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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1912

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Introduce Me at Colonial Promises Original Comedy Debut

A new comedy Introduce Me by Della Clarke debuts tonight at the Colonial. Clarke stars in the company and plays a double role as author and performer while her husband seeks truth about her success under Francis Everton. A witty, wholesome story unfolds around literary deception and reunion.

The Colonial Tonight Della Clarke Miss Clarke George Nichol Francis Everton Francis Edna Somers Hona Susan Onda

Epworth League Holds Meeting at Young Harris Memorial

The Epworth League of Young Harris Memorial Church held a business and literary meeting Monday evening at the parsonage. Mr Wallace Bell presided over the session. Bible questions and musical selections delighted attendees as the league reflects on a strong past year and anticipates greater success in 1912.

Epworth League Young Harris Memorial Church Wallace Bell

Athens classmates rally around Col. Quarterman in bid for solicitor general

Col. W. H. Quarterman of Winder visits Athens on the way to and from the superior court in Watkinsville. He seeks the western circuit solicitor general post with strong support from Winder. His Athens peers include T. W. Reed E. J. Bondurant E. R. Cohen James Mell O Shackelford T J Shackelford and other Dig class notables like John R. Cooper Nash Broyles John D. Little and Judge J C Boone.

W. H. Quarterman Winder Athens Superior Court Watkinsville Quarterman Col. Quarterman University of Georgia T. W. Reed E. J. Bondurant R. Cohen James Mell O. Shackelford T. J. Shackelford Dig Messrs John R. Cooper Congress Macon Nash Broyles Atlanta John D. Little J. C. Boone Qaninesville

Fresh Shipment at Son’s and Williamson’s

A note lists fresh goods available including Brazil nuts walnuts pecans sweet potatoes and potatoes in cans. The message references large walnuts pecans and a frost issue. It mentions locations at mson's and Williamson's.

Mson’s Williamson's

Demosthenian Society Elects Impromptu Debate Team

At a weekly meeting six men were chosen to represent Demosthenian in the annual impromptu debate with Phi Kappa to be held in a few weeks. The six are W. A. Mann Milner Ga A K Maddox Griffin Ga L H Rogers Reidsville Ga C H Newsome Eatonton Ga H D Russell McDonough Ga Chas E Martin Culloden Ga. Phi Kappa postponed its debater selection after a sharp constitutionality dispute over the method and timing of electing participants.

Demosthenian Literary Society Phi Kappa Demosthenian W. A. Mann Milner A. K. Maddox Griffin L. H. Rogers Reidsville C. H. Newsome Eatonton H. D. Russell McDonough Chas E. Martin Culloden Phi Kappas Phi Cappa Society

Pleasant Y M C A Social at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia college Y M C A hosts a Thursday evening social from 7:30 to 8:30 planned by student secretary W D Molby. The event features colored mirror views, refreshments, and several musical numbers for students and faculty.

University of Georgia’s College Young Men's Christian Association D. Molby

The Small Boy and the Robins

The Georgia law forbids killing robins year round and applies to all shooters from air guns to hunters. County game warden Col Price plans to enforce the law, even against small boys, as robins migrate north and feast on fermenting china berries.

Robins Georgia Col. Price Robbins Macon

Masonic Lodge Calls Meeting for F C Degree Work

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M publishes a Thursday night session at eight o'clock in the Temple in the Max Joseph Building to perform work in the F C Degree and urges all qualified brothers to attend.

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Max Joseph F. C

Georgia Gridiron Dates Set for 1912 Season in Athens

Prof Sanford of the University of Georgia releases the 1912 schedule listing games against Citadel Sewanee Alabama Clemson Vanderbilt Auburn and Georgia Tech with venues in Athens Atlanta Birmingham and Augusta Athens to host several top opponents and Turkey Day clash.

Sanford University of Georgia Georgia Athens Vanderbilt Atlanta University of Alabama Birmingham Sewanee University of the South Clemson Augusta Georgia School of Technology Auburn Sant Strong Atheris Evé Citadel Sanford Field

Police Chief Chases Burglar Four Miles Across County

Aithens Police Chief Brooks pursued a burglar through country across cotton fields and stubble, tracing him to a county farm where bloodhounds failed to track. The suspect Will Daniel confessed to burglaries including Claud Williams home and jewelry theft. John Malon was later captured.

Aithens Malon Brooks Marion Daniel City

Primary to decide three cornered Louisiana Senate race

Louisiana voters face another primary to determine the three way contest for the U.S. Senate. The slate includes candidates and remarks from party figures as political tension rises.

New Orleans Louisiana

Roosevelt for President Headquarters Opened Here

Roosevelt for President headquarters were opened here today with E W Sims in charge as the call to Christchurch London Chicago was accepted.

Christchurch London Chicago Roosevelt E W Sims

Professor Duggan To Visit Clarke County Schools Soon

Professor M L Duggan a former county superintendent and state supervisor visited Clarke with Captain T H Dozier joint school superintendent. He plans to return to Athens to travel the county with the local superintendent once available.

M. L. Duggan Parta Hig Tome County T. H. Dozier Clarke Athens

Arrest of a Negro girl for theft in Buckwheat era

Yesterday morning Virgie Cooper a Negro girl about thirteen was arrested by city police for alleged theft. The accused allegedly stole a fancy centerpiece from the home of Mr Var Straaten where she worked. The case names several local family and items mentioned in broken text.

Virgie Cooper

Memorial Day Orator to Speak in Athens this Year

Rev. Dr. M. Ashby Jores of Augusta is named as the Memorial Day orator for Athens. The move toward a formal address marks a shift from the usual program. If accepted, Sr Jones, son of a Virginian soldier, will deliver the address, recalling his prior speeches at Lucy Cobb Institute and the University of Georgia.

Athens M. Ashby Jores Augusta Sr Jones Virginia Jones Lucy Cobb Institute University of Georgia

City Assessors Progress in Fair Weather Work

City assessors worked through good weather yesterday and all week, moving through territory rapidly and thoroughly. It notes concern about moving during field work but reports no delays.

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Tiger Vendor Arrested for Illicit Liquor Sales

Police arrested Henry Neeley, a colored man, on a charge of keeping for sale illegally spirituous malt and intoxicating liquors. He is accused of street vending along Broad Street, mainly selling to negroes. Trial likely this morning.

Henry Neeley Broad Street

Col Snelling Returns Home From Washington Visit

Col C M Snelling dean of University of George returned from a trip to Annapolis where his son is stationed and spent two days in Washington City. John Heard, injured in the boiler explosion at Capt. Tibbett's home, was buried yesterday. his death followed severe injuries from the blast.

Col. C. M. Snelling University of George Naval Academy At Annapolis Washington City John Heard Capt. Tibbett

Sheriff Jackson Off For Virginia

Sheriff Walter E. Jackson returns tomorrow from Portsmouth Virginia where he went on business connected with his office.

Virginia Sherif Walter E. Jackson Portsmouth

NEW SHOW Ben Welton Presents Rube Dances at Majestic

Lawrence Hall & Co presents Man or Woman and two best picture reels in a one hour show at the Majestic today. Matinees at 3 45 and 4 45 pm with night show from 8 00 to 10 30 pm. Fresh produce listings accompany the notice.

Ben Welton Rube Lawrence Hall & Co Majestic

Mercer Athens Clash Promises Hard Fought Showdown

Mercer aims to rebound after a near miss in Mobile as Athens has yet to lose this season. The two teams prepare for a Saturday night matchup with key Mercer players Cook Westmoreland and Erwin returning from football action, while Athens fields strong lines and a win drive. Reserve seats are selling fast at the YMCA.

Mercer Athens Mercerians Cook Westmoreland Erwin Rochester N.Y Rodden Georgia Mercer

Mr Akerman Tapped for District Trust Buster Role

Macon Ga Jan 24 The resignation of Alexander Akerman assistant U S district attorney for the southern district of Georgia is with the attorney general and he is to become assistant attorney general for this district to prosecute trusts He is to be the official trust buster of the district Akerman declined comment Athens ties noted as his birthplace and family history

Macon Alexander Akerman United States District of Georgia Akerman Georgia Buster Athens Alfrey Akerman School of Forestry University In General Grant

Fire at 8 A S Depot Signals Cotton Blaze

Firemen responded to an alarm from box 35 at 4 10 yesterday afternoon at the 8 A S depot. Two bales of cotton caught fire from sparks or a cigarette, causing about twenty five ties of damage. The report notes no impact on cotton prices. A notice about fresh shipment of Norway mackerel appears next.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Colonial Epworth Young Harris Demosthenians S. V. Sanford University Athletic Department Breat Ap John Malon Will Daniel Claud Williams Barberville Lincoln Beauchamp Georgia Senate State Board of Health Ed English John N. Holder Carl Vinson Baldwin R.N. Hardeman Jefferson W. H. Prrwell Hancock Walter McKreath Futton B.S. MacArthur Brown Ark Wie Col. Snelling Sheriff Jackson Florida Williamtons Malaga Mercrites Johnstown Gaines Golden ’ Center Doyle Pescock Mr. Akerman Norway Wik Hambon
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