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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1913

Page

5

Basketball Plays Patchwork Schedule at YMCA

The YMCA basketball schedule shows one game yesterday with Cap Griffiths and Cap Quillian teams delayed. The younger boys yielded a close Billikins vs Yellow Jackets contest led by Allen Moore, who scored four points on two field fouls while Bullard’s team failed to score. The note compares local play to Columbus and Mobile champions, underscoring years of team development.

Young Men's Christian Association Westerday Griffith Quillian Cutler Funkenstein Billikins Yellow Jackets Allen Moore Bullard Columbus Mobile Old Athens Association Bullikine Wilkincon Fears Chipley van Stratten Cox Moore Beatty Mathews

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia Tuesday

Special to the Banner from Atlanta Ga on March 10 reports Tuesday outlook for Atlanta and vicinity cloudy with possible rain tonight and clearing by evening Tuesday. The disturbance in the southwest now central in the lower Mississippi valley brings heavy rains in several cities including Meridian Anniston Birmingham Montgomery Shreveport Atlanta Mobile and Pensacola with temps generally above 50 in the cotton belt and no northern area below freezing.

the Banner Atlanta Vicinity Georgia Mississippi Valley Meridian Little Rock New Orleans Anniston Birmingham Montgomery Shreveport Mobile Pensacola St. Lawrence Valley Rocky Mountain Mississippi Cotton Belt

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement In Athens

In Athens residents report back relief from kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs W M Patten of 353 E Dougherty St credits the remedy with renewed strength after a period of weakness. The ad promotes Doan's as the effective kidney medicine, available at 50 cents through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole U S agents.

Athens Dean W. M. Patten E. Dougherty St Doan Fostern-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Miss Parrish Proposes Abolishing Latin for Agriculture

Jackson Ga March 10 Miss Celeste Parrish state education supervisor assailed higher education in a teachers institute. She urged abolishing Latin and the classics in favor of agriculture and practical living skills for country schools. Superintendent W P Martin defended rudimentary schooling. some teachers challenged her views.

Jackson Celeste Parrish Athens

Woodrow Wilson Sold by State College of Agriculture

A Percheron colt named Woodrow Wilson, eight years old and described as one of the largest and finest in the country, was sold to a Middle Georgia stock farmer last week by the State College of Agriculture. The animal received meticulous care akin to that given to thousands of children, reflecting high importance of its lineage and feed.

Woodrow Wilson State College of Agriculture, Ath State College of Agriculture Middle Georgia

Embroidery and Bordered Materials in Modern Skirts

Reflecting on fashion change, home dressmakers can now craft stylish skirts using bordered fabrics and embroidery. Models No 7052 1013 and 6653 showcase seamless one piece construction and adaptable lower edges for delicate fabrics, paired with a blouse and rose satin girdle for light afternoon wear.

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Many Professors Extend Work For State College

An unusually large number of the State College of Agriculture force of teachers on extension workers are out this week at institute and demonstration points. Among those leaving include President A. M. Soule and Professors Rast Firor Jarnigan and others. Murray County farmers' school opens at Eton for a two day session with lectures on farm and orchard work and livestock problems. Palmer's advertises Irish Cobblers Red Bliss Early Rose seed potatoes.

State College of Agriculture A. M. Soule Worsham Jarnigan Fain Firor Bishop Rast Crabb Hollingshead Childs J. W. Hart Vanatter Phil Campbell Dalton Murray County Farmers’ School Eton Murray County Association T. W. Colvard L. E. Rast G. W. Firer C. J. Foster William Bradford M. P. Jarnigan

H A Nix undergoes appendicitis surgery at Harvard

Mr H Abit Nix was operated on Friday night for appendicitis at Harvard where he has studied post graduate work in the law school since last September. He was doing nicely after the operation and friends here are informed.

H. Abit Nix Harvard

Romantic Marriage Miss Cape to Mr. Davis

Center Georgia March 10. A joyous romance ends in the marriage of Miss Madie Belle Cape of Talking Rock Georgia to Mr George B Davis Jr of Athens Georgia. The ceremony was performed by Rev Marvin Franklin at the Center Methodist church in the presence of witnesses.

J. R. Jarrett Madie Belle Cape Talking Rock Geo. B. Davis, Jr Athens Miss Cape State Normal School J. S. Marshal W. L. Cape Mr. Davis Geo. B. Davis The Georgia Railroad Marvin Franklin Center Methodist Church

Mrs T J Scott Visiting Daughters in Ellaville

Mrs T J Scott is visiting her daughters Mrs Bridges and Mrs Williams in Ellaville.

Mrs. T. J. Scott

Winterville society notes hint at weddings and moves

In Winterville chatter several local girls are said to attract suitors from neighboring cities as autumn arrives. Clara Griffith returns to school after a home visit, Annie Love Thornton visits Athens, and Mrs Crawford Freeman remains ill. Professor Pound preaches at the Methodist church on missions, and Mrs Kroner visits Elberton with her sister. Gainesville High School sees a Latin chair vacancy filled by Walter Hill, while Walton travels through the region. Father of James Hubert, Athens, dies in Quitman at eighty two, with Hubert descendants listed in Georgia.

Winterville Wintville Gainesville High School Allyn & Baker Walton South Carolina Georgia Walter B. Hill U. of Ga B. H. Walton James Hubert Athens Quitman H. Hubert Scriven County Mattie Corinne Hubert West Thirty-fifth Street Savannah Marion Hubert Greene Street Augusta Ath- Benton H. Walton Ens. Ga

Miss Laura Cobb Hutchins to guest in Atlanta

Miss Laura Cobb Hutchins leaves for Atlanta tomorrow to be the guest of Mrs. Rutherford Lipscomb. Mrs. Robt. Woodruff has returned to Atlanta with Mrs. Morton Hodgson and her little son.

Laura Cobb Hutchins Atlanta Rutherford Lipscomb Mrs. Robt. Woodruff Morton Hodgson Little Son

Winterville Items Engage Miss Griffith and Mr Haynes

Rev. A. J. Sears is spending several days in Atlanta this week. The engagement announcement of Miss Annie Belle Griffith and Mr. Russell Haynes has caused much talk in the community.

Winterville A. J. Sears Atlanta Annie Belle Griffith Russell Haynes

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. P. Martin Miss Parrish Palmer's H. A. Nix W. T. Collins & Co’s Collins & CO Clara Griffith Annie Love Thornton Pound S. N.S F. H. Kroner Elberton Z. C. Hayes Dr. McCoy of Colbert James Tuck Mr. Fulch Mathews Mrs J. C. Mathews S. C. Hayes Ler Son Gainesville McDougall Bernstein Brothers Broad Street Athens, GA A. H. Talmadge Claud Cox
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