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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

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Branson Invited to Lecture Series at Columbia University

Georgia State Normal School president Branson is invited to present lectures at Columbia University and the Columbus Lane School. The study aims to compile statistics on population occupation agriculture wealth taxation and education across Georgia counties. The project shows that 39 counties subsidize 106 counties and reveals tax rate disparities between neighboring counties. The Georgia Club and State Normal students collect county data to analyze these and related social economic factors.

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Tax Return Reminder Encourages Citizens to Report

The city treasurer urges residents to file their tax returns promptly to save time and avoid last minute delays. Citizens praised for prompt compliance are noted, and the message emphasizes the small time investment needed to complete returns this year.

Cerk

Y M C A Demonstration Menu and Helpers Today

The Demonstration at the Y M C A features Mrs. R B Dix and Mrs. W A Cunningham with assistants Miss Mozelle Scudder Anne B P Dorsey Willie Rutles Frances Henley Luelle Brand Kath leen O Farell Katie Dearing Lalage Darwin Alice Stewart Eleanor Lustrat Rene Lustrat. They will serve at the tables and present veal cutlet roast beef green peas apple and celery salad hot rolls cake and coffee. Demonstration runs 10 to 11 30 with doughnuts biscuits and wheat muffins and recipes handed out.

R. B. Dixon W. A. Cunningham Mozelle Scudder Anne BP. Dorsey Willie Rutles Frances Henley Luelle Julia Brand Kathleen O’farell Katie Dearing Lalage Darwin Alice Stewart E Eleanor Rene Lustrat

Clarke County Population Counts Show Racial Split

The census bulletin reports 11 767 colored and 11 502 white residents in Clarke County. In Athens city the totals are 8 593 white and 6 316 colored residents.

Clarke Census Bureau Athens

Elks Billiard Parlor Refitted and Renovatd at Home

The billiard parlors at the Elks Home have been refitted and renovated and made attractive and cheerful. Members are cordially invited to enjoy it.

ELKS

Breakfast Roe Special at Arnold and Abney

Arnold and Abney advertise breakfast roe as a chilly morning treat with special prices this week and an invitation to inquire about the offer.

Arnold & Abney

Small Hams 17c a Pound Fresh Lot

Local advertise Arnold and Alney offer a fresh batch of small pig hams at a special price of 17 cents per pound.

C. Arnold &Alney

Georgia dairy and livestock group opens its eighteenth session

The Dairy Men of Georgia and Live Stock Men began their eighteenth annual meeting at the State College of Agriculture in Athens. Illness kept President Jas. D. Price away from the opening, but Prof. M. P. Jernigan presided as sessions outlined a full program on dairy breeds and live stock topics, with Dr. Soule to address a joint session with the horticultural society in the evening.

Theeorgia Dairymen and Livestock Association State College of Agriculture Jas. D. Price Ccoree M. P. Jernigan Athens Bahnsen J. C. Wade Cornelia C. J. Willoughby Ingleside Jernigan Georgia Thurston C. Crawford Soule Horticultural Society J. L. Brown Greensboro D. E. M. Nighbert South Carolina J. W. Parker E]berton W. H. White, Jr Atlanta Geo W. Rommel US Dept. of Agriculture Oliver J. Copeland Rome W. M. Burson CO P. M South B. H Rawl U. S. Dept of Agriculture Milton P. Jarnagin L. Wearman Porterdale Felix Williams Villa Rica Loring Brown Smyrna C. E Vance Calhoun J. C Broome Hepzibah Andrew M. Soule Georgia Dairy and Live Sto»s Association The State Horticultural Society Georgia Breeders Association

Little Mary Returns in Little Red Riding Hood at Majestic

The Majestic features Little Mary in Little Red Riding Hood along with two vaudeville acts and the Reliance film Locked in the Vaults. Matinee at 3 30 p m offers an hour of entertainment beginning from 11 a m with continuous showings.

Majestic Mary

Missionary Institute and Preachers Meeting in Athens

Preachers arrive for the Athens District Methodist Institute and Preachers Meeting at First Methodist Church starting 9 o clock this morning. Rev B P Allen presiding. Formal schedule lists devotional, topics on district resources, lay movements, missions, literature, rural needs, church extension, and board of missions work. Public invited and other denominations welcomed.

Athens Methodist Missionary Institute and Methodist Church B. P. Allen First Church M. L. Troutman W. E. Thompson Eal Country Church J. T. L. Sappington A. J. Sears A. A. Sullivan J. M. Craw Woman's Missionary Societies W. R. Mackay Jnc. S. Jenkins Conference Board of Missions Board of Missions

Brave and Bold at Lyric Faces Weather for Show

A Lyric Theatre program titled Brave and Bold invites patrons to brave the weather for a good picture at the Lyric today. The notice emphasizes resilience and enjoying cinema amid conditions.

Lyric

Athens Considers Forming New Military Company

Plans discussed by several young men aim to establish another military company in Athens. Col Tate Wright and Messrs Wier Quin Maine among those involved. Clarke Rifles already set the standard there, with potential to boost Athens military prominence to about a thousand uniformed men on state occasions.

New Military Co Athens Col Tate Wright Messrs Wier Quin Maine Clarke Rifles National Guard Georgia Cadets Rifles

Second bond election planned for new county courthouse

A February notice states a second bond issue of two hundred thousand dollars will be voted in early April to fund a courthouse lot, building, jail, and jailer's home. Petitions seek April 3 for the election. organizers pledge broad district outreach and a full campaign to secure support amid growing need due to inadequate current facilities.

Court House Bones

Two Eminent Speakers to Address Georgia University

The University of Georgia will host two prominent southern intellects this month. Dr Edwin M. Poteat of Furman University will lecture on Gambling on January 29 before the faculty and students. Dr Phillip Van Ness Meyers of Cincinnati will speak on International and Intra-national ethics and the Peace movement a few days later at the general chapel assembly. The Athens community welcomes both scholars and invites the public to attend.

University of Georgia Edwin M. Poteat Furman University Greenville S. C Phillip van Ness Meyers Cincinnati Athens General Chapel Assembly

One Thousand Seven Hundred Clarke County Tax Delinquents Named

One third of Clarke County taxpayers, about 1700 people, have not paid 1911 taxes. Tax Collector Hal Linton and an assistant are filing delinquent lists and preparing warrants. To vote, residents must register by April 1 and swear taxes have been paid since 1870s. Taxes plus costs must be paid to proceed.

Clarke County County of Clarke Hal H. Linton

Memorial Day feature eyed for Double Barreled Cannon in Athens

Dr. W. B. Conway aims to heighten Memorial Day exercises by showcasing the famous double barreled cannon. A bronze tablet would mark its origin in Athens Foundry on May 3 1863 and credit John W. Gilleland with the idea.

Athens Sam W. B. Conway John W. Gilleland Home Guard W. RB. Conway J. E. Talmadge T. H. Dozier

Garden Club Meeting Postponed to February First Wednesday

The Ladies' Garden Club meeting scheduled for this morning is postponed due to bad weather. It will be held on the first Wednesday in February with the hope of full attendance.

Ladies’ Garden Club The

Arnold and Abney Promote YMCA Ordering at Meeting

A meeting notice invites members to discuss Y M C A supplies with Wesson's Snowdrift Oil and a fresh shipment now available. Arnold & Abney handle orders and distribution to local patrons.

Wesson Arnold & Abney

Potato Chips from Arnold and Abney Bakery

Fresh crisp brittle chips produced in house by Arnold and Abney.

Arnold & Abney

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