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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1909

Page

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Disorderly conduct case leads to damage claims and a tense street incident

A disorderly conduct case against Lamar Rucker led to fines for damage to two Hill Street residences. The broader episode involved Dr. A C Holliday whose front door was broken. a tense exchange with Daly and a pistol gesture prompted discussions at city hall, ending with Holliday’s expressions of regret.

Lamar Rucker Rucker Hill Street A.C. Holliday Dr. Holliday Daly Holliday Digiliday

Washington congresses draw regional business leaders

The Southern Commercial Congress opened in Washington yesterday and the National Rivers and Harbors Congress will meet there Wednesday. A large delegation from the region will attend including E R Hodgson Sr and C Branson among others.

Ee Southern Commercial Congress Washington National Rivers and Harbors Congress Rm Stat Pis City E.R. Hodgson C . Branson

Minstrelsian Return Delights Athens Crowd at Colonial

Al G. Field and Fields Minstrels drew large crowds in Athens last night at the Colonial after a long absence since 1904. The troupe blended wit, politics, and song with top performances by Doc Quigley and John Healy, while Charles Rethart and Teddy offered popular numbers to a packed house. Field praised the city for rapid improvements including the Georgian hotel and thriving offices as evidence of growth.

al G. Field Field The Banner Athens Fields Colonial Theatre Tableas David Doc Quigley John Healy Mr. Fields Doc Healy Charles Rethart Teddy

Funeral Notice for Tittle Moutse Mayfield

Friends of HL Stewart and Mrs Bent Boon attend funeral at the Christian church this afternoon at three o'clock.

HL. Stewart Bent “Boon

Professor J. E. Hite Takes Georgia Farm Extension Post

Prof. J. E. Hite, newly elected head of extension work for the State College of Agriculture, arrived to begin duties. A University of Tennessee graduate with a Master of Arts from the University of Illinois, he joins President Soule in directing Georgia farm extension under state funding. Hite has been warmly welcomed in Athens as a faculty member of the University of Georgia.

J. E. Hite State College of Agriculture Hite University of Tennessee University of Illinois Georgia State College Soule University of Georgia Athens

Big Friday Rally At Y M C A Green Club Event

The Y M C A Green Club hosts a Friday rally at 8 15 o clock with several selections and a general report on the association work. A bond fire will be lit with two bonds paid off this year and refreshments furnished by the ladies auxiliary. Board members invite senior and intermediate members to attend to learn about fields of the association and plans of organization.

Y. M. C. A. Green Club

Great Sale Opens at Charles Sterns

The Chas Stern Company announces a grand harvest sale of an immense stock of clothing at greatly reduced prices. The store will clear surplus stock to make space for the latest styles, inviting customers to take advantage of the reduced offerings today.

Chas. Stern Company

Miller Furniture Company Opens New Athens Store

The Miller Furniture Company opens a large Athens store at nine o'clock with workers finishing preparations. The event is a feature for the city with souvenirs offered to visitors and a warm welcome to all.

Mf Miller Furniture Co Miller Furniture Company Athens

Elks Memorial Observed At Local Session

Citizens and Elks members gathered for a memorial session marked by solemn services. Exalted Ruler Edward Baugroft Brangon and Judge Charles H Brand delivered tributes to deceased members while Col M C Michael praised the order. Athens Elks focus on aiding the needy during Christmas.

Edward Baugroft Brangon Mray Ratie Grittethi Mra. R. Cheslevant Charles H. Brand M. C. Michael Brand Athens Lsity

Pythian Officers Named in Baseline Records

Commander C A Von der Leithe Vice Chancellor W C Gordon Prelate W C Link Keeper of Records and Seal T H? Master of Exchequer H P Lawrence Master of Work A B Harper Master at Arms J T Allen Inside Guardian I Davis Outside Guardian Fyfe Carpente.

Las Folios Basceline C. A. von der Leithe W. C. Gordon W. C Link T. He H. P. Lawrence A.B. Harper J. T. Allen Guardian

Funeral list and pallbearers named in obituary notice

Yesterday morning at the church three pallbearers were listed for the funeral service. The pallbearers named include Mr H L Shelton John W Thomas Posa and W O Jones with undertaker and shifter noted.

Ho ‘ Gil Delerk Irgas H. L. Shelton John W. ‘Thomas Posa W. Oo Jones

Booth v Athens Terminal Co Damage Suit Heard

In city court, George M. Booth sues Athens Terminal Co for several thousand dollars alleging negligence caused marble slabs to fall from a freight car at the depot. A large slab detached when an engine backed into the line, pinning Booth and causing severe injuries. The trial proceeded despite other cases not listed.

Booth Athens ‘Terminal Co George M. Booth Athens Mutral Company Fea Tis Teg Cale

Shooting The Trial of Ellie Mathews in the Po

In a local proceeding a trial names Ellie Mathews as the defendant in a shooting case. Court records indicate the case involves a firearm incident and related charges.

Ellie Mathews

Banner Corrects Coupon Error for Free Child Admission

Sunday morning readers found a coupon error in the Banner for free admission to the Lytic Beautiful. Manager A W Rhorer arranged today to insert the coupon allowing children fourteen and under to gain free entry, valid Tuesday December 7th.

Lytic Beautiful A. W. Rhorer Cyric Beautiful Ae

The Last Day of Pompeii film preview

Tomorrow we show another special film described as superb and clearer than Nero Burning of Rome. The feature is new, not scratched, and presented by Fresh Country with contact at phone 232.

Rome

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