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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1912

Page

9

Premier Pite Had No Sap In Disastrous Virginia Game

Special to The Bagner reports Georgia Dee mier pitcher Cari Thompson struggled in the loss to Virginia. Errors at critical moments and weak fielding hurt the visitors as Hutchens and Rixey both faltered. Key plays featured McWhorter and Hutchens, while runs came late but were not enough to reverse the defeat.

Charlottesville Cari Thompson Georgia Deemier Hutchens Fon Tse Non Tidiril Twitty Te Danes McWhorter Hujshens Ieee

Federal Telebar Court Opens in Athena With Judge Newman

The spring term of the federal court convened in Athena with Judge W T Newman presiding. Attending were assistant district attorneys Howard Tate and other listed officials and attorneys from Gainesville Rabun Winder and Bellton, with Carter Tate expected today and other mountain town lawyers likely to attend.

Teleral Athena W. T. Newman Boders Oticlaly John W. Henley Anaistam Howard ‘Tate Asaletant Steward L. Beers Sion Hate G. Comite J. . A .Maieehardt LB Jorter Topary Marshala Dale Pergywean J. & Whatley Macon Wee W.M. Boott

Funeral of Mr. E. Buchwald Held at Oconee

The funeral for Mr. E. Buchwald was held yesterday at 4 PM from his College Avenue residence. Rabbi Nathan Blechman delivered the sermon and the Masonic order conducted the graveside ceremony at Oconee Cemetery with a large turnout paying tribute and offering sympathy.

E. Buchwald College Avenue Nathan Blechman Oconee Masonic Order

Extra Matinee Coupon Ad at Majestic Theatre

A brief advertisement promotes an extra children's matinee at the Majestic with a coupon and 5 cents admission for any child. It notes a 4:30 matinee time and includes a seller line for Arnold & Abney offering home grown lettuce and asparagus, with today’s purchases charged to May accounts.

Majestic

Last Day Looms to Pay City Taxes Before Deadline

Delinquents face crowded offices as citizens rush to pay taxes before the closing of the books. Clerks report long lines and delays, urging payment in the final days to avoid further holdups and extra costs.

Renee Yrthe Ferk Noday Tomtorrow Sia

Georgia voters urged to choose from four presidential candidates

The Clarke county executive committee enforces strict ballot rules for the presidential primary. Polls open 7:30 to 6:30 city time, militia districts 9 to 3. The official ticket features Champ Clark Judson Harmon Oscar W Underwood Woodrow Wilson. voters must strike all but one name. Managers and clerks listed. Athens precinct at county courthouse.

Polis Democratic Executive Committee Champ Clark Judson Harmon Oscar W. Underwood Woodrow Wilson C. T. Young J. H. Mealor W. A. Mallory F J. Carthers M M Stephenson Maurice Jankower Athens Normal School County Court House Strike Clark Harmon Wilson

City County Edge Over Property Sale For Park Purchase

County commissioners and city officials plan to fix a price on property used for an educational and park site. The city has a six month option to buy. if not, authorities may extend time or sell to obtain the best price. Buy if price is reasonable. Appraisers determine value then leaders meet to act.

Thurmond

Fortson resigns presidency of Athens Tribune Publishing

Col. Thom as J. Shackelford now directs the Athens Tribune Publishing Company after the resignation of Fortson who has long been a prominent local lawyer. The Athens city court last return day for the May term is today with the term opening on the third Monday in May.

Blanton Fortson Athens Tribune Publishing Company Col Thomas J. Shackelford Athens

Strawberries Available From Ar nola & Abney

Plenty of home grown berries advertised with pickup for dinner. Call early at 1076 to place orders. Ar nola & Abney promote fresh fruit sales and local produce availability.

Arnola & Abney

Honey and fresh produce from Arnold & Abney

Pure strained honey in pint and quart sizes available by phone 1076. Arnold and Abney offer new Irish potatoes young tender string beans and yellow crookneck squash.

Arnold & Abney

Another Industry for Growing Athens

Athens will host a new enterprise, computing cloth measuring machine, with manufacture in Dayton Ohio. The firm will operate here with offices and sales departments. Capitalization is $20,000. Officers include W. H. Shelton president H. O. Epting vice president Alfred T. Conway secretary treasurer and directors J. A. M. H. O. Epting A. T. Coawa.

Athens Dayton Ohio Luster W. H Shelton H. O. Epting Alfred T

Lake Mohonk Peace Conference Representation Aired

Banner dispatches note Georgia and Athens will be well represented at the Lake Mohonk International Peace Conference this summer. Dr. Harry White of the University, Editor Pleasant A. Stovall of Savannah, and Hon. Peter Meldrim of Savannah are listed as speakers, highlighting regional involvement. Titanic Disaster at Majestic Tomorrow.

Georgia Athens Lake Mohonk

Burns lecture at Lucy Cobb Institute tonight

Dr Lyndon of this city will lecture on the life and writings of Robert Burns before an audience at Lucy Cobb Institute this evening after eight o clock. The speaker, a member of the AtlantA and read paper on Burns at their meetings once a year.

S.c Lyndon Robert’ Burns Lacy Cobb Institute Lyndon Mmortal Bobbie, Burns Ai Tanta Burns Oratory School Lucy Cobb

Gainesville Athens routes updated by Gaines ville Midland

The Gaines ville Midland introduces a new schedule under Manager Beauperie and traffic agent Veazy to serve travelers along Athens Gainesville and Atlanta. Weekday trains run from Gainesville at 8 55 am and 5 35 pm arriving Athens 11 05 am and 7 00 pm. Sunday trains depart Athens 8 00 am and 4 30 pm arriving Gainesville 8 43 4 m and 5 30 pm. Special weekend and Sunday rates apply.

Gainesville Athens

Delegate Named to Nashville Meeting from Georgia

D P Haselton of this city is named as a Georgia delegate to the Southern Sociological conference in Nashville from May 7 to 10, appointed by the governor. Gov Hooper of Tennessee called the meeting at the urging of workers in social and moral uplift. Mr G M Caskey was in Baltimore for a brother's Johns Hopkins hospital operation and treatment and is expected home today.

D. P. Haselton Georgia Nashville Hooper Tennessee G. M. Caskey Baltimore South Carolina Johns Hopkins Hospital

Prep showdown at Sanford Field: local high school vs Martin Institute

On Wednesday at 3 30 crowd expected as the local high school team meets Martin Institute. Both squads are coached by seasoned Georgia men and the rivalry adds to the interest. The article urges town and student turnout to lift attendance and support the unbeaten local team.

Sanford Field Martin Institute Georgia

Weather bulletin from Atlanta on spring storm and forecast

The storm center moved from the southwest to the central valley between St. Louis and Louisville with low pressure. Rainfall was heavy in the Mississippi valley including Meridian 1.58 inches and Shreveport 1.96. Clearing on the Rocky Mountain slope. Atlanta expected to clear tonight and Tuesday to be fair. Roswell frost and North Platte frost reported. A new disturbance from the Pacific coast brings rain to that region.

The Banner Atlanta Central Valley St. Louis Louisville Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Meridian Little Rock Memphis Shreveport Dakotas New Mexico Roswell N. M North Platte Neb Vorth Pacific Coast Sc. F. von Herrmann

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Post ‘Office MR. Buchwald Underwood Clarke County Clarke County Dem United States Mr. Fortson Presidency Paper Company Burnture Sheehan Midland Railway
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