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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1912

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Publicity bond committee meets to plan courthouse vote drive

The executive committee of the bond commission convenes at 8 PM to review the publicity committee’s plan for a county wide voter letter advocating bonds for a new courthouse site. The meeting will outline plans for an active campaign through election day with many prominent citizens invited.

Bond Commission Clarke County Publiciy Committee Harry Hodgson J. Cobb C. B. Griffith J. Y. Carthers Sidney Boley H. J. Rowe D. Sledge Billups Phinizy E. H. Dorsey Troy. Beatty E. L. Hii W. F. Dorsey Aron Je Jen Porvedre Ton Wiliam Coile Winterville R. W. Lamkin Kennys J. ‘R ‘Nunnally Bradberrys E. A. Lampkin Sandy Creek

Dangerous trouble settled by Athens optometrist Pendley

Very dangerous trouble settled by an Athens optometrist. Dr Pendley corrected it with spectacles. Headache! It Florida Lettuce. Crisp, fresh and well headed. Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076.

Athens Pendley Florida Arnold & Abney

Athens Hosts Ocean to Ocean Aviator Exhibition

Robert G. Towler, famed for an ocean to ocean continental flight, will perform in a Wright Brothers aircraft at Chase Street ball grounds in Athens. Manager C L Young secured the venue for an event featuring flights and stunts next Saturday March 16 with admission 25 and 5 cents. Thousands from surrounding areas expected to attend the Birdman of the Continent exhibit.

Athens Wright Brothers Robert G. Towler C. L. Young Chase Street Wright

Madison County Man to Hangs in 57 Days in Murder Case

J W Embree of Madison county was convicted of murder and sentenced to hang in 57 days from conviction. The case awaits a motion for a new trial not yet argued. Judge George C Thomas, who defended many murder cases, has few losses.

J.W. ‘Embree Madison ‘County George C. Thomas Hez Stevens Madison County

Fresh baked, crip and delicious Arnold ad copy

Crunched OCR snippet notes contact number 1076 for Arnold and tAbney with a focus on baked goods and a casual promotional tone.

Arnold &tAbney

Fat Mackerel Sold Fast at Low Price

Advertisement notes Fat mackerel priced at 10 cents each or two for 25 cents. Mentions Arnold and Abney with phone number 1076.

Dr Remsen of Johns Hopkins Visited Athens to Address Georgia Students

Dr Ja Remsen, president of Johns Hopkins University, visited Athens to speak at the University of Georgia chapel. He attended as a guest of Dr and Mrs H C White and was honored with a university processional and ceremonial recognition.

Ja Remsen University of Johns Hopkins Athens H.C. White University of Georgia Dr.Remsen University Amairch Ig. A

Miss Sarah Frierson Dies After Illness at Home

Miss Sarah A. Frierson died Sunday at eleven after a brief illness at the home of Mrs. J. H. Lambert on Milledge avenue. A former University of Georgia librarian for twenty years, she was born September 29, 1837, and survived by two sisters and a brother. The funeral was at Emmanuel Church with University faculty and students attending. interment at Oconee Cemetery.

Sarah A. Frierson J. H. Lambert Milledge Avenue Miss Frierson University of Georgia Carnegie Teachers’ Foundation Georgia Atlanta Miss. Frierson Episcopal Church Emmanuel Parish Mary Ann Frierson Nashville Penn New York Emmanuel Church Troy. Beatty J. C. Davis Charles JA. ‘Scudder Charles H. ‘Phining Barrett Phinizy Frank A. Lipscomb Jamie Lambert J. W. Barnett James Barrow Oconee Cemetery Ifields Dfontaiteo Great ‘Republic

Athens merchant to stay in Athens

Mr. Arthur Flatan will remain in Athens rather than move to Birmingham Alabama. He is valued as a progressive local business man whose energy and ability have advanced him to the forefront of the city's commerce.

Arthur Flatan

Bond Commission Will Meet Tonight

A bond commission meeting is set for eight o clock at city hall with important matters to be discussed. All members are urged to attend. Also note advertising for Sealshipt Oysters priced at 50 cents per quart with a fresh shipment, sold by Arnold & Abney. The text also mentions a Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee member with ongoing city welfare interest.

Bond Commission Arnold & Abney Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee

Honor Roll of Cobb DeLoney Camp Veterans

The article lists surviving members of Cobb DeLoney Camp No. Clarke County and Athens honoring Confederate veterans. It notes T. H. Dozier S. W. Bailey J. Payne W. F. Phillips R. F. D. J. W. Wood Josh McKie J. E. Talmadge Sr. A. G. Elder and many others. It also describes C. B. Lane visiting Athens to coordinate with Dr. Andrew Soule and Prof. Jos. S. Stewart on a federal state farming education bulletin and expanded cooperation between federal and state agricultural programs.

Cobb-DeLoney Confederate Veterans County of Clarke City of Athens T. H. Dozier S. W. Bailey J. ¥. Payne W. F. Phillips J. W. Wood Josh McKie J. E. Talmadge, Sr A. G. Elder W. C. Orr J. M. Orr Thos. Tuck W. B. Hosey I. V. Bradberry John D. Gordon D. W. Brooks W. Proctor R. J. Williamson RF. D W. F. Black John Bird David “Stephens J. P. Fort G H. Palmer R. C. Latimer J. P. Hubert W. S. Holman W. A. Carthers Jackson County J. D. Simmons C. B. Lane United States ‘Government Agricultural’ ‘Department Washington Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Jos. 5. Stewart Lane State College Terrell Col H.H. Perry Alabama Wisconsin Georgia Bovernment Soule

Two Toms Confer About Agriculture Post Bid

Atlanta report says Thomas B A Nis sioner of Agriculture and Thomas G Hudson visited Thomson last Thursday to discuss crops and the candidacy of J J Brown of Bowman for commissioner. Hudson called the visit social and refused to disclose details. Some view the timing as tied to Brown’s appointment bid and Watson’s platform.

Atlanta Homas Nis Sioner of Agriculture Thomas G. Hud Thomson Watson Hudson J. J. Brown Bowman Brown

Remarkable Athens Boy Pianist Headlines Carnegie Hall Concert

The Musical Courier notes twelve year old Beryl Rubinstein, son of the Athens rabbi, as the standout at Carnegie Hall’s fifh symphony concert for young people. He impressed with Etude op 36 MacDowell, Liszt Wild Hunt, Chopin Etude op 25 No 11, and Rubinstein Tarantella, displaying fine technique, nuance, and a promising musical intellect beyond his years. The event featured 120 strong senior and junior orchestras from the music school settlement and included violin solos by Ruppelt.

the Musical Courier Fale Lowing Athens Beryl Rubinstein Carnegie ‘Hall New. York Rubinstein MacDowell Liszt Chopin Weven Ani Ruppeltwas

For Sale or Exchange 900 Acre Farm Near Charles Station

Property listing offers a 900 acre farm within one mile of Charles Station. Details available from R J Pelton at 349 Barber Street. For inquiries contact the listed agent for particulars and terms.

Icity Charles Station R. J.pélton Barber

Fresh Lettuces and Bell Peppers at Willidimson's

Readable pantry item note highlights fresh hard held lettuces and bell peppers available at Willidimson's.

Willidimson’s

Majestic Presents Vanity Fair Adaptation on Clayton Street

At the Elite on Clayton street a major treat arrives with Vanity Fair based on Thackeray. The Vitagraph production is praised as a near perfect dramatization with three reels totaling about an hour of clear, beautiful acting. Tickets are ten cents.

Clayton Street Athens Vanity Fair Thackery Ido

Tender squash eggplant new potatoes from Arnold Boner

An old classified item notes tender squash egg plant new potatoes available from Arnold Boner and includes a contact phone 1076.

Arnold

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