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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
1
A burglar broke a rear window at Huggins China House on Broad Street last night but fled with nothing. The cash drawer was found broken and empty. Police will thoroughly investigate the case.
Clemson defeats Georgia 83 1 2 to 24 12 on Herty Field as Byrd sets Southern Intercollegiate records in broad jump and 220 yard dash. The meet featured multiple Clemson wins in 220 yard dash, shot put, mile, high jump, 110 hurdles, 220 hurdles, broad jump and more with Clemson athletes earning top marks across events. Georgia challengers claimed some second places but Clemson dominated the scoreboard.
Martin, a black woman, was sent to the asylum yesterday by Jackson. She had been adjudged some time before, and on note from the authorities at Mill am an officer carried her to the asylum yesterday. erry Layer Cake Cocoanut and Chocolate, too, 25. Arnold Abney.
The Athens Guards have been disbanded following a partial inspection deemed unsatisfactory. Organizing a new unit is planned to meet authorities standards, with residents hoping the city will regain its military company soon.
Athens residents celebrate a completed line to Franklin North Carolina enabling through trains from Athens to Franklin with no delays. Nearby lines to Knoxville and coal fields hint at cheaper coal rates and new industry for Athens, signaling regional prosperity and a bid for Georgia’s leading city status.
The Carnival Queen contest concluded yesterday with Miss Bessie Michael winning by a large vote total of 16503, followed by Miss Katie Jester 9845 and Miss Bessie Wade 3829. The crowning will be held today at 3 PM in front of City Hall as friends celebrate Miss Michael, daughter of engineer James Michael of the Central of Georgia railroad. Fresh beets and other produce listed by Arnold & Abney.
Athens secured the Georgia Medical Society annual meeting for 1910 after a unanimous vote. City leaders including the mayor council and chamber of commerce backed the invitation with telegrams and personal appeals. Athens emphasizes its success in hosting conventions and will support local lodges to bring the Grand Lodge session next.
Quitman Georgia resident Mr. J B Rountree attended the Royal Arcanum convention in Athens this week. He studied at the local college 27 years ago and returned to tour the city with host Mr. Alex H Davison. Rountree praised Athens growth and considered it the liveliest town in Georgia today.
The University of Georgia cadets depart for Gainesville for their annual encampment at Chattahoochee Park. The two university cannons are sent ahead, and the cadets will leave early this morning for a week of drills, drills and enjoyable training, returning next Saturday.
Street merchants agree to close their stores for Memorial Day April 26 with many firms named including McGregor Co. and Banner Job Office. The note lists grocers and meat markets planning a post noon closing and many others such as Wingfield Bros. & Co. Dorsey & Funkenstein and Manhattan Hat Co. Included are Canning & Patterson and Bailey Supply Co.
Cobb-Delaney Camp U C V orders all veterans to city hall Monday at 2 30 p m for memorial exercises at 3 30 p m in the campus chapel. Delegates to the General Reunion in Memphis to be elected, plus other business. All county veterans invited regardless of camp membership. J J C McMahan Commander Cobb Deloney Camp U C V.
The Tennessee team defeated Sewanee by 12 runs to none in a baseball game yesterday. Tennessee dominated both offense and defense, delivering a decisive shutout against Sewanee.
Oconee Council Royal Arcanum passes a resolution of thanks to Dr A M Soule and to the State College of Agriculture for use of the basement of the agricultural hall at a recent barbecue for the Grand Council and for other courtesies extended. The council members express deep appreciation to Dr Soule and his associates.
Mr H L Benson resigns his position with the Central of Georgia Railroad and heads to Augusta to establish a new business. Friends express regret at his departure and wish him success while noting the upcoming presentation of a play titled Just Like Percy at Lucy Cobb Institute at an early date.
The Odd Fellows of Athens plan a barbecue at Linton's Spring next Monday at one o'clock to celebrate their anniversary. Ladies are asked to bring baskets with any food. The event aims to finish by 2 PM so attendees can join chapel exercises for Confederate Memorial Day.
At yesterday morning’s directors’ meeting the Southern Mutual Insurance Company elected Howard Pattillo and William Rutherford Lipscomb of Atlanta as Atlanta agents to succeed the late W. P. Patillo who had long served in that role. Pattillo has fifteen years with his father in the agency and other insurance work, and Lipscomb, a prominent local insurer now based in Atlanta, recently led Lipscomb & Co. to top premiums in the city’s first quarter. The community warmly welcomes Lipscomb’s appointment and the company’s strengthened Atlanta presence.
With Rector Rev Troy Beatty absent Sunday services at Emmanuel Church will be conducted by Rev J J P Perry of Atlanta. Holy Communion at 7 30 a m. Morning Prayer Litany and Sermon at 11 a m. Evening Prayer and Sermon at 8 30 p m. Weekday services held as usual.
The Odd Fellows Messenger, a monthly paper for the order in the South, announces a one year subscription for 25 cents to any address. It urges every Odd Fellow to obtain it and invites enthusiastic members to serve as agents, with mailing address in LaGrange, Georgia.
Last day today as Barkoot Amusement Company closes in Athens with large crowds and strong patronage. Proceeds will fund a city park effort to buy grounds and establish a playground for children, with definite action to secure land and advance park plans for the growing community.
Yesterday afternoon at twelve thirty O’Donnell and Barkoot clashed on Washington street by the First Methodist parsonage. Others joined, bringing the number involved to five or six. No serious injuries reported. Mayor Dorsey set mayor’s court hearing for the morning for both men.
Rev James M Rogers of this city is appointed manager of the lecture tours for Rev Dr S A Steele a leading southern lecturer and assistant financial agent for Epworth University in Oklahoma City He will continue to reside here with his family and Athens friends wish him success Also an advertisement notes ripe bananas California oranges and fresh layer cake from Arnold and Abney priced at 30 cents.
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