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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1911

Page

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Great Congress' Mr. Arthur visits Athens for Southern meeting

Mr E P Arthur special representative of the Southern Commercial Congress toured Athens to recruit delegates for the Atlanta conference March 8 to 10. He urged broad county participation and a large student delegation from Auburn and North Carolina colleges. Arthur, a family man with ten children, plans to advertise Georgia roads and strengthen South development through the congress. He met Athens leaders and will meet more before departing.

E .P. Arthur Southern Commercial Congress Washington, D. C Oa Greater South City Athens South Arthur Congress Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Clarke Georgia Auburn Alabama Polytechnic North Carolina Barrow Dean Snelling University Branson State Normal School Art The

Haughey's Orchestra at Cafe Royal Today

Crystal manager Wesley Hutchinson, formerly of the Crystal Theater, travels in Florida meeting with motion picture supply firms amid good reception. Athens friends greet his tour as he advances through the state.

Wesley Hutchinson The Crystal Theater Florida Athens

K P Memorial Sunday Observances By Knights Of Pythias

Knights of Pythias lodges across the United States observe Memorial Day with St Elmo lodge in Athens planning a 10 15 a m gathering at Castle Hall to attend divine worship at the Episcopal church in remembrance of departed brothers. Further notices will advise on additional exercises.

Knights of Pythias United States St. Elmo Lodge Athens Grand Lodge of Georgia St. Elmo Castle Hall Episcopal Church

Free Cooking Lesson And Silver Tea At YWCA

Miss Mary Moore Jones of Cincinnati offers a free cooking lesson and silver tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 in the Chamberlin building. A Pratt Institute graduate with Fleischmann Cooking School training, she brings domestic science experience to the YWCA. Salad hot rolls and tea will be served free, with guests invited to contribute to the YWCA fund.

Mary Moore Jones Cincinnati Chamberlin Mary Jone Pratt Institute Fleishman Cooking School Y. W. C. A. Fund

Series of Chamber Music Concerts At Georgian Hotel

Mrs John Morris and Miss Rosa Pringle Smith announce a series of chamber music concerts illustrating the development of the Sonata. The first concert at the Georgian Hotel features Bach Haydn Tartini Mozart works with Mr Phil Branson. Series continues after Easter with Beethoven Schumann Brahms and Grieg Rubenstein Saint Saens sonatas. Admission one dollar for series or fifty cents per concert, subscription by Phil Branson, 604 J.

John Morris Rosa Pringle Smith Georgian Hotel Phil Branson Bach Beethoven Schumann Brahms Grieg, Rubenstein Grieg, Rubenstein and Saint-Saena

Oconee Burial Association assesses due after death

Members are notified an assessment is due due to the death of C. C. Dean. Payments may be given to J. Hy Mealor on the street or left at W. J. Smith & Bro. Drug Store. Haughey's Orchestra performs at the Cafe Royal today from five to six thirty p.m.

Oconee Burial Association C. C. Dean J. Hy Mealor W. J. i Smith & Bro

Crawford Long Infirmary Benefit Night At Seney Stovall

An entertainment event at the Seney Stovall chapel in Athens aims to raise funds for the Crawford W. Long memorial infirmary. The Georgia Federation women organize the project to honor Dr. Long and support the infirmary’s erection and maintenance for future generations.

Crawford Long Infirmary Seney-Stovall Lacey Cobb Institute Crawford W. Long The Georgia Federation

Death of W. E. Kellum Measles Victim at 69 in Athens

W. E. Kellum aged sixty nine of 165 Strong Street died yesterday morning from measles. Funeral at Danielsville Methodist Church today at 2 PM conducted by the pastor. Survived by wife and two daughters Ora and Leila Kellum, four brothers. Body to leave 10:30 AM via S A L A R for Comer then Danielsville.

W. E. Kellum Strong Street Danielsville Ora Leila Kellum Athens Comer

Negro Woman Died Monday Morning in City, Body Untouched

A report from Rock Spring Street near Milledge Avenue notes a death by consumption on Monday at about 9 am. The woman, a Black resident, died with no immediate family to arrange burial, and officials were alerted as it was discovered the body had not yet been touched. City authorities planned to ensure proper interment.

Rock Spring Street Milledge Avenue Broad Street

Debate Sets Capital in Atlanta as Students Decide

Last night at the University of Georgia impromptu debate between the Demosthenians and Phi Kappa Phis settled the capital question. The negative won as Chancellor Barrow announced the decision, with P F Brook of Carnesville taking top honors for best speech and Boykin Wright of Augusta second.

Atlanta University of Georgia Demosthenians Phi Kappas Old Chapel Macon Demosthenian Society J. A. Sibley J.J. Slaton C. B E. Martin P. F. Brock H. D. Russell J. R. Powell Phi Kappa Slaton Barrow Reed Col HW. C. Tuck Winefield Brothers & Co

Resolution on Georgia woman suffrage debated at Ath ens High School

The Ath ens High School monthly program features an oratory class debate on the resolution That Georgia Should Have Woman Suffrage. Participants: Affirmative Raniel Michael Roy Harper Erwin Levy. Negative Alban Reed Howell. Admission 25 cents. Program 8:30 to 10:30 with music recitations and a Laughing Chorus.

Solar Athens High School Monthly Georgia Raniel Michael Roy Harper Erwin Levy Alban Reed Howell Cobb Joe Stewart Athens Catherin Eppes Jenie Tuck Nettie Webb Lois Pleming

Black Mammy Memorial Institute Expands Land Purchase

The board of trustees led by W. T. Bryan John D. Moss and Maj. Talmage met to buy 23 acres instead of five as planned. The project receives strong national praise from The Atlantic Monthly and others, drawing interest from Athens residents who boost subscriptions to raise $5,000 more for the memorial.

Black Mammy Memorial Institute W. T. Bryan John D. Mosseed Maj. Talmage Bryan United States Atlantic Monthly Athens South Ce Tees

Urge Dr Jenkens to Reconsider at Baptist Meeting

Last night a large First Baptist Men’s League gathering praised Dr Jenkens and urged him to remain in the city. A committee chaired by J A Darwin was formed to discuss freeing him from other duties, with no report yet issued.

First Baptist Church Men’s League of the J. A. Darwin Jenkens

Clark Rifles Plan Athletics and Sports Teams

The Clark Rifles of Athens prepare to form a basketball team and field a baseball team next season. Several capable players and glove experts are among the company, with boxing bouts planned. A drill is set for tonight followed by an important meeting. Spinach 15c large cans 15c. Arnold & Abney. Royal today 5 to 6:30.

Clark Rifles Crack Athens

Public address on health reform at University of Georgia

Dr J N McCormack of Bowling Green Kentucky will speak at the University of Georgia Chapel on February 20 in a public meeting organized by the County Medical Society. The talk covers pure food pure drugs better sanitary conditions and medical standards. A Louisville Courier Journal editorial praises the AMA and McCormack. The event aims to reach the general public with discussions on food and drug adulteration disease prevention and physician public duties. An audience of about 100 visiting doctors is expected for McCormack's address and a community gathering the following Saturday night.

J. N. McCormack Bowling Green Kentucky State Board of Health American Medical Association University of Georgia Chapel County Medical Socety McCormack The Physicians of America J. X. McCormack Woman's Club University of Georgia Goss

Two Playlets and Local Advertisements in MP Today

The Mirror and When the Cat's Away are two dainty playlets listed in MP Today. A sure cure for the blues appears among a cluster of local ads for Crystal cinema, Ruta Baga turnips, Florida cabbage, Spring onions, and home raised produce from Arnold and Abney. R A Starick, maker of fine men’s clothes, announces an opening in about ten days, to run Thursday through Sunday.

Crystal R. A. Starick

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Ughey's Cafe Royal Fou K.P. Memorial Union Haughey Cafes Royal Dr. Long Jackson County Woolver Smith Tom Shackelford Jackson Superior Court Jefferson Love Jordan Jim Wright Messrs. Smith and Shackelford DR. Jenkens Clarke Rifles Arnold & Abney
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