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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1909

Page

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Georgia Lost to Tech in pitchers duel and umpire call

Walton Griffith reports that Georgia fell to Tech in a close game here as Brannen allowed five hits and Mayer seven. Derrick stole second and scored on errors, while Northcutt's run at the plate was cut off and Georgia’s chances were limited by umpire Davenport.

Walton Griffith Tlanta Gia Georgia Tech Brannen Fanning Mayer Derrick Branden McClosky Northcutt Lucas Hodgson Texas Davenport

Tech Fights Back as Runs Tie Game in Late Inning

The narrative describes a tense moment with a player called for foul calls amid crowd hisss. Mayer prepared and struck out three. Tech scores in the third as Buchanan and Holden walk and Roberts hits a two bagger to left. An error on Clarke allows Holden and Roberts to score, creating a pivotal chance. Bostwick or Hodgson slated to pitch today against Collier or Roberts for Tech in the box score notes.

Mayer Tech Gut Buchanan Ayers Holden Roberts Clarke

Murder verdict in Hawkins case seals guilty finding

The jury found Will Hawkins guilty of murdering his wife in this city. Foreman J. H. Mendler signed the verdict. Hawkins heard the verdict calmly and was returned to jail. Judge Brand will set the sentence date, with possible appeal to the Supreme Court.

Hawkins Brand Negro Will Hawkins J. H. Mendler Fudge Brand Supreme Court

Barkoot Amusement Co Festoon Athens With Holiday Village

Large crowds fill Washington Street from College to Hull as Barkoot Amusement Co stages a festive village. Shows and concessions run at full blast and confetti and merriment fill the streets into the night. Proceeds from shows support a city park fund, boosting citizen support for the festival continuing all week with visitors from surrounding areas expected.

Barkoot Amusement Co Washington Street College Avenue Hull Street Athens

Parish Meeting Postponed Due to Rector Absence

Parish meeting at Emmanuel Church is postponed because Rev. Troy Beatty is away from the city. The notice states the meeting will be postponed until his return. Summary lines from the game notes include Mayer and Brannen, with base and earned run details, and umpires Harmon and Davenport.

Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church

Local convention program outlines welcomes and sessions

The schedule lists morning addresses from city mayor W F Dorsey the University dean C M Snell ing the State Normal School president B Cワ aranson and chamber of commerce president M G Michael. Judge R B Russell delivers a response followed by a 1 pm to 2 30 pm business session with barbecue and a 2 30 pm to 3 pm university visit. A Thursday April 22 trolley ride from the Georgian hotel precedes further business including officer elections and site selection for the next meeting.

State Normal School B.C. ‘Aranson Chamber of Commerce MG. Michael FL EK. Freeman R. B. Russell Grand Regent Georgian Dorsey Michael F. K. Freeman Oconee Council C. M. Snelling University of Georgia E. C. Branson W. H. Druckemiller Sunburry

Delegates Arrive for Grand Lodge Convention at Georgian Hotel

The Grand Lodge of the Al Arcanum delegates arrive in force, with prominent figures in attendance at the Hotel Georgian. Morning session includes welcoming addresses by city and state leaders, followed by a barbecue at the new agricultural hall and tours of the farm and University of Georgia campus.

Conten Grand Lodge The al Arcanum Hotel Georgian Chappell Columbus A. G. McCurry Hartwell R. B. Russell Court of Appeals Georgian Hotel

Accidental Shooting Claims Young Girl in County Tragedy

In Bogart county a ten year old girl Lillie Brown died when a five year old neighbor Pierce Dozier accidentally discharged an old shotgun found in the house. Coroner Weatherly reports the inquest found death from accidental shooting.

Bogart Lillie Brown Pierce Dozier Bat Weatherly

Odd Fellows of Athens Observe Anniversary Barbecue

The Odd Fellows of Athens celebrate their elder’s anniversary with a barbecue at Linton's Spring. Several hundred members participate in the afternoon event described as a delightful affair.

Odd Fellows of Athens Linton Odd Fellows

Mourning for J W Clayton In Atlanta And Euharlee

Mr J W Clayton died Sunday morning at his son's home in Atlanta at age eighty eight. He formerly lived in Athens and was a prominent contractor who oversaw the Moore college building project on the University campus. His son George Clayton later built the Peabody Library on campus. The funeral was held in Euharlee with burial there after services in Athens.

Atlanta J. W. Clayton Clayton Euharlee Athens Moore College George Clayton Peabody Library Alice M. Towns

Cotton Seed Crushers Meet in Athens Adjourning Pleasure

The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia adjourned after a two day session in Athens. Dr A M Soule Prof M P Jamazin and Prof R J H De Loach gave addresses to 143 visitors plus farmers. Members praised the State College of Agriculture the Hotel Georgina and Athens hospitality and there were lively discussions and high regard for the convention.

Athens Association State College of Agriculture Georgiza

Vote to date in Queen's contest at six o'clock

At six o'clock yesterday votes were counted for the Queen's contest with Miss Wade leading at 2.0, followed by Miss Willoughby 688, Miss Jester 616, and Miss Michael and Miss Jackson and Miss Whitehead also listed. Three more days to vote. Get busy to help the City Park Fund.

Miss Wade Miss Willoughby Jester Michael Miss Jackson Whitehead City Park Fund

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Ose E. P. H. Ruland MR. W. 8S. Simmons Northcatt Lucis Bedgres McClesky Harmon Om Hutchins Bartlett Beggs Wad Davis Poae Hightower Buchanan W. F. Dorsey C. M. Snell Aaa J. H. Griffeth Regent Ocon Council Odd Fellowship JW. Clayton Crushers R. P. Lester H. S. West Grand Warden Supreme Council
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