District Knights of Pythias convention set for February date
The Banner explains the February 19 convention in Athens by the Knights of Pythias. Delegates from district lodges are expected and St Elmo Lodge anticipates a large turnout. Local committees work on program and entertainment as invitations go out. The event is seen as beneficial for Athens as an advertising and civic boost.
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Knights of Pythias
Athens
Grand Lodge of
Georgia
St. Elmo Lodge
Citzen
Harris Returns to Classic City Drama at Colonial
Harris-Parkinson company led by Robert H Harris opened at the Colonial with A Great Wrong Righted to strong applause. The troupe promises Daniel Boone tonight and a new vaudeville line, with the company touted for capacity crowds.
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Athens
Harris-Parkinson
Robert H. Harris
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Manuel Ascends Portuguese Throne After Regicide
In Lisbon on February 3 Manuel aged nineteen ascends the Portuguese throne after the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis. He names a new cabinet to quell unrest while wounded in the arm amid the gunfire that killed the royal family.
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Lisbon
Carlos
Luis
Manuel
Methodist Board of Stewards Meet Tonight
The First Methodist church Board of Stewards holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at eight o'clock at the home of Mr. A. H. Hodgson on Cobb Street.
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Board OF Stewards
Tha Board of Stewards
The
First Methodist Church
A. H. Hodgson
Cobb Street
Cotton receipts in Athens exceed shipments for season
Last week Athens received more cotton than shipped, with prospects that the season’s receipts will reach or exceed 110000 bales. Current totals show receipts about 2000 bales ahead of last year at this point, and near 10000 bales more likely by season end.
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Athens
Fire damages Judge Foster residence on Bloomfield Street
Flames broke out at about eight in the morning at Judge James F Foster’s Bloomfield Street home. Firefighters fought heavy flames in inclement weather but could not prevent roof and partial structural damage. Furniture saved. loss several hundred dollars insured. Fire blamed on a roof spark per Chief McDorman. This is the second fire at the judge’s house in recent months.
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James F. Foster
Bloomfield Street
Heating Plant Installation Begins at Courthouse
County commissioners started excavating the courthouse yesterday to install a heating plant bought earlier. Capt. J. W. Barnett leads the project. once excavation ends, heater installation will start. The court house has long been a chilly, undesirable winter venue for sessions. The new plant will end cold winters and improve business there.
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Court House
J. W. Barnett
Comra Ne
Banner Cries Out on Paper Theft on Clayton and College
The Banner reports ongoing complaints from subscribers on Clayton street and College avenue about papers stolen from doorsteps. Management vows action and warns that taking a paid paper is a crime, treating it with vigor as any other theft.
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Clayton Street
College Avenue
Painings
Debaters Selected for North Caroling Debate
On the university campus the contest to choose debaters for the North Caroling representation will occur on the 4th inst. Four young men will enter as the positions are high honors. The debate in April will tackle state regulation of railroad rates.
Subject 18 Chosen for Champion Debate at University
The Demosthenian and Phi Kappa Societies select foreign immigration as this year’s debate topic. Debaters will be chosen later. The event moves to Monday night of Commencement week, changing from Saturday night.
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Demosthenian
Phi Kappa Societies
South
Phi Kappa contest set for tomorrow on campus
Tomorrow afternoon at the University campus the Phi Kappa Society selects its anniversarian with four contenders named Joby B Harris R JH Jones J Hammond Johnson and Fitts. Ely's Cream Balm is praised as a trusted household remedy now common in homes across the country.
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Phi Kappa Society
Messrs
Joby B
Harris
R. Jh, Jones
J. Hammond Johnson
Fitts
Ely
Cotares
Damaged Stock After Broken Pipe Floods McGregor Wareroom
A Sunday morning broken water pipe on Thomas Street floods the McGregor Company wareroom, soaking and damaging a sizable portion of paper stock.
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Thomas Street
McGregor Company
Death of Miss Belle Jarrett Near Center Georgia
Miss Belle Jarrett aged 62 died at her home near Center Georgia after a short pneumonia illness. The funeral was held yesterday morning and interment followed in the family burial ground.
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Belle Jarrett Buring
Center
Belle Jarrett
Hoff heads major Shreveport tailoring firm
Mr. Louis Hoff formerly of this city now heads Hoff & Co. a large incorporated tailoring establishment in Shreveport Louisiana. The firm is one of the leading business houses in that city and Mr Hoff's friends here will be pleased to learn of his success.
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Louis, Hoff
Shreveport
Frm
Natio
Hoff & Co
Hoff
First Baptist Church considers calling Dr Gray to lead
A church committee plans to invite Dr Gray to accept the pastorate at First Baptist. They will travel to Atlanta to present the call and assess his fit. Members expect strong support and see him as a capable leader with Home Mission Board credentials.
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Young
Gray
J. J. C. McMahaa Med
Atlanta
Tee
Aray
First Baptist
Dr. Gray
Home Mission Board
Peredit
Wednesday Designated as Court Day For City Court
Judge Cobb issues an order designating Wednesday each week as the regular court day for the city court. Earlier orders listed Monday Wednesday and Friday. now one day per week suffices. If workload grows, additional court days will be added accordingly.
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Cobb
Fisticuff on College Avenue Involves Ryder And Kirbo
Yesterday morning Dr. C A Ryder and Prof. Ben Kirbo exchanged blows on College avenue in front of the Southern Mutual building. The fight began after days of dispute before passers by intervened and stopped the scrap.
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College Avenue
C. A.ryder
Ben Kirbo
Southern Mutual
Prof. Kirbo
Dr. Ryder
Miss Harriet Morris Improves After Hospital Operation
Miss Harriet Morris daughter of Rev Fe M Morris has been ill for some time. Last Thursday her physician Dr Fullilove decided an operation was necessary and she was taken to St Mary's hospital. Saturday the operation was performed by Dr Fullilove with Drs Deupree and Proctor assisting. She recovered well and is improving rapidly. friends expect her speedy return.
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Harriet Morris
Fe ¥. M. Morris
Fullilove
Wiscarrisa
St. Mary's Hospital
Fulltlove
Deupree
Proctor
Harriet
Epworth League To Hold Evening Meeting at West Home
Epworth League of the First Sothodic church announces a business meeting this evening at 5 oclock at Mrs H S Wests home on Till Street. All members urged to be present. February 19.
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Epworth
League
Epworth League
Mra. H.S. Weston Till Street
University of Georgia to name coach for baseball and football
University athletic managers, hindered by limited funds, plan a Wednesday meeting to decide on a coach for both baseball and football this year. A coach will be brought to Athens once chosen and training will start immediately, with high hopes the Georgia team will be the best yet under the university colors.
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Athens
Georgia
Fire Alarm BXEG Back In Service After Wires Fall
Chief McDorman and his men repaired damage from fallen electric lines that forced cutting power. By Friday night most boxes were reconnected. only two remained out. Officials aim to restore full service by today.
Georgia 88-08 Club Looks to Send Rep With College on Wheels
The Georgia 88-08 Club aims to accompany the College on Wheels train to spread information on university attendance. President Sovlo has been asked to approve a representative’s travel, but a decision is still pending.
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Georgia
Jackson Superior Court Opens in Jefferson
Jackson Superior Court opened yesterday in Jefferson with Judge Charles H. Brand presiding. He charged the grand jury on the law and emphasized enforcing prohibition. Athens attorneys attended, and a large amount of business was on the docket as the session likely lasts two weeks.
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Jackson Superior Court
Jefferson
Charles H. Brand
Brand
Athens
Dr. H. R. Palmer Recovers After Sleet Fall Injury
Dr. H. R. Palmer, who fell from a blown billboard during Friday's sleet storm, has recovered enough to be out again. He suffered bruises and a painful setback but is improving, and many friends rejoice at the news.
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H. R. Palmer
Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe and pneumonia
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe and pneumonia. It warns to refuse any but the genuine product in the yellow package and claims availability at all outlets.
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Foley
Senator Clay Denies Interview About Georgia Senate Race
Washington reports Senator Clay dismisses an alleged Rome interview on Governor Smith and the Georgia senate race. He says he will issue statements in writing and signed, denies any political deal, thanks Smith for past support, and asserts no further comment until he declares in his own way.
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Washington, D. C
Clay
Hoke Smith
United States Senate
Rome
Esterday Morning
Reno
Smith
Senate
People of
Georgia
Walter G. Charlton Named Judge of Eastern Circuit
Governor Hoke Smith appointed Walter G. Charlton of Savannah to the Superior courts in the Eastern circuit to succeed George T. Cann. Charlton is described as a lawyer of eminent ability and his appointment gives general satisfaction in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Walter G. Charlton
Savannah
George T. Cann
Chariton
United States Senate Adopts Portugal Sympathy Resolution
The Senate adopted without debate a resolution expressing sincere deploration at the unlawful and inhuman violence that killed the king and crown prince of Portugal. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the U.S. president to forward to Portugal’s government.
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Portugal
Washington
Sev
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate of the
United States of America
United States
Roosevelt Sends Word of Sympathy to King Manuel
Washington February 3 The White House dispatched a cablegram of condolence to King Manuel of Portugal and the bereaved queen mother after the death of the king’s royal father and brother The American people extend their heartfelt sympathy in this tragedy
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Portugal
Washington
White House
King Manuel
Lisbon
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