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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1912

Page

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Michigan and Georgia Play Two Scoreless Extra Innings in 12

Georgia and Michigan dueled for 12 innings yesterday afternoon, ending in a 0 0 tie after two hours and thirty five minutes. Thompson of Georgia and Baribeau of Michigan matched zero runs despite eleven safeties, with key plays by Bell and Brannen on defense. Michigan, led by Duncanson and Bell, started scoring early but Georgia tied it in the sixth as McWhorter and Hutchens sparked a late rally before the game ended in a stalemate.

Chasem Georgia Michigan Ann Arbor Thompson Auburn Baribeau Howard Bell Brannen Sanford Field Wolverines Duncanson Mitchell Monson Lavans Bells Rambeau Georgia Rooters Fanning Munsen Short McWhorter Tolloweg Center Garden McWhorter Hutchens Hitchcock Covington Geveral Rixey Sanford Athens Elberton Atlanta Admi3zsion Michégen Nash Po Duncanson R ” Munson Vod Rogers Scully

Courthouse Commission Meets on Clarke County Plans

Yesterday the Clarke County court house commission held its first meeting with the full board to discuss tentative arrangements for a new courthouse this summer. Judge John R. White was named chairman and a committee of Strahan Dozier and Barnett was formed to draft preliminary specifications for the building and bond validation timing.

Court House Beuilt Clarke County Board of Commissioners J. M. Hodgson J. T. Pittard W. S. Holman Grand Jury John R. White A. J. Cobb A. W. Dozier J. W. Barnett C. H. Phinizy Missioners C. M. Strahan University Brand

New Beets and Fresh Produce Offerings

Advertisement notes new beets at 10 cents per bunch and fresh snap beans cucumbers and bell peppers from Arnold and Abney with a contact phone number 1076 for orders.

Winterville Convict Guard G W Hall Dies by Self Inflicted Shot

Special to the Banner Winterville Georgia April 11 Mr G W Hall a convict guard for Clarke county camps employed by Warden Lane to watch the camp at night shot himself with a 38 caliber pistol dying instantly His act followed threats of self harm after dismissal for drinking and despondency He left a wife seven children and is buried near Winterville The coroner empaneled a jury and made a full inquest ruling death a self inflicted act

The Banner Winterville, Ga G. W. Hall Mr. Hall Clarke County Warden Lane Henry Hancock Warden Long Smith & Wesson Hall N. Weatherly Winterville

Memorial Day Gift Ideas From Bell Bros Marble Co

A local ad offers immediate filling of Memorial Day orders from Bell Bros Marble Co for monuments. It promotes Frou Frou Sugar Wafers, Arnold & Abney contact, Pure Strained Honey made near Athens, and fresh produce including ripe tomatoes cucumbers and peppers.

Bell Bros. Marble CO Arnold & Abney Athens

Third receivers named by Judge Brand in Athens case

Judge Charles H. Brand names Thomas F. Green as permanent receiver of Athens Trust & Banking Co after C. H. Phinizy declines. Green to act jointly with Barnett, with powers and duties as previously assigned to Lipscomb and Barnett. Court order dated April 1912 in Clarke Superior Court Western Circuit.

C. H. Phinizy Brand F. A. Lipscomb Athens Trust & Banking Co V. F. Green Phinizy Bond Commission Barnett Col Gerald Green State OF Georgia Athens Trust & Banking Company Clarke Superior Court Bate Thomas F. Green Esquire Frank A. Lipscomb F. Guy Barnett

Funeral Yesterday for Miss Mary Perdue

Funeral services were held yesterday morning at the Christian church on Pulaski Prince and Dougherty streets for Miss Mary Perdue who died the morning before. Rev. Stanley R. Grubb officiated and the burial followed at Oconee cemetery where mourners laid flowers on the grave.

Christian Church Pulaski, Prince and Dougherty Mary Perdue Stanley R. Grubb Oconee Cemetery

MULES FOR SALE AND FRESH PRODUCE AT KING HODGSON CO

New arrivals today include mules for sale and a fine lot of produce. Beets peppers tomatoes Irish potatoes green beans celery strawberries available. Phone 1047. Williamson area listings.

King Hodgson Company Williamson

Athens City Council Adopts Auto Ordinances and Street Rules

The Athens city council met last night and passed ordinances restricting cut out signals on automobiles and requiring drivers to stop and signal when a street car is stopping. The session also addressed pavement projects, a new patrolman, and appeals in a whisky case carried to the superior court.

Athens Ramee McQueen E. K. Lumpkin Booker Morton's Theatre Booker Washington's Institute W. L. Wood Bond Commission O. F. Buchner Allie Richards Buchner Hill Street Billups Street Prince Avenue Pope Street Washington Street Lumpkin Hull Lumpkin Street Baxter Street Milledge Avenue Cobb Chase Street Council For

Unusually Big At Lyric Program Showcases Film and Singers

An unusually strong program at the Lyric includes an original selection sung by Lewis and Steele, a new topical Pathe weekly news picture featuring scenes from Roosevelt in Mineola to Juarez and Moscow monuments, and live performances. Paris council members appear among the guests.

Additi Lewis Steele Pathe Col Roosevelt Mineola Belgium 20Th Century Limited Poughkeepsie el Paso Tex Juarez Lawrence Mass Washington Moscow Russia Paris

Edison Show At Elite Delivers Thrills of History

A vivid Edison presentation at the Elite showcases Washington Crossing the Delaware with dramatic picturing and historical value. The feature promises rich storytelling and appeals to audiences of all ages.

Washington Delaware

Attorney A W Rhorer visits Classic City for day

The former Athens motion picture figure, now practicing law in Kentucky, stopped by the Classic City for a brief visit yesterday. Local merchants advertise fresh produce including cucumbers and white onions from Arnold and Abney with contact number 1076.

A. W. Rhorer Athens Kentucky

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Ville T. F. Greenview Auto Ordinances Judge CH Brand Vice Judge Fine Edison Arnold & Abbey
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