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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1910

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Governor Brown Seeks Update On Columbia County Night Riders

Dispatches report alleged killings beatings and arson by Kentucky night riders in Columbia County Georgia prompting Governor Joseph M Brown to seek a sheriff’s statement. Content notes fear and reluctance to discuss events as residents move farms and property away amid escalating violence.

Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Columbia County Augusta Chronicle Georgia Kentucky

Athens Engineering Company Forms In Athens

Saturday at the county courthouse Judge C. H. Brand signed the certificate of incorporation for the Athens Engineering Company to operate in the city. The firm includes Joe A. Wier as president and O. M. Roberts as secretary treasurer with a capitalization of 7900 dollars. Located on Clayton Street, they plan building remodeling and improvements to become a progressive local business.

C. H. Brand Athens Engineering Company Joe A. Wier O. M. Roberts Wier Roberts Clayton Street

Won't Need a Crutch After Arnica Salve Use

Editor J P Sossman of Cornelius North Carolina bruised leg badly or started an ugly sore. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heated it thoroughly and proved prompt for ulcers boils burns bruises cuts corns sores pimples eczema or piles. 25c at W J Smith Bro H R Palmer Sons.

J. P. Sossman Cornelius N. C Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Georgia Students Thrill Over University Elections

University of Georgia faces heated student elections on February 9 in the chapel. The athletic council will nominate managers for football and basketball once more, with roles for Red and Black editors and business staff. Open nominations will determine president, editor in chief, and other posts.

Couner 8. W. Sanford Collegians Red and Black The Atletic Association Athletic Association Wea Merase Cea

Death of Louis J Brumby in Ocala Florida

Louis J Brumby former Athens citizen dies after months of illness in Ocala at age forty two. He edited the Southern Farmer in Athens and later led Florida Fruit and Truck Grower. Survived by his mother and four sisters, he served as a Florida state secretary. Remains to be brought to Athens for interment at Oconee cemetery, pallbearers named.

Hame Ocala Florida Louis J. Brumby Trias Brumby A. Brumby W. H. Quarterman Winder Pierre Bealer Washington Lilla Brumby Hattie Brumby Atlanta Athens Southern Farmer Florida Fruit and Truck Grower Seaboard Air Line Oconee Cemetery T. F. Green R. C. Orr M. G. Nicholson J. J. Strickland H. H. Linton T. W. Reed

Lost English rain coat described as light brown

Finder sought for a light brown English rain coat with sleeve and neck straps and a brass chain on the collar. Return to B C Branson.

B.C. Branson

Thalians Secure Ben Greet Players for May Visit

The University of Georgia Thalians drama club has contracted with Ben Greet Open Art to appear in May. The troupe, long hosted on campus, performs in an outdoor amphitheatre noted for its beauty. Mary Lyndon directs the Thalians in David Garrick, with male actors playing female roles as in previous years.

Thalians University Dramatic Club Ben Greet Coburn University of Georgia Coburn Players Canterbury Pilgrims Mary Lyndon David Garrick

Annual Inspection of Clarke Rifles in February

The Clarke Rifles prepare for the state militia annual inspection in February led by Major F L Palmer. They aim to show well in tactics but face a shortage of a required item in the blanket roll, a so called housewife with needles thread pins and patches, to satisfy inspection rules.

Clarke Rifles F. L. Palmer State National Guard U. S Rifles Athens

Rheumatism Cured in a Day By Doctor Deadon Relief

Dr Deadon's Rel ief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claims cures in two days with a remarkable action on the system. It removes the cause and disease disappears. First graded benefits reported. Pricing 75 cents and a dollar. Sold by L P Canning Druggist at Clayton and Jackson Streets.

Delta Delta Club elects two new members at University

The newly organized Delta Delta honorary club announces two members by high academic merit. Warren Moise of Savannah earned membership for the highest average in sophmore and freshman years with all grades above 90. H A Nix of Commerce gained membership for the top average across freshman to junior years with every subject above 90. Membership is based solely on merit and requires perfect academic standing.

Delta Delta Warren Moise Savannah H. A. Nix Commerce Delta Testa

Mayor Pro Tem Presided Yesterday in City Hall

A garbled note from a local paper reports that the mayor pro tem presided yesterday at city hall. The fragment mentions a morning session and references unnamed attendees and routine proceedings.

Recorder’s firm stance on plain drunks in city court

The recorder, noted for severity on offenders charged with plain drunks, criticized absent regular attendants. Charley Walker, colored, was fined 25 by the mayor pro tem for intoxication and abusing an officer. Two white visitors were fined 15 or thirty days, with heavier penalties if offenses persisted, signaling tougher treatment for regular patrons of the court.

Charley Walker

Kate O'Dwyer Surrenders After Court Order

The supreme court ordered Kate O'Dwyer to surrender within thirty days or have her Clarke County appeal dismissed. She appeared yesterday at the county convict camp and surrendered, with today marking the final day of the period. The court will now rule on her appeal.

Supreme Court Kate O'Dwyer Clarke

Foley's Honey and Tar Extolled for Child Colds

A Green Bay mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar for preventing and curing her two children's recurrent colds and croup. She notes the medicine is the only one the children will take without a struggle, claiming it has helped many families. Sold by all druggists.

W. C. Ornatein Green Bay Wis Foley

Georgia Auburn Basketball Opener Promises Fast Close Contest

Georgia opens the season with a young lineup as Auburn seeks revenge after last year's defeat. The Red and Black five, missing most of last year's veterans, rely on speed and accuracy while Auburn has played three games. Capt Peaock has signed with Atlanta Athletic Club and Mercer. Feb 16 Ada. Cc. game. Feb 18 Mercer trip. social event with strong attendance expected.

University of Georgia Auburn Peaicock Atlanta Athletic Club Mercer ADA. Cc Columbus

Georgia. Forbes and partners push to state title game

Georgia entries led by Forbes and Gordy Golden, with Brand Thomas Peacock and Locke Fort Major Carter in key roles. Guard Scarbrough Conklin anchors the backline as officials Coach Donahue of Auburn and Mr. Claire Heidler oversee the city game.

Georgia Forbes Gordy Golden Brand Thomas Peacock Locke Fort Major Carter Scarbrough Conklin Coach Donahue Auburn Claire Heidler

Four Year Old Bridle Dispute Ends With Fines

Mayor pro tem Snetling presided as Bud Parks and Robert Cole, both colored, faced a disorderly conduct charge over a long standing dispute about a horse bit. The court found both guilty of creating a disturbance and each paid $5 to the city. The core question of ownership remained unsettled.

Snetling Bud Parks Thornton Robert Cole Cole Parks

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Widely Used for Cough Relief

An attack of the grip is often followed by a persistent cough and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been extensively used with good success for relief and cure. Many cases have been cured after all other remedies failed. Sold by all dealers.

Ty Cobb Title: Cobb family welcomes new Raymond Cobb Jr

Augusta Ga Jan 31 reports Tyrus Raymond Cobb has a nine pound boy named Raymond Cobb Jr. Ty Cobb expresses pride in the birth and notes the new arrival will carry on the family name. Locals cheer the event and wish the new parents well.

Tyrus Raymond Augy Cok Augusta Raymond Cobb Ty’ Cobb Raymond Cobb, Jr Ty’ Saya

University seeks 50000 for new building on campus

A plan to allocate fifty thousand dollars for a university building under Prof. T. J. Wooster is discussed. If awarded to the University of Georgia, the project advances the campus extension program. A Washington dispatch notes the Peabody Education Fund trustees meet with J. Pierpont Morgan and others to decide on endowment distribution.

T. J. Wooster University of Georgia Washington J. Pierpont Morgan Richard Olney Hoke Smith Georgia Board of Trustees Peabody, Education Fund Peabody Fund South George W. Peabody

Box of Books for the Vashti Home Packed at Parsonage

This morning at eleven o'clock the box of books for the Vashti Home at Thomasville will be packed at the First Methodist Church parsonage. Those who have saved and contributed books should send them to the parsonage this morning for inclusion in the shipment to the institution.

Thomasville First Methodist Church

Callaway Brothers Move to New Store Near Normal School

Callaway Bros and Co succeed the firm of Callaway Bros and will move at once to the new store building near the Normal School where they will appreciate the patronage of the public. They will carry a fine line of goods in all departments including Smoke V. P. Cigars.

Callaway Bros. & Co Callaway Bros

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GOV Brown Athens Engineering Co V. P. Cigars Delta Delta Club Messrs Rowe Snelling Omar Ho TY Cobb Peabody Trustees Meeting Washington and Tits Dem Vashti Smoke V. P. Cigars
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