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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1905

Page

4

Protest Meeting Demands Return of East Athens Mail Carrier

A mass meeting at Eberhart's store in East Athens with about 200 residents protested the current mail delivery system. J H Dorsey chaired, A G Dudley secretary. Committees were appointed to seek restoration of carrier service through Congressman Howard and city council collaboration. The gathering was enthusiastic and united in the effort.

Eberhart’s East Athens J. H. Dorsey A. G. Dudley Howard East Athens

Clarke County Plans Jail Improvements and Court House Repairs

Clarke county commissioners approved a project by County Engineer T P Stanley to finish the upper story of the county jail and add several more cells. Completion will make Clarke County's jail among the state’s most complete. Repairs at the county courthouse include interior painting and linoleum flooring.

County Commission Ie County T. P. Stanley Clarke County

Arrivals at Hotel Imperial Guests Listed by City

A list of arrivals at Hotel Imperial for Sunday and Monday includes c F James Eatonton GA H S Reed Athens GA J K Burns Warrenton GA Geo D McCall Atlanta GA H L Dorsey Leo GA Albert Russell Leo GA Edwin Felix Leo GA Dan Holt Leo GA C Conway and wife Atlanta GA Thos A Holbrook Atlanta GA Miss Vina Payton Atlanta GA Miss Cornelia Payton Atlanta GA Miss Lucy Payton Atlanta GA Vassar L Alien Birmingham AL W F Murphy St Louis MO G Walter Thompson St Louis MO Miss F Johnson St Louis MO H P Hawkins Jr Paducah KY Geo W Harrington Richmond VA W M Benedict New York NY E S Martin St Louis MO H S Benjamine Atlanta GA L M Deas Lumber City GA Mr Green Athens GA C A Davis Philadelphia PA H S Manglbury City J L Johnson Maysville KY W P McBee Payne Sisters A T Smith NY J P Howard Atlanta LEe Blummer Nashville TN C L Ruden Portsmouth VA Frank T O Ne al Mt Vernon MO Arch Cribbs St Louis MO

W. F. Murphy St. Louis G. Walter Thompson Miss F. Johnson H. P. Hawkins, Jr Paducek Geo. W. Harrington Richmond W. M. Benedict New York E. S. Martin H. 8 Benjamine Atlanta L. M. Deas Lumber City Mr. Green Athens C. A. Davis Philadelphia Manglebury City J. L. Johnson Maysville W. P. McBee Payne Sisters A. T. Smith N. Y J. P. Howard Lee Blummer Nashville Tenn C. L. Ruden Portsmouth Frank T. O'Neal Mt. Vernon Arch Cribbs

Educators to Meet in Athens Georgia this Summer

Milledgeville Georgia May 15 Prof M M Parks president of the Georgia Educational Association announces the next meeting will be in Athens June 26 27 and 28 just before the University Summer School The program will feature notable speakers including Hoke Smith H B Bradley and Dr Soule The association formed 39 years ago with origins as the Georgia Teachers Association and has had leaders such as H H Tucker J M Bonnell and A A Lisccom W H Kilpatrick of Mercer University leads the group now as department chair and key figure.

Milledgeville, Ga M. M. Parks Georgia Educational Association Athens Num“ Bigpay Theogram Hoke Smith Atlanta H. 3. Bradley J. M. Bonnell A. A. Liscomb

James Barrow Named New County Clerk

The county commissioners selected James Barrow as the new county clerk yesterday morning. He will begin duties immediately with the exact office to be announced in a few days. Barrow is described as a competent young man and his selection meets with satisfaction.

The County Barrow

Negroes Escape Jail in Dawson Georgia

Dawson Georgia May 15 Ashbury Walker Hop Baldwin and Frank Seay three colored men broke jail last night around 1 oclock Walker surrendered to the sheriff this morning but the fate and whereabouts of Baldwin Seay remain unknown and unaccounted for

Dawson Ashbury Walker Hop Baldwin Frank Seay Walker Baldwin

Revival Services At Christian Church Led By Dr. Charles A Young

Dr. Charles A Young from Chicago leads revival meetings at the Christian church begun Sunday morning with crowded services. Daily sessions at 9 45 am and 8 pm feature sermons on Jesus authority and divinity including The Miracle of the Ages and The Witness of Prophecy to the Divinity of Jesus.

Christian Church Charles A. Young Chicago Young The Dr. Young Jesus God Wade Lord Christ

City Court Meets in Athens as Dockets Update

City Court of Athens met yesterday with Judge Howell Cobb presiding. Eight cases were disposed of and fourteen criminal cases are on the calendar for today. Citizens are urged to attend court at nine o clock city time.

City Court of Athens Howell Cobb Court House Lucy Cobb W. P. Welch Milledge Avenue

Local Lemon City Man Praises Chamberlain Remedy

Mr. C B Wainwright of Lemon City Fra writes to manufacturers claiming Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gives quicker relief when mixed in water 28 hot and drunk. He asserts it reaches the right spot instantly. Sold by ee & Bons and W J Smith.

C. B. Wainwright Lemon City Fra Ee & Bons W. J. Smith

Sunday church services and Sunday school times listed

The notice lists service times for First Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, including preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Epworth League at 4:00 p.m., and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Baraca class at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m., morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m., evening prayer with sermon at 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday prayer meetings. A cordial invitation to all services is extended.

Epworth League Cor Dougherty and Pulaski Su

Lodge Directory Shifts through Knights and Masons Groups

St Elmo Lodge K of P meets Mondays at 8 30 in Castle Hall. Keystone Chapter and Keyatong Chapter Royal Arch Masons meet third Tuesdays at 9. Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M meets second Thursdays at 8. Glenn Lodge I O O F meets Tuesdays at 8. Williams Lodge I O O F meets Mondays at 7. Oconee Tribe I O R M meets Wednesdays at 8 20. Athens Lodge B P C E meets Wednesdays at 8 30.

St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Man Joseph Building Clayton and Wall Streets Mt Vernon Lodge Mount Vernon Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Claytos Street Troy Beatty W. M T. Murrell Sec’y

Job Printing Services Offer Guaranteed Satisfaction

Local printer advertises job printing with satisfaction guaranteed to attract customers. Highlighted services include affordable rates and reliable turnaround for business forms, stationery, and promotional materials.

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Harris Lithia Springs Co Harris Springs, S. C Crr Drug Co H. R. Palmer & Sons Jo. L. Arnold J. R. Crane & CO GUR Cleyveand Clarke Hotel Imperial C. F. James Eatonton, Ga H. S Aunviun Aiden of Georgia Educational Society W. H. Kilpatrick Mercer University MR. James. Barrow Tonera James Barrow City Court Weecera Ely B. W. Sperry Hartford Conn J. C. Olmstead Arcola Ill Cts Ely Brothers Warren St Institute Church Directonn First Methodist Corner Lumpkin and Hancock Dye J. S. Hopkins D. D Hancock Avenue J. W. Walden, D. D Baptist Cor. College Ave Washington Sta. W H. Young Emmanuel Church Prince Avenue Oconee ST Oconee and Peters Street W. G. Crawley Lodge Directory Bag Rod Ceas C. E. Poss J. A. Lambert Athens Lodge Lodge Moss Building Clayton Street C. J. Shackelford H. Palmer
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