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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1912

Page

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Victor Herbert and His Orchestra at the Colonial Theatre

Victor Herbert and his orchestra of fifty will perform at the Colonial Theatre tonight April 16 with a program drawn from masterworks. Soloists Agnes Kimball Evan Williams Clara Drew John Finnegan Charles Washburn and Frank Croxton will headline alongside the ensemble.

Victor Herbert Herbert Prestiga Anton Seidl Annals of American Seidl Pittsburg Ww.l Radcliffe Washington, D. Sc Orchester Colonial Theatre Erdence Agnes Kimball Evan Williams Clara Drew John Finnegan Charles, Washburn Frank Croxton

Elberton Hosts Athens Presbytery Spring Meeting

The Athens Presbytery of Georgia will hold its spring meeting at Elberton starting with an opening devotional service at First Presbyterian Church. Officials from Athens churches will attend, and the gathering will review the year’s work from April 1 to March 31 for 32 churches in the region. The event is expected to run into Thursday with reports of church activity and finances presented.

Athens J. D. McPhail W. C. Ash C. H. Newton Prince Avenue Elberton Clarke County North Carolina Rabun Union Towns Jackson Hall White Assembly

Vaudeville Mixup Sends Van Harding Off Schedule

Van Harding was sent to the wrong town and theatre by mistake and told he was late for the Majestic opening. The blamed party is nicknamed Greeny and questioned by Goody. He finally resumed vaudeville duties at normal hours today.

van Harding The Majestic Greeny

Memorial Day Bone Sale Body of Offer?

Bell Bros Marble Co advertises bone orders filled promptly. It mentions fresh English peas and Arnold Abney contact, and Herbert concert described as a grand music festival featuring stellar artists.

Bell Bros. Marble CO Herbert

Titanic Sinks on Maiden Voyage After Iceberg Collision

The Titanic struck an iceberg off the Newfoundland coast during its maiden voyage. About 1,600 people died, 675 saved by the Carpathia, as other ships including the Baltic and Olympic assisted. The list of passengers includes Col. John Jacob Astor and J. Bruce Ismay among wealthy travelers.

New York The Banner Newfoundland Carpathia Virginia Jacques Futrelle Archibald Butt Georgia Col John Jacob Astor Ysadore Strauss Alfred G. Vanderbilt George D. Widener J. Bruce Ismay Benjamin _Guggenheim

Foreigner accused of thrashing wife after rapid marriage

Police report an unusual case involving Jon Indoa a foreigner who allegedly chastised his wife a girl not more than 14 or 15. The grandmother fired a shot at the groom during a family disturbance at a Hickory street home as officers were notified. The man appeared in court yesterday as a witness in another case about a drunken intruder.

Jon. Indoa Hickory Street

University selects junior orators for commencement

The University of Georgia chose six junior orators for the upcoming commencement after a competitive run with fifteen contestants. Named were Frank Carter of Atlanta, B. H. Chappelle of Columbus, Edgar B. Dunlap of Gainesville, Hugh Freeman of Newnan, M. W. Fitzpatrick of Jeffersonville, and Edw. Morganstern of Atlanta. Two alternates were selected: W. Henry Smith of Gainesville and C. H. Hogan of Carrollton.

University of Georgia Frank Carter Atlants B. H. Chappelle Columbus Edgar B. Dunlap Gainesville Hugh Freeman Newnan M. W. Fitzpatrick Jeffersonville Edw. Morganstern Atlanta W. Henry Smith C. H. Hogan Carollton

Great Doings at Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge Next Thursday

The Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge plans a major event next Thursday night. The Master’s degree will be conferred with W. A. Capps delivering the degree and W. F. Dorsey giving the lecture. Visitors from Elberton Winterville Colbert Watkinsville Commerce Lexington High Shoals and Bostwick will attend. light refreshments will be served.

Mount Vernon Bostwick

Athens High School to represent strongly in district contests

Athens High School will be fully represented at the Eatonton meeting of high school representatives for the Eighth district contests. Students will compete in oratory, recitation, athletics, spelling, ready writing and domestic science, with class work suspended for a day as teachers accompany the delegation to Putnam County.

Athens High School Eatonton Eighth Putnam County Athens

Freemasons to visit Watkinsville for third degree

On Friday night a visiting team led by W A Capps J L Pendley L N Betts Harrison Heidler and H Pratt will attend the lodge at Watkinsville by urgent invitation and confer the third degree.

Messrs L. N. Betts Harrison Heidler H. Pratt Watkinsville

Fresh shipment of tender pig hams advertised

Arnold and Abney promote a fresh shipment of tender pig hams with a guarantee on every item.

Arnold & Abney

Athens Represented at Augusta Health Officers Meeting

Athens will be well represented at the Georgia Convention of State and Municipal Health Officers in Augusta. Dr James C Bloomfield, Athens city board of health president and University of Georgia faculty member, helped organize the body and will present a paper. Other Athens participants include Dr W W Brown city bacteriologist, Dr M F Mathews city physician, and sanitary inspector J H Booth.

Augusta Athens Georgia Jas. C. Bloomfield City Board of Health of University of Georgia State Board W. W. Brown M. F. Mathews J. H. Booth

Grand Lodge Officers Set for Athens Meeting

Athens prepares to host the Grand Lodge meeting with officers Henry West Geo W McDorman J H Griffeth and other Athens representatives including Morris Jankower. The grand council and local branch may also send members to attend.

Tadge Henry West Ifr Geo W McDorman J.h.griffeth Athens Grand Lodge Popular Insurance Fraternity Morris Jankower Grand

Royal Arch Masons Convene Tonight in City Temple

Key stone chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons holds a convocation at Masonic Temple Max Joseph building over Dorsey and Funkenstein's. Mark Master’s degree work planned with several candidates to be conferred. All qualified companions invited. Time 8 30 PM.

Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Asylum Masonic Temple Max Joseph Dorsey & Funkenstein

Fresh Vegetables Offered by Arnold and Abney

A listed selection of twelve fresh vegetables including celery cucumbers asparagus sz¢ plants cauliflower snap beans English peas white onions spring salad yellow squash green cabbage and green bell peppers. Arnold and Abney offer prompt delivery by phone at 1076.

Arnold & Abney

Swift's Premium Breakfast Bacon Ad Blends Flavor

Advertisement notes Swift's Premium Breakfast Bacon with nice size strips and lean streaks and fine flavor. Arnold and Abney, Phone 1076.

Swift Arnold & Abney

Vanderbilt Commodores Travel to Athens for Two-Game Set

After a clash with Michigan, Vanderbilt's Commodores arrive in Athens for a two game series at Sanford Fela. Georgia expects a tough in state matchup as Captain Brannen and Tommie are sidelined by injuries. A mass meeting of Athens rooters is planned for eight tonight to rally support for the team and prep for the upcoming trip north.

Michigan Sanford Fela Vanderbilt Commodores Georgia Brannen Litete Tommie Athens Vandy

Milledge Avenue Lot Sale and Nearby Properties

Advertisement from Erwin & Company in Athens notes a Milledge Avenue lot sale and nearby listings. A corner Grady Avenue property with a large lot is advertised as attractive, plus a five room corner house priced at 3250 dollars. Lumpkin Street area offers a 52 by 200 lot with a six room stucco house priced at 3750 dollars with 750 dollars cash and 50 dollars monthly payments. Fresh produce from Arnold & Abney is also listed.

Erwin ‘& Company Lumpkin Street Milledge Avenue Erwin& Company

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