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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1913

Page

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Council of Diocese of Atlanta Meeting Attendees Listed

Preparations are underway for the Diocese of Atlanta council meeting to be held at Emmanuel church parish house on the 28th and 29th. Delegates include clergy and lay representatives from Elberton Toccoa Tallulah Falls Atlanta Decatur Marietta Griffin College Park Cartersville Columbus West Point LaGrange Macon Milledgeville Barnesville Rome Cedartown Sewanee Gainesville and other communities.

Duccese of Atlanta Emmanuel Church Elberton J. Allen Miles, Jr T. 5. Hawes Mary Bertoni Toccoa Thomas Duck Inez Sprinkle Bertie Whatley Thomas W. Sprinkle Wm. N. Hawks W. L. Percy A. L. Wisbey Mary King Stockbridge Elizabeth Pise Pettigrew Pise Hid Decatur C. A. F. Ruge Marietta E. W. Little Crosby Cleveland Griffin Clayton E. Wheat College Park W. W James Mallory Claude Borders Macon John L. Bunting Charles H. Lee Milledgeville H. L. Jewett Williams Bamesville Daniel F. Hoke Rome Charles B. Hudgins L. Wilson Annie Hoyt Cedartown George E. Benedict Almira Parker

Phone Call Saves Baby from Sunday Fire

The Betts family on Pulaski street faced a near tragedy when a fire started in the living room during a Sunday visit. A phone call interrupted a mother from leaving, stopping the blaze from engulfing her infant as the grate collapsed and embers scorched rug and coverlet.

Local Man Sees Friends Again After Six Months

Mr. J. H. Pittard, long unable to recognize friends, regained sight after cataract surgery in Atlanta. He returned home able to see about as well as before and is delighted to be with his friends again.

J. H. Pittard Atlanta Mr. Pittard

Meeting for Children at Oconee Street Church

Rev. A. A. Bullivan announces a special afternoon gathering for children at 4 o clock today at Oconee Street church. All under ninety-nine are invited as part of a revival ongoing since the protracted meeting began this week. Seventeen have joined the church, with many more professing clear conversion.

A. A. Bullivan Oconee Street Church

Final Beach Haven Bible Conference Session at 11 A M

The last session of the Beach Haven Bible conference begins at 11 this morning at C A Rowland's Beech Haven home near Athens. The event showcases leaders in mission work and aims to prepare the community for Atlanta's denomination meeting.

Beach Haven C. A. Rowland Beech Haven Rowland Southern Presbyterian Church Atlanta Athens China Korea

Daughters of the Confederacy Elect Officers at Regular Meeting

Laura Rutherford presided as the regular meeting of the royal chapter elected officers including Maggie Welch president Mildred Rutherford first vice president Mary Hamilton second vice president Basiline Prince recording secretary Mary Wilkins corresponding secretary George D. Thomas treasurer and E A Crawford director of the Children of the Confederacy. The election date was changed from January to May and plans were made to reorganize the children's chapter and establish a cradle roll for ages one to six. A charitable shower for the Rabun Gap mountain school received broad support from multiple members. The group approved a summer literary program and discussed essays on A Confederate Woman with a silver loving cup prize and a certificate of honor for the chapter with most new members.

Royal Chapter Laura Rutherford Daughters of the Confederacy Maggie Welch Mildred Rutherford Mary Hamilton Basiline Prince Mary Wilkins George D. Thomas T. W. Reed Fannie Mitchell E. A. Crawford The Children of the Confederacy Rabun Gap Mountain School Welch Lipscomb A. J. Lyndon John Gerdine Simon Michael Joel A. Wier T. P. Stanley Frank Rhods Ella Green T. F. Green R. D. Mure J. M. Hodgson A. H. Mil Tlend Memphis Mississippi Division of the Daughters Tupelo Miss United Daughters Alexander B. White Ros Mississippi

Home Grown Produce Ad From Arnold and Abney

Farmers Arnold and Abney advertise home raised produce including peas asparagus lettuce squash and snap beans. The ad promotes two quarts for 25 cents and includes the phone number 1076 for orders.

Georgia Arnold & Abney

Athens approves bonds for schools and streets

Yesterday morning Judge Brand validated the city of Athens bond issue totaling 100000 for school improvement and 75000 for street improvements as authorized by the recent election. The city will proceed with sale efforts and has already seen strong interest from buyers.

Brand Superior Court Athens

Local Match of Fine South Trots to Macon

Frank Padgett brings a dozen top trotting and pacing horses from winter training here to Macon next week. Lula Dillon Baron Rhymee Billie E Jack Gentry Joe Wilks Reed Hurst Maggie Pilot will appear with several exhibition miles. Racing starts at 2 oclock to finish before dark.

Frank Padgett Macon Lula Dillon Baron Rhymee Billie E Jack Gentry Joe Wilks Reed Hurst Maggie Pilot

Lawrence Players Return with Alaska and Vaudeville Acts

The Lawrence Players opened at the Colonial with Alaska and added vaudeville acts between scenes. For two weeks the company will offer three bills weekly plus matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Also listed are celery eggs and hens from Arnold & Abney.

Lawrence Colonial Alaska The Virginian

City Council Sets Paving Plan and Public Works

Council called a meeting to approve paving first on Washington and Lumpkin streets then finish resident streets. Dog tags begin June first with the dog catcher operating and certain dogs without tags to be seized. A new water main will extend on East Oconee street easing service for local families. School buildings will be remodeled and enlarged before September opening.

Washington Street Lumpkin Street Clayton Street Oconee Street

Crystal theater offers two-for-one child admission

The Crystal theater promotes a Saturday matinee with two free admissions for two school children between 10 and 12. A comedy and a drama will be shown. The offer covers both young and older audiences with clean, high-grade pictures.

Reliable Crystal Theater

The Little House That Pleases Cinderella Tale

A dramatic Civil War era feature from Elite Theater presents a Southern girl who mirrors Cinderella by winning a handsome Northern officer amid thrilling battle and rescue scenes. The production promises sensational drama and intense stage moments.

Burial notice for Sov J A Patat of Geo B Davis Camp

W O W members of Geo B Davis Camp are notified of the burial of Sov J A Patat on Wednesday at 3 p m. Members should gather at the deceaseds residence on Thomas Street at 3 p m and march to the cemetery. Cheese dishes listed at Williamson’s.

Geo. B. Davis Sov J. A. Patat Sovereign Thomas Street

Fire Devastates Weatherly Home After Pillow Is Scorched

Fire destroyed the Weatherly residence on Winterville road at about four in the morning. The youngest child slept on a pillow that was scorched, and the family escaped with only the night clothing on their backs. Neighbors supplied clothing. a piano and five horses burned, and insurance of 400 dollars is far from covering losses.

H. A. Weatherly Otf Winterville Road Weatherly

Athens Urged to Form Military Company to Hold Government Equipment

Athens officials call a mass meeting at the city hall tonight to decide if the city will form a military company to retain several thousand dollars worth of government equipment. Mayor H J Rowe urges turnout to determine if Athens should organize one or two companies, infantry or cavalry, and to drill and safeguard the property. The adjutant general may seize the equipment if no action is taken soon.

Athens H. J. Rowe

Bicycle Swiped From Atkinson Family Yard Found Reunited

Mr and Mrs Ike Atkinson son visited Mrs Fambrough on Strong street where a bicycle was left in the front yard. The wheel matched his own bicycle and was traced by numbers. The thief fled after realizing the resemblance, leaving the bicycle at Mrs Fambrough's home. The incident links to a crime study by a student.

Ike Atkinson Fambrough Strong Street Atkinson Boulevard Back Steps Mr. Atkinson

Final Track Practice Men Pick for Georgia Meet

Five men are expected to be selected to represent Georgia at the S I A A track meet in New Orleans after a postponed University of Georgia track practice. Captain Paddock and Manager Bob Gunn push for the team to be ready for a strong showing.

University of Georgia Tech Georgia New Orleans Paddock Bob Gunn

Rose show postponed to next week in Athens

The Garden club of Athens rose show at the Electric Shop is postponed due to a severe dry spell, likely rescheduled for the 20th or 21st. Prospects of rain are hoped for in the coming days. Also notes on Muscat peeled grapes, California sliced peaches at Williamson's, and a cheap diamond sale at Georgia Pawn Shop.

Garden Club of Athens

Allen Sings Like Stars Above at The Majestic

Boston baritone Mr. A B Allen performs a lighter love song Like Stars Above by W H Squire at The Majestic with accompaniment by The Haughey Orchestra.

A. B. Allen the Majestic Mr. Allen Boston W. H. Squire Haughey Orchestra

Mr. Aaron Cohen III At His Home

The many friends of Mr. Aaron Cohen will regret to learn of his illness and wish him a speedy recovery. Fruite Nice yellow Banans Pineapples fancy Grape Fruit Tridian River oranges. At Williamson's.

MR. Aaron Cohen III Aaron Cohen Hiellness Williamson's

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