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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1913

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Michigan Dominates Georgia in 10–3 Baseball Win

Michigan baseball overwhelmed Georgia at Sanford Field led by Sissler on the mound for five innings and a relentless offense. Corley started for Georgia but was touched up early as Michigan tallied multiple runs with timely hits and aggressive baserunning.

University of Michigan Georgia Bunch Sanford Field Cunningham Corley Collegians Michigan Quaintance Georgia South Carolina Pep Lavans Howard Morris Baribeau Javans Rogers Harrison Shehee Hughitt Baker Correy Captain Bell Sissler Short EL Georgia McWhorter Bell Sheh_e Waghitt Sheehee Howard Hughitt Hitchcock Quaintanee Sister Witchcock Sissler Henderson Hutchns Brown

Sikes honored by electrical associations for service

A. H. Sikes, sales manager at Athens Railway & Electric Co., was named to the transporta tion committees of both the National Electric Association and the Southeastern Association. The notice highlights his push to publicize Athens and the company’s growth under his management.

A. H. Sikes Athens Railway & Electric Co National Electric Association Southeastern Association Sikes

Tax Due in Athens Prompt Payment Urged

One week from today the first installment of ad valorem taxes will be due to the City of Athens. Clerk and treasurer W L Wood is busy with the digest and tax preparations. City Marshal Conway reports several thousand dollars collected since the month began and warns delinquents cases will be entered in police court with fines.

Athens W. L. Wood Conway

Revival meetings begin at Young Harris church

A gracious series of revival meetings has begun at the Young Harris church led by Rev. S. R. England. The first service featured Rev. L. W. Collins of Atlanta delivering a stirring sermon from The Master has come and calleth for thee. A large choir will feature the meetings with practice this afternoon. Two services daily at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. All are invited.

Young Harris Church S. R. England L. W. Collins Wesley Memorial Church of Atlanta Lynne W. Greenway Gordon Street

Two Orphans Delights Colonial Capacity Crowd

The Lawrence Players staged The Two Orphans at the Colonial to a full house praising costumes, scenery, and strong performances. Noted stars include Lawrence as Pierre La Frochard and Goldie Beach with Gail Hamilton as the orphans, with commendations for Reed, Herschel Weiss, and others.

Athens Lawrence Players Lawrence Pierre la Frochard Geo Dick DeVaudrey la Vleur Mother Frochard Herschel Weiss Goldie Beach Gail Hamilton Mr. Sheldon Picard Charlot Ana Jacques Frochard Reed Myers Presley Gerdearme

Athens Army Company Meeting At Armory Tonight

Capt Herschel Carithers urges all interested men in Athens to attend a company meeting at the Armory at 8 30 tonight. New material is requested to be on hand for discussion of recent enrollments and equipment supplied by federal and state governments. Regulars and new men are urged to attend promptly.

Herschel Carithers Athena Athens

Fourth Ward Alderman Election Today at Court House

Voters in the Fourth ward choose a replacement for resigning Mr. B. Y. Harris with polls from nine to four. Hugh H. Gordon is the sole candidate, expected to win unopposed and serve as a capable and conscientious city representative.

Court House B. Y. Harris Hugh H. Gordon Gordon

Baraga Baraca and Philathea Union Forms Local City Body

The Baraga Baraca City Union merges with Baraca Philathea to form Baraca Philathea City Union joining First Baptist Baraca and Philathea along with other churches. Officers include C Lee Gowan president A S Rowland first VP J H Bradberry second VP and Madge Mewbourne third VP Joe Cox recording secretary Henry Juhlin treasurer Lizzie Cheatham assistant secretary W A Paine press reporter. The gathering was a lively meeting from a business convention.

Baraca City Henry Juhlin Lizzie Cheatham W. A. Paine

Wanted Full Market Items and Farm Equipment

Wartime era advertisement lists wanted items green cabbage pumpkin yam potatoes. Also seeks to rent one or two horses or mules and a ladies phaeton buggy for one month. Contact C. N. Weatherly at 11 Cheap phone 717.

Arnold & Abney Phaeton C. N. Weatherly Iti

University of Georgia Chapel Hosts Auditing Firm Leader

At noon today Joel Hunter of Atlanta will deliver a business oriented address in the university chapel. The talk ties to the college newly added department of higher business and follows Dr Curtis’s related article in this issue. The university invites the public especially business leaders to attend.

University of Georgia Joel Hunter Atlanta South Curtis Hunter

Optical Association Convenes Here Tomorrow

The Georgia State Optical Association will meet here tomorrow in its annual session with about seventy five to one hundred delegates from across the state. The program includes welcomes, tours by trolley or auto, a buffet lunch at the State College of Agriculture, officer elections, papers, business, and a Georgian banquet in the evening with further addresses.

Georgia State Optical Association State College of Agriculture

Strahan Locates New Madison Clarke Road to Link with National Highway

Prof Strahan advised Madison and county officials on a proposed road from the Clarke Madison line to join the National Highway. The route, through Neese O Kelleys Store Bradley Wynn and Adams, crosses no streams until near the Oconee River and aims to serve five Madison districts and seven thousand bales of cotton. Local merchants farmers and landowners helped raise funds and expect easy rights of way with a low cost due to minimal grade.

Prof. Strahan Madison Clarke Athens Neese O'kelley’s Bradley's Wynn's Adams Oconee Madison County

City Council Debates Taxes and Street Upgrades

The mayor and council held a busy session at city hall. Items included relief from specific tax for Athens Empire Laundry, bids and paving on Dearing Street, a cement price increase, painting of the water tower, and potential paving of Broad Street bridge with county input. New street donation by Dr. Lyndon urged for acceptance, Ruth Street water main, and a fire department resignation with temporary replacement plans. The council adjourned pending a regular meeting and reports.

C. D. Heidler Athens Empire Laundry Water Tower Dixon Graphite Paints Broad Street Dearing Street Messrs. R. Brandt E. L. Griggs Dolar Way New Street A. C. Erwin Chamber of Commerce E. S. Lyndon College Avenue State Street State Streeet J. I. Kyle Fire Department Young Public Property Committee

Director of Experiment Station to be Named at Griffin Meeting

Georgia Experiment Station at Griffin poised to name a new director to succeed Martin V Calvin. Rumors center on R H J De Loach of Athens State College of Agriculture with Barrow Soule and others influential in the process. A nomination report to the board in Atlanta is due tomorrow.

Georgia State Experiment Station Griffin Athens R. H. J. de Loach Barrow L. G. Hardman D. Price Martin V. Calvin Atlanta de Loach the Journal The Atlanta Journal State College of Agriculture Georgia Experiment Station Experiment Station Prof. DeLoach J. J. Conner David C. Barrow State University Calvin A. M. Soule DeLoach Soule Loach

Bright Little Girl Is Dead in Watkinsville

Margaret Johnson, the bright little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L F Johnson, died Sunday afternoon at their home in Watkinsville. The town mourns as a beloved youngster who had just begun school. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 5 pm on Monday. Floral tributes came from the Phoenix club Oconee High School first grade and Sabbath School class she belonged to along with many individuals.

Watkinsville, Ga Margaret L. F. Johnson Watkinsville Methodist Phoenix Club Oconee High School

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