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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1913

Page

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School Census Discussion Sets Athens Clarke County Figures

A meeting between Athens city school superintendent Prof. G G Bond and Clarke county superintendent Capt T H Dozier reviewed plans for the coming school census. The May enumeration will determine state and local funding allocations based on district and ward figures. Each county and city system will appoint enumerators from districts and wards.

G. G. Bond T. H. Dozier Athens Clarke County State Board of Education

Seduction case yields suspended sentence for Caudell

Dallas Caudell, a young school teacher, was convicted of seduction in Banks County Homer court. The judge offered to suspend the ten year penalty if Caudell returned to live with and support his sixteen year old wife and their six month old baby. He accepted and now lives with his wife as husband and wife.

Banks Superior Court Homer Brand Dallas Caudell Caudeil Caudell

Prof Koch Guides Banks County Road Relocation Efforts

Prof John C Koch, a road engineering expert, supervised early relays of survey stakes in Banks County to relocate a road from Iula to Homer. He aims to reduce eight to ten percent grades to four percent and improve surface options. Local authorities plan a follow up visit in a few weeks.

Prof. Koch John C. Koch School of Engineering, University Banks County Koch Banks T. F. Hill Iula Homer

Fant to Speak on The Way Home at YMCA Sunday

Atlanta engineer D J Fant of the Southern's vestibule No 36 will address men at the Colonial theater Sunday afternoon under the YMCA Religious Committee. He recounts a famous rain night run with a daring margin of safety and urges spiritual homeward resolve. Walter's orchestra plays from 8 20 to 4 p m with the meeting starting at 4. admission is free.

Fant D. J. Fant Atlanta Southern Atlant Washington Colonial Theater Young Men‘s Christian Association Yeere Walter Southland Dr. Ainsworth Macon

Fresh Strawberries and Optical Service Announced

A brief item notes fresh strawberries at Williamson's with a "Signs of the Times" by Salley & Goody, and mentions Fears Gro Co offering eye exams using a retinoscope. Haughey & Haughey advertise optical services with practical benefits for customers.

Haughey & Haughey Optometrists

Red Cross flood fund contribution acknowledged in Athens

Georgia treasurer for the American Red Cross thanks Clark Howell and the Constitution for the flood sufferers fund. He notes Athens residents sent 442.15 through H J Rowe of the Athens Banner and praises Athens for its prompt, liberal response. The Banner also reports additional gifts from Commerce and the Young Harris Sunday School, and thanks all contributors for aiding storm victims.

H. J. Rowe Athens American Red Cross Fund W. R. Hammond Georgia American + Red Cross Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution Col. Hammond Red Cross Society Commerce Young Harris Sunday School of Hammond

Advertising Man Massengale Visits City

Mr. W. R. Massengale of the Massengale Agency Atlanta spent yesterday in the city on agency business. The firm is noted as a leading advertiser and he secured several contracts with Athens concerns while making many friends.

W. R. Massengale Massengale Agency Atlanta Massengale Athens

Spring sale offerings of fresh produce and signs

Readable ad lists fresh Irish potatoes lettuce tomatoes cucumbers and more with prices and contact lines for Anderson Bros. ARNOLD & ABNEY and Salley & Goody. Includes phone reference 1160-L and a decorative slogan Sign of good sign.

Anderson Bros Good Salley & Goody

Williamson's Strawberries and Produce At Arnolds and Abney

Local advertisement notes focay strawberries at Williamson's with string beans Irish potatoes cucumbers and eggplants from Arnold & Abney. Regular boarders wanted and sign layout by Salley & Goody. Hotel Sanges mentioned with flare good.

California Arnold & Abney Salley & Goody Hotel Sanges

Line-up Set for Augusta Visit to Athens High Baseball

The Banner lists the Augusta line-up from the old Richmond County Academy to face Athens High in a 3:30 p.m. Samford Field game. Admission is a quarter general, fifteen cents for grammar students. A second game is planned for Saturday with two more games later in Augusta.

Augusta Old Academy Richmond County Athens High Mangrum Philpot Livingston Mell Rae Davis Jackson Miller Hamilton Ker Wilson Felders Baille Capt. O'Farrell Michael G. Bond C. Weatherly J. C. Hutchins F. Costa Allen Sizer Hollingsworth Kendrick Samford Field

University cadet encampment set for Gainesville site

The University of Georgia cadet corps will hold its annual encampment at Gainesville in Chattahoochee Park near Lake Warner from May 17 to 24. The camp is moved to late May after earlier years near Gainesville with bad weather, and follows Brenau College Conservatory and Riverside Military Academy commencements. Previously Augusta and Washington were mentioned as sites.

University of Georgia Cadet Corps Gainesville Chattahoochee Park Lake Warner Brenau College-Conservatory Riverside Military Academy Georgia Savannah Chamber of Commerce Washington, Ga Augusta Galinesville

Specific Tax Due and Now Payable

City marshal to issue subpoenas this week and docket cases against all who are in business without a license. Many could not obtain licenses on the first day due to crowds. others will call today. Obtain your license promptly or face a four dollar fine.

Sermon At First Methodist Draws Large Audience

A large congregation filled the First Methodist Church auditorium last night to hear a sermon on Sin of Tainted Ideals. The pastor argued that modern society acts as a powerful system opposing Christian values, urging prayer and Christian duty to cleanse Athens.

First Methodist Church Athens

SouthernRailway offers free freight for flood relief supplies

The Southern Railway announces through agent M. J. Mathews that the railroad will contribute freight for relief goods sent to flood victims. All items will be transported free of charge over Southern lines.

Southern Railway M. J. Mathews Southern

My Georgia Rose at Colonial Theater Opens Tonight

A four act Southern comedy drama titled My Georgia Rose begins tonight at the Colonial Theater. Mr Lawrence and his company of players recently presented this piece in Cincinnati and bring special scenery and electrical effects to the Georgia set scenes. The Two Orphans will be offered as the first half of next week.

Georgia Rose Colonial Theater Lawrence Cincinnati Georgia

Miss Emma Lou Bailey Shows Postop Improvement

After an operation yesterday morning for appendicitis, Miss Emma Lou Bailey fourteen daughter of Mrs S W Bailey of Dubose avenue was resting easy last night and marked improvement noted in her condition.

Emma Lou Bailey S. W. Bailey DuBose Avenue

Leaves for Porto Rico after Athens visit

Mrs. E. P. Lawton and her two sons, who have been visiting at the home, left yesterday afternoon with Prof. Strahan on the campus en route to their Porto Rico home. Fresh Strawberries at Fears Gro. Co.

E. P. Lawton Prof. Strahan Porto Rico

Fifty-Six Battles Fought On Georgia Soil Highlight DAR Meeting

At the Elijah Clarke Chapter DAR meeting in March 1913, minutes note $21.06 in the treasury, two new Revolutionary graves located in Madison county, and a charge to copy by laws for all members. A talk covered Kate Barry, Michianza, Cincinnati origins, and Hamilton Burr anecdotes, plus 241 graves in Georgia and 56 battles on Georgia soil.

Elijah Clarke Daughters of the American Revolution Annie Crawford Frances Long Taylor Regent J. Y. Carithers Madison County Millie Rutherford Jellet Emily Park Memorial Washington Horton Ette Charles S. DuBose Kate Barry Cowpens E. A. Crawford Andre Crawford Order of the Cincinnati James White George Hodgson Alexander Hamilton Aaron Burr Hamilton Georgia Annie S. Crawford

Devil's Disciple at the Colonial on April 11

The Thalian Dramatic Club presents Shaw's The Devil's Disciple at the Colonial Theater on April 11. Lead roles are Lynch and Howard with Lyndon as the leading lady, supported by Dunlap, Victor, Elizabeth and May Smith, featuring special scenery and costumes.

the Colonial Thalian Dramatic Club Colonial Theater George Bernard Shaw Shaw Richard Mansfield New York Thalians Athens Lynch Mr. Lynch D'Orelli Jogram Howard Miss Lyndon Dunlap Victor Elizabeth May Smith

Salley and Goodie Open Sign Making Shop on College Ave

Salley and Goodale start a new sign making business on College Avenue, promising quality work. Goodale will maintain ties to amusement venues while adding sign work as a side line, and the other partner will remain a law student applying his business sense to sign creation.

College Avenue Messrs Salley and Goodale Goodale

Masonic Lodge Meets with Fellow Craft Degree Tonight

Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge announces an evening communication at the usual hour and place. Brethren eligible or visiting are invited. official order issued by Worshipful Master W A Capps and Secretary J H Dorsey. Vegetables available at Williamson's with snap beans beets celery and new Irish potatoes.

Mount Vernon Williamson's

Georgia heads to Clemson for games with Tigers

The Georgia ball team departs for Clemson, South Carolina, where Friday and Saturday games will be played against the Clemson Tigers. The Red and Black players have been staying sharp after recent Auburn performances and expect to be in fair shape for the trip and series.

Georgia Clemson S. C Clemson Tigers Dobson Palmetto Fields Tigers

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Babe the Times Fears Gro, Co the Constitution the Academy of Richmond County and Athens High School Georgia University Fears Gro. Co Salley Goodie
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