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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

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Boston Nationals Meet Braves In Sanford Field Tilt

The Boston Nationals meet the Augusta Braves at Sanford Field this afternoon at 3 00. Old Cy Young will pitch with support from Tyler Hess or Griffin. Brisling notes a strong lineup with Sweeney Bridwell Merritt Brockett and Bebee in the rotation.

Sanford Field Boston Nationals Buffalo Internationals Bison Johnny Kling Boston Nationals Braves Augusta Bisons Herd Johnny Kiting Cy” Young Tyler Hess Griffin Hauser Bill Sweeney al Bridwell Flagerton McDonald Miller Vincent Campbell Mike Donlan George Jackson Stallings Fred Mitchell Young Schang Fred Bebee George Merritt King Brockett Fred Beck Truesdale Turner Williams Pugh Jimmie. Murray Gilmore Anderson Dutchy Schirm Pinch McCabe Ball Park

Opera Recital To Be Taught At State Normal School

The State Normal School presents an opera recital tonight at 8 15 in the auditorium under Miss Gertrude E Wood director with Mr Phil Branson violinist and Miss Hardy pianist The program features selections from Faust and the four glee clubs with about 100 students participating and invites music lovers to attend for an enjoyable entertainment.

State’ Normal Gertrude E. Wood Phil Branson Hardy Gertrude Elizabeth Wood American Conservatory’ of Music Chicago Gald Ocanaria Oratory Alexander Tthe Normal School Wood Faust Gounod Zas Ada Jane Dolan Soldiers Mildred Rutherford Glee Club Laura Harper Inez ‘Spence God’s Plan of the Ages L. L.andrews Atlanta Satan Jesus

Chautauqua Series Announced For University of Georgia

The summer school term at the University of Georgia will feature a Chautauqua with a full course of lectures by faculty from the suffer school and other southern institutions. It includes addresses, entertainments, recitals, expression, and music by distinguished educators and speakers from major southern colleges.

Chatagua Lyceum University of Georgia South

Goods Half Price Lingerie and Swiss We

A brief sale notice lists discounted items including lingerie and Swiss goods at half price. Organizers advertise limited stock and urge shoppers to visit the store this weekend for reduced price selections.

Bonds and County Courthouse Bond Issue Rally

One week from today the bond election will decide funding for a new county courthouse. Clarke County citizens are deeply engaged, urging voters to support a two hundred thousand dollar bond. Campaigns praise contractors and workers while lists of registered voters pledge support. meetings, rallies, and speeches are planned across districts leading to a likely large vote in favor.

Court House Clarke ‘County Weork Fces Issie J. R. White Whitehall C. H Underwood Rehas Faron Princeton Brantberry's Wich Athens

Pig Hams 174 2 Cents Another Lot

Advertises Beech Nut Bacon at 25 cents per pound with strips sold in four to five pound portions. Promises every piece guaranteed to please. Brand listed Arnola and Abney.

Arnolg& Abney Arnola ‘& Abney

Fox River Butter Ad Echoes Local Market Name

The excerpt advertises fresh butter from Fox River with a sales pitch You get it fresh when you buy here and mentions Arnold Abney and a phone number 1076 suggesting a local shop listing.

Fox River Arnold Abney

Banner Plans to Publish Accurate Reports in Issues

The publication states it has perfected arrangements to obtain and print accurate reports of their activities, which will appear in upcoming issues.

Banner

City Court Dismisses Case. Court Adjourns to Thursday

Athens city court halted early due to absence of business. The case Kinnebrew vs Fears was decided for the defendant. Jury dismissed until Thursday at 9 oclock for further matters.

City Court of Athens Kinnebrew Vs. Fears

The Griffin Cases Set for Trial Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the 28th, before Judge J Pa Foster at the Shackelford building, the preliminary hearing of misde meanors and the felony case against J W Griffin president of Athens Trust Banking Co will be held. The felony case is set for 2 16 PM. Five misdemeanor trials were continued to tomorrow at 10 AM. Griffin is out on bonds totaling 14000.

J. Pa Foster Athens ‘District J.w.grifin The Athens; Trust & Banking, Co Shackelford Griffin

Accident at Santora Field Ends Player’s Season Early

The first regular game incident at Santora Field led to a player being rushed to St Mary’s Hospital after a serious accident. He is resting easily but will be out for a month or six weeks and likely cannot safely resume ball play. Saxon showed promise as a returning senior, known for a joking claim of a .750 prep school batting average.

Basi Santora’ Field Ocean St. Mary’ S ‘Hospital Saxon Haseen

Brawl at Police Court Ends with Fines Paid

H. E. Dixon a near beer bar owner and R. B. Fields a mechanic faced charges of disorderly conduct yesterday morning. Dixon knocked Fields down with a beer bottle after an epithet. Dixon was cleared and Fields fined one dollar, with Dixon later paying part of Fields fine at city hall.

H. E. Dixon R. EB Fields Dixon Caloon

Cook Displays Ford Touring Car From Atlanta

Mr. A. HB. Cook showed a five passenger Ford touring car bought in Atlanta and delivered by Griffeth Implement Co. of this city. He plans to use the car in the transfer business to meet trains and transport people as needed.

A. HB. Cook

Tallulah Prof Strahan and Koch Finish Survey

Professors John C. Koch Strahan and Griggs of the University of Georgia completed a state authorized survey of Tallulah Falls land to determine the justice of the claim. Governor Brown and Attorney General Felder will study irregularities in Rabun and Habersham county land lines and decide whether to pursue state ownership or legal action.

Atlanta Tallulah Falls Brown c Felder Fiabersham Rabun Winponent Treabe Falls Rabun County Iare Welder Tallulah Koch Strahan Griggs Hoke ‘Smith Palldlah ‘Falls ‘Conservation Association Tallulah ‘River Georgia Railway & Power Company

Turnip Salad Sold Fresh From Arnold and Abney

Fresh picked this morning turnips sold by Arnold and Abney at 15 cents a peck. Local shoppers greeted the new harvest and praised the crisp produce.

Arnold & Abney

Sees Irish Potatoes Red Bliss Early

Readable text lists Irish potato varieties including Red Bliss and Early types. Mentions Arnold and Abney as possible sellers or handlers.

Arnold & Abney

Constitution Contest Seeks Votes From Miss Murray

A local notice urges voters to support Miss Sadie Murray in the Constitution Contest. The short appeal requests ballots and mentions a community event date and venue where the contest results will be announced.

Sadie Murray Atbante

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