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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1913

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Georgia Comes Back in Baseball Victory at Athens

Georgia rallied to defeat Tech 4 to 1 on May 16 in Athens. Hutchens Henderson and Bowden each had two hits driving in runs, while Corley held Tech to five hits. Final game set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with Pitts and Morris pitching.

Pitts Tech Morris Georgia Hutchens Henderson Bowden Eubanks Corley Athens McWhorter Amason Attriage

Tech Students’ Unbecoming Conduct Disrupts Georgia Game

Atlanta May 16 The Georgia Tech and Georgia baseball game ended 4 to 1 in favor of Georgia after a disruptive incident on campus. A ten foot high sign on a dorm roof read Hell with Georgia, prompting officials to suspend play while Tech students issued apologies. Tech denied responsibility, blamed a deluded freshman, and later held a mass meeting issuing formal apologies to Georgia.

Atalnta Georgia 4 Tech Matheson Georgia Nat Harris Board of Trustees Harris Bob McWhorter Col. Harris

Postcard Day Campaign Promotes Athens Messaging

Athens residents plan a citywide Postcard Day on Wednesday May 21 requesting households to mail five Athens themed postcards each. Businesses have prepared cards bearing Athens Postcard Day May 1 1913 to insert with letters and bills, aiming to reach about eighty thousand sent through local post. Local ads promote pound cake at 25 cents per pound and cheap diamonds at Georgia Pawn Shop, 130 Foundry St.

Athens Georgia Foundry 8&T

Diocesan Council to Meet at Emmanuel Parish May 28 29

The Diocesan Council of the Episcopal church will convene at Emmanuel Parish on May 28 and 29 with the Woman's Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary sessions. Hospitality for many guests over two or three days is needed. volunteers should contact Miss Basilene Prince or the Rectory.

Episcopal Church Emmanuel Parish Basilene Prince

Prince Avenue Citizens Demand Street Work Action

A Prince Avenue resident protests lack of street maintenance. He notes Milledge Avenue received oiling and sweeping while Prince Avenue, the city’s longest and widest street, has not, despite higher taxes. The letter urges sprinkling and oiling and threatens a bill against the mayor and council if grievances persist.

Prince Avenue Milledge Avenue Prince

Farewell Address to Girl Students at Church

Tomorrow at the First Methodist church Rev. C. C. Jarrell will deliver a farewell address to the many girl students leaving for homes across the state. He plans to focus on Christian Womanhood and Christian Education and will begin a series on the Social Teachings of Jesus tomorrow night before his departure to Milledgeville for the G. M. C. commencement sermon on the 25th.

First Methodist Church C. C. Jarrell

Father of Mr Arnett Here With Sick Son

Mr A E Arnett of Odessa California arrived yesterday morning to be with his son W A Arnett who is very ill at the hospital The case is believed to be typhus fever Many hope the illness will not be as serious as indications now suggest Bill Arnett is well known to his friends

A. E. Arnett Odessa Cal W. A. Arnett Bill” Arnett

U C T Classic City Council Meeting Notice

U C T No 315 will hold a regular meeting at 8 30 o clock in the W O W Hall with important business to address. Visiting brothers invited. M H Merry secretary treasurer. Auction sale at 9 o clock at Flautau Crockery Co Y M C A Building Smithfield Hams Fears Grocery Co Postell s Elegant flour high grade flour on the market Fears.

Classic City Council W. O. W. Hall M. H. Merry It Sec’y and Treas Flautau Crockery Co Postell Fears Grocery Co

Athens Railway Introduces Early Morning Car Schedule

The Athens Railway and Electric Co resumes an improved Sunday morning service starting 6:15 with 30 minute runs until 8:15 then 15 minute intervals. Historically Sunday mornings began at 8:15 with a single car on Milledge and Boulevard belts for S A Lt. passengers. The change aims to please early riders and S A Lt. travelers.

Athens Railway and Electric Company Milledge and Boulevard S. A. Lt

Ministers Praise Majestic Picture Night Showing

City ministers attended the Mange the Crags screening calling it fine and worth wide viewership. Rev Troy Beatty urged broad access as the last day of a five reel show with 25 cent price and good orchestra and features.

Troy Beatty

The Virginian at The Colonial Ends Week with Laughs

The Colonial presents The Virginian for the last two days of the week. A praised production with strong performances from Goldie Beach and Joseph Reed, featuring Act I scenes at Rattlesnake Pass and Hewitt’s Ranch House, followed by Act II and Act III. Vaudeville between acts includes Harry and Eva LaRene and others.

Mrs. Hewitt Goldie Beach Herschael Wells Steve Joseph Reed Trampur Billy Sheldon Molly Brown Carol Reed Jim Badburn John Lawrence Wagoneeta Minta LaRene Hugh Miller Mr. Hewitt Harry Eva LaRene Freeda Lee Mina Lahene

Go Tech Game Tickets On Sale In Atlanta At Several Spots

Tickets for the Go Tech game in Atlanta Friday and Saturday are on sale at Tomlin's Cigar Store, Elkin & Watson's Drug Store, corner Marietta and Peachtree streets, and at the cigar stand in the Aragon Hotel. People traveling from Athens are advised to buy tickets uptown in Atlanta rather than at Tech Park. Local ad notes seasonal produce and farm goods from Arnold & Abney with prices for beans, potatoes, asparagus, squash, hens, and eggs.

Atlanta Tomlin'’s Elkin & Watson's Drug Marietta Peachtree Streets Aragon Hotel Athens Tech Park

Georgia tops Tech 4 1 in pitchers battle at Athens

University of Georgia defeated Tech 4 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Corley and Hutchens pitched for Georgia while Eubanks and Attridge led Tech’s battery. Key moments include Hutchens doubles driving in two runs in the fourth and a late Tech attempt thwarted by Georgia fielding as Amason was retired at the plate.

Percy H. Whiting Tech Flats University of Georgia Tech Eubanks Attridge Corley Hutchens Georgia T. Montague Pitts Bowden McWhorter Donaldson Amason Mr. Whorter Henderson Amazon Erwin Wooten Clements Att

Lewis to Deliver UGA Baccalaureate Address in Place of Speer

Chancellor Barrow announces Hon. James Hamilton Lewis will deliver the annual baccalaureate address at the University of Georgia commencement next month. Judge Emory Speer cannot attend due to federal court duties. Eugene R. Black will give the alumni address and Dr. W. N. Ainsworth of Macon will preach the baccalaureate sermon.

James Hamilton Lewis U. OF G Speer Barrow University of Georgia Emory Speer Federal Court of the Southern District of Georgia Ilinois J. Hamilton Lewis Georgia Eugene R. Black W. N. Ainsworth Macon

Athens Boosters Plan Interurban Trolley Talk to Anderson

A delegation from Athens led by the chamber of commerce secretary will travel to Anderson, South Carolina, Friday of next week to discuss a proposed interurban trolley line from Anderson through Athens to Stabe. The Athens committee includes W. F. Dorsey, C. B. Griffith, C. D. Campbell, and C. C. Callaway, aiming to champion Athens interests on the project.

Athens Anderson Athens Chamber of Commerce S. C Stabe W. F. Dorsey C. B. Griffith C. D. Campbell C. C. Callaway

Old-Time Methodist Shouting at Oconee Street

A revival at Oconee Street Church drew intense participation with a record turnout. Officials report fifty-five new members and growing interest, saying the current campaign is the strongest yet. There will be no services this afternoon or tonight, with regular services tomorrow continuing into next week.

Oconee St. Chuck Oconee Street Church

Typewriter Speedy by Electricity At Athens Shop

The Athens Railway and Electric Company highlights an electrically operated typewriter in its Electric Shop window on Clayton Street. The display features various current to device applications and announces a machine that can write 180 words per minute though an expert notes it lacks a spelling attachment. The new device has arrived and will be installed in the window soon.

Athens Railway and Electric Company Thas Clayton Street

This Rooster Guards Mrs. Wier’s Yard at Cobb Street

At 140 Cobb Street Mrs. John W. Wier relies on a big red rooster to deter intruders. The bird warns with crowing and, if needed, defends the yard, driving off anyone approaching the gate. Recent incidents involved two young grocery delivery boys who were challenged by the rooster while delivering groceries.

John W. Wier Cobb Street Emmett Wier

Matinee Colonial Today at 3 45

Reading game notes show Amason popping to Henderson and Mattine Colonial scheduled for 3 45. Covington, Harrison and Clements contributed with hits while Corley and Ginn recorded outs. Montague walked and stole second base as the inning progressed.

Ginn Amason Attridge Moore Bowden McWhorter Eubanks Wooten Clements Henderson Harrison Pitts Hutchens Donaldson Montague Covington Corley Pound Banks Bens Tatler Rowden T. Montague Erwin FY Montague

Faculty Meeting At University Of Georgia Yesterday

A regular faculty meeting at the University of Georgia was held yesterday afternoon in the faculty room. Professors across departments presented reports and discussed preparations for the close of the scholastic year.

University of Georgia

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Yellow Jackets Attriddo McWhorter F. Montague Cope Ab. R. Po A. Ginn Henderson Ib Ama Sanford Field Georgia-Tech Arnold & Abney Fears’ Grocery Co MR. Arnett Smithfield Hams Fears Grocery Company ST. Cars Majestic THE Virginian Colonial Percy Whiting Ridge
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