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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1910

Page

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Athens Ward Boundaries Listed In Tercentennial Plan

A detailed list outlines ward boundaries for Athens city actions this morning, specifying streets and rivers for all four wards. Names include LD Morgan Phos Morris Walter Williams Kanes Youns J B Dottery James Mell Talford Stith McCurdy Von der Lieth Wier W R Duncan James Whittaker and others marking divisions east and west of rivers and streets.

Bexin Athens Leicester Broad Street LD. Morgan Nenee River Phos H. Morris Oconee Walter Williams Second City Washington Street Kanes T. Youns J. B. Dottery Third Ward Baxter Street James ‘Uc Talford Stith James M. McCurdy Hancock Avenue Vougherty Dougherty Prince Avenue Fourth Ward Barrow Barber Chase Street Lumpkin Street W. R. Duncan James F. Whittaker City of Athens Seaboard Air Line Railway

Georgia Frying 10 Get Special Train

University students aim to secure a special train to support the team as Mercer prepares for a decisive game. About 175 supporters have signed up and seek leaves of absence from faculty to attend.

Georgia Mercer Larin Fac

Crystal Theater Promises High Class Pictures in Athens

The Crystal Theater announces a lineup featuring Miss Lawrence in The Stage Note and Stunts on Ice Skates with Ed Uird Lomy. A Saturday comedy A Sudden Telephone Call and a cheerful program attract families to Lumpren Street venue.

Lawrence Imp Alno Vy Eduird Lomy Nour Fx’ the “Beat: Spring Tonic Good Pictures Crystal Theater Lumpren Street

Choir Meeting at Emmanuel Church Practice at E o'clock

The choir of Emmanuel church will meet for practice at E o'clock. Rector Troy Beatty notes the session and urges timely attendance. Local hardware store advertises paint suitable for home projects.

Emmanuel Church Akarp Troy Beatty

Adoption battle resolves over Elizabeth Bailey in Clarke County

Atlanta dispatch reports the Clarke County case Smith vs Towns determines Elizabeth Bailey's place of residence after a probate fight over two men who had adopted her. The Georgia Supreme Court upholds J H Towns claim and habeas corpus ruling, noting Towns' adoption predates Smith's and is recognized by the child's grandfather.

Atlanta Athens Elizabeth ]Bailey Clarke County State Supreme Court J. Welle Smith Fulton County Supremie Court Smith

Pa Kappa Triumphs in Freshman Debate at Chapel

The annual freshman debate between Pal Kappa and Demosthenian sisters societies was held in the chapel last evening. Amid brilliant oratory and a merry college band, supporters cheered their sides as the question asked if Georgia should encourage immigration. The Phi Kappa debaters supported the affirmative and carried the win in a lively exchange before a sizable audience.

Pal Kappa Demosthenian Georgia Phi Kappa

Census Enumerators Begin Work in Athens County

This morning the census man in Athens and Clarke county starts the count. Supervisors issued instructions to enumerators at city hall last night and stressed accuracy and promptness. Enumerators will begin duties today and expect to finish in less than two weeks.

Athens Clarke County Willis B. Adams Elberton Willis Adams

Revival services at First Presbyterian Church begin tonight

A protracted revival series starts this evening at the First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dr. E. L. Hitt. Dr. W. L. Lingle, pastor of the Atlanta First Presbyterian, is arriving to preach for the first time in this city.

Dr. Lingle The First Church of Atlanta First Presbyterian Church E. L Hitt W. L. Lingle Lingle Denom

Police raid on Broad Street negro dance hall ends in arrests

At about 10 o clock last night near city hall a riot rumor spread as police escorted a group of about twenty black individuals from Lassie James dance hall after a melee among women. Officers separated the fighters and jailed four women and one man to prevent further violence.

Broad Street Lassie James Rupee Cmd

Notice of Assessment at Oconee Burial Fund

In Oconee Burial Fund on account of the death of Mr. C A Lambert an assessment of 25 coins is due at once. Leave the amount with Wi J Smith and Bro or pay the game to J H Mealor.

Oconee C.A Lambert Wi. J. Smith & Bro J. H. Mealor

Presbytery Meets at Royston in Georgia

Commerce Ga April 14 Special to The Banner The Presbytery held a large home mission rally this morning with strong addresses by ministers Rev L Hill of Athens and Prof Wm D Hooper of Athens Hill and Cooper were elected by the Presbytery as commissioners from the Athens Presbytery to the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church.

Commerce Athens Messrs. Hill and Cooper Athens Presbytery

Eight Year Old Henry Harrell Dies of Pneumonia

Henry Harrell eight, son of Mr and Mrs J Z Johnson, died at 164 Bryan Street yesterday afternoon from pneumonia after a brief illness. The remains will be sent by the 10:30 train this morning to Berkeley for burial there. The family and friends express deep sympathy.

Henry Harrell J. Z. “Johnson Bryan’ Street Berkeley

Baby dies at ten months in Southern Mills

The infant Jessie Davis, ten months old, child of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Davis, died at 3 30 yesterday morning at 157 Miller Street Southern Mill settlement. The body will be taken to Bishop for burial on the 7 80 Central train this morning. The parents and many friends extend sympathy.

Wanted afternoon work and stenography position offered

University student and five year stenographer seeks afternoon work with reasonable pay. Respond to Banner via G. E. Address Remington typewriter for sale second hand $25.00 at 226 Bus street city. Emmanuel Church confirmation class to meet at rectory today 4 o clock. Snep Beans Florida 15c quart Arnold Abney phone 4 orts8s real estate listings from Arnold Abney.

Care Banner Remington Bus Street City Florida Arnold & Abney

Census Questionnaire Questions On Household and Personal Details

The passage lists the U S census inquiry items including names of all residents as of April 15, relation to head, sex, race, age, marital status, years married, children born and living, birthplaces, immigration year, naturalization, English ability, occupation, industry, employer status, employment status on April 15, weeks out of work, school attendance since 1887, home ownership or rent, mortgage status, farm ownership, farm schedule number, Civil War service, and disability status. The tone mimics a historic pro survey form with extensive demographic questions.

Earh Sinen United States

Tech and High School Students Face Riot Trial

In Atlanta on April 14, the trial of Tech and High School students charged with starting a disturbance that escalated into a clash with officers began before Judge Brosies. Colonel N. E. Harris paid the fines. students debated whether Officer Dodd or Edmonds caused the fight, with some anger directed at Edmonds’ handling.

Atlanta Tech Georgia Tech Dodd Edmonds

Two Representatives Named for Eighth District Contest

At the Athens High School program in Morgan county on May 22 and 23, two representatives were chosen for the Eighth congressional district oratorical event to be held in Madison. Ira Fumkenstein won the declamation spot and Milas Lella Head earned the recitation honor with judges Prof. R. B. Park Prof. S. V. Sanford and Eleanor Hunnicutt evaluating the entries.

Madison Morgan County High School of Athens R. B. Park 8. V. Sanford Eoleanor Hunnicutt Ira

Grand Jury Schedules Latest Meeting Today

Grand jury meets today at 4 o clock after adjournment yesterday around 2 o clock. Officials aim to complete most work by this evening’s adjournment and have the session readied for completion. Include mentions of tomatoes in market copy from Arnold and Abney.

Grand Jury Spresentmienta SY Carey

Tribute to WR C Lambert Marks Deep Community Loss

Friends and family gather to honor WR C Lambert who died Sunday with Drs M and Millard Jenkins presiding. The funeral highlights his loyalty to friends and wide popularity among secret order members as mourners express sorrow for the bereaved family.

C. A. Lambert Wats Ta -Tae

Re-Elected Rabbi Leads Kansas City Congregation

Dr J Kolngovite, former rabbi of the city synagogue and Hebrew teacher at the University of Georgia, has been rechosen as rabbi and head of a strong church organization in Kansas City. The move is welcomed by supporters and signals continued leadership ahead.

Kansas City J. Kolngovite University of Georgia

Fresh Mrish Potatoes Offer Prompts Local Ad

An item advertises Fresh Mrish Potatoes two quarts for a quarter by Arnold Abney. The note also mentions a diarrhoea remedy claim and golf by sealers, reflecting mixed ad and miscellaneous content in the snippet.

Arnold Abney

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Will Macon Hardware Co Elizabeth Bailey MR. Towns PA Kappa Arnold & Abeey Presbyterian Duskey Damsels Presbytery Royston Mold Ligesoms Co Cde Confederate Army Broyles Lira Funkenstein Miss Leila Arnoid & Abney Friend Wr.c. Lambert Kolptovitz
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