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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1913

Page

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Georgia Dominates Vanderbilt In South Championship Opener

Georgia Cardinals routed Vanderbilt 9 to 0 at Sanford Field in the first game of the South title series. Corley pitched masterfully surrendering four hits while Georgia hitters belted ten, including two homers by Ginn and Corley and three triples by Covington Hutchens and Erwin. The crowd of 1,175 watched McWhorter and company pile up runs as Vanderbilt struggled to mount a response.

Georgia Vanderbilt Commodores South Sanford Field Corley McWhorter Ginn Cobbs Jacksons Creuker Hurler Covington Hutchens Erwin Clements Davison V. Turner Tora Bowden Gordon Bob Short Caving Rucker Ginn Royston Red and Black Sons Swat Mr. McClure Hutch Harrison Vanderbilt McWhorter Cf Hutchens c Rowden Sb Clements, Ss Vanderbilt Ab R. H. Sb A. E. Morgan Lyle Turner Turner If Pavison Ss Morrison Robins Cf Browne McClure McClurk Mies Beusee

Gym Festival at Lacy Cobb Draws Crowd in Lyric Program

Local film event at the Lyric showcases two reel feature In the Den of Lions and three reel Kath leen Mavouerneen with Joane Fearnley starring. Lacy Cobb girls present for partnership in the annual fund drive and Georgia quartet to sing later in the week.

Jes Lacy Cobb Po Tasetey Lacy Corval New York Tomor Annal. On & Gents Lyric den of Lions Kathleen Mavouerneen Joane Fearnley Georgia Lacy Cobb Girls Lyric Management

Bargain at Fears Grocery Co

Bargain sale at Fear s Grocery Co features fresh lager figs priced at 15c per unit and Ferndell Mincemeat and Ferndell Oat Meal offered in three packs for 25c each as listed in the ad.

Fears Grocery CO Ferndell

Barrow Elected President At Georgia Librarians Meet

Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia was elected president of the Georgia Librarians Association at its tenth annual session in Atlanta. M. D. Burnet of Athens was named third vice president as reports from college librarians statewide were heard. The program featured papers by Laura Hammond Agnes Goss Marion Bucher Sallie Boone Clare Thomp son Linne Page Har grove and others with Dr Arthur E Bostwick speaking on The Reading of Many Books.

Atlanta David C. Barrow University of Georgia Athens Georgia Librarians’ Association M. D. Burnet Georgia Library Association Duncan Burnet Georgia State University Library Laura Hammond Tech Agnes Goss Georgia Normal School Marion Bucher Agnes Scott Sallie Boone Mercer Clare Thompson Wesleyan Linne Page Hargrove Brenan W. H. Moyer Maud Baker Cobb Eugene Heard Orphanoa Massey Arthur E. Bostwick Association

Homecoming services planned at Oconee Street Church

Oconee Street Church in this city announces a homecoming event next Sunday with multiple services. Prof. Jere M. Pound and Mrs. C. C. Jarrell will speak, followed by addresses by J. H. Jackson and A. S. Rowland, with Inspiring music throughout. Revival begins Monday evening May 5 with Rev. T. M. Sullivan assisting.

Oconee Street Jere M. Pound E. P. Clark C. C. Jarrell Messrs H. Jackson A. S. Rowland Oconee Street Church T. M. Sullivan Comer

When I wish to call for groceries I call 4 7 6

A tongue joke links a general to Anderson Bros as the go to firm for groceries using the number 4-7-6 to meet the entire table's needs. The quip contrasts English and French for command and romance with a business plug for a local grocer.

Anderson Bros

Market Produce List From Local Stand

A read list shows yellow squash snap beans English peas turnip gal esh asparagus fresh tomatoes and lettuce Baldwin apples among available items at the stand.

Booth case set for trial as witnesses fail to appear

In Clarke superior court the Booth case was reset for trial tomorrow after witnesses for the defense failed to appear. The judge refused extra fees in the old Exchange Bank matter and discharged jurors except panel one, with recall if needed.

John Car? Booth Clarke Superior Court Old Exchange Bank Brand

Atlanta in frenzy over Phagan murder case

Atlanta News reports intensifying public agitation over the Phagan murder. Authorities admit weak evidence against Mullinax or Gaunt while Leo Frank remains under guard and Lee endures grilling. Detectives promise solving the case with a leading suspect possibly to be arrested soon.

Atlanta Phagan Mullinax Gaunt Leo Frank Lee

Last Day to Pay First Installment on City Taxes

Today is the final day to pay the first instalment under the two year tax plan. Three payments replace a single sum and taxpayers approve it as valuable for the city. Missing the first instalment increases the note amount due.

Fresh Spring Produce Sheds in Market Notes

A terse shopper report notes fresh spring turnips, salad greens, and green beans available. The line hints at a rural market scene with common garden produce and local abundance.

Heidler Elected President of Launderers Association

Clare D. Heidler of Athens was unanimously elected president of the Carolina Georgia Launderers Association during the seventh annual convention in Atlanta at the Piedmont hotel. The group includes launderers from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia with several hundred members.

Atlanta Clare D. Heidler Athens Carolina-Georgia Launderers’ Association Piedmont Hotel Georgia Association South Carolina North Carolina Georgia James G. Woodward A. W. Solomon Savannah E. B. Stanley Cincinnati W. W. Orr W. E. Fitch National Laundrymens’ Aassociation Mr. Birch Crane Company J. A. Nichols Cold Springs Club Arthur W. Solomon H. A. Smith Florence S. C

Lamar Fluker Promoted to Sales Manager at Athens Gas

Lamar Fluker, long time sales leader for the Athens Railway and Electric Company, has moved to become manager of the sales department at the Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company. His promotion is welcomed by many friends and colleagues.

Lamar Fluker Athens Railway and Electric Company Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company Fluker

Revival Meetings at Second Baptist Church East Athens

Revival services continue this week at Second Baptist Church in East Athens. Rev J P Cooper conducts, preaching tonight and Friday. Rev Dr Neighbour preaches tomorrow night. Song service at 8 and preaching at 8 30. All are invited to attend and help save the lost in the community.

Second Baptist Church East Athens J. P. Cooper Dr. Neighbour Cooper

Directors' Board of the Y W C A meeting announced

The board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Association will be called to order Thursday morning at 11 in the association building parlors at Hankor Avenue and Pulaski Street. The notice notes business of importance to attend to despite lighter volume than February term.

The Young Women's Christian Association Association Hancork Avenue Pulaski Street

Athens poised to land Moss & Allen tannery plant

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and local citizens say the Moss & Allen Tanning Company plant will likely be located in Athens. Despite earlier site doubts, arrangements are progressing and Athens remains the preferred, first-choice location for a large tannery operation.

Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Moss & Allen Tanning Company

Rare concert showcases race themed songs at Moss auditorium

Jeruel Academy presents a May 1 program titled Old Plantation Melodies featuring songs like Were you there and Swing Low with banjo solos and sketches. The event aims to study racial expression in music, with introductory remarks by Chancellor D C Barrow and tickets from Orr's Drug Store.

Orr Moss Jeruel Academy D. C. Barrow

Through Car Service Extends From Atlanta to Tallulah Falls

Atlanta announces through coach service to Tallulah Falls and Franklin for the coming summer. A through car will depart Atlanta at 6 55 a m on train 12, reach Cornelia 10 40 a m, Tallulah Falls by noon and Franklin by 2 30 p m. Return times place the through car back in Atlanta by 8 30 p m. The Tallulah Falls Railway and Southern Railway plan additional summer connections with trains 29 and 40.

Athens Atlanta Tallulah Falls Franklin N. C Atenta Southern Railway Corenlia Tallaulah Falls Cornelia Ing J. L. Meek Georgia North Carolina Tallulah Fells Falls

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