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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1911

Page

8

Bank Officials and Directors List

wd H. C. Stockdell, Secretary L. C. Quin, Ass't Secretary. White, Treasurer. DIRECTORS. J. Y. Carithers, A. 11. O'Farrell, W. T. Bryan, . O. Benton, Chas. N. Hodgson, Hamilton McWhorter.John T. Pittard. 1. . Stockdell' J. T. Johnson. J. C. McKinney. James White. D. W. Meadow. John R. White. John R. Wilkenson. F. C. Shackelford.

J. Y. Carithers O'Farrell W. T. Bryan O. Benton Chas N. Hodgson Hamilton McWhorter John T. Pittard Stockdell J. T. Johnson J. C. McKinney James White D. W. Meadow John R. White John R. Wilkenson F. C. Shackelford

Short Notes of Interest in Athens Classifieds

A compact Athens ad page lists offerings from Lipscomb & Co. on fire insurance and real estate, DuBose & DuBose properties, rental notices, eggs and poultry, meals for boarders, and various services. Also advertised are typewriters, painting, shoe repairs, and farm items, with contact details for each item.

Fire Insurance and Real Estate Listings in Athens

A mosaic of local ads highlights services from Erwin & Company fire insurance to the Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest. Also included are rental notices, typewriter sales by The McGregor Co, and a bankruptcy notice for George A. Bailey with a creditors meeting set for April 22, 1911. Blacksmith convention news from Laporte, Indiana concludes the page items.

The McGregor Co District Court of the United States Georgia George A. Bailey George A. Failey Athens Clarke A. D Frank L. Upson Athens, Ga Blacksmith's Laporte Ind Indiana

Mothers and Teachers Club Meeting at Normal School

The Mothers and Teachers Co operative Club meets this afternoon at 4 30 in the Smith building on the Normal School campus. Dr N G Slaughter will speak on oral hygiene and a report on recent dental examinations will be given. Kalb and other teachers will discuss the spring festival for which children are practicing. The 4 o clock Christian church prayer service, led by Mrs H C Bishop, invites all, especially auxiliary members.

Mothers Smith Building Normal School N. G. Slaughter The Christian Church H. C. Bishop

Emma Bunting Benefit for Tallulah School Matinee

Georgia women support Tallulah Mountain school with Emma Bunting benefiting education. The event under Atlanta Woman’s Club Educational Committee promotes rural schooling and features Alice Merritt Cochran in Ath ens on April 21, with a Colonial Theatre program on April 17 including Beverly by McCutcheon’s work.

Emma Bunting Tallulah Georgia Mountains Atlanta Mike Smith Georgia Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Colonial Theater A. G. Delamater William Norris Studebaker Theater Chicago George Barr McCutcheon Beverly Robert M. Baker Buffalo Geo. Barr McCutcheon

H. T. Huggins and Son Advertising Paint and Cement

H. T. Huggins & Son advertise lime cement plaster Paris ready mixed paints lead and oil calcimo wall colors wall brushes and lead prices. They offer Southern States Portland cement in any quantity and quick delivery at low prices. Agents for lime for building purposes.

Plaster Paris

Athens Theater Opens with Applause and Promising Review

Huggins and Son delivers a week long engagement at the Tech theater praised for lively acting, elaborate settings, and a strong plot. Alpha Tau Omega invites for a spring event at Dupree hall. Miss Freirson heads home for Easter. Carluso not coming causes waiting, but Athens anticipates Madame Alice Merritt Cochran on the 21st with stellar voice. Beethoven sonatas featured in next week’s program.

Alice Merritt Cochran Athens America Tech Theater Caruso Atlanta Amie

Passover Festival Begins for Eight Days Worldwide

The Passover festival starts today and will be observed by orthodox Hebrews for eight days. Known as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, it commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt led by Moses after centuries of bondage.

Israel Egypt Moses Jerusalem Temple

Two New Sphinx Members Initiated at Georgia

Evans Heath and Millard Lewis were publicly initiated into the University of Georgia Sphinx. Heath is an A. T. O. member, editor of the Pandora, and Delta Delta. Lewis leads the junior law class, is a Delta Delta member, and was alternate Demosthenian anniversarian. He earned a spot on the North Carolina debate team.

the Sphinx University of Georgia Evans Heath Millard Lewis Virginia North Carolina Phi Kappa Red and Black Delta Delta The Pandora

War memories from Athens ask for factory captain details

An elderly widow Mrs. G. T. Sparks of Huff, Georgia writes seeking the name of the company or the captain of the factory men who went to war from Athens or Clarke County. She requests contact from anyone with information to aid her.

Athens Clarke County G. T. Sparks

Georgia debaters chosen for intercollegiate contests

University of Georgia selects teams for several intercollegiate debates. In the North Carolina clash Georgia will oppose Tulane with Lewis of Collins Heath of Gerard as the negative. Sophomore and freshman lineups include Morgenstern Dunlap Freeman and Michael Funkenstein Cooper respectively.

University of Georgia Georgia North Carolina Messrs Millard Lewis Collins Collins, Ga Evans Heath Gerard, Ga Tom Marshall Cedartown Robert Troutman Athens Tulane Edward Morgenstern Edgar Dunlap Hill Freeman Phi Kappa LeRoy Michael Ira Funkenstein Fred Cooper

Georgia Professors to Judge Declamation Contests

Several University of Georgia faculty members will travel to Baxley and Barnesville to serve as judges in declamation contests among preparatory schools. Chancellor D. C. Darrow and Prof. R. E. Park go to Baxley while Prof. S. V. Sanford visits Gordon Institute at Barnesville. The events attract strong school interest and promise notable speeches.

University of Georgia D. C. Darrow R. E. Park Baxley S. V. Sanford Gordon Institute Barnesville

Debaters Named for May Champion Contest

From Phi Kappa and Messrs Cumming Westbrooks LeRoy of Demosthenian are listed as champions. The champion debate contest is scheduled for May first.

Phi Kappa Messrs Forrest Cumming E. C. Westbrooks J. LeRoy Demosthenian

Barnes Charged With Attempted Assault Aboard Pullman

Benjamin C. Barnes, a Washington D C traveling salesman, is charged with attempting to assault Miss Cecil Hill, daughter of a University of Chicago professor, on a Pullman car. He was arrested in Dubuque and brought to Anderson for trial.

Astoria Plans Centennial Festivities After One Hundred Years

Astoria Oregon notes the 100th anniversary of John Jacob Astor's expedition reaching the site and founding Astoria. No observance today but a summer centennial week is planned with festivities.

Astoria Ore John Jacob Astor New York Oregon County

G A R Encampment Opens as Nation Remembers War Beginnings

Hartford April 12 Commander-in-Chief John E Gilman attends the Department of Connecticut encampment with sixty posts represented across the state. Veterans plan observances tomorrow marking the fiftieth anniversary of the war’s start.

Hartford Conn John E. Gilman Grand Army of the Republic Department of Connecticut

City School Coal Bids Open for 1911 12 Term

The undersigned will receive until Monday noon May 1st sealed bids for coal for city schools for 1911 12. Bids requested for Anthracite coal 100 tons Soft coal 61 tons. Mark bids for coal and base prices on May delivery. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.

Kicked by a Mad Horse Heals Beetown Man

Samuel Birch of Beetown Wisconsin had a severe leg wound after a kick from a horse. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the sore completely after doctors failed. The ad proclaims it as a universal healer for ulcers burns boils eczema scalds cuts corns cold sores bruises and piles. Available 25 cents at W J Smith and H R Palmier & Sons.

Samuel Birch Beetown Wis W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmier & Sons

Palm Sunday to Easter remembered in this week

The article urges Christians to reflect on the 1911 year trajectory from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It notes readers of the New Testament should find meaning, while also reporting that Cobb Bush and Crawford, former rivals, have reconciled after tensions from last season.

Uncle Cy Young to leave Cleveland Club soon

Baseball circles report veteran pitcher Cy Young will draw his release from the Cleveland Club within a short time, ending a lengthy association as talks continue about his future in the sport.

Cy” Young Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbi Faire Insurance CO Total Assets Sar H. C. Stockdell L. C. Quin White Lipscomb & Coo Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co Lipscomb & Co DuBose Fleming Milledge Avenue DuBose & DuBose R. O. Starick Cafe Royal Jim Moon Lumpkin Street University Place Cook J. C. Jeater Cobb St Dearing Street Tai A. T. Conway A. N R. D. Hancock Empire State, Chemical Farm Marx M. Hubert Clayton St Call R. H. B. Care Banner Henderson Ponderosa Frank Bowden A. A. Johnson Eal Estate Erwin & Company J. C. Jester Athens Savings Bank Lyndon Leathers & Evanson Empire State Chemical Co J. R. Crane Sanges Depot St H. T. Huggins & Son Broad Street Car Carload HT. Huggins & Son Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Dupree Hall Mary Anne Freirson Jas. McGowan Augusta Louise Erwin Sandersville, Ga John Booth Lexington City Sphinx Huff, Ga Alhens Shoe Company Oregon Connecticut Tetroit Cobb Bush Crawford
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