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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1911

Page

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Georgia Breeders Association Concludes Week With Corn Cotton Focus

The Georgia Breeders Association wrapped its second meeting at the State College of Agriculture, stressing breeding, standardization, and improvement of corn and cotton alongside livestock. Highlights included sessions on variety adaptation, soil types, cotton improvement, and prolific corn varieties, led by university and state agricultural leaders.

State of Georgia State College of Agriculture State School State College Breeders" Association Georgia Breeders’ Association T. G. Hudson Andrew M. Soule John R. Fain C. E. Brush Augusta R. J. H. DeLoach D. S. Starr Hogansville A. C. Lewis At-lanta H. G. Hastings Atlanta W. H. Whatley P. O. Vanatter State College of Agricult L. E. Raat Jate Thomas R. Whatley Helena Thomas Littl Sparta J. E. Miller Gainville J. M. Whelchel Gainesville

January issue of Georgia Agricultural Quarterly reviewed

The January number from Banner Job Printing Office portrays a fine print and design. Editors include W. F. Whatley chief, R. R. Childs associate, Eugene Baker local, C. H. McLemore business manager, with incumbents in assistant posts. Contents feature Boys Corn Clubs, Dairying in Georgia, Pecans, Beef Production, and notes from agricultural schools.

Georgia Agricultural Quarterly Banner Job W. F. Whatley R. R. Childs Eugene Baker C. H. McLemore R. O. Hutcheson R. L. Ballard Georgia J. H. Miller

Funeral of Mrs R W Sizer at First Methodist Church

The funeral for Mrs Richard W Sizer was held yesterday at 3:30 pm at the First Methodist Church, with large attendance. Rev. M I Troutman delivered the sermon, lay pallbearers carried the casket, and interment followed at Oconee Cemetery. Arnold & Abney advertised pumpkin yams.

First Methodist Church Richard W. Sizer E. H. Dorsey John W. Welch James Barrow J. E. Talmadge, Jr F. A. Lipscomb R. C. Wilson B. F. Hardeman A. R. Richardson C. M.snelling T. P. Stanley Audley Morton T. S. Mell J. ©. Mell Jesus Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church E. L. Hill Presbyterian Church M. I. Troutman Oconee Cemetery

Georgia Faces Auburn In Second Home Basketball Game

Tonight at the YMCA courts the fast Georgia five coached by Cunningham meets Donahoe's Auburnites in the second home basketball game of the season. Georgia aims to recover from holiday road defeats and a Mercer loss, seeking revenge on Auburn from the 1910 Thanksgiving football count by winning. Georgia lineup includes E. V. Carter at center, Golden and Forbes as forwards, F. Carter and Creekmore as guards. Auburn lists Majors, Scarborough, Newell, Streit, Davis among others.

Georgia Cunningham Donahoe Auburnites Mercer Auburn Scarborough Newell Streit Davis E. V. Carter Golden Forbes F. Carter Creekmore

Junior Senior Football Game Postponed Until Saturday

The junior senior class football game is postponed to Saturday afternoon as teams pursue needed training. Seniors under Kid Woodruff practice new plays and expect to defeat the juniors on Hertyfield, while junior leader Hatcher remains confident his squad will show advantages.

Kid” Woodruff Hertyfield A Hatcher

Moseman D N Dies at 66 in Athens Area

Yesterday at his country home on Bogart road near Athens Mr. D N Moseman aged sixty six died from paralysis. A prominent local figure who visited Athens for business, his passing brings sorrow to many here. Funeral and burial are planned at the family burying ground this afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Bogart Road Athens D. N. Moseman

Knights Templar Meeting and Red Cross Conferral

An urgent notice calls Knights Templar members to assemble at the Asylum this evening at 8 o clock in full uniform for rehearsal and the conferring of the Red Cross order. Officials warn of an inspection scheduled for the 27th inst by order of E d w B Cohen and E C J F Hart. Smoked bloaters, oranges, and Royal Scarlet Coffee are advertised by Williamson's and Arnold & Abney with contact details.

Knights Templar Order of the Red Cross Edw. B. Cohen E. C. J. F. Hart Arnold & Abney

WILL NOT RUN Georgia governor elect rules out senate bid

Special to The Banner reports Atlanta January 19 that Hoke Smith will not run for United States senator from Georgia nor engage in the race. He will serve his term as governor, leaving the field open to others such as Senator Terrell Congressmen Brantley and Hardwick Judge W A Covington and Hon Murphy Candler. More entries are expected as Smith wishes his name removed.

Atlanta Hoke Smith United States Georgia United States Senate Terrell Brantley and Hardwick W. A. Covington Murphy Candler Eloct Smith

City Assessors Start Work Monday

The city assessors begin rounds Monday morning to assess real estate for the current year. The mayor administered the oath to the newly elected assessors yesterday at city hall as preparations proceed for Monday. W. A. Mallory chairs the board with G. If Palmer and C. N. Weatherly serving as assessors.

W. A. Mallory Messrs. G. If Palmer C. N. Weatherly

Congress of Mothers Conference in Atlanta

The Georgia Congress of Mothers plans a February 2 to 4 conference in Atlanta. President Mrs. James KR Little asks the mayor to appoint delegates, with Mrs. C. B. Griffith Mrs. FE O H Dorsey Mrs. R. T. DuBose Mrs. M. L. Troutman and Mrs. E. C. Branson among the appointees.

Georgia Congress of Mothers Atlanta James KR. Little C. B. Griffith FE. O H. Dorsey R. T. DuBose M. L. Troutman E. C. Branson

Oysters Fresh from Norfolk Beds Sold by Arnold & Abney

Sealship oysters fresh this morning direct from Norfolk ocean beds. Large ones suitable for frying and smaller ones for stews, all of the same quality, offered by Arnold & Abney.

Norfolk Arnold & Abney

Dr Thomas Natural Foods Fresh Shipment Arrives

Fresh shipment received featuring Nut Like Flakes Fruit Crackers Nut Butter Pignolia Nuts Shelled Nuts and other varieties. Arnold Abney are the sole Athens agents.

Thin Shell Pecans at Williamson's Store

Fresh Brill fancy pecans arrive and beckon taste. must be seen and eaten to be believed at Williamson's.

Williamson's

Atlanta Passes 300 Dollar License for Locker Clubs

The Atlanta city council enacted an ordinance to tax locker clubs at 300 dollars, barring non social clubs, and requiring clubs to list members for police review. The measure aims to curb prohibition evasion by restricting such venues. The report ties this to broader fraud cases tied to the Albemarle Development Company, with arrests in Jackson Mississippi and ongoing investigations across several states.

Atlanta Mississippi South Carolina Albermarle Development Company Albermarle N. C Athens Georgia U. S F. H. Neff Chester Albemarle N.C Gab Jackson Miss J. C. Masters Thomas H. Sibley Albemarle Development Company Albemarle N C Post Office Sibley Albemarle Concern Masters Concern Albemarle Development Co Mississippii River Alabama Propmters Tennessee Louisiana North Carolina Virginia Kentucky West Virginia Walter C. Irvin Salem, IL Masters and Mineral Wells Texas Texas Concern S. C

Y W C A Lunch Delights Queued Diners in Athens

Opened on a blustery day the Y W C A lunch rooms drew a full crowd with praise for home style cooking. The women’s dining room offered a cheerful, inviting space while men used the separate dining area. Menu featured soup chicken rice rolled ham green peas macaroni butter beans bread orange gelatine cake coffee tea and priced at 15 cents or more.

Athens

Elks Hold Regular Session With Turkey Supper

Elks announce regular meeting at 8 p m sharp with degrees to be conferred followed by a turkey supper. Large attendance urged. E Bancroft E R Gro H Palmer, Secretaries.

E. Bancroft E. R, Gro H. Palmer Sec'y

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Georgia Breeders Association W. G. Acree C. H. McLe R. W. Sizer D. A. Moseman Order of Red Cross Williamson’s Senate Congress OF Mothers Albemarle Company Sam Neyee
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