A Big Rally at Chapel by the New Club
A large gathering formed at the chapel as the New Club hosted a rally. Speakers from the organization addressed members and supporters outlining upcoming events and goals for the community outreach effort.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
1
Rally to Draw 800 Students to Georgia Next Fall
A Georgia Soos Club rally at the University of Georgia chapel tonight at eight o'clock aims to recruit 800 new students for the next fall term. Alumni and students contribute speeches and music to an organized program, with topics covering preparation, enrollment, and post graduate service. The event, plus a note on Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe and pneumonia, concludes with the call for legislative support and a strong speakers’ committee to push for campus needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Soos Club
University of Georgia
Elnbd
Georgia
Athens
Dorsey
Michael
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Hodgson
Joseph S. Stewart
City Dent
Robert H. Jones
Robert W. Barnes
Gardner
James Bussey
Charles N. Feidelson
Barrow
Syelling
Patterson
Park
Andrew J. Cobb
T. W. Reed
J. W. Barnett
E. H. Dorsey
Dan Dupree
D. Mell
Georgia Legislature
Northeast Georgia Christian Church District Meeting Heads City
The annual Northeast Georgia Christian church district meeting runs March 27 to 30 in this city. Rev. John Wood of Winder and Rev. W A Chastain confer to arrange the revival program. Several ministers will attend and the revival is expected to grow the church membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Georgia Christian Church
John Wood
Winder
Christian Church
W. A. Chastain
Stain
Mr J A Fowler Moves to Florida Buy Home in St Petersburg
Mr J A Fowler recently spent weeks in Florida and decided to invest there and make it his future home. He reportedly purchased a handsome property in St Petersburg for he and his family to reside, drawing regret from friends here who wish him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fowler
Florida
St. Petersburg
Important Mask and Wig Club Meeting Tonight
A meeting of the Mask and Wig Club is called for tonight at 8 30 at the Young Men's Christian Association. Matters of importance will be discussed and full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mask and Wig Club
Young Men's Christian Association
Catholic Mission to be Held at Local Church
A Catholic mission or revival meeting will run this week at the Roman Catholic church corner Pulaski and Prince in Shelled Almonds and Walnuts Williams. Father Thuente, a noted Catholic orator, will lead with assistance from Atlanta Magist Fathers. Mass at 7:30 am and services at 8 pm daily with questions, music, and vendors. non Catholics invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Thuente
Magist Fathers
Atlanta
Father Theante
Pulaski Street
Prince Avenue
Politicking in Madison County Sees Broad Races and Uncertainty
In Madison County politics the field tightens with no clear opposition in the legislative race. Incumbent judges and clerks face competitive bids from multiple candidates. Tax receiver contenders include John F. Brown and Luther C. Nelms while tax collector race features four hopefuls. Sheriff Davis may announce later to face D W Cox. Treasurer J H Huff runs unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Representative White
Judge Long
Frank Glenn
FE. J. Christy
T. G. Hitchcock
S. C. O'Kelley
John F. Brown
Luther C. Nelms
Messrs
John J. Chan- Wei
W. A. Whitworth
Wm. Haralson
Charles McMurnray
Davis
D. W. Cox
J. H. Huff
Fire at Court House Ends Narrowly in Seine Linton
Yesterday around one o'clock a coal fire at the Seine Linton courthouse nearly destroyed the room and furniture. Mr Henry Carlton of the Clerk's office saw smoke at the door and, with buckets of water, extinguished the blaze before extensive damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seine Linton
Mr. Linton
Henry l Carlton
Carlton
Fire Dept Responds to Flue Fire at Smith Residence
Sunday morning the fire department was called to the residence of Mr. T. A. Smith on the Boulevard. The alarm was caused by a burning flue but the home sustained no damage. Notice of sale issued by Central of Georgia Railway Company to sell 600 sacks of meal at Athens depot on February 25 1908 to recover freight and demurrage charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Smith
Central of Georgia
Athens
Georgia
City Mille
Columbus
Arnold Grs Cery Co
Arnold Grocery Co
Caché of
Central of Georgia Railway Co
For Rent Six Room House U H Davenport
Six room house available for rent listed under U H Davenport. Includes essential amenities and address details not fully visible in the fragment. Contact property owner for viewing and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. H. Davenport
Kent and Calhoun Triumph in Montgomery County Primary
In Montgomery County primary results Hon William B Kent won the city court judgeship with 1104 votes to 616 for W L Wilson. Hon M B Calhoun was elected county normal without opposition. Kent and Calhoun, both well known Athens residents and sons in law of Frank B Griffith, are University of Georgia alumni and staunch friends of the institution. M D McArthur was nominated for legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
William B. Kent
W. L. Wilson
M. B. Calhoun
Messra. Kent
Calhoun
Frank Pb.eiffith
Athens
M. D. McArthur
University of Georgia
City Assessors to Begin Real Estate Appraisals
The city assessors will start work next Monday evaluating real estate. The board includes Cobh Lampkin as chairman, H. Talmage, and J. N. Booth. They will devote the coming weeks to auditing the past year to ensure the books are accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Cobh Lampkin
A H. Talmage
J. N. Booth
Large Spring Stock At Stern Co Footwear And Apparel
Charles Stern Co reports a large spring shipment of clothing hats and furnishings. Aaron Cohen head of the firm recently returned from eastern markets with a line unmatched locally. The store offers latest styles fine fabrics and a broad range of shoes inviting public inspection and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stern Co
Aaron Cohen
Cohen
Free Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds With JELL-O
Consumers in leading cities and beyond can obtain free silver aluminum jelly moulds inside JELL-O packages. Each circular explains patterns and usage. JELL-O is sold by grocers at 10c per package with a note to avoid substitutes.
What Makes the World Go Round Love Song at Broadway Casino
Van Alstyne and Williams have written a beautiful love song titled What Makes the World Go Round. It is the hit of the new Sam Bernard show at the Broadway Casino in New York. The words and music will appear in next Sunday's Magazine Section of the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
Williams
Sam Bernard
Broadway Casino
New York
New York World
Free trial box offered for Catarrh Remedy
If you have catarrh, rid yourself of it his repulsive disease. Ask Dr. Shoop of Racine, Wis., to mail you free, a trial box of his Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. A simple, single test, will surely tell you a catarrh truth well forth your knowing. Write . That suffer longer. H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Mrs Lucy Wilkins Dies After Illness in South Georgia
Mrs Lucy B Wilkins aged sixty five died last night at her son W T Wilkins the Kingstree S C home after months of illness. She had lived in Athens for years and was beloved by many. Funeral services will be held at Union Point Georgia with arrangements to be announced in tomorrow's Banner. Many Athenians are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wilkins
Kingstree
S. C
Lucy B. Wilkins
Wilkins
Union Point
Tomorw
John Fitzpatrick Chosen Football Manager
The University Athletic Association elected John Fitzpatrick as football manager yesterday. He was chosen from three nominees by the athletic board and will immediately begin duties, finalize the schedule, and prepare for a successful next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Athletic Association
John Fitzpatrick
Athletic Board
Fitzpatrick
Dakota Bob Walks Across North America To Maine Journey
The traveler Dakota Bob returns to the road from Athens to Portland Maine on a path from New York to San Francisco and Mexico. He has logged 4285 miles in eight months and will reach 9420 miles in eighteen months. He previously crossed Australia and France for belts and cups and plans a race in England against Tommy Welch. He leaves Athens at nine from the Banner office amid a note about Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Bob
Athens
New York
San Francisco
Mexico
Portland
Oregon
Maine
Australia
Sylvester
le Verne
England
Tommy Welch
Banner Office
The Library Normal School May Cost Twenty Thousand
A local report estimates the Library Normal School project will require about twenty thousand dollars for completion. Stakeholders weigh funding options as construction timelines proceed.
Carnegie's Gift Provides Library Building for Normal School
Announcement reports Andrew Carnegie giving ten thousand dollars for a library on the State Normal School campus. The gift funds a new library building, with friends noting the amount should be the start toward a possible twenty thousand dollar library project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
State Normal School
Carnegie
The
Normal School
Mal School
Verdict for Moss Manufacturing in Mell suit
Yesterday morning the jury awarded the R L Moss Manufacturing Company 177.90 against C I Mell after a two day deliberation. It was not stated if a new trial will be sought as court adjourned to nine oclock tomorrow for a loaded calendar including Mrs Lou Bailey vs Booth distress warrant and several state cases on prohibition, mule impounding, and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Moss Manufacturing Company
C. I. Mell
Lou Bailey
G. M. Booth
State
Amos Pinkard
J. H. Huggins
P. D. Hardeman
Two State Arrests Reported In Separate Warrants
Yesterday Will Morrow from Morgan county was arrested on a bond-evading warrant after Sheriff Aycock apprehended him. Robert Maxwell alias Robert Johnson of Greene county was arrested on a cheating and swindling warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Morrow
Morgan County
Aycock
Robert Maxwell
Robert Johnson
Greene County
Also Mentioned on This Page
University
Ako
Foley
District Meeting Christian Church
Catholic Services
Catholic Church
Williamson's
Office
Court House
Fire Department
Pri
City Assessors
Lucy Wilkins
Dakota Bob
Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Bucklen
W. J. Smith Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons Druggtats
the Library
R. L. Moss Manufacturing Co
Atheny Police
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