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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

1

Georgia baseball routs Washington and Lee amid heavy hits

Georgia pounded Washington and Lee 12 to 0 as Erwin and Bowden led a big attack. Corley pitched well for Georgia limiting the visitors to two hits while Holden and Terry contributed key plays in the field and on the bases.

Georgia Morrin Corley Hitchcock Michigan E. Sree Washington Lee D Mr. Moran Detroit Tigers Tech Ad Cunningham Ranford Mead Ginn Timon Bowden Holden Covington Erwin Washington and Lee Terry Winterville Washington and Lee Myers Virginia Morris Corley P Clements Lancaster Peeples Donahoo Cap Calville Harrison Rf Turbyfell If Wagonereef Larnick P R. H. E. Georgia Larnick Bowden Harrison McWhorter George Beusse

Booth Case Proceeds in Superior Court Trial

The Superior Court heard the case of John Carl Booth charged with seduction. Four witnesses were examined with four remaining for the state and two for the defense. The court will reconvene this morning with expectations the trial will finish today. most jurors have been discharged by Judge Brand for the term.

John Carl Booth Brand

Spring Salad Onions.

Arnold and Abney advertise spring salad onions in a small classified notice from the old and established Old and Abney firm.

Arnold & Abney

Saracina Band Concludes with Montanari Baritone Solo

The Saracina Band ends its program with a Sig Montanari baritone solo in Old Home Down on the Farm. The program features Wagner Tannhauser Overture Rosini and Verdi selections with a cornet piece Alice Where Art Thou and a Montanari aria in a full night of American French and Italian works in Athens.

Saracina Sig Montanari Fred. C. Harlow Alice Ascher Rocco Saracina Holzman Poet Peasant Suppe Lucia Dozizetti Sig. Montanari Harlow Tobani Sig Montanari Athens

No Change of Venue Sought by Bankers Lawyers

Yesterday a Clarke county court session heard counsel state no plan to seek a venue change for the Griffin and McCrary cases. The attorneys said they are willing to have trials in Clarke county with Clarke jurors, seeking impartial justice as in any county.

Messrs. Griffin McCrary Cashier Athens Trust and Banking Company Clarke County

Seven More Join Christian Church After Snively Sermon

Evang Snively preached on Drifting inspiring 53 total accessions to the Christian church here since meetings began. Tonight at 8 15 the preacher will address A Noted Convert as the week’s work continues.

Christian Church Evangelist Snively

Diamonds for sale at Georgia Pawn Shop

A brief notice advertises a selection of diamonds for sale at the Georgia Pawn Shop located on Foundry Street. The listing emphasizes affordable pricing and urges potential buyers to visit the shop for deals.

Georgia Foundry St

Fire erupts at Athens Fruit Company rear room

Firemen rushed to a blaze in the rear second story of the Athens Fruit Company on Clayton Street about 1 AM. The quick response prevented a wider disaster as flames damaged the store room and upstairs rear rooms while two sleeping youths could not be located. The Lampkin building and Athenaeum hotel were exposed but unharmed.

Athens Banner Athens Fruit Company Clayton Street Lampkin Athenaeum Wier McConnell Fruit Company

Tennis Players from Carolina Dominate Opening Meets

In Columbia on May 5 the tennis events saw Georgia players win key matches. Lindsay lost to Oates of North Carolina while Goodwin beat McCord of South Carolina. Brand defeated Anthony of Tech and, teaming with Goodwin, beat McCord and Hanrahan of South Carolina. Lindsey and Robinson beat Oates and Chambers of North Carolina.

Columbia S. C Georgia Lindsay Oates North Carolina Goodwin McCord South Carolina Brand Anthony Tech Hanrahan Robinson Chambers

Majestic Offers Varied Evening Entertainment with Mr Allen

A delightful program at the Majestic last night featured three reels of top pictures and a standout vocal by Mr. Allen whose voice has greatly improved since last season. The Majestic Orchestra under Mr. Ernest Haughey provided fine accompaniment and selections, with Mr. Allen to sing "A Perfect Day" by Bond today.

Allen Athens Mr. Allen Ernest Haughey Bond

Lawrence Recovering From Ptomaine Poisoning

Mr. H. P. Lawrence is up and about at the office after several days of illness from ptomaine poisoning. He was very sick for two or three days but has slowly recovered and is rapidly regaining strength. Friends rejoice at his return.

H. P. Lawrence

Tax Equalization Talk at Athens Chamber Meeting

The Athens chamber of commerce will hold a Friday evening meeting at 8:30 in city hall council room. Dr. R E Curtis of the University of Georgia will address business leaders on tax equalization as Clarke County leads state efforts to adjust taxes.

Chamber of Commerce Athens R. E. Curtis Department of Business Administration University of Georgia Clarke Dr. Curtis

Negro liquor seller Smith jailed under city prohibition

The well known newspaper carrier in the city, Smith, was convicted by Judge Young for violating city prohibition laws. Previously jailed last year, he faced a six month sentence or a one hundred dollar fine after officers stated he sold liquor by the drink or by the pint with identifiable local brands.

Young Smith Hamilton County

Putnam Farmers Seek Dairy and Hog Raising Advice

Twelve Putnam County planters from Eatonton visited the State College of Agriculture in Athens to consult with President Soule and faculty about dairy cattle and hog raising. They seek best breeds, feeding, pasturage, illness treatment, and handling of milk products, aiming to sell cream and butter and fatten pigs using skimmed milk and buttermilk.

Athens Putnam Planters Eatonton State College of Agriculture Soule

Glass Cut in Two by Knife in Broad Street Café

In a Broad Street cafe on Sunday night an angry incident left Will Bowden unable to attend court after being cut on the sidewalk. Robert McCune said he acted under compulsion and would have done the same, with details to be aired at Mayors Court investigation once Bowden recovers.

Will Bowden Broad Street McCune Bowden

After Twenty Years He Is Limping in A R Accident

Tax Receiver J H Dorsey walks with difficulty in the city hall recounting a railroad wreck in Florida on the Plant system twenty one years ago around 1892. He sustained broken ribs and a broken foot. a steel bridge was placed in his shoe this week to support the injured foot.

J. H. Dorsey

Georgia seniors ban all alcohol from dry banquet

The 1913 Georgia senior classes including academic, law, agriculture and pharmacy voted unanimously to ban alcohol from the annual banquet. Fruit punch and nonalcoholic drinks will lead the menu with coffee and ginger ale, as seniors insist the feast remains dignified and safe.

Georgia University of Georgia Thetis

Cora Brown Wins Lucy Cobb Tennis Championship

Miss Cora Brown defeated Miss Vivian Fulghum in three sets to win the Lucy Cobb Institute championship for the third time. The final saw Fulghum take the first set 8 6, then Brown rally to win 6 1 and 6 4 with strong play and poise. The cup, offered by Miss Gerdine, will be presented May 17 at the annual chorus recital in Seney Stovall chapel.

Cora Brown Lucy Cobb Miss Brown Vivian Fulghum Miss Fulghum Fulghum Sin Gles Misa Goodwyn Miss O'Donnell Miss Gerdine Kate Smith Seney-Stovall Chapel

Parish Meeting At Emmanuel Church Elects Officers

The annual parish meeting at Emmanuel Church drew strong attendance. Rev. Troy Beatty reported progress and improvements. Elected officers include H C White as senior warden Sylvanus Morris as junior warden and several vestrymen led by Nickerson and Heber to replace outgoing terms.

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty H. C. White Sylvanus Morris Messrs T. H. Nickerson J. C. Hebner C. M. Strahan J. W. Hart J. H. T. McPherson J. C. Bloomfield R. T. Goodwyn Wil‘Nie Steadman Messrs. Nickerson Heber H. J. Rowe John E. Talmadge, Jr H. Nickerson

Death of S. E. Sharpton in Winder

Yesterday about 1 o clock at his home in Winder died Mr. S. E. Sharpton after weeks of illness. He leaves a wife and two children, Ralph and Della Mae, and was brother in law to W. H. Smith and Mrs. L. A. Burns of Athens. He was a familiar visitor here with many friends. Vegetables and groceries listed from Fears Grocery Co. Treasurer Dr. Bloomfield declines re election. Willie Steadman re elected vestry secretary.

S. E. Sharpton Winder Ralph Sharpton Della Mae Sharpton W. H. Smith L. A. Burns Athens Bloomfield Willie Steadman

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