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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
8
An undated local notice notes product origin with the statement Made at Athens. It identifies Erwin & Company as local agents handling distribution or sale. The fragment implies a label from a supplier or manufacturer and a regional dealer network.
Mrs Beall Gartrell Wilson announces the engagement of her daughter Lillias Beall to Mr Oscar Alexander Spruell of Elberton. The wedding will be on April 27 at the bride's mother's home six miles east of Washington. Lillias is a striking brunette admired in Wilkes before returning to Elberton. Spruell is a respected young Granite City businessman.
A revival starts Sunday morning at Oconee Street Methodist Church led by Pastor A J Sears. The meeting may run about ten days with hopes for much good. All interested are invited. Sears has been ill but is convalescing and hopes to participate actively.
On April 12 employees of Southern Manufacturing Co formed a ball club at Mr. R. Goodson's home. Elected officers were C. H. White president J. TM. Creeknore secretary treasurer and A. Howland manager. Signed players include Johns Doolittle Howland Danton Nunnally Spangle Magee Crow Colley Simmone. Uniforms will bear SMC on blue gray shirts with blue caps and stockings. They practiced Wednesday and invite top teams to appraise them. Address Albert Howland, manager, care Southern Manufacturing Co Athens Ga.
Atlanta April 15 The state railroad commission will deepen its inquiry into Georgia late train situations after an unsatisfactory hearing. A subcommittee of Commissioners Candler and Gray will review late train reports, analyze data, and seek remedies, including possible schedule revisions, since delays are blamed on interstate trains beyond local control. Also baseball notes mention Harry Bay with Nashville left field, Cy Golgan and Paddy Livingstone act, Stone traded rumors, and Billy Gilbert joined Wilkes-Barre.
Local hardware ad hype promotes TALMAGE HARDWARE Co and its University Paint claiming superior coverage and preservation. The page lists items for sale including hammocks, fire insurance from Erwin & Company, real estate notices, rental offers, and various contact numbers and addresses.
Classified notes offer a nine room boarding house near Erwin & Company for 3750 per month with contact at 345. A lost pocketbook on Pulaski street or at Normal School with about 10 to 3 dollars in cash and red silver asks return to Roy Vandivier at Athens Empire Laundry with reward. Also a notice seeking ten men boarders at 1523 Park avenue with good table comfortable rooms and reasonable rates. Call to see Mrs M M Pulling or Mrs W F Long.
Judge George C. Thomas arrived at the Athens courthouse after a few days rest at Bowden Springs. He was warmly greeted by his brother lawyers and greeted by locals who missed him during his absence. He appears physically strengthened and is expected to recover fully from a recent attack.
The Rev E L Hill will address the men at the Young Men's Christian Association on Sunday at 4 pm. The topic is The Power of the Resurrection and the service is a cooperative revival with the Presbyterian movement. Glee Club singers provide music.
Sheriff Mangum hanged George Burge on the Fulton county jail gallows after a confession given to Deputy W J Gilleland and later to the sheriff. The six foot drop failed to break his neck. he died twelve minutes later. Burge did not implicate another party in the crime.
The First Presbyterian church in the city opened a series of evangelistic efforts with Dr. W. L. Lingle of Atlanta delivering a sermon last night. He urged permanent uplift and awakened interest in the church’s mission to promote great truths.
Hester's weekly statement shows in sight for the week 103 thousand bales versus 129 thousand last year and 114 thousand the year before. In sight since September 1 9.347 million bales against 12.196 million last year and 10.201 million year before. Overland for week 10.866 thousand bales against 12.091 thousand last year and 13.133 thousand year before. Overland since September 1 654.136 thousand bales versus 1.050.692 thousand last year and 614.461 thousand year before. Southern consumption 45 thousand bales versus 50 thousand last year and 42 thousand year before.
Sunday morning services at the Catholic church in this city will be led by Father McVeigh at 10 30 o clock. Mass and benediction will be conducted and all are invited to attend.
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