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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1910

Page

8

Prediction at Sun Rise Service by Rev Miller in Athens

Reverend Robert V. Miller of North Carolina visits Athens to lead an eight day Bible series starting with morning sermon at First Methodist and night services at First Baptist and Christian Church tomorrow. He predicts multiple ministerial calls during a sunrise prayer meeting, inspiring a large gathering.

D. G. Bickers Robert V. Miller North Carolina Athens Miller First Methodist Cohol First Baptist Church Christian Church

Part of His Name Missing Yet Santa Gift Remains

An Athens man fails to claim a Christmas package because the address tag shows a shorter first name than the sender’s full name. The express office requires proof and red tape, while the recipient’s wife had addressed the gift to him as Ben, prompting a nickname mix up with Benjamins.

Athens

Mistake in Marriage Story Reveals Family Details

An Augusta wedding notice recounts a couple’s match and the groom’s background, correcting an earlier statement that he was a university law student. The bridegroom is described as a young Augusta businessman visiting his brother, who is the student. Friends offered congratulations while others were surprised by the posting.

Featardas Contz J._A. Fowlon Hines Bersie Jansini Augusta City of Georgia University

Dunaway fund subscriptions total over one thousand

The Dunaway fund closes tonight as generous volunteers continue to support the worthy cause. The Banner presents the appeal for public charity and reports a rising total in hand of 1093.01 with yesterday’s gifts from C. H. Williamson 3.00 Mrs Geo Hodgson 5.00 Ruth Hodgson 1.00 Marion Hodgson 1.00 and previously acknowledged 8083.06.

Dunaway C. H. Williamson Geo. T. Hodgson Ruth Hodgson Marion Hodgson

Football Rules Endorsed by Intercollegiate Association

New York reports the Intercollegiate Athletic Association endorsed last season's football rules after its annual meeting. Captain Palmer E. Pierce noted membership rose from 35 in 1906 to 81 this year and supported renaming to the National Collegiate Association. A new track rules committee was approved with six new members and officers reelected.

New York Intercollegiate Athletic Association Palmer E. Pierce National Collegiate Association A. A. Stagg University of Chicago Vr. W. Cooper Westted H. L. Williams University of Minnesota James A. Babbitt Haverford, College E.K. Hall Dartmouth W. J. Dudley Vanderbilt University Fessor C. W. Savage Oberlin C. Williams Iowa State Universi Deat West Point Essor A. G. Smith Iowa State Profes- F. W. Nicholson Wesleyan Unty Profes- F. G. Chase Tufts George L. Maylan Columbia University W. C. Riddick North Carolina College of Agriculture George B. Ehler University of Wisconsin George Noran University of Colorado

Holiday goods cut prices for balance of week

Holiday goods sold at cut prices for the balance of the week. Christmas tree buyers receive prices below wholesale. The trade has been large, and a large stock remains available for customers.

Huggins China House Broad Street

An advertising fragment lists Huggins China House Broad Street with several product lines including Dr King’s New Life Pills and Foley Kidney Pills. It notes doctors and druggists selling the pills and includes a testimonial from A. Schingeck of Buffalo. Also includes scattered rental notices and job inquiries.

Dr. King A. Schingeck Elm St Buffalo W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Big Book Sale This Week At The McGregor Co

Readable notes announce a week long sale at The McGregor Co offering books at greatly reduced prices. The item emphasizes a wide selection and discounted rates for shoppers.

The McGregor Co

Fraternal Lodge Meetings Listed With Attendees Urged

Local notices list regular meetings for Vernon Lodge F and A M Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons and other lodges. Dates include Thursdays and Tuesdays at Max Joseph building Clayton street with invitations to all qualified brethren and visitors.

Vernon Lodge A. M No. 22 Eachmeats Et Masonic Hall Mas Joseph Building Clayton Street William Pittman W. M. R. Crane Bec Keystone Wevom Royal Ave Max Joseph Blenn Lodge C. F Odd Fellows’ Hall Odd ‘Fellows H. P. Lawrence N. G Harper. Beckly

Mother of Hall's Treasurer a Unique Family Bond in Hall County

The Hall County treasurer Charles L. Newton traces a singular kinship through marriage and kinship ties. His mother was the mother-in-law of her own father, linking Newton to Athens families via two marriages in December eleven years apart. Newton, 40, is the county treasurer, married with four children, and his grandfather Leslid Williamson connects to Miss Camp, mother of three aunts.

Hall Gainesville Hall County Charles L. Newton Athens America Newton J. €. Newton Winnie Williamson Jackson County Joe T. Newton Jackson Henry Newton Rowland J. C. Newton C. L. Newton Hoyt William Parks Mr. Parks Leslid Williamson

Mayor Fines Man Then Receives Box Of Cigars

A city mayor fined a young man five dollars for a minor offense in his court. The man later sent a box of cigars as a compliment, catching the mayor by surprise after the court had dismissed the matter from consideration.

Emall Ban

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Columbia Fire. Insurance Co Erwin & Company James White H.C. Stockdell Quin Asst Sa4jo Ben Banner’s Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States Huggins China House Broad’street Jester Clayton, Mextor Griffith & Welch's VicGregor Co Elector W. B. Conway Church St Cam Phow J. C. Jester Chas. W. Paarma Leathers & Ravenstein Clayton St A. F. Sumpter Smith So Lodge Directory W. C. Jordan Fred T. Moon Secty Geo. B. Davis Odd Fellowa Jackson and Clayton Streets A. A Brigham Mappin Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets B. Bancroft Geo. H. Palmer Williams Lodge Ode Eime Lodge K. of St. Hime Lodge Knights of Pythias Oaleck Castle Hall Claytomn Wall Streets Jodran Niwaerson Oliver Daviees-Niahoises Ca Claytom Street J. D. Stevens
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