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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

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Southern Railway Freight Officials Visit Athens Convention

Southern Railway freight officials convened at the Hotel Georgian in Athens on March 1 as part of a two day visit. Mayor Dorsey and Chamber of Commerce President Michael welcomed the delegates who toured local plants and points of interest. A Friday afternoon baseball game between railroad staff and a YMCA class team was planned on the campus.

Dorsey Michael Chamber of Commerce Fred H. Behring O'Callahan Southern Railway Co Athens Atlanta Southern Manufac Y.M.C. A J. W. Webb Southern

Travelers Protective Association to Convene in Athens Georgia

The thirteenth annual Travelers Protective Association of America convention will meet at the Georgian Hotel in Athens tomorrow morning. Delegates arrive tonight. hundreds of drummer boys will be guests. The program includes welcomes, addresses, business meetings, music by cadet band and Haughey’s orchestra, with officer elections scheduled.

Travelers Protective Association, of America Georgian C. ¥. Wier Georgian Hotel Haughey

Miss Bradberry Millinery Opens with New Hats

The Misses Bradberry continue their millinery shop in the Southern Mutual building on College avenue. Yesterday they received a large shipment of elegant new hats and invite ladies to view them today at their store.

Misses Bradberry Southern Mutual College Avenue

Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery to Hold Tonight Meeting

The annual Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery meeting will be held tonight with Past Grand Commander Dickey of Atlanta leading inspection. A banquet will precede the meeting at the Hotel Georgian, and a number of visitors are expected.

Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery Dickey Atlanta Hotel Georgian

Mr C D Wayne Visits On Passenger Service Matters

Mr C D Wayne A G P A of the railroad was here yesterday on business with his company. He called on many local business men regarding passenger service and is a popular official with many friends in the city. Tomatoes fanfare follows at Williamson's.

C.D. Wayne A. G. P. A. St the Wayne

Hawkins kills wife with razor and gun in Athens tragedy

Will Hawkins, a separated husband, killed Mary Hawkins on South Lumpkin street during a domestic dispute. He slashed her throat and fired five times, then fled but was captured by local Black residents and police. Coroner’s jury ruled death a murder. Hawkins claimed jealousy and self defense. Court proceedings to follow at Clarke Superior Court.

Lumpkin Street Mary Hawkins Will Hawkins Hushami Hawkins Herschel Smith C. S. Haynes James W. Davis Jackson Clarke Superior Court Weatherly Arch Street Ries Seema Thomas Mary Hawkingly Haynes R. A. Sage Smith Hawking J. W. Cash Roy Lavender Hawkins War Rial

Ladies Seek Patrons At Local Establishment

Miss Grant, with years of experience as a trimmer, now works with the Misses Bradberry and performs the best work of her life. Mrs. Gussie Mitchell, an experienced saleslady, is also at the shop. These ladies would be glad for their friends to call and patronize them.

Grant Bradberry Gussie Mitchell

Athens Guards officers to be named at meeting

Athens officials plan to name new officers for the Athens Guards tonight at 8 30 at the armory. Second Lieutenant Dan H DuPree leads the company preparing for inspection by Maj Palmer US Army with a goal to raise membership from 41 to 58.

Athens Athens Guards National Guard Termit A.leith Dan H. DuPree Maj. Palmer U. Ss. A E. E. Pomeroy Atlanta Armory Co. I 5Th Inf. Nat

Cotton Seed Crushers Plan April Convention in Athens

The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of this state will hold a two day meeting at the State College of Agriculture in Athens on April 19 and 20. Experts from the college will lead discussions on feeding livestock and the value of cotton seed meal and hulls. The event expects 75 to 150 attendees with several hundred possible, featuring round table talks and entertainment.

Athens State College of Agriculture Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association

Electric Sad Iron Promises Low Cost Home Wrinkle Relief

The Electric Sad Iron touts nationwide use with thousands of satisfied customers and a Chicago order of ten thousand. It saves heat and money versus old stoves, delivering precise, uniform heat for at home ironing. Priced at $3.00 with free repair while used on our lines, it offers about four cents per hour operation and a trial send. Williamson's offers evaporated fruits alongside.

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Handsome Buick Cars Headed to Athens Agency Sale

The Athens Buick Agency will receive a shipment of two runabouts and a touring car this Saturday. The runabouts are No 10 models and the touring car is an FP. Cars will be placed on sale at once and visitors are invited to inspect them at 46 Thomas Street Athens.

Athens Buick Agency Thomas Street

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Southern Railway Co.s P. A'S OF America MR. C.D. Wayne Williamson's Lumpki Street Capps Lieut Vondertieth Lt. DuPree Garner Anderson Emmaninel Church Guild H. C. White Florida Coron Seed “Crushers BUICK
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