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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1909

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Logelin Case Sees City Council Pledge Insurance Probe

A special city council meeting last night reviewed a petition from local insurers and agents about an insurance policy for the new Jackson Street school building. Former Captain Locklin spoke on charges of neglect of duty with Officer Potter. witnesses testified and the council reaffirmed reducing Locklin to patrolman, while the insurance issue was postponed due to absent parties.

Jackson Street Lock-lin Locklin Potter

Murder Case Goes to Trial in Commerce District

A murder case from Commerce, involving Wren Hatch-Fér of Madison County, goes to trial after recent proceedings. The defense includes Col. Smith and Judge Moseley, with representation by Solicitor T. J. Brown and J. F. L. Bond. The case draws strong local interest and will feature full contest on all points.

Wren Hatch- Fér Madison County Col. Smith R.B. Arnold Atlanta B. T. Moseley Danielsville T. J. Brown J. F. L. Bond

William Sterling Battis at State Normal Lyceum

Battis appears tonight at the State Normal Lyceum course as a noted Dickens interpreter. The State Normal Orchestra will open with a string quartet selection before Battis’ delineations. Entertainment starts at eight o clock with admission of fifty cents.

William Sterling Battis Battis State Normal Orchestra

Choir Practice and Vestry Meeting Notice

Emmanuel church holds choir practice this evening at 7:30. Vestry meeting follows at 8:00 in the rectory. Joy Beatty, Rector.

Emmanuel Church Joy Beatty

Near Death in Big Pond Inspires Mrs. Ida Soper

Mrs Ida Soper recounts a near death episode in Big Pond where years of lung trouble caused intense suffering. She describes a thrilling experience that tested her endurance and faith.

Ida Soper

Union Station Plans Advance in Athens Community Meeting

Bondurant heads a special chamber committee to secure a union passenger station for Athens. A Monday 5 pm city hall meeting will plan actions to gain access to railroad officials and rally citizen support for the project amid strong local enthusiasm.

City Hall Bondurant Chamber of Commerce Athens

Rabbi Mayerburg speaks at synagogue on B'nai B'rith

Dr. T. J. Mayerburg of Goldsboro North Carolina delivered a lecture on the B'nai B'rith at the city synagogue. A large cultivated audience heard him and expressed delight. He returned home in Goldsboro after the lecture, noted as a distinguished southern rabbi who has led the Hebrew congregation there for nineteen years.

J. L. Mayerburg Goldsboro N. C Dr. Mayerburg South Hebrew Congregation

Miss Taylor To Talk At Y W A Boarding Home

Miss Taylor will speak this evening at the Y W A boarding home on The Acts. The talk aims to aid Sunday School teachers and others with special interest are invited to attend.

Miss Taylor Taylor

Prof R E Park Lectures At Normal School Tonight

State Normal school students look forward to a Saturday night talk by Professor R E Park on "The Great Women of Georgia" with an engaging and entertaining lecture planned.

R. E. Park Normal School Georgia State Normal School

Cadets Visit University of Georgia After Washington Inauguration

Cadets from Donald Fraser and Georgia Military Academy attend the Washington inauguration today and will return to visit the University of Georgia. They will be met by the University battalion at the depot and shown attention while here.

Washington Donald Fraser Georgia Military Academy University of Georgia University

Athens Progress Highlighted by Atlanta Georgian Editorial

The Atlanta Georgian lauds Athens as a progressive city, praising the new Hotel Georgian and the town's rise in business and education. It notes Athens as a hub of cotton markets, industry, and culture, calling it a rising, teeming center with bright prospects.

Atlanta South Athens Atlanta Georgian Aeeeee Georgia Mecca Violet Crown United States Bank of England Rip Commonwealth

Coach Lewis Shapes Georgia Baseball Prospects

Coach Lewis oversees a large Georgia baseball tryout as Capt. Derrick drills the squad. More than fifty players compete for spots with high hopes for a standout team, and Lewis is credited with raising spirits and promising training advantages.

Lewis Georgia Derrick

H Lowe Not Involved In Malcolm Case

High Shoals merchant H Lowe is not involved in the Malcolm vs J H Lowe case beyond selling land to one party. The article clarifies he was merely the seller and not a party to the receivership or any substantive dispute.

H. Lowe Malcolm Malcolms Lowe Pertatt

Piles Cured in Days Guaranteed by Pazoonment Claim

Advertisement claims a 6 to 14 day cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with money back guarantee. No medical references or peer recommendations provided.

Soc

Creditors Meet in Royston for Bankruptcy Stock Sale

Yesterday creditors of Hubbard Bros. & Co. of Royston Ga. met to decide the sale of the firm's stock. The goods were sold to R F Hubbard for 2350 dollars. Col Worley Adams of Royston represented the bankrupt, and Atlanta firm Anderson Felder Rowntree Wilson aided the move. Trustee J F Lee Loyson was represented by R L J Smith of Commerce and Upson of Athens.

Hubbard Bros. & Co Royston R. F.hubbard Col. Worley Adams Mr. Thomas Anderson, Felder, Rowntree & Wilson Atlanta R.L. J. Smith Commerce S.C

Fire In Brooklyn Settlement Quickly Extinguished

A small yesterday fire in a Brooklyn settlement caused minor damage to a site associated with the Smith Construction Company and was promptly put out. Prominent visitors staying at the Hotel Georgian included Judge L. W. Bell of Jerson and Won, and Mr. Julian Curry.

Brooklyn Settlement Smith Construction Company Georgian LW. Bell J@Herson Julian We't Curry Twell

Federal suit seeks damages in Bailey case

The famous case against Prof. J. H. Bailey seeks thirty five thousand dollars in a damages suit filed in federal court. Bailey alleges loss of his superintendent job after being convicted by a group of local women at the Cannon school Franklin county. Defendants include J Anderson Duncan and wife Joe T Stovall and wife, with attorneys Hamilton McWhorter S J Tribble Miles W Lewis filing answers. Bailey’s legal team features Sidney C. Tapp and Fields both noted figures in national politics.

J. H. Bailey Cannon School Franklin County Bailey United States Court J. Anderson Duncan Joe T. Stovall Messrs Hamilton McWhorter J. Tribble Miles W. Lewis Cornett Prof Georgia Sidney C. Tapp United States Attorney Fields

Johns Hopkins Historian Dr Lee to Lecture This Month

Dr. Guy Carleton Lee of Johns Hopkins University history department will lecture in the city on the 25th 26th and 27th under the Young Men's Christian Association. Miss Mildred Rutherford praises Dr. Lee noting his diverse education and prolific authorship including many works on history and literature.

Guy Carleton Lee Department of History Johns Hopkins University Young Women's Christian Association Lee Mildred Rutherford North Carolina Dickinson College University of North Carolina Dickinson School of Law Johns Hopkins Baltimore Sun South International Literary Syndicate Hincmar Bereana Rat Robert E. Lee the of North America Gal

Goodson Operated On After Serious Appendicitis

Mr T R Goodson of this city underwent surgery yesterday for appendicitis. His case was described as highly aggravated and his condition remains serious. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.

T. R. Goodson

Wagon on Broad Street Recounts Theft and Possession

A farm wagon on Broad Street is claimed by John Robinson as stolen property. He says it belongs to him but Mr Bray bought it unknowingly from A L Brooks. A possessory warrant is sworn. Judge Foster sets a hearing for the 10th inst to determine ownership and return the wagon.

Wagbal Broad Street W. R. Bray Thorpe County John Robinson Robinson Mr. Brooks Mr. Bray

Ladies of Athens to Host Cooking Lecture Series

Miss Meigs of the State Normal School leads a six lecture series on cooking at the Elks Home on Broad Street with demonstrations. Sessions run Saturday and Monday mornings, tickets cost a dollar and are sold at Palmer's drug store, purchaser name required. Topics include pastries, eggs, steaks, soups, salads, and desserts.

Elks Broad’ Street Meigs State Normal School Palmer's Drug Store

Spartans Triumph In Y M C A Basketball Game

In a YMCA student league doubleheader, the Spartans beat the Athenians 38 to 24 with strong team play led by Captain Fort. The Trojans defeated the Corinthians 20 to 14, with Captain Rogers contributing for the Trojans.

Athenians Spartans Capt. Fort Lowe Brand Trojans Corinthians Rogers The

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BENG Hoyt Herring Daniesville Warren Hatchw Rth Felsville Union Station T. J. Mayerburg Goldsboro, N. C Progressive Athens Hubbard Bros Royston, Ga Hotel Georgian Mr.c. Goodson Y. M
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