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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1912

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Baptist convention to convene at Macon in April

The second annual Georgia Baptist Sunday School Superintendents convention meets in Macon April 24 with about 1,250 superintendents expected. Dr. J M Frost of Nashville will speak. W W Gaines is president, with officers including J R Henderson and J P Wichels. The program spans Wednesday to Thursday with sermons, organizational talks, and conference sessions on records, grading, census work, and teacher training. Railroads offer reduced rates.

Baptist Sunday School Superintendents of Georgia Ma «c Dr. Frost J. M. Frost Nashville Tenn the Baptist Sunday School South W. W. Gaines Atlanta J. R. Henderson Sandersville J. P. Wichels Griffin L. H. Darby Vidalia J. H. Withrington Edwin S. Davis D. Mallary Macon Frank J. Mallary R. O. Crouch D.D Nashville, Tenn Southern Baptist Convention

Davison, C. C., Dies in Atlanta at 54

Mr. C. C. Davison, aged about 54, died after a long illness in a sanatorium in Atlanta. The body will be brought to Woodville for funeral and interment. He is survived by four children and three brothers including Hon. R. E. Davison and A. H. Davison of Athens.

A. H. Davison Atlanta C. C. Davison Lorne Woodville Davison Greene County R. E. Davison Georgia State Prison Commission A. H. Javis0n Athens Thomas C. Davison Comer T. C. Davison Hal C. Davison John Boswell Greensboro Banger

Clarke Rifles Called Out for Aviation Grounds Patrol

Clarke Rifles are ordered to assemble at 12 30 PM in full uniform at the DuPree Hall armory on Broad Street. Captain J W Arnold signs the notice stating all men must report to patrol the aviation grounds on Chase Street during the Birdman Fowler bi plane demonstrations this afternoon.

Clarke Rifles DuPree Hall Broad Street J. W. Arnold Arnold Chase Street Fowler

Mister Nick's Majestic Opens On Lumpkin Street

The new news stand and shoe-shine parlor named Mister Nick's Majestic opens today next to the fruit store on Lumpkin street. Attentive staff will shine shoes for ladies, girls, children, boys and men with the best attention.

Nick the Fruit Man Lumpkin Street

Fowler Aviation Exhibit Uses Chase Street Entrance

The Chase street entrance to the ball park will be used exclusively for today’s Fowler Aviation Exhibit due to recent rains on the Nacoochee avenue side. Cars admitted to the grounds. horse-drawn vehicles are excluded for safety. Rotary for Georgia features a program: 10:15 to 10:35 Address The Value of a Training Class to a School by Fuller Mynatt, Columbus. 10:35 to 10:55 Open conference on teacher training. 10:55 to 11:15 Address Mission Study in the Sunday School by Frank L. Mallary, Macon. 11:15 to 11:35 Open conference on mission study. miscellaneous closing exercises. New Irish Potatoes 2 quarts for 25e. Arneld & Abney.

George W. Andrews Atlanta A. B. Caldwell Chase Street Ball Park Fowler Aviation Nacoochee Avenue Rotary For Georgia Fuller Mynatt Columbus Frank L. Mallary Macon

Crawford banker J W Griffin faces felony charge and bond

J W Griffin president of Athens Trust and Banking Company and Crawford Oil Mill was arrested near his Crawford home on a felony warrant. He posted a $10,000 bond after a brief hearing and commitment trial date set for March 28. Eight cases against him include seven misdemeanors and one felony alleging he violated banking law and forged drafts. The case could reveal broader bank transactions when tried.

J. W. Griffin Athens Trust and Banking Company Crawford Crawford Oil Mill Oglethorpe Atlanta Athens Georgia J. F. Foster Mr. Griffin R. E. Branch Mdf 2.Ank Griffin Foster Sim J. W. Roland Crawford Bank Justice of the Peace Messrs T. F. Green Max Michael H.C. Tuck

Fowler's Flight at Chase Street Park Today

Robert G. Fowler, famed coast to coast aviator, arrives for an afternoon exhibition at Chase Street Baseball Park at 3 o'clock. Local excitement surrounds his visit with many requests from ladies to ride in his aircraft and plans for potential film work as he contemplates further coast to coast travel.

Fowler Chase Street Ball Park Robert G. Fowler Pacific Atlantic Young Jacksonville Athens

Clarke County Voter Declines Senate Candidacy by Judge Thomas

Judge George C. Thomas announces he will not seek the 30th Senatorial District seat due to business demands. He expresses gratitude to friends across Clarke County and the district for support and asks for a suitable candidate to represent the people, thanking the Banner for kind remarks.

Clarke County Senate General Assembly Dstrict Geo. C. Thomas

No Baseball Game Today Called Off

There will be no baseball game on Sanford Pitie this afternoon due to canceled actions. Grounds are soggy and unlikely to be in shape for practice by Monday.

Sanford Pitie Vecucen pAndecaee

Matinee Coupon Admits Children at Majestic

This coupon with five cents grants admission for any child to the Majestic matinee from 3:45 to 4:45 this afternoon.

Mrs Smith Entertains At Neighborhood Sewing

Mrs Homer Smith hosted a morning sewing gathering in her home with carnations violets jonquils and daffodils decorating the rooms. Mrs G H Hulme and Mrs Robert Hanocock assisted with serving for a luncheon attended by numerous guests.

Homer ‘Smith Smith G. H. Hulme Robert Hanoco

Fresh Strawberries Available at Williamson's Today

Fresh strawberries are in good condition and available today in refrigerated boxes at Williamson's.

Williamson’s

Arnold and Abney advertise quality bread

An advertisement for "Quality Bread" claims trial size five cents and promotes the bread as the best ever bought. The ad lists Arnold and Abney as the makers and provides phone contact 1076.

Arnold & ‘Abney

Florida Fruit Stand Ad With Mixed Produce

A Florida fruit seller markets oranges grapes bananas and malaga fruit with contact listing Arnold and Abney and phone number 1076.

Florida Malaga Arnold & Abney

Souvenirs left in Dunwoody offer by phone sale

Local notices advertise remaining souvenirs from Dunwoody available to purchase by phone. The brief item lists a contact number 957 and encourages interested buyers to call for details.

Dunwoody's

Floods Reach Record Levels In Athens After Heavy Rain

A four year high water mark was approached as the Oconee breached banks and flooded bridges and streets. Six inches of rain swelled sewers surged into buildings and threatened utilities while several small bridges and county crossings were washed away.

College Avenue River Street Cemetery Bridge Barnett Shoals Road Sa Creek Goodrum Place Newton Bridge Southern Railway

Florida Celery 12 1-2c Fresh and Tender

Arnold and Abney advertise Florida celery at 12 1 2 cents per stalk. They claim the produce is fresh and tender and the best celery of the season.

Florida Celery Arnold & Abney

Florida Lettuce Well Headed Fresh and Crisp

Arnold and Abney advertise lettuce from Florida described as headed fresh and crisp.

Florida Arnold & Abney

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Ape Nelson D. Mallary B. H. Hartsfield Nelson L Nelson D MR. C. C. Davison Clarke Mister Nick New Irish Potatoeo Arneld Abney State of Georgia Baseball Park Robert ‘G. Fowler United ‘States Panama Caml U.S Cand Fowlers Thomas Mrs. Smith
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