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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1911

Page

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Training Camp Underway As Athens Readies Ball Club

Harry Lea oversees early pre season work as Hal Chase’s team arrives in Athens for March training. Players from Montgomery Seaport and others join Caldwell and Daniels with Duke Farrell returning. Grounds at Stallings Park receive attention, with exhibitions planned across southern cities before season openers in April.

Harry ‘Lea Hal Chase Rice York American Ball Teary Arriva Athena Chass Street Arthor Siniah Georgiex Met Axsora Lee Jupe Montes Elliott Thita Seaport McClures Ana Oes Iene Trginia Epcen Wypekieen Ant Fo Buch Caldwell Daniels Duke Farrell Mike Bergin Athens Stallings Park Hot Springs University of Georgia Boston Nationals Montreal New York Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Nashville Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Wilkes-Barre Scranton Philadelphia

Clyde of Lavonia Seeks Voluntary Bankruptcy

Papers filed yesterday in the district U S Court ask for voluntary bankruptcy for C M Clyde of Lavonia Franklin County.

District U. S C. M. Clyde Lavonia Franklin County

Canned Goods Advertises Williamson's Produce

California pears apricots and peaches canned goods advertised with price inquiry by phone. Prices per dozen available at Williamson's store.

Williamson's

Meningitis Death Report Involving Local Youth

A young man, aged about 18, died yesterday morning at Ship Sharks Hospital after contracting meningitis. The case drew attention for its unusual circumstances and the late stage of illness observed among his peers.

Hopkinsville Vet Seeks Athens Citizenship After Noted Horseman Visit

Mr. G. P. Isbell of Hopkinsville Ky a renowned horseman and veterinary surgeon visited Athens aiming to relocate and become a citizen. His career includes developing top horses in Bowling Green and London prize entries later sold for ten thousand dollars. His expertise in horse training and care has drawn college offers but he remains focused on his practice.

G. P. Isbell Hopkinsville Athens Isbell Bowling Green London

Ash Wednesday Services At Emmanuel Church

Tomorrow March 1 begins Lent with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Ash Wednesday service at 11 a m Evening prayer follows at 5 o clock daily except Sunday A cordial invitation to attend offered by Rector Troy Beatty.

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty

Fresh Eggs Advertised by Arnold and Abney

Small hams and tender eggs offered by Arnold and Abney with fresh country eggs at 20 cents a dozen while supplies last.

Arnold & Abney

Education Board Meeting Recounts City Schools Needs

Report from a recent superintendency association meeting outlines repairs at East Athens and Potko schools, crowded rooms, need for new rooms and better library housing, plus wiring the sewer connection to curb disease. Trustees discuss hats and wraps storage, door safety, yard hedges, and sanitation, with committee rosters listed.

East Athens Colored School College Avenue

Citizens urged to support Crawford W. Long Infirmary drive

The committee appeals for donations of flowers and cash to fund the Crawford W. Long Infirmary campaign in Athens. Residents are asked to deposit at local banks on Thursday March 2 and to report contributions by telephone. The effort seeks to raise fifty thousand dollars with donations of any amount and requests prayers and help from the community.

Crawford W. Long Infirmary Athens Crawford W. Long

Ten-Cent Ownership Dispute Ends in Fine in Mayor's Court

Crawl Few, a Black man, faced a mayor's court ruling after a violent dispute over a dime at Sis Freeman's Broad street restaurant. He claimed a passing woman took his ten cent piece, leading to a scuffle, police intervention, and a fine of one hundred dimes.

Sis” Freeman Broad Street

Tit For Tat Courtroom Roundelay In Mayor's Court

A back and forth in the mayor's court unfolds as Jake Montgomery and Dismas Carey press counterclaims over liquor and assault. The case shifts to charges that Carey sold liquor to Montgomery while Montgomery alleges Carey assaulted his wife. Separate notices advertise Rhode Island Red eggs and Orpington chicks for sale at local addresses.

Jake Montgomery Dismas Carey Carey Dilmas Dilmas Carey Dilmus Jake Montgomery

Coach Anderson Hears of Mother’s Death

In a somber moment the university community learns of the passing of a beloved mother related to Coach Anderson. Friends and many supporters send sympathy as the coach deepens his response to the bereavement.

Coach Anderson Cpa Peas Anderson The University Fisor-' Ain Eympathiss

Musicians of Athens Form Local Mutual Aid Union

Athens musicians organize a local union for mutual protection with over twenty charter members and about thirty five expected to join. Officers include John Burch as president L P Canning vice president H C Collier secretary and C J Johnson treasurer.

Athens John Burch L. P. Canning H. C. Collier C. J. Johnson

Big addition to the Empire Laundry expands workspace

Extensive additions enlarge the Empire Steam Laundry basement and downstairs area by about a third. Concrete floors will be poured steel ceilings installed windows updated refractories and the entire space painted snowy white as new machinery is placed.

Empire Steam Laundry

Former Athens Man High in His Profession

Mr Rutherford Lipscomb of Atlanta is recognized as a leading insurance man. He was re elected to the executive committee of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents at a Louisville gathering, a position he has held for several years. Fresh country eggs only 20c the dozen. Arnold & Abney. Phone 1076.

Athens Rutherford Lipscomb Atlanta United States Louisville National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents

Seed Irish Potatoes Planting Time Prompted

Seed buyers urged to plant now with Red Bliss Early Rose Irish Cobbler Peerless varieties on offer. Arnold & Abney and Mr and Mrs Elihu McLean Jr depart to visit relatives in Macon for several days.

Arnold & Abney Elihu McLean, Jr McLean Macon

Quartet of bone experts flushed and fined by mayor

Charlie Williams Will Finch John Williams and Claude Crimes were fined $10 each by the mayor for being caught shooting craps. Police state they will aggressively pursue gamblers and administer municipal justice to those found. Wanted paper stretcher at Athens Paper Co.

Charlie Williams Will Finch John Williams Claude Crimes

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