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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1909
Page
11
The University of Georgia reports a record attendance of 502, two more than last year. Officials credit the turnout to strong interest despite record low cotton prices and a nationwide depression mood easing.
Dr Mark W Gantt unveils the Optometriscope in Athens for a one week public demonstration. The brass eye testing machine measures refraction, lens condition, retina and eye muscles to prescribe corrective glasses and offers new tests not previously used by opticians. Demonstrations at College Avenue facility invite oculists and opticians to place orders and consider manufacturing in quantities. Dr Gantt will offer free eye examinations during the event and plans to move the device to other cities afterward.
The University of Georgia cadets departed yesterday morning for Gainesville to camp at Chattahoochee park. They will stay until next Saturday as Gainesville residents welcomed them warmly and pledged hospitality.
The State Normal School will host its annual Field Day and gymnastic events on Monday with seniors and juniors competing in girls and boys basketball matches and tennis finals. The program includes reviews, orchestral numbers, dances, drills, and prize presentations by the S. N. S. orchestra and participating school groups.
The Odd Fellows mark their anniversary with a large gathering tomorrow at Linton's Spring. Hundreds of members and their wives are expected to attend the cue at one oclock in the afternoon. Ladies are asked to bring baskets.
R. B. Harrison, described as a white man, was arrested yesterday for running a gaming scheme on Washington Street among carnival crowds. He will face trial Monday.
Will Durham, a driver for Huggins China House, was arrested Friday night on suspicion of burglary but released when evidence proved insufficient. Only twenty cents was taken from the cash drawer while the remainder remained in the safe as police continue the investigation.
The Ben Greet Players will perform at the Colonial Friday evening April 20 in an Elizabethan style. The troupe aims to present entire plays in a single evening with minimal scenery to honor Shakespeare as he was meant to be seen. Featured actors include McEntee, Drewitt, Shepherd, de Brianski, McFarlane, Hare, Wilson, Barnett, Wakeman, Guernsey, Lancester, Willias, True, Drewitt, Evison, Brown, and Clark.
Tom Eppes long time lumberman in the city moves to the Standard Lumber and Manufacturing Co to head yards and shipping. He is highly regarded and will add value to the new company’s force. He invites friends to rely on him for lumber needs.
The mayor dismissed the case against B Barkey for his role in the Washington street altercation Friday. C G ODonnell fled town after posting a twenty five dollar cash bond which was forfeited.
Yesterday afternoon at three o clock Miss Bessie Michael was crowned queen of the carnival in front of hundreds of people. The crown ceremony at city hall featured a speech by Col. Thomas J. Ford and a diamond ring presentation.
Yesterday Sewanee and Tennessee split their games with Sewanee dropping the first game 4 to 0 and winning the second 9 to 0. Both teams earned one win and one loss in the doubleheader.
The undersigned hardware dealers including Athens Hardware Company Bailey Supply Company Bondurant Hardware Company Fleming Deering Hardware Talmadge Hardware Company agree to close on Monday the 26th marking a coordinated shutdown among local suppliers.
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