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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1910

Page

2

Clarke County Commissioners Decide Not to Cut Convict Force

Clarke county officials discussed convict maintenance costs and decided against reducing the convict force. Superintendent Holman was authorized to negotiate a contract with the University of Georgia to secure extra convicts. A committee was named to survey Wyfor on the Danielsville road. The board also ordered sale advertisements for seven wagons two drills a road roller and a sprinkler. Vaccination and county physician issues were settled.

County Commissioners of Clarke W. S. Holman University of Georgia C. M. Strahan T. J. Scott Danielsville

County Physician Election Sparks Salary Reconsideration

At a county commissioners meeting the election of county physician was discussed. Applicants included W B Conway, J T Hollay, G T Canning, H M Fullilove, and J B Waters. M L Fullilove was re elected on a single salary basis with a $900 per year stipend.

W. B. Conway 3. T. Holllay G. T. Canning H. M. Fullilove James B. Waters M. Fullilove

Boots and Bullets Bring Skin Ailment Relief

L. W. Harriman of Burlington Maine endured eczema during military service. The piece notes the illness caused greater distress than bullets and hints at relief or remedies, reflecting wartime pain and civilian testimonies about skin treatments.

L. W. Harriman Burlington

Services to Right at First Methodist

The First Methodist church postpones its regular Wednesday night prayer meeting to avoid overlapping with revival services at the Presbyterian church. The Methodist congregation is encouraged to attend the Presbyterian revival and not interfere with those services.

Right AT First Methodist First Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Presbyterian

Southern League Scoreline Mirrors Across Four Games

In a curious Southern League pattern Nashville defeated Atlanta 8 to 2, Montgomery beat New Orleans 6 to 0, and Birmingham won over Mobile 6 to 2, with Chattanooga and Memphis tying 3 to 3 after twelve innings halted by darkness. Batteries and umpires listed for each contest.

Nashville Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Chattanooga Memphis Keupper Seabaugh Bartley Griffin Smith Rudderham Donahan Hans R.H. E Torrey Neal Dunn Fleharty Rhine Carpenter R. H Maxwell Mitchell Fitz R. H. EB Schiffer More Fullenwider Carson Allen Rementer Pfeninger Eason

Odd Fellows Committees Convene for Georgia Grand Lodge Meeting

Committees of the Odd Fellows in Georgia are summoned to an 8:30 PM meeting at city hall. The call requests lodges and citizens to organize and prepare for the grand lodge gathering in the city, stressing urgency due to the large amount of work ahead.

Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows of Georgia

Indoor League Organized at YMCA for Business Men

The YMCA plans an indoor baseball league for business class participants. Four or five teams will compete with a pennant and barbecue for the champions. Teams will play twice weekly, with selection heated by strong interest and traditional exercise.

Oan Hs Siathee

Demonstration of Humphrey Gas Water Heaters in Athens

Short notes urge attendance at the Gas Company office for today tomorrow and Friday noon. Real estate ads promote Mell Subdivision lots with terms, and various local services offer sales, rentals, and clothing repairs. A free heater giveaway is announced along with fire insurance and rental listings.

Beesor Humphrey Athens Gas Company Athens Mell H. P. Hinton, Erwin &‘Co Humphreys Co Kalamazoo Mich Gas Company

Frank Edwards to Speak in Lexington Today and Tomorrow

Dr Jenkens will address the workers meeting of the First Baptist Sunday School this Wednesday evening at 8 o clock with The Efficient Teacher as his topic. Other Sunday school teachers and First Baptist Sunday school members are invited to attend.

Funeral of Miss Kate Childers This Afternoon

The funeral of Miss Kate Childers will be held this afternoon at four o clock from the First Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the cemetery.

M186 Childers Mise Kate Childers Widlock

Surgeons of Central of Georgia Hold Annual Meeting

The Association of Surgeons met in the palm rooms of the Hotel Georgian with Chief Surgeon W H Elliott presiding. Dr A K Farley read a paper on fracture of the patella and Dr Howard J Williams illustrated spinal operations. Resolutions of respect were passed for Dr Hillsman and Dr North, and officers were elected. About thirty members will stay for the Georgia Medical Association gathering.

Association of Surgeons of the Central of Georgia Railway Georgian W. H. Elliott Savannah Dabney Birmingham Ala Burdette Tennille Samuel C. Benedict Athens Hillsman Albany North Newnan A. K. Farley Leeds Howard J. Williams Macon Benedict Elliott Owen 8. C. Benedict J. B. Mangham Reynolds A. J. Farley Als J. R. Burdette The Georgia Medical Association

State Board of Health Holds Meeting in Atlanta

The Georgia State Board of Health convened in the palm room of the Hotel Georgian yesterday at 5 PM, postponing from 3 PM due to a late arrival. President Dr Willis F Westmoreland of Atlanta presided, with Dr H F Harris and other members present. Executive sessions limited details. several important matters under consideration.

Palm Room Hotel Georgian State Board of Health of Georgian Willis F. Westmoreland Atlanta H. F. Harris M. D Howard J. Williams Macon W. W. Owens Savannah J. M. Harbin Rome Samuel C. Beneic Athens Giles Dr. Westmoreland Williams Georgia State Medical Association

Funeral service for Mrs Emma Barwick held yesterday

Mrs Emma Barwick died Monday morning at her Hancock avenue home. Rev M L Troutman preached at 11:30 at the residence and in Oconee cemetery. Floral offerings honored her charitable life as many friends attended.

Emma Barwick Hancock Avenue M. L. Troutman First Methodist Church Oconee

Attention W. O. W Camp Meeting Tonight

Geo. B. Davis Camp W O W members are urged to attend this Wednesday evening for work on protection degree and business. A A Brigham and C C Ino Mappin sign as clerks. No session at Lucy Cobb Institute today due to death of a faculty member's brother. Asparagus advertised at 15c per bunch or 20c per quart. Arnold & Abburiches for 25c Arnold & Abney.

Geo. B. Davis Camp A. A. Brigham C. C. Ino. Mappin Lucy [Obe Institute Lacy Cobb Institute Mies Brumby Institute Arnold & Abburiches Arnold & Abney. Ney

Death of Sergeant Wallace Brumby in Montana

Sergeant Wallace Brumby twenty nine or thirty years old son of Capt and Mrs J W Brumby of Athens died yesterday in Fort Wayne Montana from meningitis after a brief illness. His body will be sent home to Athens for funeral details awaiting arrival of remains. He is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother Commander Harden Brumby US Navy now at sea. Brumby was regarded as bright and rising in the army. The news came as a shock to family and friends in Athens and across the state.

Wallace Brumby Mra. J. W. Brumby Fort Yvoine Montana Athens Sergt. Brumby Mary Harris Brumby Anne Brumby Hardeman Brumby United States, Navy Des Uke & Fiaah Ag & S¢vere

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