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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1905

Page

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Athens Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Athens Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at city hall with modest attendance but strong interest. New officers named include President M. G. Michael and 1st Vice President A. H. Hodgson, along with L. F. Edwards, T. W. Reed, and William Fleming as officers. Committee work on Athena and Jefferson rail improvements discussed funding, hotel plans, and a new union depot, with progress updates and future actions promised.

Athens M. G. Michael A. H. Hodgson L. F. Edwards T. W. Reed William Fleming T. J. Shackelford H. J. Nowe Athena Jefferson Lula Messrs Billups Phinizy

Visit from Creston Clarke Promises Legitimate Theatre Appeal

Creston Clarke visits the opera house tonight with a program featuring Barkington’s charming story a role and a stage version of Booth family lineage. The program includes selections by Jules Murry and Haughey’s orchestra, with pieces like The Yankee Concert and The Tenderfooley Hears March, aiming to delight a traditional theatre audience.

Creston Clarke Opera House Monsieur Beaucaire

Wash Scott Found Guilty in Murder Case With Mercy Recommendation

Wash Scott was found guilty of murder with a recommendation to mercy in Clarke superior court after a consent verdict. The sentence carries life imprisonment. His sons Jim and Henry Scott were found guilty of related charges. Judge Russell postponed sentencing and planned a later session with the grand jury.

Wash Scott John Samuels Clarke Superior Court Scott Russell State Penitentiary Jim Scott Henry Scott

Fire destroys slaughter pen in Bar berville

A morning fire in Bar berville consumed a slaughter pen with remains of a beef, owner unknown, possibly stolen and killed there. Loss about 150 dollars. A Chamber of Commerce canvass committee was formed to recruit new members. third year expected to be the most successful. Also a testimonial for Bucklen's Arnica Salve with price 25 cents at local druggists.

Rowe Barberville Crawford Messrs John D. Moss William Fleming J. E. Gardner Chamber of Commerce

Georgia seeks best coach as Dickinson debated by writers

Writers in several Georgia papers criticize Marvin Dickinson as a potential Georgia coach. Alumni demand national reputation in hiring while authorities delay final contract. Dickinson may be asked to help or coach, with emphasis on securing a top coach and delivering a winning team this year.

Georgia Football Steam Georgia West Georgia Athlltic Dickinson

Wier Brothers & Co Fancy Groceries opens contact line

Wier Brothers & Co, a grocery firm listed with phone number 465, appears in the notice segment. The item notes a business address and storefront operations, indicating ongoing retail activity in the local market.

Clarke County Farmers Club to Meet with Harvie Jordan

Clarke County Farmers' club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 2 PM in the Agricultural hall on the University campus. Hon Harvie Jordan, state director of Farmers' Institutes, will speak on marketing the cotton crop and its effects on local agriculture. The event is expected to draw a large, enthusiastic audience.

Farmers’ Club of Clarke Co Agricultural Hall Clarke County Farmers’ Club Universi Harvie Jordan Farmers’ Institutes Jordan

Demand for New Life Pill Grows in Drug Stores

Greatly in demand medicine meets modern needs as a blood and system cleanser. Dr. King’s New Life Pill touted to cure stomach and liver troubles. Available at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores with guarantees.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

New Club Discussed at Athenaeum Meeting

Thirty or forty gentlemen gathered at the old Athenaeum to discuss forming a new club. Mr. Billups Phinizy presided, Frank Lipscomb served as secretary, and a committee proposed organizing a stock company with 150 members to purchase the Athenaeum property and run it as a club.

Athenaeum Club Billiaps Phinizy Frank Lipscomb Athenaeum

Saturday Book Club Moves Meetings to Windsor Hotel

The Saturday Book Club will meet in Windsor parlors at the Windsor Hotel with books and bookcases moved there. Mr. S T Philpot the generous proprietor offers use of the hotel space and club resources. Regular hours will be observed on Saturdays as before. Give us a trial on Joh Printing.

Windsor Hotel S. T. Philpot Windsor

Colleges Face Possible December Debate Between Columbia and Georgia

Georgia and Columbia University consider a debate next December with a decision expected soon. If accepted, the event would be held in New York and permanent arrangements may alternate venues between the two colleges.

Columbian University University of Georgia New York

Turner and Hodgson Annual Clearance Sale

Turner and Hodgson advertise an ongoing annual Clearance Sale offering exchange of a dollar for one fifty to two dollars worth of merchandise. The notice urges customers to take advantage of the event and highlights white goods and seasonal bargains.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tie Mr. Baldwin Strahan Isa Baldwin Son Clarke Clarke Barkington Jules Murry Thirec Monsieur Bea Richard Mansfield Mr. Clarke John Sleeper Clarke Edwin Booth Booth Jay B. T. Paul Alfred G. Brown Haughey Jos, Mascha Coon Town Chas B. Davis Beaucaire Tery Harriet Howard W. 34Th St H.R. Palmer #t Sons Coagh Marvin Dickinson Wier Brothers & Co Old Athenaeum Club John Morris J. H. Dozier J. W. Barnett J. H. Rucker C. A. [Seuser C. B. Griffith F. A. Lipscomb Joh Columbia Turner & Hodgson
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