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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
1
Mr A G Dudley announces his bid for the unexpired First ward Alderman term caused by the death of A H Richards. He faces R T Wright who had already entered the race. Election day Friday polls open 9 am close 4 pm at McDonalds stables Slayton street.
Regular Elks lodge meeting set for this evening on the usual floor. Degrees to be conferred and important matters addressed. A social session will follow the business and degree work. Advertising line for Arnold & Abmeoy and a vaudeville show at Colonial today.
The Georgia State Association of Presidential Postmasters will hold its sixth annual convention in Savannah in July 1920 with postmasters from across the state invited. Augusta is bidding to host next year as T D Murphy plans to carry invitations there. The Atlanta meeting last year rotated cities. officials attend and address topics on mail handling. The Augusta program had not arrived yet.
John T. Potter Jr bound over to the superior court on a voluntary manslaughter charge after a June meeting with his father in law A H Richards a city council member. Proceedings outlined conflicting accounts of assault and self defense as the case moves to trial.
Dr. R. N. Bussey died yesterday evening after a long illness at his home 49 Bloomfield Street. He was 53, an optician for years and member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by wife and three children Mrs Callie Howard Augusta J H Bussey Chattanooga Howell Bussey. Remains will be sent today by Georgia Railroad to Crawfordville for funeral and burial.
Mrs L A Burns was bitten on the hand yesterday morning while tending vegetables in her garden on College Avenue. The snake fled after striking. a neighbor killed a young chicken and used its warm interior to ease swelling before a physician arrived. The hand was not troublesome last night.
Athens faces Madison in a Thursday and Friday double bill in Madison. Madison could not travel this time, but the Classic City squad plans a return visit soon. Athens lineup includes Rawson Brannen Peeler Hodgson Anderson Camerata Goodwyn McWhorter Nunnally and Bryant with Brannen Peeler as pitchers.
Dr. A P Bourland executive secretary for the conference for Education In the south writes from Washington praising Athens Georgia as the most beautiful southern town. He notes its culture universities and trees and says residents have the best social conditions. He suggests Mrs Hanchett and Dr Hanchett visit Athens and offers to introduce them to friends there.
For today July 10 the store lists country eggs 1 dozen at 45c for fat hens 45c each and nice fries 26c to 35c. Fresh beans cabbage and Irish potatoes and nice cantaloupes are offered. Massey Grocery phone p32.
Miss Mary A. H. Gay, age 86, traveled 102 miles from Decatur to Crawfordville for Stephens hundredth birthday celebration. She funded the Stephens Memorial Association and helped raise 12000 dollars to launch a college for young Georgians at Crawfordville. She also donated her South book copyright to the college.
A Boston Transcript summary notes Dr. R J H DeLoach presents Rambles with John Burroughs a volume of eight chapters praising Burroughs. The author reflects on Burroughs life home near the Catskills and his methods while defending Burroughs against rival naturalists and noting Roosevelt's approval.
In Clarke county and Madison county Mr. DuBose has been named for the state senate in two primaries within a single year. The state executive committee fixed the date and conditions for the state primary which will choose state senators as well as other officers.
A traveling drummer praised a young salesgirl named Lucile at the Georgian hotel cigar stand for her extreme courtesy and helpfulness. He phoned the Banner requesting the compliment be printed so her friends would see it.
In Atlanta on July 9 the Georgia Senate defeated Senator J E Sheppards bid to compel Governor Brown to send executive nominations back for Senate confirmation. A 30 to 11 vote tabling the measure ended the effort amid a clash over Athens city court judgeship and University of Georgia board personnel.
A late program at the Majestic features baritone aria Oh Drying Tears by del Rigeo with praise for the singer. Patrons enjoy two reels of pictures and an automobile contest between Elite Lyric and Majestic as votes decide who wins a Maxwell car. Cantaloupes advertised.
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