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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
9
The listings describe convenient locations just outside town fit for busy men with limited time, offering affordable prices for those with modest funds seeking a home. The copy emphasizes practicality and value over luxury in a compact, period notice.
A collage of classifieds announces fire insurance by Erwin & Company and a dry wood sale for $1.00. Vince Matthews lists plumbing services and a sales position offering $150 monthly from now to Christmas with Box 156, Nashville. Klein & Martin promote a wood yard in Athens and year-round stock. Also listed are Theta fraternity house rental after July 1, a horse and buggy for sale, and a fire insurance pitch with Jester.
Mayor Dorsey and City Engineer Barnett gave reports on their trip to Columbus for the Georgia League of Municipalities annual convention. The election of an assistant to Clerk and Treasurer Wood selected Mr. 3. W. Ussery with five votes over Mr. I. C. Barwick. Ussery, a longtime local bookkeeper for Oconee Oil Co. and for Inman Akers & Co., takes the role under J. M. Rogers, local territory manager. An adjourned meeting is set for Friday evening at eight thirty to consider the park question and other matters of interest to residents.
Mr. Charles Mason, long a notable Athens citizen, is dying in Atlanta. His brother, Mr. George W. Macon of this city, received word last night that death could come at any moment. Mason will travel to Atlanta this morning to be at his bedside in the Gate City.
The Good Roads movement gains interest as Atlanta Journal and New York Herald plan a cross country tour from Whitehall Street to Broadway. Athens hopes a route via Athens Elberton Abbeville Greenwood and Washington. Clarke County praised for its roads. A full program will be announced in the Banner tomorrow with registration closing Monday.
R Brandt, Athens jeweler, designed and produced Elks National Convention badges for the Athens Lodge. A sample badge is on display in his show window, notable for its Athens symbolism including a double barrel cannon centerpiece and a Billy Possum pendant representing Georgia. The store is praised for reliability and community contribution, with encouragement for increased patronage.
Film from the same factory as Stirring Days in Old Virginia shows a thrilling Civil War love story with highly realistic battle scenes. Screened at Crystal Theatre on Lumpkin Street.
The University of Georgia board of trustees met yesterday afternoon at four o'clock with President Henry D. McDaniel presiding. Members present included H. D. McDaniel, B. B. Bower, A. L. Hull, Hamilton McWhorter, Bowdre Phinizy, W. S. Simmons, J. B. Hamilton, N. B. Harris, Howard Thompson, Henry Persons, H. H. Perry, S. B. Adams, J. W. Bennet, and John T. Newton. Chancellor Barrow delivered his annual report, which is summarized elsewhere in this issue. The report was referred to committees and the board adjourned until morning for further business.
Yesterday morning Judge Charles Hi Brand opened the city court of Ath ens in place of ill Judge Howell Cobb. Three criminal cases were heard. Wes Brewer colored was fined one hundred dollars after pleading guilty for stealing a pair of pants from a pressing club. Mary Hancock colored pled guilty to stealing clothes and was fined fifty dollars. Nelson Pierce colored pled guilty to pointing a pistol at his father and was fined one hundred dollars.
Chicago grain market shows varied ranges with opening and closing figures not specified. An advertisement notes a Buick touring car service by Athens Transfer and Livery Co with contact number 681.
Mercer University recently conferred the degree Doctor of Divinity on Dr John D Mell, recognizing his standing as a leading Baptist minister in the South. He follows in the footsteps of his late father Chancellor Patrick H Mell, a prominent Baptist leader in Georgia and the South.
Dr L G Broughton delivered a sermon to a large and attentive crowd at the First Baptist Church last night. He is well known locally for previous series of meetings and enjoys many friends eager to hear him again.
Fires shares of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company stock for sale at par value two hundred dollars per share. Will sell for par or best offer. Contact Charles E. Thompson, stock and bond broker at 204 Equitable Building, Atlanta Georgia, long distance 5012 main.
Yesterday afternoon Roy Strickland and Nancy Benedict rode a horse driven by Strickland when the animal suddenly bolted at the western end of Prince Avenue. The horse had a clear path until Strickland calmly redirected and halted the horse near the Christian church after it had run briefly.
Hon Bowdre Phinizy editor of the Augusta Herald and member of the University of Georgia board of trustees attends the trustees meeting in the city. He has long been prominent in Georgia affairs and his paper has aided the state's upbuilding, with many friends offering a cordial welcome.
Hon Thomas G Hudson commissioner of agriculture visits Athens for University of Georgia trustees meeting. He is warmly welcomed in the state capital of Georgia as rumors swirl about his future political plans while he stays focused on official duties and farming interests in south Georgia.
Members of the graduating class of the University law department extend an invitation to attend the graduation ceremony. The note announces the event and invites families and friends to celebrate the jurists completing their coursework and earning degrees.
Atlanta, June 10. The prison commission may hire an auditing firm soon to study its books and devise a simple clear system. A state farm inventory and accounts audit began last spring, with a bookkeeper already instituting an up to date system there and planned to extend to the reformatory and other departments.
In Forsyth and Luckie streets, Mrs. R H Roper struck grass widow Mrs. Mattie Wallace with an umbrella. Wallace, knocked down and bruised, said her husband Roper showed infatuation but denied reciprocation. he stood across the street. Wallace claimed no jealousy sparked the confrontation.
The Senior class upholds a longtime custom by wearing caps and gowns in a formal display. The boys adapt well to the new attire, appearing comfortable and at ease in their academic regalia.
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