kimbrough Barnett Board of Health Athens Athens Board of Health

Meeting of Athsens bar on calendar for April term

A meeting of the Athens bar was set for eleven o'clock this morning in Judge Brand's office to fix a calendar for Clarke Superior court to convene on the 12th. It aims to dispatch cases efficiently once the calendar is set with attorneys.

Athens ‘Bar

Home's Friend Insurance elects Shelton as president

At a recent meeting of The Home's Friend Insurance Company policy holders chose W. H. Shelton president, chairman of Citizens Bank and Trust. The firm promotes growth as a solid life insurer and now pays 500 dollars on all blocks. Edward Howard Griggs lectures at Lucy Cobb on Michelangelo Monday night at Seney Stovall chapel.

W. H. Shelton Citizens Bank and Trust Company Edward Howard Griggs Lucy Cobb Seney-Stovall Chapel Michelangelo

Prof F J Orr to critique at Turner art exhibit

Prof F J Orr will conduct a criticism session this afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock at the Turner art exhibit housed in the State Normal school. Visitors present at the time will benefit from the critique.

F. J. Orr State Normal School

Athens City Marshal Notice on Special Tax Due

City marshal warns all Athens businesses subject to special taxes that payment is due now. If not paid by April 10, proceedings will begin against unlicensed parties.

Athens

There’s to Be Something Great on the 23rd

A forthcoming event is announced for the 23rd with anticipation of a notable outcome. Local officials and organizers promote the occasion, inviting public participation and media attention.

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W. T. Hamiltor A. C. Hollida Ipr W. W. Rich Geo.w. Gresham Hie Oh. Warner D. A. N. Thomas C. O. Middlebrooks H. M. Fullilove J. C. Bloomfield D. H. DuPree B. B. Chandler S. C. Benedict J.C. McKinne G. T. Canning W. A. Carlton I. H. Goss R. P. Sorrells M'Whorter A Waterloo Poae Griffith P Kelly Bostonians Bates Becker Beck Richle Sone Ee Graham Sweeney White Linderman P . Bowerman Ook Tucky Pease Ite R. H. EB Mir. J Neely Lindaman Tuckey Beusse Board of Health City Georgia Cadets Cop Eee Brand Superior Court the Home's Friend Insurance Company A. A. McDuffie Ager Oconee Heights
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