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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

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Prohibition case binds two for illegal prescription use

Dr W T Hamilton and Mr James H Richards were bound over by Mayor Dorsey on a prohibition violation. The prescription for alcohol was issued without proper examination and the mixture was shared by four men, leading to Fred Lemon’s intoxication and a subsequent court fine. Richards faced a $100 bond. Hamilton warned that future violators will be pursued.

W. T. Hamilton James H. Richards Dorsey Hammilton Ant Wen Lemon Richards Dr. Hamilton W. J.smith & Bros. Drug Store Tour den Sr. Hamilton Fred Lemon Chattanooga

Bailey files voluntary bankruptcy in Dougherty county

James T Bailey a merchant of Pendergrass filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition before Judge F L Upson. Assets are listed at 3800 dollars liabilities at 6200 dollars. Largest creditors are wholesale merchants in this city and Atlanta. Dougherty Ward Little of Atlanta petitioned for a receiver through their attorneys Meesra S C Upson and E K Lumpkin, and Joseph J Hull was appointed receiver.

James T .Bailey Pendergrass F. L. Upson Atlanta Dougherty, Ward & Little Meesra S. C. Upson E. K. Lumpkin Joseph J. Hull

Williamson's Hosts Philadelphia Cream and Pineapple Jelly Event

A Williamson's showcase features Philadelphia Cream and Pineapple Jelly samples, inviting patrons to explore flavor pairings and product presentation. The event highlights brand varieties and potential promotion opportunities for shoppers.

Philadelphia Earle-Duc Williamson's

Disorderly conduct case ends with six month city gang sentence

A fourteen or seventeen-year-old looking boy, Bunnie Terrell, faced Mayor Dorsey for disorderly conduct after a incident with a ten-year-old girl near the Seaboard tracks. He admitted the allegations, received the maximum local penalty, and was warned about future legal risk. Also noted is a postmaster rule affecting second-class mailing for overdue newspaper subscriptions set to take effect April 1, 1908, urging timely renewal to avoid discontinuation.

Bunnie Terrell Dorsey Seaboard Southern Manufacturing Company Gablaws

Davison-Nicholson Specials on Embroideries and Ready-to-Wear

Davison-Nicholson Co announces a Wednesday specials event with bargains on handkerchiefs white goods and wash goods including embroidery remnants 10 to 50 cents lots and 98 cent shirtwaists. New spring shipments feature tailored suits skirts and various fabrics with substantial value discounts across suits skirts voiles panama and cassimere effects.

Copenhagen Voiles Panama

Moore couple mourn loss of 17 month old daughter

In Winterville Georgia on February 25 the 17 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Moore died Sunday morning after a ten day illness with tonsillitis. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday morning conducted by Rev J A Sewell and the interment followed in Winterville cemetery. Self Rising South Georgia Syrup at Williamson's.

R. T. Moore Winterville J. A. Sewell Winterville Cemetery

Rally of Reg Men at Wigwam Tonight

Sequee Tribe No 54 Improved Order of Retired Men meets at the wigwam tonight at eight o'clock Grand Junior Sagamore F F Smith of Atlanta will address the gathering The order urges as many members as possible to attend as the meeting promises to raise lodge efficiency Smith travels the state to boost interest and has met with enthusiastic reception everywhere expected to attract a large turnout tonight

Grand Junior Sagamore F. F. Smith Atlanta Grand Junior Sagamore Smith

Patti Rosa to Perform in City Friday Evening

Patti Rosa daughter of the late Patti Rosa will appear in this city Friday at the Colonial in the Yankee Drummers. She was a popular entertainer whose mother drew large audiences here in past years. Also note Athens Lodge 790 P P C E holds regular meeting tonight at 8. Secretary GEO H PALMER to preside.

Patti Rosa Athens Miss Rosa DuPree Broad Street Athens Lodge Geo. H. Palmer

FDR Missions of the Missionary Institute at Athens District

The Athens District missionary institute sessions are set for March 9-10 in Fitzgerald Georgia with Rev W H Cooper leading the opening sermon. The program lists lay delegates, devotional periods, and talks on foreign missions by L M and discussants including J G Da th and M J Cofer, highlighting lay involvement and missionary extension work.

Athens Isboro hoDe W. H. Cooper Greens J. F. Davis L. mi Church, South Ermon W. T. Irvine L. Ware J. G. Dath J. A. Sew M. J. Cofer A. m

Sunday school program outlines and speakers

A readable schedule lists sessions for parents and children in Sunday schools. E W Copelan leads at 9:30 a.m. with adult classes by W H Cooper at 10 a.m. and sermons on temperance by A J Hughes at 11 a.m. J R MacCle key leads devotional at 2:30 p.m. A missionary revival by A B Sanders is at 3 p.m. and J W Taylor C F Hughes study the best means to create missionary sentiment at 4 p.m.

E. W. Copelan W. H. Cooper A. J. Hughes J. E. Dickey J. R. MacCleskey A. B. Sanders Ereretne J. W. Taylor C. F. Hughes

Funeral of Mrs Lucy Wilkins at Union Point

This morning at ten oclock the funeral of Mrs Lucy B Wilkins will be held at Union Point. She died Monday night at the home of her son W T Wilkins in Kingstree South Carolina. A number of her friends from the city will attend the service.

Union Point Lucy B. Wilkins W. T. Wilkins Kingstree 8. C

May contest election over Georgia manager selection

The Georgia football manager election for John Fitzpatrick may be contested due to irregularities. Allegations claim three nominee names were known before the meeting and nonmembers voted, challenging the legality of the process.

John Fitzpatrick Georgia Fitz Patrick Athletic Council

Chancellor Barrow to attend Georgia Society banquet in New York

Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia leaves for New York to join the annual banquet of the Georgia Society in New York. He will be a guest of Hon George Foster Peabody, who is recovering health after a period of illness. Georgia will be well represented.

Georgia Society New York David C. Barrow Thaiversity of Georgia Georgia Society of New York Arrow George Foster Peabody Peabody jMany Society Georgia Barrow

Mission Services to Begin Tonight at Local Church

Catholics in the area anticipate a week of mission services at the church on Prince Avenue and Praski Street. Father Theante, a noted Dominican missionary, will conduct the events with Marist Fathers from Atlanta. Daily prayers begin at seven thirty each morning with evening services at eight. A question box will let non Catholics seek scriptural clarification from the altar. Father O Sullivan of Savannah may soon oversee the Athens church.

Father Theante Atlanta Father O'Sullivan Savannah Athens Pwaski Street Prince Avenue

Annual inspection of Athens Guards set for March first

On March first the regular annual inspection of the Athens Guards will be held at their armory. The unit has faced severe winter weather hindering drills and has scheduled nightly practice to prepare. They have been transferred to Co. I, 5th Regiment under Col. E. E. Pomeroy of Atlanta and will camp at Fort Thomas Kentucky in August under the rotary plan to receive regular army pay for ten days. The Guards have added new members and nearly reached required strength, with Capt. Capps close to completing re enlistment papers.

Athens Guards Co. I 5Th Regiment E. E. Pomeroy Atlanta Fort Thomas Capps

Georgia 800-08 Club rally boosts college drive

Enthusiastic crowd at the University chapel heard speeches urging 800 students to enroll next fall. W F Dorsey M B Michael and others spoke, pamphlets were distributed, and Chancellor Barrow Professor Park and President Wallace will select students for the legislature next summer. Funds were pledged to support club expenses.

University Chapel Georgia Hugh Wallace Messrs W. F. Dorsey Michael Harry Hodgson J. 8 Stewart R. H. Jones R. W. Barnes B. C. Gardner C. N. Fefderaon David C. Barrow C. M. Snelling R. E B. Park Andrew J. Cobb T. W. Reed J. W. Barnett Barrow Park Wallace

Johnson Shoe Co advertises up to date styles

The Johnson Shoe Co promotes fashionable footwear for all ages and genders. Manager Mr. Funkenstein has built a large spring stock to meet local demand and invites the public to inspect the new collection on Broad Street.

Mars Johnson Shoe Co Broag Street

Lettuce Bell Pepper Tomatoes Celery At Williamson's

Lettuce and bell pepper tomatoes and celery listed among produce at Williamson's. Odd terms freak beets exe plants appear as misreads in the OCR listing.

Williamson's

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