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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1909

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Y M C A Georgia State Convention Opens In City Today

The Georgia State Convention of the Young Men’s Christian Association opens in this city today with at least one hundred delegates expected. State Secretary J V Read and Forbes arranged the opening preliminaries. Delegates from student associations meet at 4 p m in the Library basement on the University campus, followed by an inspirational meeting at 7 30 p m led by C K Ober of New York.

E. A. Turner Georgia School of Technology C. K. Ober New York Commeren Comine Stranger Young Men's Christian Association John D. Walker Sparta

Adjourning Clarke Superior Court Sets Monday Proceeding

Clarke Superior Court adjourned yesterday afternoon and will reconvene Monday morning to hear the state against Will Hawkins for murder. Other actions include verdicts for Charlotte Williams, adoptions granted for Ruth Jordan and Ruth Bailey, and ongoing damages case Hanson vs Hardeman. The grand jury remains in session with many indictments anticipated and a several day extension expected.

Elizabeth Bailey Hanson

Week of Prayer Announced Amid Revival Plans

Rev. F S Hudson of Young Harris Memorial church announces next week as a city revival prep with prayer services in various Boulevard homes starting Monday the 19th. The revival is set to begin Sunday the 25th at the new church. Catholic services feature Father McVeigh leading High Mass at 10:20 with a full choir. Great Men’s Mass Meeting at the Y M C A hall Sunday at 4 led by H O Williams of Richmond. A separate boys mass meeting is set for 3:30 at First Methodist led by Julian S Rodgers with the M C A quartet singing Rock of Ages and Blessed is He That Readeth.

First Baptist C. K. Ober Young Men's Christian Assocaten New York H. O. Willams Richmond Julien S. Rodgers Young Men's Christian Association First Methodist H. C. Williams First Presbyterian E. Lyman Hood Atlanta Theological Seminary West End Baptist McFadden Young ‘3 Christian Association Macon Young Harris Memorial J. P. Jackou Young Men's F. S. Hudson Young Harris Memorial Church Father McVeigh Atlanta H. O. Williams Williams R. R. Department of the Association South Mass First Methodist Church Julien Rodgers M. C. A. Quantet

Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Set for April 22

The Athens chamber plans an elaborate banquet at the Georgian Hotel with railroad leaders addressing members. Highlights include speeches on Southern progress, transportation, good roads, and business development, plus music by Haughey’s orchestra.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Commerce Georgian Hotel M. G. Michael Chambery of Commerce W. F. Dorsey Athens W. W. Finley Southern Railway W. A. Garrett Seal Board Airline J. F. Hanson Central Georgia Railway C.is T. K. Scott Georgia Railroad Geo. J. Baldwin Ville Midland Railway Haughey

Will Prosecute Auto Speeders On Milledge Avenue

A public notice states that authorities will prosecute violators of traffic laws on Milledge avenue. It lists motor vehicles including automobiles, motorcycles, carriages, wagons and more, aiming to protect families from reckless driving. Named signatories include John D. Mell and others.

Agaist Faust Milledge Avenue

Freshmen Debate Monday Evening at University Chapel

The Freshman debate between Demostheenean and Phi Kappa societies will be held Monday evening in the college chapel at 8 30. The subject is government ownership of railroads with Phi Kappa affirmative and Demostheenean negative. Speakers include G Sparks Myer and George for Phi Kappa and Lee Suddeth C E B Martin and Mann for Demosthenean. Also ads list fresh vegetables and lemons from Arnold Abney with phone numbers.

Demosthenean Phi Kappa College Chapel Messrs. G. Sparks Myer George Lee Suddeth C. EB. Martin Mann

Tie Game Between Georgia and Auburn Ends In Darkness

Igia and Auburn battled to a 6 6 tie after eleven innings as darkness halted play. Georgia outhit Auburn but timed runs and strong defense kept the score close. Derrick led with four safeties while Brannen tied the game in the eighth with a two bagger.

Walton Griffith Burn Ala Igia Auburn Georgia Tigers Fos Homer Stewart Thomas Derrick Abcutt Brannen Bostwick Hodgson Jana Georgia

Pants stolen from Clarke county man recovered in county transfer

A pair of pants stolen from Mr Freeman at a negro pressing club near the State Normal school were discovered in a bundle carried by two negroes taken to Oglethorpe county on misdemeanor warrants. Detective Seagraves identified the garment as the missing item. The suspect will be returned to Clarke county for trial on larceny charges.

State Normal School Mr. Freeman Watkins Oglethorpe County Seagraves Clarke County

Tech Triumphs Over Trinity in 3-1 Victory

In a regional match Tech defeated Trinity 3-1 as Georgia blacksmiths secured the win. Earlier, Tennessee routed Dahlonega 15 to 5 in a separate clash.

Tech Trinity Georgia Blacksmiths Tennessee Dahlonega

Queen of the Carnival contestant standings posted

The Queen of the Carnival contest lists six entrants, with Miss Jester leading at 35 votes and Miss Jackson close behind at 29.อื่น

Miss Jester Miss Jackson Miss Willoughby Miss Michael Miss Gains Miss Whitehead

Hawkins Sickness Delays Murder Trial In City

Hawkins sick with illness may not be able to attend trial for the murder of his wife Mary Hawkins. Attorneys Tuck Mell and Erwin prepared to represent him with Judge Brand presiding. State Solicitor Walker ready to proceed when the case is called. Also notes fourteenth anniversary celebration of State Normal school with programs, addresses by J W Smith and Robert J Guinn, and a school dinner.

J. W. Smith R. J. Guinn Will Hawkins Mary Hawkins Clarke County Messrs H. C. Tuck T. S. Mell H. C. Erwin Brand Mell Walker Hawkins Dudley Robert J. Guinn College Park Normal School

Baseball scores from Atlanta Birmingham Nashville and New Orleans

Baseball box scores list results for Atlanta Birmingham Nashville New Orleans and Memphis games with runs hits errors and battery details. Umpires Moran Fitzsimmons Pfenninger O'Brien Carpent er and Rudderham are named along with pitchers Fisher McMurray Fleharty Kane Perdue Seabaugh Guese Hart Bartley Matthews Beker Hardy Kelber Ludwig Girard Casey and others.

Atlanta Birmingham Fisher and McMurray Fleharty Kane Moran and Fitzsimmons R. H. E. Nashville Montgomery Perdue Seabaugh Guese and Hart Pfenninger O'Brien

Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed in U S Court

The firm McHenley Broa of White Plains filed involuntary bankruptcy in a U S district court with Deputy Clerk Cornett. Assets and liabilities were not disclosed but thought to be under thousand dollars.

McHenley Broa White Plains U. S. District Court Cornett

Strawberries Fresh Today From Arnold and Abney

Fresh strawberries available today at Arnold and Abney for 25 cents per quart. Local sellers advertise ripe fruit and bargain price.

Arnold & Abney

Georgia Debaters Triumph in Post Savings Banks Debate

The University of Georgia and University of North Carolina held an intercollegiate debate in the college chapel. Georgia argued for the affirmative on postal savings banks while UNC took the negative. Judges Hon. E. V. Carter Dr. S. R. Belk and Col. J. W. Austin ruled in favor of the Georgia team.

University of Georgia University of North Carolina College Chapel United States Georgia Carolina Messrs D. L. Rogers Y. B. Smith North Carolina

Knevil Williams Reported Dying After Long Illness

Knevil J. Williams, formerly a county resident but now living near Tallassee Shoals, is described as dying at his home after a two year illness following a stroke of paralysis.

Knevil J. Williams Jackson County Tallassee Shoals

Mr. Amos Y. Smith Funeral At Ila Today

The remains of Amos Y. Smith were carried to Ila Georgia yesterday and his funeral and interment are planned for today in Ila.

MR. Smith Ila Amos Y. Smith

For Rent Eight room furnished house with all conveniences

For the summer, eight room furnished house offered by Erwin & Company. Includes all conveniences and proximity to local amenities. Contact Erwin & Company for details and rental terms.

Erwin & Company

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Florida Clarke Superior Court Young Harris Church Oconee Street Bea John D. Mell John White Morton C. B. Griffith E. H. Dorsey E. R. Hodgson, Jr C. H. Phinizy C. A. Scudder Chas. I. Mell A. H. O'Farrell Billups Phinizy Sylvanus Morris O. R. Hinton Arnold & Abbey Zixtra Arnola & Abney H. J. Rowe RH. E New Orleans Mobble Cere Bartley and Matthews Beker and Hardy Carpenter R. H. E. Memphis Little Rock Kelber Ludwig Girard Casey Rudderham U. S MR. Knevil Williams
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