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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1909

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Runaway Knoxville Couple Arrested in Athens City

Chas e Wagner of Knoxville and Mrs Hugh Burns were found living as man and wife in Athens two weeks after running away from Knoxville. Wagner faces a heavy fine for intoxication and possible jail time. Burns waits for her husband to arrive. Police investigate to determine if Wagner planned to abandon Burns and their child.

Charles Wagner Knoxville Hugh Burns Chase Wagner Tenn Warner Wagner Athens Southern Manufacturing Company Tennessee McKie Burns

Remarkable Uniment Sold by All Dealers

A spray or salve called this Uniment is promoted as one of the best preparations. It claims quick effect in three or four days for sprains and similar injuries. The notice mentions prices and sales through Weath ferry & Son and includes a phone number 222.

Mrs M T Green Dies After Long Illness

Mrs M T Green died yesterday at 11 30 AM at her State street home after a long illness. She leaves husband Officer M T Green of Athens police and a young son. She is sister to several relatives in Crawford Arnoldsville and Athens. Funeral planned for 3 PM at First Baptist Church. Remains to be transported this afternoon to an undisclosed location.

State Street M. T. Green W. C. Bond Crawford Florence McMahan Athens Rebecca McMahan Arnoldsville T. C. Harris G. M. Crowley R.s.mcmahan Green First Baptist Church

Davison Wighns Sons GOS Specials for Holiday Gifts

Davison Wignhs Sons offer holiday specials including Brussells Art Squares at various prices, melton and Axminster art squares, electric lamps with tinted globes, and drastic discounts on Ladies' tailored suits, cloaks, children's outerwear, and a full shoe stock sale. manufacturer costings cited.

Brussells Meltons Body Brussells Axminsters

Masonic Lodge Called Meeting in Mt Vernon No 22 F and AM

Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and AM calls a meeting at 8 pm to work in the E A degree. All qualified brethren are invited. W M Pittman and W M Crane sign as officers. Also Emmanuel Church Guild to meet at 4 pm at the rectory with Troy Beatty and Miss Carrie Sisson noted. Local notes mention Redberts & Son eggs and Foley's Honey and Tar as cough remedy.

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 W. M. Pittman M. J. R. Crane Emmanuel Church Guild

Judge T. F. Trible New County Road Tax Collector

Judge T F Trible of Pur year s district was elected by the county commissioners to create the county road tax collector position. The appointee will oversee collection of road taxes in all militia districts with ten percent commission on amounts collected. Taxes are due by the first Monday in March and amount to three dollars per commutation tax.

T. F. Trible Pur Trible

Cases Decided by Judge Brand

Yesterday Judge Charles H. Brand heard several cases in chambers including Hanson versus Hardeman with verdict for Hanson and motion for new trial in Clarke superior court. Alimony decree in Clarence Holbrooks versus Oscar Holbrooks. Reid versus Reid injunction in Clarke superior court dismissed. Attorneys listed for each party.

Charles H. Brand Chambers Hanson Hardeman Clarke Superior Court E. K. Lumpkin W. M. Smith G. C. Thomas T. S.mell Clarence Holbrooks Oscar Holbrooks H. C. Tuck Reid

Young White Man Arrested Here Yesterday

Tom Faulkner, a young white man in town briefly, was arrested on a cheating and swindling charge. Royston authorities had a warrant and his description was forwarded here. he will be held until a Royston deputy arrives to transport him for trial.

Tom Faulkner Royston Faulkner McKie

Holbrook Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Proceedings

Yesterday involuntary bankruptcy actions were filed against G. P. Holbrook a local merchant on Oconee street The filing lists local creditors and seeks adjustment of claims so he may resume business procedures were conducted by attorneys S C Upson H C Tuck and DuPree Hunnicutt

G. P. Holbrook S. C. Upson H. C. Tuck DuPree Hunnicutt G. P. Holbrooks Oconee Street Holbrook

Wages Family to Hold All Day Singing at Pendergrass

The Wages family of Athens Georgia will host an all day singing at Pendergrass Georgia on the third Sunday in December. Attendees are urged to bring a lunch basket and enjoy interwoven music from various instruments plus a sermon by a noted Southern preacher at 11 o clock.

Pendergrass Wages Athens South

Holiday furniture suggestions from Miller's Parlor

Miller's presents a broad range of holiday furniture and home decor including parlor suits davensons couches morris chairs and chairs in many woods. The inventory features oriental goods art glass chandeliers electroliers tabounettes pedestals centerpieces and dining room cellarettes with a vast selection across onyx and other woods.

Miller’s

Funeral of William Dearing in Athens

The funeral for William Dearing was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock in Athens after his death at home in Adairsville. Rev. Troy Beatty led the rites at Oconee cemetery with pallbearers Edward Bancroft C A Scudder Sylvanus Mosringen and A es there ith. The service included hymns Nearer My God to Thee and Abide With Me.

William Dearing Dearing Adairsville Athens Seaboard Depot Oconee Cemetery Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church Edward Bancroft C. A. Scudder Sylvanus Mosringen Sizer Goa

Tom Nichols Recovering After Scaffold Fall Injury

Friends report Tom Nichols, prominent Moss building contractor, able to be out and around again after a fall from a scaffold during construction. He had been confined to bed for several days and still uses crutches, but recovery progressed faster than expected.

Tom Nichols Moss

Mr. Hamilton H. Huggins Visits Athens

Mr. Hamilton H. Huggins of Atlanta is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Athens was his former home where he spent many years. His many friends will be pleased to learn of his visit.

Hamilton H. Huggins Hi. H. Huggins Atlanta Athens Mr. Huggins

Marcy Robinson Co Opens Large Atlanta Sale

Marcy Robinson Company of Atlanta has bought the bankrupt stock of E Buchwald and is selling dry goods shoes and clothing at reduced prices to move stock quickly. Mr Robinson is a prominent state business figure and will remain in Atlanta for several days to oversee the sale.

Marcy, Robinson CO Marcy, Robinson Company Atlanta E. Buchwald Robinson

Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates on Central of Georgia Railway

Reduced rate tickets available from all Central of Georgia Railway points for December 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 31 1909 and January 1 1910 with travel limited to depart by midnight January 6 1910. For details contact Commercial Agent H R McLean at phone 640.

Central of Georgia Railway H. R. McLean

Moler College Ad Promises Free Mail Catalogs

An Atlanta Ga based Moler College advertises mailed free catalogs in a feature about teaching hair dressing manicuring facial massage and related Xmas goods from Weatherly and Son. The notice targets women and promises educational courses and beauty services.

Moler College Atlanta

Arkansas delegates offer Hart headship of district school

The Arkansas delegation from the state’s schools of agriculture visited Madison on Monday and, impressed by Prof. Jack Hart’s management of the Eighth District School, extended a generous offer for him to lead a large district school in Arkansas.

Arkansas Schools of Agriculture Madison Jack Hart Hart

Cotton Receipts and Stock For Week End December

For the second week in December cotton receipts reached 3 116 bales with 3 414 bales of war tents, compared with 3 489 bales last year. The on hand stock stood at 24 787 bales versus 26 950 bales a year ago.

Sheehan Likely To Succeed Rucker As Revenue Collector

Washington dispatch reports C. J. Sheehan auditor of the Atlanta post office is favored to be appointed collector of internal revenue, replacing the outgoing Rucker. Georgia Republican referees backed J. W. Martin, but with Martin possibly eliminated Sheehan gains endorsement. Treasury officials reportedly favor Sheehan due to his filings, with President to decide after Martin's status. Mrs. W. Y. Atkinson, postmaster at Newnan, Ga., discussed the matter with Georgia delegation members.

Washington C. J. Sheehan Atlanta Post Office Internal Revenue Nesto Rucker Georgia J. W. Martin Sheehan Newnan

Salvation Army Free Christmas Dinner Offered

The American Salvation Army offers a free Christmas dinner to 200 poor children on Christmas Day at noon. Names and addresses of those seeking the meal must be submitted by December 15 to Army headquarters on American Salvation Avenue. Officer in charge is Adj. S. Winchester.

American Salvation Army Army American Salvatage Avenue

Sunday School Convention Expands Teaching Methods

The Sunday School Convention at First Baptist church continues through Friday with growing attendance and rising interest. Delegates from state schools attend talks by Thomas Andrews and Dr John G Harrison of Mercer University on educating youth and primary methods led by Lonnie Smith of Atlanta. Evening sessions feature Matthew readings and praise services as lectures advance.

First Baptist Church Regi Andrews John G. Harrison Mercer University Lonnie Smith Tabernacle Sunday School of Atlanta Matthew WM. AL Jenkens George W. Andrews Imr Tabernacle Sunday School M. A. Jenkens

Pay Your State and County Tax Today

Tax payment notice urging prompt settlement before books close December 20. Contact H. H. Linton, T. C. Erly & Son at phone 232 for assistance.

H. H. Linton T. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weathferry & Son MT. Green Carrie Sisson T. A. Adama Redberts & Son Foley Brand Chambers Court MR. Nichols Weatherly & Son Harrison Martin Salvation Army Adj. S. Winchester
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