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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1912

Page

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Missionary Institute to Convene in Athens

The Athens district of the North Georgia Methodist Episcopal church conference will hold a missionary institute at the First Church tomorrow at 9 o clock. Rev Dr B P Allen will direct and preside with sessions Wednesday morning afternoon and evening and a closing warning session. The gathering aims to discuss mission work, fields, and plans with prominent ministers and state board officials in attendance.

Athens oMary North Georgia Methodist Episcopal Church Conference South B. P. Allen Sesson Thi State Board Kins of Atlanta Ahn J. S. Jenkins North Georgia Methodist Conference Board of Missions Col W. C. Thomas M L. Troutman First Church S. R. England Young Harris A. A. Sullivan Oconee Street J. W. Taylor W. W. Benson Broad River Marvin Franklin The Center Church Emory College M. H. Eakes Farmington Q. L. Morgan Greene Circuit W. R. Mackay Greensporo J. S. i. Sappington Lexington A. B. Sanders Little River Circuit J. H. Mash Madison First Church B. H. Trammell J. M. Crowe Princeton G.T. Sorrells Rutledge Joe L. Dillard J. J. Cope Sharon H. J. Ellis Union Point Charge Alf M. Pierce Washington W. D. Parrish Watkinsville J. R. Speer W. A. Woodruff West Wilkes J. W. Gober White Plains and Siloam A. J. Sears Winterville Cherokee Corners W. B. Bonnell Wesleyan Female College Macon Washington, Ga State College of Agriture Georgia Chain of Commerce Agricutural Wilkes Coln Agricult School J. L. Bishop State Lore of Agriculture Department of Agricult Thought and Research

Annual chamber of commerce banquet set at hotel

The chamber of commerce plans its annual banquet next Friday night at the hotel. Chairman John D. Moss urges prompt card invitations and ordered preparations for the event. The gathering is a cordial, public occasion with expected attendance by invited guests of the trade and city.

Chamber of Commerce John D. Moss

Freshman Class to vote on scraps or pushball game

A University of Georgia notice urges a Thursday evening meeting of the freshmen to decide whether to revive class scraps or replace them with a large pushball game. The plan centers on a nineteen foot sphere made from calf skins and a rubber bladder, to be the centerpiece of a new class contest.

Univsity of Georgia Netic Chapel Sanford Spalding

Destructive Fire Destroys Birmingham Telegraph Exchange

A late yesterday afternoon blaze in Birmingham Ala caused heavy property loss and endangered lives. The citys large telephone exchange building was among the destroyed structures. Emergency crews battled flames as fears mounted for nearby facilities and residents.

Birmingham Ala

Ferndell Coffee and Fresh Cauliflower Update

Ferndell Coffee offers three grades priced at 20c 35c and 40c. A fresh shipment of cauliflower arrives marked FEARS Pobng 1071.

Pictures Are Good The Passion Play At Colonial Theater

The Passion Play of Oberammergau shown at the Colonial theater drew a good crowd despite a bitterly cold hall. A city minister phoned the Banner praising the entertainment and urging all interested in the drama and its religion to see the clear educative pictures. A matinee is set for 2:30 this afternoon with another show tonight.

Oberammergau

Masons Hold Regular Meeting This Tuesday Evening

A Masonry chapter announces a regular meeting Tuesday at 8 o'clock to elect officers. All companions are fraternally invited to attend.

Ae Ee

Council Grants Two Near Beer Licenses After Appeal Session

The mayor and council held a lengthy meeting to try appeal cases. R R Hipkins faced a fine of 200 dollars or six months on the street for keeping whiskey on hand for sale, with a brief grace period to pay. Other cases involved W M Bradley appealing a conviction and may grant licenses for retail at No 136 Street and for wholesale in the Swift building on Cundy Street.

Mocion R. R. Hipkins Iris G. C. Thomas Mappin Peeler Iber Young Davis W. M. Bradley Coucil Lou Fields Messrs. Burch Emerick N92 Round Street Swift Cundry Street

W C T U to Meet This Afternoon at Corway Home

The local Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a regular meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock. It will be held at Mrs H C Corway's residence on Prince Avenue. All interested ladies are invited to attend as important business will be discussed.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Association H. C. Corway Prince Avenue

Won Prizes at the Comer Fair

Mr G S Wright of Athens won prizes at the Comer Fair in Georgia. He received a blackt cockerel and a second prize in a chicken judging event.Further details on the fair and other award winners were not clearly readable.

G. S. Wright Athens F Ga

Anniversary Exercises Honor General Lee at University Chapel

In Athens the University of Georgia holds Friday 10 o'clock events in the old chapel to mark General Lee's birthday. Chancellor Barrow will speak, with student-led programs and Rev Dr Troutman presiding. Speakers include Joseph Deadwyler, W A Mann, and T J Wooster Jr. Musical numbers ensue.

Old Chapel University of Georgia Robert E. Lee Barrow Troutman First Methodist Church Lee Citizen Joseph Deadwyler W. A. Mann T. J Wooster, Jr Mandolin Club

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