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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1909

Page

10

Vanderbilt Glee Club to Appear at Colonial Opera House

The Vanderbilt Glee Club will perform at the Colonial Opera House on April 2 in Athens. It is the first appearance in the city and promises a fine treat for theatregoers. Mr. Chas. C. Washburn leads the group as a Nashville voice teacher and chair of vocal music and hymnology.

Vanderbilt Glee Club Colonial Opera House Chas. C. Washburn Nashville Uni Athens United States

Mrs. E A Wilson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. E A Wilson aged 79 died Friday evening at her daughter’s home near Nicholson after a long illness. A former Athens resident she had many friends in the area. The funeral will be held today with interment at the Olidoha White place near Athens on the Nowhere road.

E. A. Wilson J.D. Bellamy Nicholson

Rev Ostrom to Speak at YMCA Meeting This Afternoon

The YMCA hosts a men's meeting this afternoon with speaker H Ostrom MA from Princeton. He will discuss The three Attic tides: Cavalier Puritan and Christian, promising a spiritually uplifting session from 4 to 5 o clock. The event notes strong attendance and improved music led by Mr Ruby. Mothers are urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease seasonal illnesses, with a free trial offer from Allen S. Olmstead.

Young Men's Christian Association Ostrom Princeton University Ruby Gray Allen Olmstead le Roy N. Y

Notice of burial association assessment for Mrs C P Bond

Members of the Oconee Burial Association are notified that an assessment is due for the death of Mrs C P Bond. Pay within 15 days to J H Mealor Secretary at Athens Foundry Athens Ga March 13 1909.

Oconee Burial Association C. P. Bond Athens

Boys Meeting at the Y M Led by Charles A Rowland

The noon program at the Y M C A will be held at 3 15 with Mr Charles A Rowland leading. All boys are urged to attend the meeting.

Young Men's Christian Association Charles A. Rowland

Dr Charles W Eliot to visit University of Georgia

Dr Charles W Eliot the former Harvard president arrives in Athens tomorrow aboard Seaboard Air Line. He will be greeted by Dr and Mrs Barrow and taken to the chancellor's residence before a noon chapel address followed by a reception and faculty luncheon.

University Chapel Charles W. Eliot Harvard University University of Georgia Eliot Seaboard Air Line Atlanta David C. Barrow Dr. Eliot University State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute Barrow Ir. Eliot D. C. Barrow South

Convention of Southern Railway Managers Postponed

Postponed due to meeting of high officials in Chattanooga Tennessee. Southern Railway Co traffic managers and commercial agents convention now set for the 25th and 26th of the month. Organizers promise a fine program and a pleasant day for visitors.

Southern Railway Company Southern Railroad Chattanooga Tenn The Southern Railway Co

Arrest of Drunk Will ONeil alias Bud Cornelius on Broad Street

Yesterday afternoon Will ONeil alias Bud Cornelius was arrested near Broad Street and College Avenue on a drunk driving charge. He was in a buggy with two white children and resisted Officer Tom Morris before being taken to the city prison. Mayor Dorsey plans action tomorrow.

Will O'Neil Bud Cornelius Broad Street College Avenue O'Neill Tom Morris Morris Dorsey

Rivers Rise Across Georgia From Latest Rainfall

Two days of rain have driven river levels up across the state. In Athens the Oconee rises eight to ten feet but is not expected to reach last summer’s peak. The Savannah is high, Augusta anxious but hopeful, and the Chattahoochee tops the list with rising water above flood marks below West Point. Expect potential damage along that stream.

Athens Oconee Savannah Augusta Chattahoochee West Point

Boston Broker Returns to City as Atlanta Firm Lead

Mr. F. E. Boston, once of this city and now with the Chamberlain Johnson Dubose Co in Atlanta, is visiting here. He is regarded as a talented young man in his field and enjoying notable success. Friends welcome his return.

F. E. Boston Chamberlain, Johnson, Dubose Co Atlanta Boston

For Sale Beautiful suburban home near in Athens area

Jackson county resident Mr. George Moore ten miles from Athens suffered a fire loss destroying his crib and smokehouse with all corn and meat. Origin unknown but heavy loss falls on Moore. The text notes a nearby property for sale and mentions the fire impact on his holdings.

George’ Moore Athens Jackson County

Grape Nuts Transform Stenographer's Morning Work

A Washington city stenographer details relief from fatigue after swapping breakfast to Grape-Nuts and milk. Within two weeks she notices improved energy and mood, and credits congenial work with renewed vigor, noting the product’s advertised benefits from Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.

Washington Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Short notes of interest and local trades

A collage of small ads. Klein & Martin offer carriage overhaul and repainting with guaranteed satisfaction. Athens firms list selling wood, coal, lumber, and insurance. Sanitary plumbing and fixture ads appear with contact details. Listings include used vehicles, furniture, and a found key notice with contact.

Se Bpi Pti Klein & Martin

Athens B. P. C. E. welcomes eight new members

The Athens Lodge B. P. Q. E. will receive eight candidates for degrees at the regular meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 p m. After the degree work, an elaborate social session will follow. The Elks have contributed much to relieve those in need and perform many acts of kindness.

Athens Lodge Elks

Better Than Spanking for Bedwetting Cures

Mrs. M Summers of Box W Notre Dame Ind offers a free home treatment for bedwetting claiming it cures children and adults with urinary difficulties. She says spanking fails and urges mothers to write for instructions without sending money.

M. Summers Box W. Notre Dame Ind

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Vanderbilt Glee Club Hi. C. Ostrom Y. MC. A J. H. Mealor Sec Athens, Ga Y. M Broad St Address X Care Banner Gcorge Moore Athens Savings Bank Ing Sanitary Plumbing Co Yale Costa B. T. Epps Washington St J. C. Jester Erwin & Company Hotel Georgian Athens Ice & Coal Co Vince Matthews Georgian Ferro Concrete Co Milledge Ave Pasion Jno J. Strickland Daniel Isaacs Clayton Street Dorsey & Funkenstein T. E. Elder Lipscomb & Co Lyndon Rein National Bank and Mercantile Agency Edward Southern Mutual Bishop Id Car Co Clayton St. T Athens B. P. C. E Dr. Holliday Lucy Bryant Ruth Rewade B. H. Greene
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