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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1913

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Georgia runs over Washington & Lee 14 to 1 to end series

Georgia dominated Washington & Lee with 14 hits and 10 players recording at least one on the way to a 14 to 1 victory. Morris pitched well for Sanford, yielding four scattered hits while Erwin delivered key two baggers and pinch hitting contributions. The Red and Black show strong batting and fielding as the season closes ahead of Friday's Tech game.

Washington and Lee Georgia Washington & Lee Carter Athens Morris Sanfordites Erwin Ginn Holden Bowden McWhorter Hutchens Bob Erwins Washington& Lee Tech Georgia— Ab R. H. Pp A. E. Ginn If Harrison Morris P . Clements Lancaster Peeples Donahue c. Te . Terry Colville Harrison Rf Turbyfell Wagoner Brower H. E. Georgia McWagoner Whorter Beusee

Subscriptions for New Church Exceed One Thousand Dollars

A church fund drive lists contributors with amounts ranging from $25 to $2,500. The campaign reports over $17,000 pledged during one Sunday and an estimated total investment around $40,000 for the new Christian church building plans.

Lst New Christian Church I. C S. J. Chamberlain F. IE. Warner Ladies’ Aid Society H. M .Fullilove G. F. Stephenson A. H. Talmage J. F. Whitehead John Perdue A. G. Elder and S. L. Autry and Sujette Shackelford Joe H. Wilson R. B. Dixon Dupree Hunnicutt J.D. Severna and Family R. Grubb

Bible Conference at Beech Haven May 9 13 1913

The Rowlands invite friends to a Beech Haven Bible Conference from May 9 to 13. Speakers and schedule are provided on an enclosed sheet, with sessions planned Friday through Tuesday including morning and evening meetings and a Sunday afternoon gathering.

Beech Haven Charles A. Rowland Rowland

Impromptu Debate Set Tonight At University of Georgia

The impromptu debate between Phi Kappa and Demosthenian societies at the University of Georgia is scheduled for tonight after a postponed continuance. Henry Smith will host as master of ceremonies and the subject will be announced by the chancellor minutes before the first speech. Debaters include H T Singleton J L Rogers W A Mann H D Russell H L Rogers W M Lanter from Demosthenian and E B Dunlap R H Freeman E L Pennington J M Lynch A O Sparks Ed Morganstern from Phi Kappa.

University of Georgia Phi Kappas Demosthenians Henry Smith The Demosthenian Society

Bring a Rose Meeting of Athens Garden Club At YWCA

The Ladies' Garden Club of Athens meets in the Y W C A parlors at 11 this morning. Discussion will cover premium lists for the fall flower and vegetable show and other business. Members are urged to bring roses, especially running and climbing varieties, for a special discussion.

Ladies’ Garden Club of Athens

Linton's Spring Water: Sanitary, Palatable Analysis

Chemist C A Wells reports Linton Spring Water as palatable and of excellent rarity. He notes the spring and its environment show sanitary management and invites orders by phone 604.

Linton Spring C. A. Wells

County Commissioners Hold Meeting Yesterd ay

The regular monthly meeting of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues was held in the clerk's office in the Southern Mutual Building. Present were Messrs Holman Hodgson and Pittard. Winding up the road tax for the year was discussed among other routine items. The article lists visiting pastors and mentions Beech Haven location two miles west of the city with driving directions.

Southern Mutual Board of Commissioners of Roads and Rvenues Holman, Hodgson Pittard

Georgia Alumni Association Announces 1913 Commencement Speakers

Hon Eugene R Black of Atlanta to deliver annual address before the University of Georgia Alumni Association. Judge Emory Speer and Rev W Memminger named among eminent preachers and orators for university and Lucy Cobb commencement programs.

Eugene R. Black Atlanta University of Georgia Sylvanus Morris Georgia Alumni Association Lamar United States Supreme Court Washington Georgia Col. Black Hugh Walker Lucy Cobb First Presbyterian Church of W. N. Ainsworth Mulberry Street Methodist Church Macon Wesleyan Female College Emory Speer Federal Court of the Southern District of Georgia S. C. Mitchell University of South Carolina, Columbia State Normal School A. J. Moncrief D. D First Baptist Church Barnesville State Normal W. W. Memminger All Saints Church of

Johns Hopkins Expert Dr Reid to Lecture on Earthquakes

Dr Harry F Reid of Johns Hopkins University will deliver an illustrated talk in LeConte Hall this evening at 8 20 on earthquakes with focus on the Charleston quake. He has led U S Geological Survey earthquake investigations for a decade and contributes to the Maryland Geological Survey.

Harry F. Reid Johns Hopkins University LeConte Hall Reid Johns Hopkins Maryland Geological Survey U. S. Geological Survey Charleston

Brick paving under way on downtown street expansion

The strip between Jackson and Thomas streets near the old and new fire hall is being paved with brick as part of the first extension under the new plan. A concrete mixer is in use for the foundation, with Hancock avenue to Pulaski and Pulaski to Prince next in line.

Jackson Thomas Streets Hancock Avenue Pulaski Street Pulaski Prince Fire Hall

Booth Case 10 Be Concluded Today

Yesterday the Booth case heard all testimony and five hours of argument remain. The judge will charge the jury and complete the case this morning after a 9 o clock convening.

Booth John Carl Booth

Old Time Conversions At Oconee Street Church

Revival meetings at Oconee Street Church conducted by Rev. A A Sullivan and Rev Marvin Sullivan feature sermons on Judas life and a later talk on repentance. Services include 4 PM afternoon preaching and 8 PM evening session with all invited to attend.

Oconee Street A. A. Sullivan Marvin Sullivan Judas

Issus Specials for Today

Fresh country eggs 22c a dozen. A few fat broilers 3 for 1.00. Nice fat fries 37 1 2c each. Extra large fat fries 40c. A few fat hens 45c. Fancy lemons 27 1 2c per dozen. Pure Jersey butter 27 1 2c per pound. Phone 1176 for early delivery.

Jersey

State Normal School Faces Finals Ahead

State Normal School students are deep in finals exams that determine diplomas and graduation. The atmosphere hints at an approaching commencement as the year's work nears completion and future prospects hinge on these tests.

State Normal School S. N.S

Aunt Laura Billups Showed Deeds and Burial Clothes

Aunt Laura Billups ninety five next week lay serious after a fall that broke her hip. Friends say she prepared deeds and ready clothes for burial a Sunday before she was found in her cottage doorway Monday. A trained nurse and doctors attend as she nears death.

Laura Billups Laura

Fire Wagons Threatened by Autos in Street

Yesterday morning up town fire wagons rushing to a blaze on Clayton between Lumpkin and College nearly clipped several autos left in the street without lights. Three cars stood unlighted within fifty yards of Lumpkin and Clayton, with wagons barely avoiding collisions. Red lanterns mark other street hazards noted in the report.

Clayton Lumpkin College Washington

Evangelist Snively Ends Series at Christian Church

Evangelist Snively delivers the final sermon of a multi week series at the Christian church tent amid strong crowd expectations weather permitting. He recently raised 17000 dollars and dedicated a church then proceeds to Bellflower Illinois and a Kentucky town for two week meetings followed by eight weeks of dedicatory services. Miss Park offers a 4 PM luncheon for children and tomorrow night hosts graduation exercises for her students.

Christian Church Snively Saul of Tarsus Paul Bell Flower Ill Kentucky

Athens Federation Trades Meets Tonight

The Athens Federation of Trades, by President John B. Wilbanks, will hold an important meeting at 8:15 this evening in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall. Members are urged to attend promptly as business of importance will be transacted.

Athens

Pain Patience and Power Topic Tonight at First Methodist

The First Methodist church hosts the third talk in a series on the Messages to the Seven Churches with Smyrna the focus. A quarterly meeting drew large church official attendance and strong reports from departments. Sixty four new members were announced since the February quarterly conference and the missions committee expects to pay about 800 in home and foreign missions on May 14.

First Methodist Smyrna Missions Committee Foreign Missions

Monkey with Lockjaw Observed for Months at Uptown Fireball

A monkey at the uptown fireball has persistent lockjaw for several months, possibly over a year. The animal cannot open its mouth and eats by rubbing food between its teeth, a slow but continuing process.

Death of Three Year Old Robert Mitchell at Home

Yesterday evening at 5:30 Robert Mitchell three year old son of Mr and Mrs J F Mitchell died at 564 Pulaski street from pneumonia. The funeral party will depart by train at 12:50 today for burial in Maysville.

Robert J. F. Mitchell Pulaski Street Southern Railway Maysville

Resignation of Soil Adjunct Hollingshead Noted

The Banner reports the resignation of R. S. Hollingshead adjunct professor of soils at the State College of Agriculture, effective October 1 due to undesirable conditions. Lectures by Judge Andrew J. Cobb and Judge Hamilton McWhorter to University Law Department students are described as helpful, with a forthcoming talk by Judge John J. Strickland on A Federal Suit in Equity.

R. S. Hollingshead State College of Agriculture Andrew J. Cobb University Law Department Hamilton McWhorter John J. Strickland

Election of Episcopal Bishop Featured at Tennessee Convention

Nashville May 6 The diocesan convention of the Episcopal Church in Tennessee opens at Sewanee with the election of a suffrage bishop on the program. Bishops Gailor Wood and Nelson appear on the slate with the Tennessee bishop Thomas F. Gailor among the candidates.

Nashville Tenn Diocessan Convention of the Episcopal Church In Tennessee Sewanee Thomas F. Gailor E. G. Wood Florida C. K. Nelson Atlanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Were Yours Very Sincerely Chas. A. Rowland Garden Club Tlinton A. m Wm. R. Dobyns St. Joseph, Mo Hancock Broad Street Brooklyn Branch Harry Reid Washington Street Hancock and Laski Streets Oconee ST Issus Mr. Snively Athens Federation Mr. Hollingshead
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