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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1909

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Georgia Varsity Edges Auburn In Close Baseball Showdown

The Georgia team defeated Auburn 3 to 2 after a tight pitching duel. Hodgson shut down Auburn in the late innings while Georgia staged a decisive sixth inning rally, with Derrick and R. Griffith delivering key hits and steals. A two game doubleheader is set for today with Bostwick starting for Georgia and Reynolds likely for Auburn.

Georgia Auburn Hodgson Varsity Defrick Derrick W. Griffith Cobb Thomas Smith Auturn Hall McCoy Beggs Ephere Griffith Stewart m Manning McClure R. Grifith Northcutt R. Griffith Bostwick Georgia Reynolds Lewis

Sudden Death of W. T. Nash at Derby Street Home

W. T. Nash, age 80, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 4:30 at the Derby street home of his grandson, while seated on the porch after smoking a pipe. Survived by children Mrs. J. A. Nelms Athens, Mrs. A. J. Watson Athens, Susie Nash Athens, Oscar Nash Athens, Jerry Nash Bogart, William Nash Tuckston, Wiley Nash Arnoldsville. Funeral at 3:30 this afternoon at W. D. Nelms residence.

W. D. Nelms Derby Street W. T. Nash Mr. Nash Nash J. A. Nelms Athens A. J. Watson Susie Nash Oscar Nash Jerry Nash Bogart William Nash Tuckston Wiley Nash Arnoldsville

New Train to Boost Service From Athens to Atlanta

Announcement from Portsmouth offices describes adding an Athens to Atlanta local train to depart about seven in the forenoon and return by evening to speed travel on the through routes to Birmingham. Increased travel necessitates expanded train service and an accommodation train to save time on the main schedules. Also advertises Indian River Oranges and Grape Fruit from Arnold & Abney with celery orders.

Portsmouth Washington Birmingham Athens Atlanta

Officiary slate named for Bouillon Commandery year

At the Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery Knights Templar meeting Eminent Commander E B Cohen Generalissimo H R Palmer Captain General W A Capps Prelate H H Linton Senior Warden James Barrow Junior Warden D H McNeill Treasurer A J Carter Recorder J F Hart Warden W C Jordan Standard Bearer T H Dozier Jr Swort Bearer Dan McDougald Sentinel T M Forrester were named for the ensuing year.

Godfrey de Bouillon Knights Templar E. B. Cohen H. R. Palmer W. A. Capps H. H. Linton James Barrow D. H. McNeill A. J. Carter J. F. Hart Ww. C. Jordan T. H. Dozier, Jr Swort Dan McDougald Sentinel T. M. Forrester

Power of Influence sermon at the Y M C A

Dr Garrett LeRoy Allen will deliver a sermon on The Power of Influence at the Y M C A in Far partir. The program includes a special musical segment with two male quartet performances and the sacred song Rock of Ages. The service starts at 4 o clock and invites all men to attend with friends.

Young Men's Christian Association Faeter Garrett LeRoy Allen

J Allen Moore Leaves Smithonia for Local Lumber Co

Mr J Allen Moore long with Col James M Smith at Smithonia accepts a position with Standard Manufacturing and Lumber Co in the city He and his family will remain residents and friends praise his business acumen and welcome the move.

J. A. Moore Col James M. Smith Smithonia Standard Manufacturing & Lumber Co Moore Standard Company

Easter Service Plan At Episcopal Church

Tomorrow Easter Sunday the Episcopal church will mark the resurrection with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning prayer Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a m Children's festival at 4 30 p m and Evening prayer with sermon at 3 30 p m Rector Troy Beatty invites all to join in worship Brown sugar available at Arnold and Abney’s with New Irish potatoes.

Episcopal Church Jesus Christ Troy Beatty

Horse Trader Henry Smith Arrested for Cruelty to Animals

Henry Smith, a horse trader, was arrested on cruelty to animals before Mayor Dorsey after an incident in Lynwood Park. The dying horse, left Thursday, was allegedly mistreated during an attempt to rise. Smith claims he offered the horse to nearby individuals and did not abandon it intentionally.

Henry Smith Dorsey Smith Lynwood Park

Mercer Beats Tech In Season Opener

The opening game of the season between Mercer and Georgia Tech ended 4 to for Mercer. The Baptists show strength and anticipation builds for a potential state championship run.

Georgia Mercer Tech Baptists Eady

Delegates Named for Grand Lodge Meeting in Thomasville

Williams Lodge I C F has appointed F W Fox and C W Shupe as delegates to the grand lodge meeting in Thomasville on May 14 and 25. Local support includes the mayor council and chamber of commerce as the city eyes hosting the 1910 grand lodge.

Williams Lodge I. C. O. F Messrs. F. W. Fox C. W. Shupe Grand Lodge Thomasville Order Chamber of Commerce

Wrights Visited City. Georgia Agriculture Race Hints

Capt R F Wright assistant agriculture commissioner spent yesterday in the city on office business and met friends. It is understood Co T F Hudson may retire and seek the office, while Hon L H O Martin of Elbert county also plans a formal run, signaling a lively Georgia campaign between two well known citizens.

R. F. Wright Co. T. F. Hudson Office of Commissioners of Agriculture Captain Wright L. H. O. Martin

Easter Service at Catholic Church in Atlanta

Father McVeigh will sing High Mass at 10 30 Easter Sunday at the Catholic church Benediction follows at 8 30 pm All are invited Children’s Easter Festival asks for floral cross flowers delivered to Mrs Cotchett or the secretary Early for collection Also advertised Fancy large Tomatoes 60c per bushel Arnold & Abney

Father McVeigh Atlanta Arnold & Abney

Anniversary Observance For State Normal School

On Saturday April 17 the State Normal school marks its anniversary with memorial exercises in the chapel at 1 PM and a modest repast for invited guests and the faculty in the dining hall. Brief toasts will enliven the occasion and the program aims to be very interesting for all attendees.

State Normal School

Growing interest in Queen of the Carnival contest

City wide interest rises as twelve to fourteen prominent young ladies are named as nominees for the Queen of the Carnival. Barkoot Amusement Co and City Park Fund aim to secure consent for nominations and voters help raise funds with each vote. A $150 solitaire diamond ring will be awarded to the top contestant and displayed at a leading jeweler. Voting sites and candidate lists will be announced in The Banner later.

Price Barkoot Amusement Co City Park Fund Committee City Park

Progress noted by NY railroad man in Athens visit

James M. Edwards a prominent New York railroad man and former superintendent of the old Northeastern road praises Athens for rapid growth. He cites the new office building hotel and other major structures, saying the city has shown more progress than any city of its size in the country since his earlier residence here.

James M. Edwards New York City L. F. Edwards Charles A. Scudder Athens Edwards Ofd

Tax Receiver Dorsey Opens City Hall Office

Tax Receiver J. H. Dorsey now operates from city hall opposite the clerk's office. The county tax books are open at his office and residents are urged to file returns early.

Dorsey City Hall J. H. Dorsey

Black Hand Menace Traced in Atlanta Crime Notes

In Atlanta on April 9 suspects of a black hand letter campaign threaten residents including Rev. Dr. John E. White and newspaper editor F. L. Seely with arson and a bomb plot. Separately prison appeals are heard for two condemned men, Lewis Millhrops and Sam Taylor, as Luther M. Hall faces life case with a fatal shooting tied to bond work.

Uim Atlanta John E. White Second Baptist Church Avanta F. L. Seely P. L. Seely Lewis Millhrops Clay County Mardie Ingram Sam Taylor Coweta Luther M. Hall Hall Stephen McCullough McCullough

Brother Against Brother at Elite Theatre Today

The Elite theatre shows the motion picture Brother Against Brother today. It portrays two brothers fighting on opposite sides in the Civil War with thrilling battle scenes and a beautiful love story. It comes from the Thursday release and is praised as one of the season’s best.

Athens

Cupid's Mis-Cues Bring Miss Gentry to Atlanta Visitor

Miss Allene Gentry of Atlanta arrives today to stay with her aunt Mrs. H. C. Conway at her home on Prince Umvenue.

Allene Gentry Atlanta H. C. Conway Prince Umvenue

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A. L Indian River Arnold &Abney Abrhpore Grimes Stewart Smyers G. J. Allen THE Christian Church J. Allen Moore Arnold & Abney’s Arnold & Ab Bob” Wright Catholic Church Mr. Edwards BLACK Cupid
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