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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

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Red and Black Triumph Should Decide Southern Title

Georgia shaded Vanderbilt eight to zero as Morris pitched superbly for nine innings, allowing only one hit while Georgia hitters Bowden Ginn and Harrison led the offense with multiple hits and seven steals. Covington was suspended on a protest, Holden stepped in, and Georgia pushed five runs in the first inning then added more on Erwin’s three-base hit and later scores to seize a key series for the championship race.

Vanderbilt Georgia Tennessee Tech Ehe Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Morris Hartwell Commodores Luck Bowden Gina Rucker Ginn Harrison McWhorter Erwin Clements Ginn Holden Covington Atlanta Heisman Georgia Tech Scrubs Ringers Athens Turner Hutchens South Alabama Miss Miss. A. & M Miss. State L. S.A Auburn Mercer Florida Kentucky State Michigan le Wanee Mountaineers Clemson KR. H V. Turner Lueck Vowden Bow Cen Erwin. Sacrifice Hita Ginn Steln P. Turner Beugsee

Lucy Cobb Georgia and Good Irish Story at the Lyric Today

Lyric Theatre hosts Lucy Cobb Georgia and an Irish comedy by the Imp company. Benefit day forLucy Cobb publication continues all day with proceeds aiding the year’s issue. Also features gymnastic carnival photos and songs by the Georgian quartet with home grown produce and local bargains at Arnold & Abney.

Lucy Cobb Georgia The Lyric Today

Jeruel Academy Concert Promotes Colored Students

A Jeruel Academy concert tonight features about fifty prominent Ath ens residents including teachers and professionals. Admission is free with tickets available at Orr's Drug Store. the program includes choral items banjo solos and sketches highlighting African American cultural songs and stories.

Jeruel Academy Athens Orr's Drug Store D. C. Barrow

Moss Allen tannery to be located in Athens

The Banner reports Athens will host the Moss & Allen Company's tannery bringing skilled labor payroll and new marketing avenues. A letter to Athens Chamber of Commerce signed by John D. Moss details location efforts, concessions by local businesses and individuals, and the need to attract new industries. Extra Large Berries 15c Small berries 10c Arnold & Abney.

Athens Moss & Allen Company The Chamber of Commerce Callaway C. C. Callaway Sec Athens Chamber of Commerce John D. Moss Arnold & Abney

New Phagan Case Evidence Surfaces From Eppes Testimony

Special to the Banner Atlanta April 30 Gus Eppes a white boy about fifteen testifies that Mary Phagan told him Frank the factory superintendent flirted with her and grew bolder she asked him to call and escort her home they planned to meet for Memorial Day parade but she did not appear Inquest testimony from Lee the negro offered little new direct linkage to the slayer and varied in accuracy Frank’s actions that day were noted but no solid connection to the killing was made

Banner Atlanta Phagan Gus Eppes Mary Phagan Frank Lee

Athens Aims for Strong Georgia Education Association presence

Athens will be heavily represented at the Georgia Educational Association meetings in Atlanta this Friday and Saturday. Dr. T. J. Wooster dean of education at the University and several professors from University and State Normal School will attend and take active part in the deliberations.

Athens Alze Georgia Educational Association Atlanta T. J. Wooster School of Education The University Stewart Department of Secondary Education R. E. Park R. J. H. DeLoach J. M. Pound State Normal School J. C. Wardlaw Department of Pedagogy State Normal

Domestic Science appeal by Detroit Vapor Stove demo

A Sunday Papers feature on college girls and domestic science prompts Fleming-Dearing Hdwe. Co. to host a two day free demonstration with a Detroit Vapor Stove. Factory rep from Detroit, Mich. will attend. Free frozen punch rolls and coffee offered Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and 3rd in Athens.

Detroit Vapor Athens Detroit Mich Fleming-Dearing Hdw. Co

Oconee Land for Sale in Northeast Georgia

Valuable farm for sale in Oconee county encompassing 105 acres with a seven room dwelling. Level, well watered, largely cultivated and within 24 miles of Bishop and Watkinsville. Described as the best bargain in the county. For details contact Clinton A. Ashford, Watkinsville, Ga. Mr. E. I. Smith Sr. returned from Atlanta.

Oconee County Bishop Watkinsville Georgia Clinton A. Ashford

Georgia to Debate Labor Unions With Washington & Lee

The intercollegiate debate at the university this Saturday features Georgia versus Washington & Lee on the resolution that labor unions are inimical to the nation’s industrial interests. Georgia speaks for the affirmative with Ira Funkenstein and H L Rogers. master of ceremonies is B H Chappell. Walter's Orchestra provides music. A second debate that evening in New Orleans pits Tulane against Georgia with Wil Mann and Calvin George representing the Georgians.

Georgia University of Georgia Washington & Lee Ira Funkenstein H. L. Rogers B. H. Chappell Walter Tulane New Orleans Messrs W. A. Mann Calvin George

Art exhibit at College Avenue school draws crowds

An art exhibit opens from May 13 to 32 at College Avenue school inviting all ages. The exhibit aims to open eyes to beauty around us, offering affordable 10 cent admission and expected to attract and instruct large numbers.

College Avenue

Championship groceries ruled eligible by Athens housewives

At Anderson Bros Grocery, Athens housewives deem all good items eligible for table use, likening their groceries to championship ball teams. Call 476 for everything good to eat early today.

Anderson Bros Athens’ Housewives

Lawrence Players Final Week Opens with The Classmates

Beginning tonight at the Colonial the Lawrence Players present a four act comedy The Classmates. Five new members join the company for the final week before a road tour then stock work in Atlanta. The newcomers are vaudeville artists and will perform specialties between acts.

Lawrence the Colonial Atlanta

Mrs J T Murray Buried Yesterday at Oconee Church

Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Murray were held yesterday afternoon at 2:15 at Oconee Street Methodist Church, conducted by Reverends Willie M. Saye and A. A. Sullivan. Burial followed in Oconee Cemetery. She died Tuesday at 35, leaving a husband and four young children. Wanted girl with some experience to post charge tickets for Fears Grocery Company.

J. T. Murray Oconee Street Methodist Church Willie M. Saye A. A. Sullivan Oconee Cemetery Ms. Murray Fears Grocery Company

Griffin and McCrary Seek Bail in Athens Trust Case

In Clarke County Superior Court today attorneys for President Griffin and Cashier McCrary of the defunct Athens Trust and Banking Co. will move for bail. The remittitur arrived from the Court of Appeals, and the case may shift back to its pre plea status with five year penitentiary sentences set aside. Trial likely not this term, plans suggest October court unless a summer special term is held.

Griffin McCrary Athens Trust and Banking Company Superior Court of Clarke Court of Appeals

Honors in courthouse clash ends with shared costs

The quarrel over the clerk of the board of commissioners position concluded with the court ruling that the county and Col. John B. Gamble will each bear half the costs. The case stemmed from a quo warranto challenge to the clerk’s legality, with a personal confrontation between Col. Gamble and J. J. Strickland that nearly escalated before apologies and court decorum restored order.

Board of Commissioners Col John B. Gamble Gamble J. J. Strickland Strickland Friends

Missing Witness in Booth Case Faces Further Deliberation

Trial for John Carl Booth stalls as material witnesses Miss Herndon and Carl Everston remain unlocated. Miss Herndon, traced to Atlanta, will miss court due to her father's funeral in South Georgia, delaying proceedings until Saturday or Monday. Sheriff seeks witnesses in Atlanta. defense insists they will exonerate Booth.

Booth Atlanta John Carl Booth Herndon South Georgia Millen Athens Carl Everston

Question Box in Athens Question Box Encourages City Reform Ideas

In Athens at the Dougherty and Prince avenue tent Christian meetings a question box invites earnest attendees to propose needed city reforms. Evangelist Snively preached Almost Persuaded, stressing persuasion to Christianity and warning against stopping at that stage. Two ac cessions were noted, bringing total to thirty-one. Tonight’s topic is Our Best Friend at 8:16, with a strong turnout yesterday. The children’s service was well attended, and Misa Park will speak to the youngsters about Bible stories.

Dougherty and Prince Avenue Athens Evangelist Snively Paul Festus Agrippa Misa Park

Celebrated Georgian Boys Celebrate Wins On Campus

The Georgian boys marked two big victories with a grand bonfire on campus. A long parade uptown showcased varied costumes, with band music and speeches, while the Athens Ice Company advertised prompt delivery and quality ice.

Lucy Cobb THE Athens Ice Company NEW Ice Company

Masonic Lodge Calls Communica tion This Evening

Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 F. and A. M. will hold a called communication this evening at 8:30. Work in the Master Mason degree. Visiting brethren invited. W. A. CAPPS and W. J. H. DORSEY, Secretaries.

Mount Vernon Lodge W. A. Capps W. J. H. Dorsey

Collision at Clayton and College Ends with Minor Damage

Last night at the corner of Clayton and College the automobiles of John Calhoun O'Farrell of Athens and Hugh White of Whitehall jostled each other. No injuries, only minor damage to fenders and running boards.

Clayton and College John Calhoun O'Farrell Athens Hugh White Whitehall

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