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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1909

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Fragmented OCR lists names in October apparel roster

An unreadable OCR fragment shows a long list of people including Hodgson Kilpatrick Crawford Witehell and many others. The item reads like a serialized roster or attendance sheet with numerous initials and surnames, lacking context or dates and offering no clear event or action.

Apparel Bremblett Hodgson I. T. Kilpatrick T. R. Crawford J. A. of He Krongo Vinseane Sek H. B Witehell J. S. Michael Ac Dar‘SoaTraverse Wit

Ben Greet Players Stage Merchant of Venice and Hamlet

The Ben Greet Players presented a matinee of Merchant of Venice and an evening Hamlet yesterday. Audiences attended in fair numbers and praised the company for their engaging rendering of Shakespearean works.

University Club Annual Meeting in Savannah Held Tonight

The University Club meets this evening at the lodge to elect officers for the ensuing year. Dr. H. C. White of the University of Georgia was expected to attend but could not leave Athens. The club reports show prosperity and continued member interest. The old board remains in office with Peter W. Meldrim as president and Davis Freeman as vice president.

Savannah Univer- Club Lodge H. C. White University of Georgia Athens Board of Office

Bostwick Shuts Alabama as Georgia Errors Cost Runs

Bostwick pitched for Georgia holding Alabama to two hits while seven Georgia errors produced Alabama’s three runs. Georgia scored two runs but loose play marred the effort. Brannen was to start today’s game with a brace up plan as the team shows overall improvement after yesterday’s 3 2 win over the University of Chattanooga.

Tuscaloosa Ala Georgia Bostwick Alabama Brannen Brace University of Chattanooga

Child Burned In Kerosene Fire With Jury List

A two year old boy was badly burned after a kerosene can sparked a flame while he played. The burns were severe but the child may recover. Special jury May Term listed includes J B Pope and many others.

J B. Pope Jno N. Williamson Dave C. Dailey Alfred W. Vess Hugh H. Gordon, Jr A. J. Carter Wm. C. Orr Jas I. Frambres J. Park Williams Harvey G. Stovall Jas. M. Sykes Charlie Muse W. C. Jordan Earl C. Matthews Thos. Bailey Robt W. Woods Walter A. Jester G. Lambert Louis P. Canning Wm. A. Connell Frank A. Lipscomb Albin D. Cheney C. H. Allgood Wm. P. Vonderall Jas. R. Hale Watson Daniel Ben F. Woods Paul Hadaway Chas. T. Young Alonzo H.o'farrell Ed H. Dorsey Fred L. Davis Norman A. Hill

Union Station plans discussed with Augusta party arrival

A special chamber of commerce committee from Athens will meet the Augusta party led by General Manager Scott at the Union Station tomorrow noon to review station plans. A public meeting at city hall at 3 20 p m will invite every citizen interested in the Union station and Athens development to attend.

Chaimban-Bondirant Chamber of Commerce Union Station T. E.i Scott Georgia Road Augusta Scott A. G. Jackson W. 8.Brand D. B. Dyer sFdeob Georgian Citzen Union Athena

Edwards Chapel Dedicated At Cord Mill County

Edwards Chapel a Baptist church near Cord mill will be formally dedicated Sunday at eleven o clock. Erected last year the building is among the county’s best country churches. Pastor Rev J P Cooper leads the congregation of over fifty members. Dedicatory sermon by Rev J P Higgins of Auburn Georgia at eleven with Rev Cooper preaching at three followed by evening services.

J. P. Cooper

Palmer returns from Macon as Athens praised

Dr Henry Palmer returned from Macon where he attended the Grand Lodge of Masons and spoke with many Georgia citizens noting that Athenians are being talked about across the state. Mrs Arthur L Sweet leaves for Atlanta to attend a music festival and visit friends and relatives returning via Savannah and Augusta. An advert promotes Dr Howards Specific for dyspepsia at H R Palmer & Sons with a money back guarantee.

H. R. Palmer Macon Henry Palmer Grand Lodge of Masons Palmer Athens Georgia Arthur L. Sweet Atlanta Savannah Augusta Dr. Howard H. R. Palmer & Sons

Dr Millard A Jenkens to Deliver College Address

Dr Millard A Jenkens pastor of the First Baptist church has accepted an invitation to deliver the literary address at Bessie Tift College commencement on May 31. He is regarded as one of the state’s most attractive speakers and his address is expected to be among the best and most instructive ever given at the college.

Millard A. Jenkens First Baptist Church Bessie Tift College Dr. Jenkens

Confirmation Class at Emmanuel Church This Afternoon

Emmanuel Church will host its confirmation class this afternoon in the church building starting at 4 30. A confirmation service will follow at 5 30 led by Troy Beatty Rector.

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty

Quariteite and Bell Ringers Concert at Palmer’s

Reserved seats on sale at Palmer's drug store. Curtain at 9 but Mr A I Ruby asks delaying to allow all church choirs to attend. Syracuse notes praise Otterbein Male Quartette and Bell Ringers for lively performances, strong solo work, and Engle as reader and impersonator.

Palmer’s Drug Store A. I. Ruby Syracuse N. Y Otterbein Tabernacle Baptist Church Mr. Engle

Cotton Prices Rise in Athens Trade Yesterday

Cotton on the market in Athens yesterday climbed to ten and a half cents a pound as buyers and sellers traded a considerable quantity of the fleecy staple at the new level.

Cotton Athens

Auburn Whites Tech 6 0 In First Meeting

Auburn defeated Tech 6 to 0 in yesterday’s game as Auburn dominated with a shutout. The teams renew play today for a rematch.

Auburn TECH

Atlanta and Return $1.00 Via Seaboard Sundays 1909

Seaboard offers Atlanta and return travel for $1.00 on Sundays beginning May 2 1909 Tickets sold for Athens departures 7 00 a m Eastern time and return departures from Atlanta 4 30 p m Central time Officials Wayne and Hoke announce details of the Sunday service and pricing for the route through Athens and Atlanta.

Atlanta Seaboard Athens

Venslove Shot by Griffin Man after Bad Marriage

Ulm Georgia April 29 Special B Venslove a tailor rushed to Atlanta to avert lynching relates his troubles to a bad marriage. He stabbed Griffin druggist P H Head in the head with scissors after a dispute about Head and his wife. Venslove fled Griffin and awaits possible mob action.

Ulm Atlanta B. Venslove Griffin P. H. Head Head Wenslowe L. D. Hutson Spalding County Venslove Allen Ellington Conyers Mr. Head Ze . Dmc

Cradle Roll Day at First Methodist Church

Cradle Roll Day will be observed at First Methodist Church as Sunday school meets Sunday under favorable weather conditions. The event emphasizes young children and their families with planned activities and presentations.

First’ Methodist First Methodist Church

Georgia Leaders Idle as Capitol Row Fizzles Out

Governor Hoke Smith stays out of town and R E Park is in New York, with no new capitol developments. Attorney general Hart backs contingent fund use for unforeseen expenses, while Park back from absence awaits response on stamp bill. Cotton warehouses in Georgia press toward union federation backing a $500000 capital plan, with Atlanta meeting June 1 and state convention at Macon July 22-24 to push organization.

Atlanta Hoke Smith R. E. Park New York C. McLendon Railroad Commission Captain Park Smith John C. Hart Legislat Treazer Wuld Banking Bureau Aes U Otnion Pga Thas Aalver Sttern Transcent General Assembly Farmers’ Union John L. Lee Union Macon

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Lee Lamkin J. B. Akers A. M. Iter R. J. Turner W. M. Pitt James Adams W. A. Mallory A. Edwards J. A. Rhodes C. Fredusiund J. W. Watson H. G. Sto W. H. Bishop J. N. Booth J. J. Wier R. S. Wingfield T. H. At Venice Niversity Club Peter W. Meldrim Davis Freeman Ity Robert J Dave Teri T. Harris Judge Cobb Mr. T Son W. S. Braigh Sofiers Chamber of Chamber Amumerce Ber of Commerce Edwards Chapel M.A. Jenkens Rae Quarteite Bell Ringers the Colos Palmer's D. Wayne J. Z. Hoke J. T. Pendleton Superior Court Grand Jury Pendleton Luther Rosser Hart
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