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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1909

Page

3

Founder's Day Observed at State Normal School

Yesterday marked the fourteenth anniversary of the State Normal School with programs led by President H J Rowe and orator Hon Joseph With of Tattnall county. Prof Smith traced the school’s history and praised Capt Bradwell’s pivotal role. visiting guests toured campus and joined a meal in the large dining hall.

the State Normal Joseph W. Smith Tattnall County State Normal School H. J. Rowe Yount F Joseph With Tattnall Smith County School Commission J. D. Price Farmington Dorsey H. C. White S. Mell Thomas J. Hackelford David C. Bar T. W. Reed

Superior Court Set to Convene Tomorrow in Clarke

After adjournment since Friday the Clarke Superior Court will reconvene at ten o clock. The first case is State vs Wil Hawkins charged with murder. Attorneys ILC Tuck T S Mell H C Irwin appointed by Judge Brand for Hawkins. Solicitor Walker handles the state. Grand jury to meet Tuesday morning.

Clarke Superior Court Horrow Serning Wil Hawkins Messrs Ilc. Tuck T.S. Mell H.C. Irwin Brand Hawkins Walker

College games recap from yesterday scores and results

Mercer fell to Tech by 3 to 2 while Trinity beat Mercer 3 to 2. Tennessee defeated Dahlonega 6 to 4 in a tight match with Clemson also involved.

Mercer Tech Trinity Tennessee Dahlonega Clemson

Georgia Meets Tech in Atlanta Tuesday and Wednesday

The Georgia team faces Tech in Atlanta in a two game set. The pitching staff is the weak spot but a solid Brannen should win his game with good support. In the Tech game between Bostwick and Hodgson expect an interesting scramble.

Georgia Tech Atlanta Brannen Bostwick Hodgson

Marlton woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for decade long illness

A Marlton New Jersey resident reports ten years of inflammation ulcers indigestion and nervousness after which Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly cured her. She says doctors gave up and she nearly lost hope but recovered after using the product. Testimonial mentions petitions and testimonials on file at the Pinkham laboratory.

Lydia E. Pink Marlton Lydia E. Pinkham Sd Groncxony Pinkham Lynn Mass

Two Big Mass Meetings of Y M C A Workers

Athens hosts two Y M C A gatherings this afternoon the men’s meeting at 4 o’clock featuring H O Williams of Richmond on The Question of the Ages and the Atlanta Male Quartet Piedmont performing. A boys mass meeting follows at 2 30 o’clock at First Methodist led by Julien S Rogers with singing by the Y M C A male quartet Rock of Ages and Blessed is He that Readeth.

Williams Atlanta Piedmont Athens Julien S. Rogers Rogers Rock of Ages

Short notes of interest from Athens ads page

A collage of classified snippets lists tailored waists, cottages for sale, rent and services. It promotes Klein & Martin lumber and wood yard work, Lipscomb & Co fire insurance, J. R. Crane & Co real estate, barber shop in Athens, and assorted notices for lost pets and employment.

Lipscomb & Co Klein & Martin Athens

Rutherford Wade Named Member of National Health Board

Miss Mildred Rutherford of this city has been appointed to the executive committee of the National Board of Health. Others accepting membership include Richard Harding Davis Kate Douglas Wiggin Robert Grant Julia B Howe John Luther Long Lyman Abbott Margaret Deland and Edward Everett Hale. The honor recognizes her ability and disinterested philanthropic work in the state and region.

Mildred Rutherford National Board of Health Richard Harding Davis Kate Douglas Wiggin Robert Grant Julia B. Howe John Luther Long Lyman Abbott Margaret Deland Edward Everett Hale Miss Rutherford

Perry Davis Painkiller outsells most rivals in yearly sales

The ad touts two million bottles sold annually and claims Perry Davis' Painkiller relieves sprains burns bruises rheumatism neuralgia colds cramps colic and diarrhoea. It promotes a 35 cent and a 60 cent bottle and urges readers to keep a bottle ready.

Perry Davis

Still Practicing Dentistry and Local Notices

Classified items include dental ad for Dr. Allen at Moss Building Clayton Street, fire insurance offer with Erwin & Company, barber trade training at Moler Barber College Atlanta, room for rent on N. Jackson Street, summer furnished eight room house for rent, Mt Airy cottage for sale, annual meeting notice for American Signal Company in Kansas City, book revision notice, and granite bed test plus paving plan from S. W. Bailey on College Avenue.

Dr. Allen Moss Bldg Clayton St The American Signal Company Keith & Perry Building Kansas City Missouri J. Roy Smith Lee S. W. Bailey College Avenue

New Names Enter Queen Contest As Ballots Count

After voting closed at five o'clock, standings shifted with seven contestants in the Queen of the Carnival race. Names listed include Miss Michael, Miss Willoughby, Miss Jester, Miss Gaines, Miss Jackson, Miss Whitehead, and newly added Miss Rossie Wade. Votes urged for city park funding.

Michael Willoughb Jester Gains Jackson Whitehead

Price of Oconee Visits City and Praises Congressmen

Hon J D Price of Oconee county visited the city for the State Normal School anniversary exercises. He commented on a Madison Advertiser article predicting opposition to Congressman Howard and named local figures. Price said he would not oppose Howard and would support him for reelection, citing Howard as a leading Georgia representative.

Ait Georgia Capt Bradwell State Normal School Ath J. D. Price Oconee County Madison Advertiser Howard Price Judee G. C. Thomas J. B. Park Greensboro Congress Jim Price Congressman Howard

By Dr. Mason the careful one Best Dental work

The note praises Dr. Mason for careful dental work and high quality care. It emphasizes skilled service and reliable results.

Dr. Mason

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Nestea the Hoor Stanage Prof Smth Superior Court Will Hawkins Young Men's Christian Association H. O. Williams Richmond Atlantic and Southern States H. C. Williams Bradberry Norma School Les D. G. Anderson J. R. Crane & Co New City Harris St Grady Ave Tony Stout Boy R. E. Holcomb Prince Avenue Maxwell W. FB. Bishop O. K Jackson St Athens, Ga Misses Bradberry F. B. Hinton N. Jackson St Yale H. B. Sparks E. G. Whitehead Lumpkin Heights BE. G. Whitehead Austin Comer Sanitary Plumbling Co Miss Rutherford Wade Ladies Oxfords London Mens Oxfords Russia Erwin & Company J. C. Jester Moler Barber College Franklin Street T. J. Andrew Thomas Street BEPRS Arta Pee Athenaeum Cafe Thornton's Cafe City Park Fund Chartier
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