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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

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Walton Griffith Promoted to Special Insurance Agent

Mr Walton Griffith is named special agent of the London Assurance Corporation for Georgia Alabama and South Carolina The Georgia graduate law trained insurer rose from the Southern Mutual Insurance Co and Lipscomb Patillo agency to this senior position The notice cites his ties to Athens and Atlanta and his prior reporting work at the Banner

Walton H. Griffith London Assurance Corporation Georgia Alabama South Carolina Griffith University of Georgia Southern Mutual Insurance Co A. E. Griffith Atlanta Patillo-Lipscomb Co Banner New York Journal of Commerce London Southern Special WH. Griffith Lipscomb & Patillo A E. Griffith Southern Mutual Athens England

Open House at Country Club This Afternoon

The Country Club invites members to an afternoon open house at the Springdale Street club home. Refreshments will be served as guests tour the new, handsome clubhouse and golf grounds, with a 4 30 pm start and ongoing visiting time.

Springdale St

Professor Koch Returns From North Georgia trip

University of Georgia road expert Professor John C. Koch returned from a three day visit to Clarkesville to advise on curbing and top soil issues for the town. He also reviewed twenty miles of the proposed Piedmont Highway with Cornelia Mayor Eberhardt, a noted road enthusiast.

John C. Koch Department of Roads University of Georgia Clarkesville Habersham Eberhardt Cornelia

Excursion Rates Announced for July Holiday Travel

Fourth of July excursion fares via Central of Georgia Railway offered with tickets on sale July 2 3 and 4 and final return limit of July. Information available from ticket agents or Mrs Eugene Lyle of Atlanta. P Landell of Athens registered at the Chalfonte hotel Atlantic City NJ.

Central of Georgia Railway Eugene Lyle Atlanta Henderson Avenue Landell Athens Chalfonte Hotel Atlantic i City

Sterns Enjoy Vacation as Bank Declares Semi annual Dividend

Mr and Mrs Myer Stern are spending time in Atlantic City after a visit to Johns Hopkins Hospital where his condition was favorable. They plan to return to Athens by early September. The Athens Savings Bank led by Stern reports a favorable six month period with an $8.00 per share semi annual dividend and a larger surplus.

Myer Stern Atlantic City N. J Athens Stern

Mr Allen Sings Rosary Majestic Tonight

The famous operatic baritone Mr Allen at the Majestic theatre will sing Rosary by Nevin by special request. Critics hail it as one of his best selections after years of work, praising his voice's beauty tenderness and strength.

Allen Majestic Theatre Rosary Nevin Mr. Allen

A B C Team to Visit Madison for Fourth of July Game

The Athens Business College baseball team travels to Madison Morgan County this morning to perform a demonstration game on the Glorious Fourth. Players include Chamberlain Jordan Parr O Farrell Coleman Wallace Nunnally Dennington Hammond Winter B Link A Link and Gillen. Prof J D Severns will chaperone.

Athens Business College Madison Morgan County Messrs Chamberlain Jordan Parr O'Farrell Coleman Wallace Nunnally Dennington Hammond Winter B. Link A. Link Gillen J. D. Severns

Observing the Glorious Fourth in Athens

The Fourth will be observed by local offices in Athens with banks closed and the Post Office operating Sunday hours. One morning delivery will occur and the general delivery window remains open for the usual Sunday period.

Athens

Capt Dalia Watson Transferred to Boston District

Capt Dalia Watson, stationed in Portland Maine, is appointed to take charge of the district at Boston Massachusetts and will report there this month for duty. Mrs Watson and the couple’s many friends in Portland are pleased by the promotion. Mrs A S Erwin and Miss Kathleen Erwin have returned home after a visit in Baltimore.

Dalia Watson Portland Boston Mass Mrs. Watson A. S. Erwin Kathleen~ Erwin Baltimore

High School Contests Highlight Athens State Events

Georgia high school boys and girls compete today in Athens for state prizes. Athletic events include 220 yard dashes and shot put with entrants from 12 districts. recitation and declamation contests involve top performers from districts. a musical program features prize pieces. and spelling and essay contests cap the day with a full list of entrants provided.

Athens State of Georgia Prngdeen Congressioral Fetger Agri Johnson Wells Newton Fetzer Downs Johnston E. D. Lane M. Lanier Norman Institute HH. C. Christopher Cyrene T. L. Spence Thomasville John King Fitzgerald John Kimble Montezuma Jennings Pains Dan Welcher Ashburn Mashburn LaGrange Frank Sill Fred Hallman Ralph Davis M. Colton David Butler Covington Paul Pife Jonesboro Carl Evans Butler Fife White Wingo Cockran Gordon Rummell Macon Hammond Griffin Steele Hilsman Crump Hilsian Felix Avery Madison Roy Thomason Monticello C. Kytle Ernest Harden Charlie Merritt Simpson Toccoa

Marquard Wins Nineteenth Straight For Giants

The Giants pitcher Christy Marquard extended his record by winning his nineteenth consecutive start as New York toppled Brooklyn. In other results, the Giants beat the Nationals 10 9 while Marquard held Rucker to three hits. Across leagues, Southern Mobile defeated Atlanta 5 1, Birmingham beat Chattanooga 8 1, Montgomery topped Nashville 9 5, and other mayhem filled scores from the National and American circuits.

New York Nationals Brooklyn Marquard Giants Rucker Southern Mobile Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans Montgomery Nashville South Atlantic Albany Columbia Columbus Savannah Jacksonville Macon National Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago-St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington

Mechanics Defeat Office Men in Fine Game

Mechanics beat the Office Men 2 to 1 on Herty Field in the Quad League final. Link starred with two big hits and six strikeouts, Bryant B added power at the plate. Office Men face S M Co this afternoon.

Herty Field Link Tonaty Bryant S.*m Pottt Tiel Richards Ol Crowe Fitzpatrick USC Wright Potter Northcutt Biges McWhorter Méchani McMahan Cobb Mateh

Meeting at the Y M C A This Afternoon

Report from the Y M C A rooms notes a lively mood ahead of the summer camp to be held next week in the mountains of northeast Georgia. Secretaries prepare clubs for boys as activity intensifies and questions increase during the preparations for the camp.

Young Men's Christian Association Ee Mountains Georgia

Hardware Defeats Ga SAM R R 6 to 4 in Sanford Field clash

yesterday afternoon at Sanford Field the Hardware team beat Georgia Railroad 6 to 4. Dustan and Fluker pitched well with Duggan fanning 11 in five innings and hitting a home run. Axfield drew a walk as part of the brief, eventful game.

Sanford Field Hardware Georgia Railroaders Dustan Fluker atention—Duggan Axfield

Troutman Improves After Critical Illness

Dr. M. L. Troutman was reported better at 1 30 this morning after a period of extreme danger at St Marys hospital. Friends and family hoped for permanent improvement as prayers from many ages and classes surrounded the bedside. Physicians noted a change for the better and said he appeared considerably improved by morning.

M. L. ‘Troutman St. Marys Hospital Hopid

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