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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1905

Page

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Jefferson Athens and Jefferson Railway Committee Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce committee of the Athens and Jefferson Railway will meet at Mr A H Hodgsons office Monday at ten to finalize a twenty thousand dollar subscription for railroad construction. They have raised about sixteen thousand and must secure the remaining funds within days. All members are urged to attend for a coordinated canvass.

Chamber of Commerce The Athens and Jefferson Railway A H. Hodgson Hodgson

Banner Awarded Catalogue Contract

The catalogue committee awarded The Athens Banner the contract for printing the annual catalogue and register. Three bids were received from Foote & Davies Company Atlanta McGregor Press Athens and The Banner. The Banner pledges top quality printing and cites its proven efficiency in competitive bidding.

Banner Athens Banner Foote & Davies Company Atlanta McGregor Press Athens The

Mrs 9 L Green Dies Last Night

Mrs 9 L Green died at midnight at her daughter Mrs John L Arnold’s residence on Lumpkin street after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by sons J A and J E Green of Waycross and brother W H Griffin of Oglethorpe. Body to be taken by Central Railroad to Oglethorpe for interment Sunday. longtime city resident with many friends.

John L. Arnold 8. L. Green Lumpkin Street Central Railroad Osigthorpe

The Marriage of Kitty at City Tonight

Manager Rowe schedules Jules Murry’s renowned company for a turn date in The Marriage of Kitty. The semi musical comedy, last seen at the opera house in November, charms patrons with bright situational humor and dainty stage business.

Rowe Jules Murry Splendid Company Kitty Opera House

Judge Hart Narrowly Escapes Train Crash in Danville Va

Atlanta lawyer Judge John C. Hart survived a head on collision of Southern Railway train No. 39 near Danville Virginia when he changed his sleeping position at 2 45 AM. Most in the sleeping car were injured including the man beside him. Hart reached Atlanta safely at midnight after a delay from the wreck.

Atlanta John C. Hart Southern Railway Danville Judge Hart Washington

Glittering Gloria Great Attraction

The passage discusses what makes a great comedy, emphasizing human loftiness of theme, natural parts, plausible deeds, humanlike dialogue, and proper sequencing with fine construction. It outlines the essential elements for engaging storytelling and stagecraft.

Glittering Gloria Comedy to Be Staged With Music

A comedy titled Glittering Gloria is slated for presentation with enough music to enliven the show. Details on date venue and cast are not fully readable in the fragment.

Jones Leaves for Jacksonville in Postal Telegraph Change

Mr. B H Jones resigns as manager of the Jeffite Postal Telegraph Co in Ath ens to take a position in Jacksonville Fla. He will be succeeded by C F Bennett, the retiring manager, as townspeople bid him farewell and welcome Mr Bennett. Additional text mentions a unique theatre production featuring Dorothy Mor lelever and others with cast including Fisher Ryley and Irma Davis.

B. H. Jones Jeffite Ot Thes Postal Telegraph Company Jacksonville Fla Ifr Jones C. F. Bennett B& Lm Bett Ath Etsielf Dorothy Mor

University of Georgia to field football team next season

Rumors of disbanding due to financial reverses are unfounded. The team quit last season carrying debt, now being cleared by private subscriptions. A new coach will be selected, interest among players is high, and a schedule is being arranged.

University of Georgia

Chilly Day in Mayor's Court Narrative

A frigid May day yields no mayoral court session as officials report no proceedings due to absence of a docket. The city remains unusually quiet with limited police activity noted amid ongoing routine enforcement.

Will Hang Matthews for Killings in Oconee Court

John Thomas Matthews a negro man was found guilty by a jury in Oconee Superior Court for the killing of Mid Evans a fellow negro in the county. Solicitor Tribble led the state case and Judge Russell will sentence Matthews. A motion for a new trial was not stated. Rheumatic cure promoted by Mystic Cure claims rapid relief for rheumatism and neuralgia with a questionable claim of systemic action. Sold by I R Palmer & Sons 105 Clayton street.

John Thomas Matthews Oconee Watkinsville Oconee Superior Court Matthews Mid_Evans Oconee County Tribble Russell Itre I. R. Palmer & Sons Clayton Street

Presbyterians plan large university in Gate City

Dr J W Walden reports enthusiasm among five enthusiasts about establishing a major Presbyterian university in the Gate City. The body decided on creation and aims to raise one million dollars, with Atlanta pledging a large share. Walden says success depends on widespread support from Presbyterians across states.

Presbyterian University Gate City

Coffee substituted with Postum cures invalid husband

Memphis wife recounts a physician suggesting stopping coffee for Postum Food Coffee. After a year, her husband gained thirty five pounds and his stomach and heart trouble disappeared. She notes initial flat taste but improved after following directions fifteen minutes boiling. Postum ad signed Battle Creek Michigan by Wao Weltzle.

Memphis Battle Creek Mich

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