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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1910

Page

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Convention Meets Today in Madison Georgia

Delegates to the thirty fifth annual Georgia State Sunday School Association convention arrive in Madison March 22 23 and 24 for sessions in the courthouse with noted speakers including Prof A I Ruby Rev William Meggison Mrs Mary Foster Bryner and Mr Hugh Cork. Local officials like R W Parker welcome attendees and committees plan programs ranging from music to evangelistic addresses and instructional discussions.

Georgia State Sunday School Association Madison Morgan County A. I. Ruby Athens Wm. Moggison Biloxi Mise Mary Foster Bryner International Sunday School Convention Chicago Til Hugh Cork R. W. Parker Parker Hotel Morgan Corner Court House A T. Ruby Marke George Andrews Baptist State Convention A. Roby H. M. Hammill

Mass meeting on charities postponed to April 3

The Associated Charities mass meeting is postponed from Sunday to Sunday afternoon April 3. It will be held in the Y M C A rooms to allow a full briefing by a knowledgeable speaker on the organization’s aims. A complete program will be announced during the week and all interested citizens are invited.

Associated Charities Y.M. Csa First Baptist Church Associated Ciarities Clarke County H. F. Linton Court House Congress

Brightwell Bobbs case resumes in city court today

The Brightwell-Bobbs trial returns to the city court at 9 oclock with expectations it may conclude this afternoon or tomorrow after several days of proceedings. The report notes ongoing courtroom activity and anticipated closure stages.

Brightwell-Dobbs Brightwell-Bobbs

Will Turn the Church Around And Never Move the Building

The Banner presents the ground plan for the new First Methodist church, with the contract to be let soon. The church will be turned completely, though the building remains in place, using the existing structure as much as possible. The auditorium expands, cellar space increases, Sunday school rooms roughly double, and the overall church will be larger, more convenient, and more elegant, aligning with the city’s steady growth and status.

First Methodist Church Freakec

Aunt Mahala McQueen Dies at 98 in Athens Community

Aunt Mahalie McQueen, aged 98, died yesterday at her cottage on 658 Hull Street. Born near Cherokee Corners in Clarke/Oglethorpe area, she sewed for soldiers in 1849, the Civil War era, and Spanish‑American War, and aided Creek and Cherokee neighbors. Survived by son Sam McQueen and daughter Julia Whitfield. funeral at Pierce's Chapel A.M.E. Church today at 3 o'clock, burial at Gospel Pilgrims' cemetery.

Mahalie McQueen Hull Street United States South Clarke County Federal Cherokee Corners Oglethorpe County Hills Chancellor Barrow Sam McQueen Athens Julia Whiteld Pierce's Old Dixie

University Plays Stone Mountain Team this afternoon on campus

The University of Georgia hosts Stone Mountain on campus for the first regular game of the season. Stone Mountain, coached by Frank Dobson, is expected to be a tough opponent after recent results against Tech and Georgia. Coaches Foster and Colter have prepared the Georgians as they seek a strong showing in all departments. The game starts at 3:30.

University Stone Mountain University of Georgia Stone Mountain Nine Frank Dobson Nine Brone Mountain Heisman Tech Georgia Foster Colter Yankees

Goes to Gainesville and Goes to Gainesville

Two entries show travel or transfer to Gainesville with a note that items are to be inspected. The wording implies planned movement to the city for an official check or assessment, suggesting a process of delivery or custody transfer requiring inspection upon arrival.

Supreme Court voids old Madison county elections ruling

The Supreme Court held that elections to abolish Danielsville city court and road and revenue commissioners were illegal. Tolbert remains road commissioner and the Danielsville city court stays. The piece notes low Clarke county registration and urges eligible voters to register by April 5.

Madison County Danielsville Supreme Court H. H. Tolbert J. F. L. Bond A. H. Long Aner Meadow Tolbert Bond Long H. C. Tuck Cobb & Erwin Athens Tolbert and John E. Gordon Daplelaville George C. Thomas John J. Strickland

The Cowboy and The Schoolmarm at Crystal Theater

The Crystal Theater screens a Western romance The Cowboy and The Schoolmarm with an orchestra nightly from 8 to 11. Local notes report Dr H M Fullilove driving a big red auto on country trips and Col and Mrs J W Pearce visiting Decatur from Georgia.

Crystal H. M. Fullilove Col. James MM. Smith

Wisconsin business man pleased with Athens visit

Madison fuel and building materials merchant J W Cooley and his daughter toured Athens yesterday, meeting Judge Geo C Thomas and local leaders. On their northern trip from Florida, they paused in Atlanta before continuing to Norfolk Washington and Philadelphia.

J. W. Cooley Madison Wisconsin Geo. C. Thomas Cooley Athens Norfolk Washington Philadelphia

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Madison, Ga Madisor Graded Sunday School George P. Butler William Meggipon Hough Cork F. L. Mallary Elans Ruby Association Joseph Broughton Atlanta J. H. Miller Marietta E. C. Woodruff Rome E. B. Hook Augusta J. P. Lide Fairfax John D. Walker Sparta Americus John A. Darwin W. A. Winn Horton George W. Gantt Macon J. A. Jenkins Columbus A. 3. Parker John Phinizy Taylor Burns J. H. Witherington Dublin J. W. Brown W. S. Burke Manor W. E. McCalla Decatur Teach Geo. P. Butler H. B. Mays Cartereville J. B. Jolly J. W Stokes Herman C. Jones Boston Atlantic Lucy Irby J. J. Cobb E. &. Chipley Edgewood Ocr J. W Paty Orinm M. E. Church Mahala McQueen Gainesville Clarke the Cowboy the Schoolmarm Col Rs. J. W., Pearce Alices Clayton Street ST. Mary's Colonial
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