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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1910

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Tallulah Falls conservation urged by papers and grand jury

The Banner calls for preservation of Tallulah Falls and surrounding scenery. It notes repeated editorials to Congress and state officials, with support from Athens residents and Atlanta papers. Habersham grand jury urges legislature and Congress to prevent marring the falls for commerce.

Sas Ap Tallulah Falls Athens Atlanta Daily Papers Grand Jury Habernham Legislature Congress Tallulah Clarkesville

Feard Games Were Cancelled Yesterday

Broken OCR note reports that feared games were cancelled yesterday with no further details. The fragment mentions cancellation but lacks specifics on teams locations or reasons.

Feard Games

Georgia Drugists to Meet in Athens in May

The Georgia Pharmaceutical Association will hold its annual convention in Athens in late May. The exact date and program will be announced after a local meeting decides features and entertainment. The State Board of Pharmacy meets the day before to plan for the gathering, with about two hundred pharmacists expected.

Georgia Pharmaceutical Association State Board of Pasrmacy Athens

Veterans to Attend Mobile Confederate Reunion in April

Athens Confederate veterans plan to attend the annual reunion of the United Veterans of the Confederacy in Mobile in the latter part of April. Cobb-Delaney Camp of Veterans led by Capt. J C C McMahan is organizing local activities for the event.

Athens United Veterans of the Confederacy Mobile Cobb- Delaney Camp of Veterans J. C. C. McMahan

Brightwell Sues Oconee Oil. Jury Awards $25,500 Verdict

In city court the case Brightwell v. Oconee Oil Refining Co. ended with a $25,500 verdict plus interest. Col. Sam H. Sibley led for plaintiff Brightwell, while Cobb Erwin and Blair represented defendants. The suit claimed a guaranteed ten percent dividend on Southern Oil Refining stock, with eight percent declared and surplus reserved. The verdict supports the plaintiff's demand and may prompt appeals or a new trial motion.

Moon Brightwell Oconee Oil Refining Co Dobbs, Cooper and McKenzie Court House Judge West Southern Oil Refining Company Southern Onl Refining Company Oconee Ofl Refining Company Messrs Sam H. Sibley Union Ovis Cobb & Erwin D. W. Blair Marietta

Whether Pay Meant Payment in Court This Week

A city court session discussed whether pay meant actual cash payment or earnings from stock dividends. Judges and witnesses weighed if stock paid more than ten percent or only eight, and whether declared earnings justified calling stock paying.

Ft Ind

Insurance Fire Destroys Home and Barn in Madison County

Madison County's leading planter Mr. Chandler, a one armed Confederate veteran, lost his residence and large barn in an 11 o clock fire. The barn held fodder and stock feed and the dwelling and other structures were completely destroyed. Chandlers insurance had expired March 4 and renewal had been discussed with local agents in Commerce last Saturday. The community expresses sympathy for his loss.

Madison County Peeee Cote Suena Helleno

Yankees Bid for Game May Move to Crawford for Cue

A report notes the Yankees received a bid for a game from Crawford, Georgia, and may move the matchup to Crawford to cover the cost. The piece mentions the Yankees possibly sending their squad to the town on Wednesday, March 30, to be entertained with a country-style base­ball exhibition by Crawford players.

Yankees Crawford Baseball Nine

Program outlined for Athens meeting

A tentative program has been outlined by Commissioner of Education Jere M. Pound for the convention of county education officials to be held at Athens. The schedule includes topics from the health department and other subjects related to the officials' work.

Jere M. Pound Athens Henry Putnam

Glassy bout booked for athletic club match

A scheduled boxing card titled Glassy Bout was announced for the athletic club, with promoters naming Celery Sabres as a participant. The event aims to showcase local talent and attract boxing enthusiasts to the venue.

Glassy Athletic Club

City groups plan spring Clean-Up Days this April

Civic Beauty League Chamber of Commerce and Board of Health meet at city hall to adopt a two day Clean-Up program. April first and second are set as the first spring cleanup days urging all residents and businesses to tidy lots yards alleys and improve curb appeal for prompt trash collection.

Civic Beauty League, Chamber of Commerce and Board of Health Met Civic Beauty League Chamber of Commerce Board of Health G. G. Bond M. Snelling J. C. Hutchins A. M. Soule Bloomfield H. J. Rowe A. W. Brooks Alex Rhodes QO. E H. Johnagh Easrly

City council delay on pavement and waterworks contracts

The council carried over the pavement proposal and the waterworks contract after unfinished committee reviews. Aimed for a decision at the next meeting, while street tree trimming and preservation discussions also occupy officials.

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