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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

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Georgia Tech series tests Georgia fragile lineup and venue switch

Georgia faces a demoralized squad with Thompson and Brannen in doubt as the absence committee decides if the star battery may play. The first game is set for Tech Flats at 3 30 in Atlanta with Hubert likely pitching for Tech and Bradmen or Beddingfield for Georgia.

Georgia-Tech Georgia Thompson Brothers Star Battery Yellow Jackets Brannen Beddingfeld Thompson Short Gil Mercer Ahe Tech Pepper Atlanta Tech Fiata Hubert Bradmen Reddingfield Ponce de Leon Tech Flats Ponce de Leon Park

Demonstration of Aluminum Ware and Specialty Foods

Demonstration features Waffies and Battercakes with Miss Lebby serving Chocolate Candy. Talmage Hardware Co. promotes Pig Hams and Swift's Premium Brand, Arnold & Abney advertises with phone 1076.

Miss Lebby Talmage Hardware Co Swift Arnold & Abney

Prof Stewart De Clines Gordon Presidency

In Athens it was learned that Prof J S Stewart of the University was offered the Gordon Institute presidency after Prof Jere Pound left for the State Normal School. Stewart was away on school business in Augusta, and a Chronicle message said he declined the proposal.

Athens J. S. Stewart University Gordon Institute Jere ‘Pound State Normal School Stewart Augusta Chronicle

Athens YMCA Ladies Auxiliary plans building campaign

The Athens Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA calls a Thursday 4:30 meeting for mothers of boys and friends of the Y to aid in the upcoming building campaign. A banquet Monday night will fund refreshments for campaign workers, and the group urges all to attend, support, and pray for success.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Young Men's Christian Association Mothers of Young Boys Athens Ladies of Young Men’s Christian Association

Merchants Piano Contest Votes Be Submitted May 15 1912

Coupons for the Schulz Piano prize at $400 must be turned in at Toomer Music House by 10 o clock sharp on Wednesday May 15 1912. The notice calls all savers to submit their votes for the drawing.

Schulz Toomer Music House

Town Talk Flour Praised by University Club

Athens Georgia May 11 1912 University Club meets at 8 45 pm in Miss Stanton studio to elect officers. In news items Mr M P O Callaghan of the University Club tests Town Talk flour and approves its quality for biscuits and rolls. Also notices list Georgia raised green snap beans ripe tomatoes home raised beets from Arnold and Abner with phone 1076.

Athens Mr. T Little Commerce M. P. O’callaghan University Club Georgia Arnold & Abner Arnold & Abney

Clarke County Delegates Named for 1912 Democratic Convention

Chairman John B Gamble announces Clarke County delegates to the Georgia state convention at Atlanta on May 29 1912 for selecting delegates and alternates to the Baltimore National Democratic Convention June 25 1912. Named are H C Erwin B E Fortson Aaron Cohen W M Cochran and many others.

Gamble Georgia Clarke County W. C. Wright Democratic Executive Committee Oscar W. Underwood Clarke Atlanta Baltimore Maryland L. H. Crow J. T. Anderson A. J. Cobb H. ©. Tuck C. Upson T. S. Mell H. J. Rowe D. R. Prewitte J. R. Nunnally F. D. Gillen Frank Colle J. D. Tribble B. A. Crane J. G. Paine BE. A. Lampkin Dr. L. N. Betts J A. Pitner R. L. Bramblett A. L. King N. B. Davis A. O. Harper E. H. Dorsey J. L. Burch J. H. Matthews

Superior Court Adjourns Amid Busy Calendar

Yesterday the Superior Court moved quickly through cases. Mrs. A C Kellum won year's support of $300 and household furniture against John B Gamble. In Whitehead vs Hudson a $750 claim disputes cash sale of a city lot and $750 stock in Real Root Beer Co.

A. C. Kellum John B. Gamble J.J. Strickland Cobb & Erwin E. G. Whitehead D. W Eva Hudson Hudson Real Root Beer Company G. C. Thomas Whitehead Woolver Smith Shackelford

Biograph at Lyric Promises Laughs as Leading Man Shines

The Leading Man will headline the Biograph program at the Lyric today, delivering hearty laughs for all audiences. Also showing is Vitagraph’s Thou shalt not covet, touted as one of the company’s strongest pictures in some time.

Biograph Lyric Vitagraph

Fresh Bananas and Strawberries Offered Daily

Market note lists 100 bunches of ripening bananas priced at 60 to 75 cents per bunch and fresh strawberries from Arnold & Abney with daily deliveries at cartier Broad and College Ave by P. Petro-Pal.

P. Petro- Pal Cartier Broad College Ave

Athens Cotton Receipts Seen Surging Toward 200000

The Athens cotton market shows 175000 bales marketed this past season via wagon and rail, up from just over 105000 last season. The rise reflects a larger crop and new territory entering the Athens market, with prospects of reaching 200000 bales next year.

Athens

N P M at the Majestic Delights Crowded Vaudeville Show

The N P M at the Majestic showcased a well received act. The house was packed and the program featured a charming leading performer with graceful singing and a wholesome style. The Bernards equilibrists earned applause for their excellent presentation. today is the last chance to see the show.

Commedienne Bernards

Seven Candidates Presented at Woodmen Hall Tonight

Woodmen Hall hosts seven candidates for official reception. Sovereigns are urged to attend in uniform to impress guests, with officers in chairs ensuring a smooth ceremony and a general good time for all visitors.

Commerce man visits for Town Talk cooking contest

Mr T C Little of Commerce visited yesterday to finalize plans for a cooking contest using Town Talk flour to be held here soon.

T. C. Little Commerce

Southern Mfg Co Band Delights at Hiwassee Settlement

Last night the Southern Manufacturing Company band gave a splendid concert at the Hiwassee Settlement. Mr and Mrs A Edwards visited Mrs Edwards parents Judge and Mrs George C Thomas before returning to their home in Jacksonsville Fla Beechnut Breakfast Bacon ad copy ends with Arnold Abney mention.

Southern Mfg. CO Hiwassee Southern Manufacturing Company A. €. Edwards

Black man charged with injuring two sons of benefactor

Charlie Drinkard, a young Black man, arrested yesterday on a charge of injuring Cleve and Billups Wood, sons of his benefactor. One was cut in the neck and the other slightly wounded in the stomach. he will be tried before the mayor this morning.

Charlie Drinkard W. L. Wood Cleve Billups Wood

Road Men to Meet in Athens May 24

Savannah report states the annual Georgia Federation of County Authorities meeting will be held in Athens on May 24 and 25. Joseph F. Gray, vice president of the chamber of commerce, will speak on The Importance of the Public Highway in Our System of Transportation. He plans to attend after accepting the invitation from Hon. William F. Eve of Augusta.

Savannah Georgia Federation of County Authorities Athens Joseph F. Gray Chamber of Commerce William F. Eve Richmond County Augusta Gray

Death of Mr W H Gann at sixty reported in city

Yesterday about 1 o clock the death of Mr W H Gann aged sixty occurred at his Dougherty street home after a long illness. He was the last son of the late David Gann a prominent citizen. Survived by his wife, he was brother in law of Mr T C Moore. Funeral held noon with Rev Willie Saye and Rev Geo Stone. interment in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers named: John S McKie Geo W McDorman T C Moore B C Prather J H Dorsey B F Woods.

W. H. Gann Dougherty Street David Gann T. C. Moore Willie Saye Geo. Stone Oconee Cemetery John 8S. McKie Geo W. McDorman T. C. ‘Moore B. C. Prather J. H. Dorsey B. F. Woods Gann

Colonial vaudeville bill delights Athens crowds

The Colonial presents Miss Dix, a comedienne and soubrette, and The Galleria Four with first rate musicians. Mr DeVeaux the world’s greatest ventriloquist performs assisted by Joe whose antics amuse the audience. The program promises dainty songs and strong acts worth the admission.

Colonial Miss Dix Commedienne DeVeaux Joe Galleria Four Athens

Ginn Dooley Fined For Seind Tigering In City Court

Yesterday morning in the mayor's court Ginn Dooley, a colored man, was found guilty of tigering and sentenced to six months on the city gang or a fine of 200 dollars. This is the third tiger fined this week.

Ginn” Dooley

Mrs J G Colle Visits Sister in Bowling Green Fla

Mrs J G Colle of Bowling Green Florida visits her sister Mrs I A Pradberry on College avenue. WANTED One man to run wood working machinery and four or five men to work in Sawmill. Apply Klein and Martin.

J. G. Colle Bowling Green, Fla I. A. Pradberry College Avenue Klein & Martin

Athens Exhibits Chicago Paintings Free Admittance Last Day

The Athens Civic Club presents a small exhibit of Chicago artists’ paintings at Parr’s steel on Lumpkin street. Admission was charged for two days to cover costs, but today is the last day and will be open free to the public. The collection includes 23 works mostly landscapes and features pieces by Jessie Evans Dahlgreen Irvine and Peyrand. The club plans more exhibitions next winter to foster an art atmosphere locally.

Athens Civic Club Athens Chicago Jessie Evans Dahlgreen Irvine Peyrand Civic Club

The Illumination and The Rowdy's Pal at the Elite

The Illumination a Vitagraph romance of the Cross with vivid scenes and fine photography. The Rowdy's Pal a modern Edison thriller aims to amuse and hold audience interest. The Elite promises an exceptionally good bill today.

Edison

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Gordon YMCA China Dem Clarke, Co Una Mie W. OW Ginn Dooley SEIND Colonial Theater Attention Elks Geo. H. Palmer Dobbs
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