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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1905

Page

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West Nabbed for Theft Near Sea Board Depot

William West, about 23, arrested at the Sea board depot for breaking into a car and stealing items. He claimed Robb as a friend and that they swapped coats. officers seek other involved men and will turn him over to state courts for trial.

C. V. Robb West William West South Carolina Carl W. Robb Robb Atlanta J. Z. Hoke Seaboard Air Line Railway Co

Bertie Broach Funeral Held at College Avenue Home

The funeral for Miss Bertie Broach was held yesterday at ten oclock at her College avenue residence. Dr W H Young pastor of the First Baptist church led the service and burial followed at Oco nee cemetery. W D Bowden ice cream man repaired umbrellas. Jaezi Phone 295. Give us a trial on Job Printing.

College Avenue Bertie Broach W. H. Young First Baptist Church Oconee Cemetery W. D. Bowden Jaezi

Flaming Arrow Attraction Tonight at the Opera House

Lincoln J. Carters sensational drama The Flaming Arrow plays tonight in the city opera house. The western plains and Rocky Mountains tale blends love adventure and comedy with a strong cast and vivid scenic effects including a Pow Wow ghost dance eclipse scene. Sixteen full blooded Indians and period talent enhance the production with authentic local color.

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Broughton Planned April Meetings at Moss Warehouse

The Y M C A permanent executive committee near Clayton Street favored holding religious meetings led by Dr Len G Broughton of Atlanta in the Moss warehouse in mid April. A committee will confirm dates between April 10 and 20 and decide on aid, possibly Major Cole, famed Methodist evangelist, to assist.

Len G. Broughton Atlanta Moss Warehouse Clayton St Broughton Major Cole Northwest

No Services at Catholic Church Today or Tomorrow

Telegram reports Father Rapier ill and unable to lead services as previously announced. Catholics in the city will be disappointed by his absence this week. Celery available daily at M. M. Arnold's Faust Blend Filson Club Pendennis Williamson's.

Father Rapier Faust Filson Club Pendennis Williamson's

Two Black men arrested for moonshine in Putnam County

Deputy Marshal T. P. Trammell arrested Dave Few and Jack Welch, two Black men, for distilling in Putnam County while pursuing moonshiner Wild Bill. Welch bound for Fulton jail and Macon trial before Judge Speer, Few bonded for next Macon Federal court session.

Putnam Kennebrew Dave Few Jack Welch Shiners Kinnebrew Welch Fulton County Macon Speer Bond Federal

Magda at the Opera House Prompts Reformist Drama

A review of Henrik Ibsen influenced Magda portrays a woman’s revolt through Elizabeth Kennedy’s performance at the opera house Thursday. Author Herman Sudermann, age forty four, draws on his Polish German background to show the ego seeking light against a caste bound home life.

Henrik Ibsen Elizabeth Kennedy Opera House Herman Sudermann Prussian Poland Magda Stern

University bulletin to elevate state high schools accreditation

The University of Georgia will issue a special bulletin outlining steps to improve accredited high schools across the state. The program aims to connect common schools with the university, granting automatic college admission to graduates with certificates.

The University of Georgia Ted Wei

Judge Cobb Speaks On The Evils Of Gambling At YMCA

The Y M C A hosts Judge Andrew J. Cobb of the Georgia Supreme Court for a Sunday 4 o clock talk on The Evils of Gambling. He cautions gambling ruins thousands of young men and will present the issue with force. All city men are invited to attend.

Andrew J. Cobb Supreme Court of Georgia Gamling

Athens Officer Named Flag Lieutenant On Training Squadron

Lieut. Hardeman Brumby son of Capt and Mrs John W Brumby of Athens has been named Flag Lieutenant of the training squadron under Admiral Bradford. He will serve on the Minneapolis after previously being lieutenant on the Brooklyn and stationed at Trinidad. Brumby has risen rapidly through the navy and earned wide recognition for his abilities.

United States Navy Hardeman Brumby John W. Brumby Brooklyn Trinidad Bradford Lieut. Brumby Minneapolis Lieut Brumby Athens

Bullish Cotton Receipts Indicate Farmer Control Rising

New Orleans reports show weekend and noon receipts and shipments with week’s total around 1 151 862 bales versus 2 bales the prior year, while the crop is 8 000 000 bales larger. Farmers appear to hold their crop. 75 155 bales received this week and 109 806 shipped nationwide. A promotional note touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatic pain and offers a gift contest with bon bons.

New Orleans Lester Iato

Meeting of Second Mortgage Bondholders at Athenaeum Club

Bondholders meet at 4 pm at President Phinzy office to decide what they will take for their bonds. A purchase proposal for the Athenaeum club property is on the table and failure to reorganize may force a sale to satisfy debt with potential buyers including the Elks.

Athenaeum Club Billups Phinizy Southern Mutual Insurance

Legislature Fails to Elect Senator on First Ballot

In Jefferson City on January 20 the joint session dissolved after one ballot produced no result for the U S seat to succeed Francis M Cockrell. The fourth ballot showed Niedringhaus 80, Cockrell 81, Kes 9, Pettijohn 1. Members adjourned to 10 oclock Monday with Niedringhaus losing one vote as Shaw of Dade backed Kerens.

Jefferson City United States Francis M. Cockrell Niedringhaus Cockrell Kes Pettijohn Yates Shaw Dade County Kerens

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Swift Relief

Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint. After six weeks bedridden and eight doctors with no relief, she used the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and recovered enough to walk in three days. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons at 105 Clayton Street.

W. H. Howard Husband Pennsylvania Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Clayton Street

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Seaboard Lagman Moo Lincoln J. Carter Western Plains Dr. Broughton Y. M.C. A. Hall M. M. Arnold's Splendid Bulletin University Joseph S. Stewart Woge A, J. Cobb Y.M.G.A Athenaeum Hester Mr. Nunnally Compa Elks Flaming Arrows Opera House
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