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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

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Manhattan Theatre Hosts Charitable Opera Festival Tonight

The Manhattan Theatre plans a three night engagement in Athens to raise funds for the Elks. Miss Kittie Neverle leads the Manhattans in the celebrated operatic program. The troupe is praised for its popular Southern appeal and Miss Perle's growing reputation.

A of Elks Elks Athens Manhattans South Lendid Olf Amy Everdi Miss Perle

Royal Arcanum Select Officers Named for Oconee Council

Oconee Council 138 of the Royal Arcanum chose its officers for the coming term. The lodge shows prosperity with over 300 members and roughly one million dollars in life insurance. Officers: Sitting Past Regent J. H. Griffeth, Regent Lee Morris, Vice Regent Arthur Flatau, Orm tor A. A. Brigham, Secretary M. Jankower, Collector J. H. Doracy, Treasurer Francis Eppes, Chaplain C. A. Van der Leith, aide Pete Petropol, Warden Frank Betts, Petry M. Buchwald, Funkenstein J. J. Wil, Mendel Morris. Griffeth and Jankower represent the lodge to the Grand.

Oconee Council Royal Arcanum J. H. Griffeth Lee Morris Arthur Flatau Ormtor A. A. Brigham M. Jankower J. H. Doracy Francis Eppes C. A. van der Leith Pete Petropol Frank Betts Petry M. Buchwald Funkenstein J. J. Wil Mendel Morris Jankower

Lecture Postponed After Professor's Hand Burns

Professor D L Earnest unable to present stereopticon slides for Dr Smith lecture due to burns on his hand. Lecture postponed and rescheduled for Friday at Welch.

D. L. Earnest Smith Welch

Higher Yet Believer Forecasts 20 Cent Cotton Soon

Mr John Bostwick predicts higher cotton prices in the next season. From Georgia he cites ginners reports showing about 90 percent of the crop ginned and a total around 9 800 600 bales. He argues supply will be 3 000 000 bales below last year's demand, pushing prices to 20 cents per pound before the new crop arrives. Others share this view and hold cotton as faith in rising prices.

John Bostwic We State Eet Ga Bostwick

Cotton Receipts Suffer Drops in Early December

The week’s cotton receipts fall short of last year as officials anticipate the market turning bullish. Experts predict prices may rise above 18 cents per pound before the next harvest, noting 3,850 bales received and 3,662 shipped this December with 25,085 bales in stock.

Special Class in Electricity for Local Linemen

Several weeks after the university began a night course for electricians and linemen under Prof Davenport. Organized around October 1, the class meets twice weekly with regular enthusiastic attendance from men whose daytime work prevents day classes.

Davenport

John E. Talmadge Returns Home After Illness

Friends announce John E. Talmadge came back from Atlanta Tuesday in greatly improved health. He recently had an appendectomy there, then a relapse required a second operation. He was returned to Atlanta for the second procedure and has now nearly recovered at home.

John E. Talmadge Atlanta Talmadge

Third Session Cotton School Set for January Opening

The Cotton School at the State College of Agriculture will run ten days starting January 3 in the new Agricultural Hall. Subjects cover cotton breeding soils fertilizers and by products with lectures by university and college staff. An admission fee of 1 is charged for attendees over sixteen with rail and board discounts.

State College of Agriculture R. J. H. DeLoach J. M. Meade University of Georgia E. L. Worsham Andrew M. Soule Leroy C. Hart Crane Athens R. J. H. Delanch D. C. Barrow T. G. Hudson R. F. Duckworth D. G. Hughes A. G. Richardson J. E. White W. A. Worsham Thomas A. Early A. Minear Hite and McLaren Richardson Jarnigan

Officers elected by Woodmen of the World

At the George B. Davis Camp regular meeting the officers for the next term were chosen. New officers include A A Brigham C C J C Cartledge A L L O Pledger John Mappin E K Collins J W Blackstone H P White George B Davis H P Lawrence and A J Gary. Three great specials announce at Davison Nicholson Company sale.

George B. Davis Woodmen of the World A. A. Brigham C. C. J. C. Cartledge A. L. L. O. Pledger John Mappin E. K. Collins J. W. Blackstone Davison-Nicholson Company Athens

Mrs W J Jarrell Leaves Athens for Washington Job

J W Jarrell longtime cashier at the Athens Telephone Exchange resigns from Southern Bell and moves to Washington Georgia to take a bookkeeping post with Pope Manufacturing Company. Miss Sadie Murray succeeds him as cashier, praised for efficiency.

Telephone Exchange Miss Murray J. W. Jarrell Athens Telephone Exchange Southern Bell Company Washington, Ga Pope Manufacturing Company Jarrell Southern Bell Sadie Murray

Annual Meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 Masons

Tonight at o clock the Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 Masons will hold its annual communication in the Masonic hall Mt Vernon. The annual election of officers will be held and important matters are expected to be discussed. Members urged to attend.

Glee Club Ladies’ Auxiliary Masonic Hall Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 A. Cap J. R. Crane Sec

MOTHERS' CLUB MEETS AT STATE NORMAL SCHOOL

The Moth ers Club meets today in the James M Smith room at the State Normal School. The session starts at 4 45 p m with reports on the State Congress of Mothers in Atlanta and a discussion on children’s work. Athletic Exhibition at Athens Athletic Club tonight features bag punching wrestling tumbling and boxing with 15 to 25 cent admission.

Mothers’ Club James M. Smith State Normal School State Congress of Mothers Atlanta Athens Athletic Club

Freshmen Defeat Juniors In Georgia Grid Opener

The Freshmen and Juniors opened Georgia football with a 6 to 0 score. Sancken scored the lone touchdown after a 20 yard drive, with Colter refereeing and Franklin umpiring. Weather favored play as Coach Colter plans to oversee all games and develop players for next fall.

Unity of Georgia Elias Collegians Pmil-Even Propos Smore Shires Fors Sancken Vira Georgia Colter Willingham R. E. Thompson R. E. Calloway R. T. Martin R. T. Yorke X. Whatley T. Woodruff C. Anderson Ballard Foster Gz. Scheul T. Rogers Rt. Conklin Blanton E. Sancken Q. Forbes Q. Alford Hi. Marshburn L. H. Walker F. B. Troutman F. B. Awtrey R. H. LeCraw R. h.Touchdowns Refree—Colter Franklin Northcutt Lewis and Palmer

Atlanta Auto Rages Lyric Beautiful Feature

A brief ad promises today only a display titled Lyric Beautiful along with a regular film and two reels. It notes motor sports races are featured and claims this is possibly the only time seen in Athens, shown in Atlanta before now, offered for five cents.

Lyric Beautiful Athens Atlanta

Athletic Notice Invites Wrestling Event at Athens

Masonic notice announces an athletic evening in Athens on December 9. The event features wrestling and invites participation from all.

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Manhattan the Elks Charity Fund John Bostwick Morgan County State Agricultural College Davison-Nicholson McClure’s Gilee Club Mrs. W JA ‘Oes Washington Annual Meeting OF the Masons Atlanta Auto Athens A
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