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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1907

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Bail Asked In Murder Case Of Crumpton

Judge Brand to hear morning bail argument in the murder case of Thomas Crumpton former Frank in County marshal Crumpton shot and killed a man weeks ago and has been jailed in Carnesville since preliminary hearing Solicitor General Tribble Hon Julian McCurry Hartwell and Hon 4H Skelton Hartwell prepare for the proceedings

Brand Thomas Crumpton Crumpton Frank Carnesville Skelton Hartwell Tribble Julian McCurry Flartwell

Reverend J J Bennett to Preach at First Baptist

Reverend J J Bennett, secretary of the Baptist State Mission Board, will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and night. He is among the state’s most prominent young ministers, a University of Georgia graduate, with several important pastorial charges.

Joseph J. Bennett Baptist State Mission Board First Baptist Church Bennett University of Georgia

Davison Nicholson Co Fur Line Featured

This last chance notice touts one of the largest fur lines from a major manufacturer including fur collars muffs coats hats and sets. It invites buyers to view the first class collection at moderate prices as a grand Christmas purchase for self or gifts.

Davison Nicholson Co

Father Horton to Celebrate Mass Sunday in Athens

Catholic priest Rev. Father Horton S. M. of Atlanta will celebrate Mass tomorrow at 10:30 at the Catholic church at Prince avenue and Pulaski street. A bene diction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow and the public is invited. This is his second visit to Athens and local Catholics look forward to it with pleasure.

Atlanta Athens Prince Avenue Pulaski Street Father Horton S. M

Special Service Sunday at East Athens Baptist Church

A special service will be held Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at East Athens Baptist Church with Rev. J. P. Cooper preaching to members of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. The public is invited to attend. Also advertised is Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup promising gentle relief with money back guarantee.

East Athens Baptist East Athens Baptist Church J.P. Cooper Order of American Mechanics

Bernstein Died Yesterday in Athens After Illness

Mrs. J S Bernstein of Hancock avenue died yesterday morning after a brief illness from a stroke. She was forty two and survived by husband and five children, with widespread sorrow across Athens and the South. Funeral Sunday at two thirty at home, Hebrew cemetery burial. Bearers named: Max Joseph, J B Joel, J Van Str ten and M Link.

J. S .Bernstein Hancock Avenue Jennie Michael J. Michael Norfolk Bernstein Athens Hebrew Congregation

Sunday School Organized in West Athend

At the last quarterly conference of the First Methodist church Mr T W Powell was named superintendent of the Sunday school in West Athens He will plan the organization of a Methodist Sunday school near the Southern Manufacturing Company area The school will be under the First Methodist church and aims to grow into a Methodist church for the section.

First Methodist Church T. W Powell West Athens Powell Southern Manufacturing Company

Farewell Concert of Otakake Company at Colonial Theatre

The Vital Tone Concert Company presents a farewell performance at the Colonial Theatre Monday night under manager Dr Staake. Tickets are twenty five cents for all seats and include a chance at a diamond ring. Five dollars in gold is offered for the best amateur act with several local contestants expected. Tickets available at Palmer's Drug Store.

Vital Tone Colonial Theatre Dr. Staake Dr.Staake Palmer's Drug Store

Pay County Taxes Due Before December 20

PayYour County taxes today the books close December 20 as tax collector HH Linton urges timely payment.

HH. Linton

Athens approves rail franchise plan through city streets

Last night the mayor and council passed on the petition of the Atlanta and Carolina Railway for city franchises. A future ordinance will carry out the agreement directing the railroad route from Cemetery Street north of the cemetery bridge, crossing Baldwin Street, and then along University of Georgia land to Thomas Street and Mitchell Street, proceeding to Oconee Street.

Coan Athens Atlanta & Carolina Railway Pany Cemetery Street Presen Cemetery Bridge Baldwin Street Cemetery Thomas Street Mitchell Stree Urat Street Vale Oconee Street

Georgia football to choose new manager for next season

The Georgia team will select a new manager this afternoon after Manager Mills closes a successful season. The Athletic association is in debt but hopeful. several players including Delaperriere Woodruff Lucas and Bostwick plan to return. No coach has been named yet but steps will be taken soon to secure a strong leader.

Georgia Mills The Athletic Association Delaperriere Woodruff Lucas Bostwick

Vital Tone concert to award diamond ring at Colonial Theatre

Dr C J Staake explains a 25 cent Vital Tone concert night at the Colonial Theatre will give each ticket holder a name ticket. A mayoral committee from the audience collects, seals, and mixes tickets. a child draws tickets until the number chosen is reached, and the holder of a ticket with that name wins the ring. All tickets require the holder to be present.

C. J. Staake Vital Tone Co Vital Tone Company Colonial Theatre Steeeseeveseil Vital Tone Concert Coo Aiken Chemical Co

Winning Number in Cane Raffle Drawn

Thirty five was the winning number in a raffle for T. C. Hillsman's cane. The holder should present the ticket to Miss Hillsman at Michaels to claim the prize.

Dmwa T. C. Hillsman Miss Hillsman Michael'a

Missing Ladies' Gold Watch From Jamestown Exposition

A ladies’ gold watch is reported missing after the Jamestown exposition job. A reward of five [units] to return is offered, with Brangt’s Jewelry providing the reward.

Brangt’s

Road and street expansion plan to improve Midland Railway access

A proposed railroad road extending along Foundry to Broad Street and into the Midland Railway terminals commits the company to cover damages from operations and guarantees grade crossings. The project includes macadamizing Cemetery Street west to the road, creating a twenty four foot wide route into the cemetery and requiring completion within one year.

Foundry Street Foundry Broad Midland Railway Compa Ptrom

Harvest Home Festival Observed at Concord Presbyterian

The Harvest Home Festival at the Presbyterian church in Concord featured a large attendance for religious exercises led by Rev. E L Hill. Donations from the Episcopal rector in Concord and the Industrial Home included clothing shoes provisions and money to aid Athens needy during winter.

Concord N. C Athens Presbyterian Church E. L. Hill

Junior football leads to tied return with rivalry evident

The under fifteen match between Flant gen's and Nicholson's teams ended 5 to 5 after twenty five minute halves on Judge McWhorter's grounds. Earlier Flanigan's team won 15 to 0. Next Friday on campus another game is planned with Kid Woodruff as referee and Sam Hatcher as umpire. Teammates Erwin Dorsey Hodgson and Nicholson starred for their sides.

Flantgen Nicholson Flanigen Kid Woodruff Sam Hatcher John Nicholson Julian Erwin Erwin Dorsey Hodgson George

Birthday Party Sale at YMCA YWCA Cleansing House

This morning from ten to twelve a closing out sale of leftovers from the YMCA YWCA Birthday Party is held. Many handsome articles will be sold at low prices as ladies seek to clear out stock. Eighteen or twenty nicely dressed dolls are among the items.

Taxpayer notice of tax executions set for December 10

By order of the mayor and council I will begin issuing executions for taxes on December 10 against all those in arrears. W. L. Wood, Treasurer. Dr. H. B. Harper, recently ill, is convalescent and has gone to Elberton but will return to Athens Monday.

W. L. Wood H. B. Harper Elberton Athens

Demand for Houses in Athens Remains Heavy

Athens reports ongoing urgency for homes as construction surpasses 150 last year and nears 200 this year. Tenants struggle to find rental space with landlords selling, forcing temporary housing in shared rooms while new residences rent as fast as finished. Local citizens urge builders to meet demand and capitalize on strong rental market.

Athens

Masonic Lodge Elects 1805 Officers in Commerce Georgia

At the December monthly communication of the Masonic lodge in Commerce Georgia the officers for 1805 were elected John B. Hardeman Worshipful Master W B Rice Senior Warden Jas Rogers Treasurer Joe Holbrook Secretary and John Crow Tyler The officers will be installed December 27 during the St Johns celebration The lodge reports a flourishing condition with large attendance and many new applications for Masonry.

Commerce Masonic Lodge John B. Hardeman W. B. Rice Jas. Rogers Joe Holbrook John Crow Tyler St. John’s

Lectures by Dr Cameron at State College of Agriculture

Dr F K Cameron of the U S Bureau of Soils gave his second lecture on Soils to students at the state college of agriculture. His talks are highly regarded and enhance the agriculture program. Holcombe Harper Jr improves slowly after illness last July. Rent notice for Brightwell store and a three room house offered by J L Berryman.

F. K. Cameron U. S. Bureau of Soils State College of Agriculture Cameron Agricultural Department Holcombe Harper, Jr Winterville Road Brightwell J. L. Berryman

Murder of Atlanta Officer Manier by Negro Named Black Sport

Ex Sergeant J A Manier of the Atlanta police was shot dead on Peters Street near Hayne by a negro known as Black Sport Andrew Johnson. The suspect fired as Manier attempted to arrest him. bystanders captured the gun and turned the suspect over to authorities. Manier lived at 31 East Fair Street and was highly regarded on the force.

Atlanta J. A. Manier Sport Manier Peters Street Hayne Street East Fair Street Bartow Blackman Andrew Johnson Black Sport Menier

Death of Patrolman Manter Shocks City

Patrolman Manter died instantly from a bullet likely piercing the brain after an incident on the sidewalk. His body lay on the street before being moved to his home at 31 East Fair Street. Former Sergeant James A. Manter, famed for looks and popularity, leaves a wife and one child. Johnson, drunk at arrest, denied the assault as a murder charge was entered.

Pers Manter East Fair Street James A. Manter William Randolph Hearst Johnson

College student disappears from University of Georgia

Orrin G. Kelley of Dublin Georgia vanished after arriving at the University of Georgia last September. He stayed briefly in Athens but did not attend classes and has not been heard from by relatives or university authorities. Fear exists he may have been harmed. a previous similar disappearance ended with the student resurfacing months later in Kentucky as a jockey.

Orrin G. Kelley Dublin Kelley University of Georgia Athens Kentucky

Fireworks ban inside city fire limits enacted

City leaders banned discharging fireworks within the fire limits at Thursday's meeting and prohibited placing torpedoes or sand papers on street car tracks anywhere in the city. Violators will face charges. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Pills are sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

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Franklin County J. J. Bennett First Baptist Dale OF Furg Davisom Nicholson Company West Athend Otaake Carolina Railroad Ron Y Railroad Petition of Atlanta & Times Lumpkin Street Piailroad AL Response Harvest Home Masonic Fraternity DF. Cameron Tie
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