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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1911

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Whitewash brushed on Auburn in fast Georgia win

Georgia defeated Auburn 4 to 2 in a fast game at the new park before about 600 fans. Thompson brothers' battery held the visitors to four hits, Bowden and Brooks starred for Georgia with key plays and two runs in the fourth. Davenport held Georgia to two runs until the eighth inning, while Auburn’s Manning and Liewellen stood out in the field. Tomorrow’s double header set for 2:30 with Brannen and Cox for Georgia and Newell plus Streit or Davenport for Auburn.

Georgia Auburn Thompson Brothers Carl Manning Liewellen Homer Thompson Bartlett Short Timon Bowden Bowden Brooks Cox Carter Brannen Newell Streit Davenport

Georgia Girl Demonstrates Fifty Two Corn Dishes at Fair

Miss Mattie Lou Branham of Putnam County, a fourteen year old, won a county fair prize for making fifty two corn based dishes. President Branson invited her to the State Normal School to display the same dishes in Domestic Science. Her exhibit will be open Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, offering ideas to students and housewives alike.

Mattie Lou Branham Putnam County Joe Stone Jackson County Eatonton Branson State Normal School

Last Number Lyceum Course Opens Evening Show

Wilbur Starr company closes the Alkahest Lyceum course with a Saturday night performance promising graceful classical music mixed with popular tunes. Also notices for a five room cottage for rent on Barber Street with water and sheds, and a job opening for a reliable young man at Nicholson Co.

Wilbur Starr Co Wills Lyceum Wilbur Starr Company Alkahest Lyceum Sturday

Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club Shine at Colonial

The Glee and Mandolin clubs at the university wow a large Colonial audience with polished solos, medleys, and choral pieces. Morton Hodgson led in "College Medley" and "You are the Ideal of My Dreams" while Charlie Blun excelled on cornet. The show featured strong quartette work, new alma mater, and a lively clog dance, with an upcoming Gainesville performance.

Glee and Mandolin Club University Colonial College Glee Club South Mandolin Club Morton Hodgson New Georgia J. B. Wright Charlie Blun Athens Hunter Rogers Creekmore Maclean Auburn Georgia Athletic Association Sphinx Messrs Heath Rewis Gainesville Brenau Glee Club Mr. Hodgson Old Georgia Haughey

Kelley Elrod Free in Georgia Murder Trial

Kelley Elrod, a Lawrenceville resident with Athens connections, was acquitted today in Gwinnett superior court at a special adjourned term of murder charges. The trial revealed Jim Mahone, linked to the same killing, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, implying complicity in a crime the law previously deemed not committed. The packed courthouse heard tight, high profile testimony with defense by Shackelford, Perry, Hutchins, and Oakes. prosecution by Col. Cliff Walker and associates. Snap Beans Two quarts for 25c. Turnip salad 15c pk. Phone 1078 Arnold & Abney.

Lawrenceville Kelley Elrod Athens Gwinnett Superior Court Cleghorn Mahone Jim Mahone Elrod T. J. Shackelford J. A. Perry N. L. Hutchins Isaac Oakes Col Cliff Walker Mon-roe W. B. Sloan Gainesville A. O. Nix Arnold & Abney

Mercer Downs Tech In Lopsided Baseball Exhibition

Mercer defeats Georgia Tech 8 to 6 in Atlanta. Mercer hitters sparked by timely steals and steady baserunning, while Tech struggled with pitching and fielding. Batteries were Voss and Zellers for Mercer with Smith Tate Hubert and F Montague for Tech.

Atlanta Mercer Georgia Tech Baptists Georgia Tech Heisman Town Hall Voss Zellers Smith Tate Hubert F. Montague

Choir Practice At Emmanuel Church Tonight

The entire choir of Emmanuel church for men and boys will meet at the church Saturday evening at eight oclock for practice. Time until Easter is short so every member should be present promptly. Troy Beatty rector.

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty

Glee Club Personnel Listed for Bentley Chappell Event

Bentley Chappell and pianist L Koplin are noted with Glee Club staff members H L Lanham Charles McLean Jas M Lynch H L Langston and W W Wilson listed among the club personnel for the event.

Ross Creekmore G. C. Arnold J. E. Varella C. M. McLean R. E. Haughey Personell G. L. C. Hunter Louis Falligant George C. Arnold George Williams Wm. G. Dancy Joe Deadwyler Harold Meyer Robert Falligant Millard Lewis Sellers Rogers Jas Bentley Chappell L. Koplin Glee Club H. L. Lanham Charles McLean Jas. M. Lynch H. L. Langston W. W. Wilson

Lynching at Lawrenceville As Court Sat in Georgia

Lawrenceville Ga 1 15 a m April 8 Charlie Hale a negro accused of assaults on Mrs Chas C Williams was dragged from jail by a crowd of about six hundred with a rope around his neck and swung from a pole in front of the bank building amid vivid lightning flashes. Earlier at 9 p m crowds threatened lynching as Governor ordered state troops ready. Judge Brand urged swift fair action as Sheriff Garner tightened jail guards and the prisoner remained secure.

Lawrenceville Charlie Hale Chas. C. Williams Bank Judge Brand Charles C. Williams Charle Hale Athens Clarke Rifles Seaboard Air Line Railway Hale Williams Jackson County Brand Garner

Death of Mrs Williford Acknowledged in Athens

Mrs Jane Williford widow of Willis Williford died in Washington Georgia after a brief illness. She was 93 or 94 and one of Athens oldest residents. Survived by two daughters a son and several grandchildren. Funeral and burial planned for Sunday morning at Danielsville.

Jane Williford Willis Williford Washington, Ga Uth Mississippi Danielsville

Wanted: Young man to lead Athens collections business

A notice seeks a capable man under 35 with fair education to take charge of collections and establish new business in Athens and nearby areas. Bond and solid references required. Applications are not by mail. shortlisted applicants will meet the southern manager in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Athens Southern Address Pictorial Review Co Southern Office Knoxville Tenn At

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