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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1911

Page

7

Third day thrills in South Atlantic tennis tournament

At Augusta Country Club the third day of the South Atlantic Tournament produced close third round singles and early rounds of doubles and consolation events. Notable results include Voshell and Lee advancing in singles, Dawson excelling, and Capers reaching the semifinals with Carter. Doubles featured Lee-Ridgely and Dawson-Dawson victorious, with matches scheduled for the morning and afternoon sessions.

Augusta Voshell Ridgeley L. Lee Parks Lee J. Dawson Angier Dawson Carter Garrett Phinizy Capers IL. Lee B. Lee Blackshear Dawson Brothers Spratlin DuBose R. Ragan Hains C. Cranston Wright Beane P. Verdery Colquitt Miss Fleming J. Ragan Ridgely Angler B. Jee Branch Bell Gereke Brand Lane Kirvin Dozier Levy Ramapeck Orr Ragan J. Harper Cranston Fletcher Partner Gary Martin Nunnally Ramspeck J. Har

Cardui touted as remedy for female troubles in ad text

An old newspaper fragment promotes Wine of Cardui as effective for women's ailments. It claims instant relief for some and general tonic benefits, urging women to buy via their druggist. Additional text lists tennis match results and player names from a separate section.

Pizarro Worma A. Smith Cardus

Supt William H Wright Critically Ill Aboard Saxonia

William H Wright superintendent of the Central of Georgia Railway is critically ill aboard the Saxonia en route to New York from Europe. A wireless message from Halifax conveyed the condition to friends in Savannah after a three month European tour. Wright, a noted southern railroad official, has long served as superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Line.

WM. H. Wright Savannah William H. Wright Central of Georgia Railway Company Saxonia New York

Central of Georgia Schedules to Macon Daily

The Central of Georgia announces departure times to Macon daily at 7:30 a m and 4:35 p m. Return arrivals from Macon are at 0:05 p m and 10:20 p m.

Central OF Georgia Rr. A Macon

Rail schedules for Athens and region dated 1911

The notice lists Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway timings for Athens routes north and south, including departures from Athens at 10:30 am 4:15 pm 7:35 pm and 6:04 am 6:18 pm, with several trains not running north of Athens. It also covers Georgia Railroad and Gainesville Midland services with mixed and regular trains and Sunday specifics.

Seaboard Air Line Athens Southern Railway Arriva Georgia Railroad Gainesville Midland

Editorial Calls Out Walton County Lynchings and Legal Technicalities

The piece argues that a sheriff, judge, and governor share blame for two lynchings in Walton County. It criticizes legal technicalities delaying trial and cites ballot box fear as a key factor. Calls for Assembly action to waive confrontation in aggravated cases to prevent future mob violence.

North Walton County Tom Allen Joe Watts Allen Georgia General Assembly

State urged to act for honor amid threats and cowardice

The speaker says rope and revolver are not viable remedies and denounces demagogy and cowardice. The time has come for the general assembly to act, to measure to the full height of its responsibility for the state’s honor.

General Assembly

Historic Old Moonshine Hack Demolished After Runaway Mules

In Gainesville Georgia on June 29 a long serving moonshine transport hack was wrecked on Broad Street when a mule team bolted. Driver Gaddis suffered a broken arm and Officer Grizzle was injured as the vehicle collapsed. The hack had hauled hundreds of revenue prisoners between Dahlonega and Gainesville for years.

Gainesville Broad Street Maine Gaddis Grizzle Dablonega

Swede Held at Asylum by Former Athens Man

New Holland Ga June 29 A S Richards formerly of Athens is in custody at a state asylum after being held by a former Athens man. Authorities report a disturbing incident leading to detention and ongoing investigation.

Athens New Holland

Veteran of the Sixties Is Hale and Hearty at 99

Hoschton Georgia resident Robert Quarles, born June 20 1811 in Louisville Kentucky, fought in the Civil War and witnessed General Lee's surrender. Now 99, he enjoys strong health and visits nearby Hoschton as friends note his vigor. He lives near Hoschton with Tay lor Cooper.

Hosciton Robert Quarles Hoschton Quarles Porn Louisville Virginia Lee Hall County Taylor Cooper Congressman Bell

Milledgeville case ends in asylum admission dispute

Swede Swancey Larson, refused admission to the state sanitarium, was arrested in Gainesville after three days in New Holland cotton mills. Tried before the ordinary on a lunacy writ, he was committed to the state asylum, claiming to have been from New York City and Columbus. Sanitarium officials ruled he is not a citizen of the state. Alexandria county court case notes a June 5 killing of Reeves, allegedly caused by a quarrel the day prior. Vandermiller, who used buckshot from a shotgun after a pistol misfired, is on trial for murder. A mediation by A F L officers ends a prolonged electricians’ faction war and a truce is arranged for a meeting between the rivals.

Allen Monroe Brown Atlanta General Assembly Milledgeville Swancey Larson Gainesville New Holland Larson Columbus New York City Alexandria Reeves Vandermiller Syphax

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