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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1910

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Auburn Georgia hoops clash opens season at Y M C A

Auburn hosts Georgia in the season opener at the local Y M C A with a veteran Georgia squad facing Auburn led by Gordy Thomas Locke Scarborough Major and guards. Tickets range 35 to 50 cents as the eight thirty tipoff promises a lively winter basketball evening in Auburn.

University of Georgia Five Auburn Georgia Auburn Five Auburnites Gordy Thomas Birmingham Athletic Club Locke Scarbrough Major Columbus Forbes Golden Capt Peacock South Carter Conklin Fort University Donahue Claire Heidler

No Police Court Held Yesterday Morning

There was no police court yesterday morning due to Mayor Rowe's illness. Only two or three cases were postponed until this morning when the mayor will preside over them along with any new cases from Tuesday.

Rowe

Convict Camp Provisions Contract Awarded

Talmadge Brothers, city wholesalers, secured the monthly contract to furnish provisions and supplies for county convict camps. Webb & Crawford held the prior month’s job. The county commissioners award such work by sealed competitive bid to the lowest and best bidder.

Talmadge Brothers Webb & Crawford

Replacing Cross on Emmanuel Church

Workmen replaced the damaged granite cross on Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Prince Avenue after a severe storm dislodged and toppled the original cross from the roof apex. The cross suffered significant damage and was repaired and reinstalled.

Cross Emmanuel Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Prince Avenue

Morse Petition Resurfaces in Athens for Morse Pardon

A renewed petition for banker C. W. Morse, jailed in Atlanta for 15 years on banking law violations, arrives in Athens with L Bergstrom collecting signatures. Morse's attorney Martin W. Littleton plans to pursue actions in Atlanta courts between Feb 15 and 20 as Morse supporters circulate appeals nationwide.

Atlanta Banner Charles W. Morse Martin W. Littleton Walter E. Reid New York Morse Rel Washington, D. C

Ellis becomes Central of Georgia Railway counsel in Macon

Col Roland Ellis named lawyer for Central of Georgia Railway in Macon replacing the late Olin Wimberly. Ellis will partner with R C Jordan to continue the prior legal work formerly handled by Wimberly and Jordan.

Olin Wimberly Macon Roland Ellis Central of Georgia Railway Ellis R. C. Jordan Wimberly The Central Wimberly, & Jordan

Sheriff Sells One Lot on Fairview Street in East Athens

On the legal sale day Tuesday Sheriff W B Jackson conducted a single sale. A small lot on Fairview street in East Athens was sold under fi fa in favor of Wm Fleming against Willie Williams. Fleming bid fifty dollars to take the property.

W. B. Jackson Fairview Street East Athens Fife Wm. Fleming Willie Wiliams

Engineering Society to Meet at Moore College on Aerial Navigation

The Engineering Society of the University plans a Wednesday night 7:45 meeting in Moore College. Mr Dave Baryow and Mr B Slack will read papers on Aerial Navigation. Public invited to attend, including Athens aviator Bon Eppes.

Ensineering ‘Society of the University Moore College Dave Bar Yow 8. B. Slack Bon Eppes Athens

First Annual District Agricultural Schools Report Georgia

Prof Joseph B Stewart presents the first annual report on Georgia district agricultural and mechanical schools. The bulletin details organization officers farm scenes and work accomplished in the first year. Dr Andrew M Soule commends the report and urges uniform study plans cooperative meetings and stronger state college ties.

Congressional District Agricultural Schools of Georgia Joseph 8. Stewart University of Georgia State College of Agriculture Soule Athens Georgia Georgia General Assembly Stewart Andrew Mf. Soule

Mayor Griffeth elected in Bogart election

Bogart Ga February 1 The municipal race for mayor produced a narrow five vote majority for Ed Griffeth in yesterday’s election.

Bogart

Record Alcohol Prescriptions Hit January High Mark

January alcohol prescriptions across the city broke all prior monthly records with 105 issued in the period, surpassing the previous high of 97 in December of last year. The list names physicians and druggists contributing to the total, including Le Bryant, R P. Sorrells, W. W. Rica, W. T. Hamilton, and others, with chains such as Orr Drug Co and J. C. Holliday among the providers.

le Bryant P. Sorrells W. W. Rica Wee W. T. Hamilton L. H. Crow W. H. Hodges A. C. Holliday A. Carlton W. V. Robertson D.H. Dupree Orr Drug Co W. Palmer & Son M. A. Born J. C. Bloomfield C. McEvoy C. Echols M. F. Mathews J. P. Harrell E. H. Kinnimer W. L. Darby J.C. Holliday J. M.D. Wall P. Waldrop Smith & Bro

Biograph's The Cloisters Touch at The Elite Theatre

The Elite Theatre shows another Biograph masterwork The Cloisters Touch with orchestra music from 7 to 9 pm. Wrigley gum gives first 800 patrons a piece of gum today. Don't miss this popular Biograph presentation.

Wrigley

Rights of Way for Clarke County Road Settled

At the Clarke County commissioners court the board settled several accounts for compensation of rights of way for the new road from the city toward Lawrenceville via Bogart. All accounts were presented passed upon and satisfactorily settled.

Commissioners Court Board of Commissioners of Roads Clarke County Lawrenceville Bogart

County commissioners seek bids for cottage at county home

At yesterday’s meeting the county commissioners ordered bids for a two room cottage for the colored quarters at the country home. Bids will be opened on the first Tuesday in March. Contractors to assist in erecting the building for colored inmates.

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting at Emmanuel Parish Chapel

The Woman's Auxiliary of Emmanuel Parish will meet Wednesday afternoon at the chapel. All interested are asked to take notice of this announcement.

Emmanuel Pariah

Three Days School at Douglas Georgia Opens for Farmers

Beginning February 3 Douglas will host a three day school for farmers wives teachers and students at the courthouse under the State College of Agriculture. Speakers include State Commissioner Thomas G. Hudson and Dr Soule with topics on soil fertility mixed fertilizers plant food crop rotation and dairying among others. The event supports the Eleventh District Agricultural School and welcomes visitors from Coffee and nearby counties.

Douglas Court House State College of Agriculture Coffee Thomas G. Hudson Soule Pound Walter B. Hill Early Worsham Minear Hite

Prof Sadler Musical Lecture Dazzles Athens Audience

The Ladies Auxiliary of the M C A promote Prof George Francia Sadler as a celebrated entertainer for an Athens performance. A German opera Der Freischutz is highlighted with a detailed preview of scenes including Bohemian interludes, Wolf's Glen storm, and a poignant final act.

George Francia Sadler Athens Sadler As & Iefan der Freischuts Max Wolf's Glen

Garden Club to Meet at YWCA for Seed Orders

The Garden Club will meet tomorrow morning at 11 o clock at the Tooms of the YWCA. Mrs. Joseph S. Stewart will preside and take seed orders for the club plan to order garden seed through the club.

Garden Club Tooms Mirs Joseph S. Stewart

Dr McKinney and daughters return from Palm Beach visit

Dr J. C. McKinney and his two daughters have come back from a week long stay at Palm Beach. He was quite indisposed on leaving for a rest in the Land of Flowers but is now much stronger.

Yukon Panama Ihs Hole Fooley McKinney J. C. McKinney Palm Beach Fis

New York State Grange Opens Convention with 500 Delegates

The New York State Grange session opened in Watertown with over 500 delegates in attendance. President J. G. Cornell delivered the principal address to kick off the four day convention.

NEW York State Grange Watertown N. Y New York State Grange J. G. Cornell

Local contractor J B Cross resumes business in Athens

J B Cross a well known Athens contractor formerly with Wie der Lamber Company for the year returns to work. His office is 1075 S Lumpkin Street. He handles brick and repairs and invites calls for attention and good work.

J. B. Cross Athens Wieder Lamber Company Weolf Fede S. Lumpkin Street

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Y.M.C. A O'Callahan Col Engineering Society Congressional District Agricultural Schools Douglass, GA South Klt Prof. Sadler
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