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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1913

Page

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Visitation Enjoined In Clarke County Holiness Case

In Clarke superior court an equitable petition and a petition for injunction seek damages of 1000 dollars and to bar preachers from entering the church premises of a colored congregation. Plaintiffs Harrison Hill et al accuse E C Cheatham W E Fuller and W M Chappell of seizing church funds and authority, claiming 700 to 800 dollars were raised locally for a building. The court granted a restraining order and set a April term for the case.

Clarke Superior Court Church of the Colored People Harrison Hill George Badger Robert Eberhart Melvin Hill Samuel Cutts E. C. Cheatham Clarke W. E. Fuller Fulton W. M. Chappell Stephens County Union Street Atheny James Peyton W. M. Chappel Fuller

Parents Invited as YMCA Boys Play Basketball Triple Header

This afternoon at the YMCA a triple header of basketball features the boy's department. The regular game between Joe Funkenstein and D. D. Quillian captains, a rescheduled match led by Arthur Griffith and Max Cutler, and a game from the little fellows league will be played. All parents are invited to attend.

Young Men's Christian Association Joe Funkenstein D. D. Quillian Arthur Griffith Max Cutler Little Fellows League

While Helping His Companion He Too Fell by the Wayside

Police docketed charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication against Curt Shackelford and R L Wilson. Officers Weir and McClure arrested the Price men after a disturbance. Shackelford drank heavily while Wilson tried to assist him home. They clashed, requiring police help to the headquarters. Wilson received charges, Shackelford was held for safe keeping.

Curt Shackelford R. L. Wilson Price Aweir McClure Shackelford Wilson

One Was Taken and the Other Left by the Police Court Judge

In the mayor's court yesterday two prohibition cases against James Golston and Bill Thomas were heard. Thomas was fined $100. Golston was dismissed after showing he sourced liquor for another party and did not profit. The fine remained unpaid. bond covered the amount briefly, and order was not sent to stockade. Judge C T Young presided in Mayor Rowe's absence due to illness.

James Golston Bill Thomas Thomas Golston Regio C. T. Young

Liquor Testimony Sparks Contempt Charge in Court

During a trial over two assault cases, spectators watched a debate over ownership of three quarts of whiskey. Ben Lyle shouted the liquor belonged to the defendant’s mother, prompting a five dollar contempt fine from Judge Young and a further five dollars from the mayor pro tem for the outburst.

Ben Lyle Young Ben

Mrs Longstreet to Return as Gainesville Editor

Helen Longstreet of Gainesville eyed launching a new Gainesville and Georgia newspaper after visiting Athens for quotes from printers. A former Carnesville and Milledgeville editor, she quit posting as postmaster under Roosevelt and plans to reenter journalism amid her public campaigns and strong suffrage views.

Helen Longstreet Gainesville Athens Georgia Carnesville Advance Milledgeville

Weather Woes Hit Boston Braves in Georgia Camp

In Athens Georgia cold dismal weather slows Boston Braves practice before facing the University of Georgia. Rain and wind cut sessions short. injuries creep in with Bert Whaling spraining an instep and Cecil Thompson on the injured list. The team plans daily games once weather permits with Atlanta and Toronto on the schedule.

Athens Boston National Stallings Bostons University of Georgia Boston South Chicago Cubs Tampa Fla Planters Bert Whaling Whaling Cecil Thompson Perdue Hot Springs Atlanta Toronto Barrows International League Haddock

Dedication of St. Joseph’s Church in Athens

Father Clark leads Athens in completing the brick church on Prince Avenue near Pulaski after the last hour of work. The $18,000 structure features a tiled roof and stone foundation with pews and furniture to be installed. Dedication is set for the Sunday after Easter with Bishop Keiley from Savannah attending, possibly via special train from Atlanta.

Athens Father Clark St. Joseph's Catholic Church Prince Avenue Pulaski Keiley Savannah Atlanta

Rumely train of farm machinery tours southern capitals

A Rumely Products Company train of thirty five cars bound for a Charlotte branch paused in Athens after visiting Jackson Montgomery Atlanta and Columbia. The rear sleeper carried company officers and guests who were met by the State College of Agriculture President and others. Local farmers could not attend due to short notice but Athens welcomed the exhibit with tours of college properties and hospitality.

la Porte Indiana Charlotte North Carolina Athens Rumely Products Company Jackson Mississippi Montgomery Alabama Atlanta Georgia Columbia South Carolina State College of Agriculture State College Chamber of Commerce Messrs W. G Frank Griffeth Agricultural College Themerives

Fresh vegetables and hens at Fears Grocery

Vegetables including lettuce cauliflower celery snap beans potatoes tomatoes beets squash spring onions bell peppers and turnips advertised at Fears Grocery. Nice fat hens and fresh country eggs 17 1-2c dozen. Weatherly and Bernard report one unavailable due to a trip to Atlanta.

Fears’ Grocery Store Weatherly & Bernard

History and status of school gardens in America

Mrs. W B H outlines global beginnings of school garden education from Germany 1814 to France 1880 and notes the first American garden linked to public schools by Henry L Clapp at Roxbury Mass in 1891. She cites 1857 Stamford boarding school lads with 6 by 6 foot plots and Hyannis Normal School 1897 as early pioneers. The piece concludes that garden work has spread widely across the United States.

W. E. Kilpatrick Seney-Stovall Chapel Germany Austria Sweden France America Henry L. Clapps Clapps George Putnam Roxbury Massachusetts Stamford Connecticut Nathan F. Barrett England

Funeral Today for A E Dearing of Savannah

Funeral services for Albin E. Dearing of Savannah will be held at Emanuel Church at 11 30 this morning with Rev Troy Beatty in charge. Interment follows at Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers include A R Nicholson Harry Hull Gerald Green Chas H Phinizy E R Hodgson Jr and Frank A Lipscomb. Quality Bread Flavor rich and fruity made by Arnold and Abney.

Albin E. Dearing Savannah Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty Oconee Cemetery Central of Georgia A. P. Dearing Will Messrs A. R. Nicholson Harry Hull Gerald Green Chas, H. Phinizy E. R. Hodgson, Jr Frank A. Lipscomb

Rich Delicious Doughnuts From Arnold And Abney

Rich light doughnuts made this afternoon by Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076. Advertisement notes Angel Food Cake and general sweet treats delivered with fresh preparation for customers in the area.

Arnold & Abney

Bonds in Athens vote push for school and street upgrades

A city canvass shows overwhelming support for bond issues funding schools and streets. Citizens urged to vote next Tuesday, plan ahead, and ensure progress through bonds for education facilities and better roadways.

Athens

Pluvius Shuts Out Boston In Curtain Raiser

J Pluvius held the Boston Nationals to no runs as the University of Georgia rallied for a strong season debut. The opening game drew a large crowd and all receipts benefit the Georgia team. Durden showed promise on the mound, limiting big batters amid murky weather at Sanford Field. Game to be replayed at 3:30 this afternoon with 50 cent admission.

Boston American Athens Boston Stallings University of Georgia South Reds Moble Birmingham Augusta Bostons Cubs Tampa Fla

Change at Colonial Promises Romantic Play in New Run

The John Lawrence Players open tonight at the Colonial with a four act romantic story set in Southern France. A poor man discovers his wife’s noble birth after marriage, with picturesque scenery and light comedy. The bill continues with Driven from the Altar this week and Just out of College next week. Optical work offered by Haughey & Haughey with bifocals. Weatherly and Bernard on Tue Thu Fri.

John Lawrence France Mommouth

Train No 55 wreck reported near Bairdstown Georgia

Passengers and townspeople await word on wrecked Georgia road passenger train No 55 traveling from Augusta toward Athens. Conductor's late message confirms wreck at Bairdstown between Maxeys and Woodville, twelve miles from Union Point, with no injuries yet verified and no arrival in Athens by early morning. News wires down hinder details.

Augusta Bairdstown Maxeys Woodville Union Point Athens

Patterson Sustains Severe Arm Fractures In Cranking Accident

Yesterday morning Mr. R. L. Patterson of Prince Avenue was badly hurt when a car crank slipped, striking his right wrist and breaking both forearm bones. Ligaments were torn and lacerated. An X ray is needed before setting the arm, but city machines were all out of commission. Patterson and Dr. G T. Canning planned to go to Atlanta for X rays to guide proper alignment.

R. L. Patterson Prince Avenue Mr. Patterson Patterson G T. Canning Atlanta

New House For Sale Near University Drive

Real estate ad offers a four room cottage with two porches, electric lights and water on a 60 foot street half a block from University Drive and near a streetcar line. Price today 1250 dollars, with promise to double money soon. Seller: Wm J Russell.

University Drive

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Qverseer Holiness Church Tallulah Falls Dan Sickles Union Bull Moose Party Col. Rooseviet Boston Braves Boston Globe St. Joseph’s Catholic Arnold& Abney L. C.I A. E. Dearing J. Pluvius Haughey & Haughey Optometrists R. J. Patterson Wm. J. Russell General Delivery Optometriste The-Thur-Sat Anderson Bros
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