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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
1
The triplets Jace and Mrs. Senater of Wausau born in Lowville New York on June 9 1844 marked their sixty fifth birthday anniversary in good health.
The Journal-Herald scouting party will depart Atlanta Monday at nine to travel via Athens Social Circle Monroe to New York. The Banner asks for local volunteers with cars to join or lend transport to meet the party in Monroe and help showcase the route.
Last night at the Colonial the Tha Mans presented Cupid's Mis-Cues to a delighted audience. The charming play drew liberal applause for every cast member and highlighted the Thalian club's talent and energy. The University should take pride in the club's record and sustained success.
Atlanta June 11 Special On bondholders application the Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad has been placed in receivership Judge Newman names Hon Bowdre Phinizy of Augusta as receiver.
A short notice states Thornton Brothers price fifty cents and invites buyers to purchase a ticket and try their luck at the Whitehead property sale.
A collision between an automobile driven by E B Haynes of Atlanta and a Milledge avenue street car at Hill street intersection caused a broken rear wheel and a smashed running board. Two young ladies in the auto received severe shock but suffered no serious injuries.
Yesterday at the Seaboard depot Mr. W P Davis of the Southern Press Company fell from expo trucks and was severely bruised. He struck the side of a stationary car and sustained facial injuries that caused significant pain though the train was not moving.
Bishop Warren A. Candler of the Methodist Church arrives today to preach the baccalaureate sermon at the University of Georgia chapel tomorrow morning. He will be hosted by Judge Hamilton McWhorter during his Athens visit.
Fires shares of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company stock for sale. Par value two hundred dollars per share. Will sell for par or best offer. Long distance phone 5012 main. Charles E. Thompson, Stock and Bond Broker, 204 Equitable Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Reed will open the Summer season of the Athens Business School on June 15 with day and evening classes in Shorthand and Bookkeeping. The program includes general studies and fall public school preparation, using Chartier Shorthand. Call for terms at 1511-2 Clayton St Athens.
Etella daughter of Mr and Mrs P Petropol is seriously ill at their home. Henry Carlton deputy clerk is out again from his recent illness.
Trustees of the University of Georgia discuss the proposed Y M C A A building site on campus. Alumni and faculty anticipate a heated vote as the plan to bond land to Y M C A faces scrutiny amid progress cited by the State College of Agriculture.
The IRD of visitors to the University of Georgia have completed orders and will report to the board of trustees this morning. It is understood the board is in fine shape and the report to the trustees will be commendatory in nature. Some valuable amendments may be presented.
Yesterday Judge Foster presided over the committal trial of Mr. Jake Bernstein on four warrants charging assault and battery against Mr. and Mrs. M Link and their two sons. The defense argues it was a fight with one Link son. Trial paused due to absent witnesses. state attorneys S. C. Upson and E. K. Lumpkin present, defendant represented by Judge George C. Thomas.
Rev E L Shelnutt will preach at the Christian church both morning and evening tomorrow. Those not desiring to attend university exercises are invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Harry S Bell have moved to this city and will reside in Athens. Bell spent years here before and has many friends who welcome his return.
Sunday afternoon program at Baxter Street Chapel runs from two to five o'clock featuring well known musicians and singers. All are invited to attend and take part in the singing.
Sophomores host an Evening With The Alumni at the college chapel at 8:30 tonight. Readings feature extracts from famed University of Georgia alumni speeches, including Pierce, Stephens, Patterson, Grady, Cobb, Hill, and Grady’s Texas address.
Revival services at Oconee Street Methodist church continue with strong interest. Rev J P Erwin of Augusta preaches this week and impresses the congregations. Services remain at the usual hour and all are invited. Many conversions and general uplift observed.
Mr George W. Mason returned from Atlanta to report his brother Mr Charles Mason’s condition is slightly better after a period of severe illness. Doctors say recovery is possible though he suffers persistent hiccoughs and peritonitis amid critical care.
After weeks of talks Athens and Commerce agreed to divert Commerce sewage from the Oconee river to the Broad river. Athens will pay Commerce two thousand dollars to avoid litigation and ensure the Broad river carries all the town’s sewage. The pact secures water supply purity for the area.
A large crowd attended the Baptist Sunday School picnic at Hull. The Saint group traveled by the morning Sea board train to Hull and returned on the afternoon train.
Tomorrow at Oconee Street church a love feast is planned for ten in the morning. Rev J P Erwin of Augusta will preach at eleven and again at 8 15 in the evening. A children's meeting is set for four o'clock.
There will be no services tomorrow at the First Methodist church. Rev. M. L. Troutman, the pastor, travels to Lexington, Ga., to preach the commencement sermon at Meson Academy.
Mr P D McLeroy who fell and broke two ribs recently has not recovered as first announced. He is still suffering the effects of his injuries though he is improving slowly.
Maj. J. M. Kimbrough will stay in command of cadets at the University through next fall possibly October. Rules require an officer to be with his command two years in six, and after four years here the War Department will not permit a longer stay. Friends regret his departure next fall.
Tickets priced at fifty cents are available at Thornton Bros. Buyers can purchase four tickets and try their luck at a lot.
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