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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
9
Local classified items list car overhauls and spring service at Bishop Motor Car Co. Good workmen from Martin Bros. Paints and house finishing services by Chas. W. Parr. Lipscomb & Co. real estate and insurance offerings appear, with various furniture, appliances, and rental notices. Several small ads reference Vinson and Hailey counters, Bibles, and Edwards street listings.
In a rubber game at the new park the Regulars beat the Yannigans 7 to 5 after eight innings. Otis Johnson slugged the longest drive to center, Mitchell followed with a similar shot, and Clunn spun a deceptive spitter while Vaughn and Carroll worked in relief as Jack Quinn started for the Regulars and Dick Carroll finished for the Yannigans.
A large crowd attended Dr. Kemp's sermon on The Signs of Jesus Christ's Near Return at First Baptist. He cited four signs including Jewish return to Palestine missionary efforts and a waning church, urging earnest faith and noting services scheduled for today and a Welch Revival address Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
Mr G A Booth, who spent weeks in St Josephs Infirmary in Atlanta for an operation, has been discharged and returned yesterday to his Athens home greatly improved. Friends hope for a full recovery to his usual health and strength.
Today is Good Friday with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 11 a m. Evening prayer and meditation at 5 o clock. The church remains open for private prayer all day. Rector Troy Beatty notes observances.
Bob McWhorter starred as Gordon defeated Dahlonega 5 to 1 in the opener at Barnesville. McWhorter went 4 at bats with a single a triple and a home run as Thrash and Knight secured the win in the seventh inning. Another game was slated for tomorrow.
Yesterday afternoon unknown parties entered the Toomer yard and stole two chickens. The evening before, five more fowl were taken from the same yard. Both thefts occurred in broad daylight while Mr and Mrs Toomer were at their store. Police are pursuing the thieves.
Card of Thanks from Mattie D. Petter at 240 Nacoochee Avenue. She thanks Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Couch for their kindness during a recent illness and extends a blessing.
Attorney General John C. Hart says April 5 is the final day a citizen may register toqualify to vote in the fall state elections. He notes April 4 is not the deadline and cites state Supreme Court decisions supporting the conclusion.
G C Edwards of Clarkesville is chosen as one of three debaters to represent the Demosthenian Literary Society in the sophomore debate at the University of Georgia. The selection follows a preliminary contest from a dozen contestants and is a high honor for the bearer and Clarkesville.
Savannah Morning News clipping reports George Hodgson organizing a new life insurance company in Savannah. Joseph Hull will be president with a committee including W. W. Mackall Rosenheim A. B. Moore W. Williamson A. Minis M. Oliver and Hodgson. The firm named Commercial Life Insurance and Casualty Company.
Patrolman J. T. McCall, aged 20, was severely injured by a bicycle fall Wednesday morning. He endured many complex fractures and was resting as well as could be expected last night despite the soreness and pain from his injuries.
A thankful note expresses gratitude to the Sheavas for support during illness and death of Mahatey McQueen. It also notes Trena Frixelle’s return to the stage with a Philadelphia real estate man’s support in Just One of the Boys, and Olga Nethersole’s selection by Edmond Rostand to present La Samaritaine in England and the United States with a next season release anticipated.
Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the Georgia State Agricultural College, addressed Savannah Chamber of Commerce urging rapid agricultural education and land development. He highlighted Georgia’s growth, Savannah’s port lead, and the need to drain swamp lands and plant cotton, projecting $25 per acre purchase potential and a statewide awakening.
Gainesville Ga March 24 Dr James W Bailey one of the area’s best known physicians and a former Confederate Army surgeon died this afternoon after a several week illness He was 71 and a native of Cleveland County North Carolina Survived by his wife and a brother Funeral services will be held Friday.
Atlanta March 24. George Burge condemned to die in the murderers’ row awaits the Supreme Court verdict. He has three weeks, until April 16, to live unless a higher power intervenes, his execution delayed by the court’s action.
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