Five Blind Tiger Cases Tried by Mayor Yesterday
Mayor Dorsey handled five blind tiger cases and a large crowd filled the court. Harry Crawford was fined 200 or six months on the streets for selling liquor on Rock Spring street. Lucius Brown received the same sentence. Frank Smith John Hill and Bill Missier were dismissed for insufficient evidence. Tom Anderson the Greek was fined 50 or three months. Mary Ella King fined 5 dollars and Hattie Grice was dismissed. Alice Sims Lizzie Noble fined 2 dollars each for a fight. Andy Ross and John Chantey each fined 2 dollars for a Saturday night fight.
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Dorsey
Harry Crawford
Rock Spring Street
Lucius Brown
Crawford
Frank Smith
John Hill
Bill Missier
Tom Anderson
Athens to Host Large TP A Convention at Hotel Georgian
The upcoming TP A convention in Athens will be one of the largest gatherings. The chamber of commerce appointed a committee on entertainment and the city will assist. University students will perform a flash light drill during the visit of several hundred traveling men, boosting the city’s profile.
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Georgian
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
D. P. Haselton
R. Brandt
G. H. Hulme
Doughnut and fruit shop items at Arnold Abney and Williamson
German text lists lemon custards and almond macarons at Arnold and Abney’s. Florida oranges grapefruit bananas and apples at Williamson’s. 5
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Arnold & Abney’s
Florida
Williamson's
Athens Cotton Trade Remains Among Largest Inland Points
Athens still ranks as the state's second largest inland cotton point and sixth worldwide. Last year receipts reached 110000 bales. this year they are already past that mark and expected to hit 115000. Through Feb 28 the season totaled 111818 bales, including 31122 wagon cotton, with 21723 bales on hand March 4, a stock level matching the same date last year.
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Athens
Professor Park Addresses Daughters on Literature
At the Daughters of the Confederacy meeting Prof. R. J. Park of the University of Georgia spoke on The Elements of Literature. He urged a firm stand against street carnivals and exhibitions coming to cities, noting demoralizing tendencies and praising the audience’s reception.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
R. J. Park
University of Georgia
Dr Kings New Life Pills touted to prevent mercurial illness
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent stomach ailments by gently stimulating the stomach and liver, curing a fictional Mercury murder disease through natural action.
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Dr. King
Union Station Effort Moves Toward City Conference
Athens chamber of commerce forms a union passenger station committee under President Michael. A three member subcommittee will invite railroad officials to visit, with plans to meet lines entering Athens and seek favorable action. Secretary Brooks reported progress and the panel will continue pursuing results.
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Michael
Chamber, of Commerce
Athens
Bondurant
Chamber of Commerce
Brooks
Taft Telegram Thanks From Athens Normal School
Prof A Rhodes of the State Normal School Athens sent congratulations to President Taft. Taft replied from Washington March 5 1909 thanking Rhodes and the students for the kind words and good wishes. A brief note closes with sincere regards from Taft. Potatoes offered by Arnold Abney at 26c a pound.
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Taft
Prof
A. Rhodes
Me Normal School
Prof. Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes
State Normal School of Athens
Athens Chamber of Commerce Sees Revival After Hotel Georgian Opening
Enthusiasm grows in Athens as Hotel Georgian opens and business men rally. At the monthly chamber meeting many members attend, committees are formed for upcoming tasks, and talks signal renewed drive to build the city. President Michael will name committees soon, each to report at April meeting before the banquet.
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E. D. Wier
L. W. Sparks
J. B. Thornton
J. M. Burch
J. P. Perdue
Page
J. H. Davison
Sentinel
C. Y. Wier
A. C. Hancock
Chamber of Commerce
Arsent
Athens
Michael
Industrial Agent Mr J W Thomas to Visit Athens
Mr J W Thomas industrial agent of the S A S will visit Athens between the 15th and 20th. The chamber of commerce formed a committee to meet him and discuss Athens commercial interests. His visit is linked to new enterprises and investor interest in the city. Members J D Moss H R Palmer C B Griffith formed the committee to meet Mr Thomas.
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J. W. Thomas
Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Michael
Athens
Self Rising Buckwheat Syrup at Williamson's Store
A local advert notes Self Rising Buckwheat, maple and South Georgia syrup available at Williamson's. The listing highlights regional flavors and product variety for shoppers.
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South Georgia
Williamson's
Banquet Planned by Chamber of Commerce for Early April
The chamber of commerce will host a banquet in early April with J. D. Moss reporting that other events and hotel bookings prevent an earlier date. Invitations will go to out of town railroad officials and tickets for members’ friends cost 1.50. Some guests may be nonmembers via a pre banquet date for applications. Daniel Isaacs opens cleaning and pressing on Clayton street next to Doirsey Funkenstein with hats cleaned as a specialty.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Moss
Daniel Isaacs
Clayton Street
Doirsey
Funkenstein
Sunday Gambling Raid Fails as Promised Help Falls Short
Sheriff Jackson planned a Sunday raid on Sunday gambling along Jefferson road near the Seaboard Air Line bridge. Fifteen men, mostly black, fled. one was captured. Names are unconfirmed, and prosecution possible. Also notes a Southern Railway traffic representatives convention in Athens at the Georgian on the 16th with officials from Washington and Atlanta expected. A committee was appointed to ensure proper courtesy and entertainments for the visiting delegates.
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Jefferson Road
Seaboard Air Line Bridge
Jackkson
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Webb
Southern Railway Co
Georgia
Florida
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Athens
Asa
Michael
H. J. Rowe
J. ¥. Carithers
C. M. Snelling
Prospectors of T P A in city to recruit new members
National director W O Hudson state president H Andrews and Homer Prather visit for a membership canvass, joined by M H Merry and others. The upcoming convention this month will attract traveling men and likely add many members as The Banner welcomes the visitors and supports their effort.
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W. O. Hudson
T. PL
ALJ. H. Andrews
Homer Prather
Atlanta
M. H. Merry
Order
Spring Festival Aims to Improve City Park Fund
The Barkoot Amusement Co plans a week long spring festival starting April 19 to fund a park project. Attractions are described as fine and crowds are expected. The event will likely be set on Washington Street between College Avenue and Lumpkin Street. Williamson's advertises celery lettuce oysters spring onions and Florida cabbage.
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Barkoot Amusement Co
Washington Street
College Avenue
Lumpkin Street
University of Georgia to hear baccalaureate sermon by Bishop Candler
Chancellor David C Barrow received a letter from Bishop Warren A Candler accepting the invitation to preach the baccalaureate sermon at the upcoming commencement. Bishop Candler, a leading Southern divine, is expected to deliver a great sermon next June at the university.
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David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Warren A. Candler
Candler
South
Talked Back Joe Bird Arrest and Fined in City
Joe Bird white man was arrested Saturday on Second street for creating disorder. He drew a pistol on Officer Burpee who disarmed him. Mayor Dorsey fined him fifty dollars or three months on the gang and Bird talked back, was removed from the courtroom and sent to city prison.
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Joe Bird
Second Street
Burpee
Potter
Dorsey
Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Eczema After Ten Years
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The salve is extolled as infallible for skin eruptions boils burns cuts and piles. Available for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro H R B Palmer & Sons.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
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Park
of the Confederacy
Ac.t. Order
Union Station
Teri Normal School
White House
Washington
Yours
Arnold & Abney
Wurette
Chamber Commerce
Barkoot Amusement Company
Bishop Candler
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