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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

8

Annual Reception At State College Of Agriculture

Last night the State College of Agriculture held its annual reception in the main building. Students, faculty with wives, city women, and interested citizens attended as Georgia red and black decorations lit the entrance with the Georgia 6 Tech 4 message. Haughey's orchestra provided music and refreshments were served.

State College of Agriculture Facullty Georgia Tech Haughey

Sidelights on Yesterday's Game at Sanford Flats

The superior court adjourned after noon to watch the Georgia Tech game at Sanford Flats. No one was hurt when a tree limb toppled onto a car as boys fell from the tree above. Georgia won the second in a three game series with predictions for the third. Sunny Jim's luck and Prof. Strahan’s forecast drew cheers amid tied scores and anxious moments yesterday and the day before.

Athens Sanford Flats Georgia Tech Georgia-Tech Georgia Atlanta Department of Civil Engineering Sanford Junius Pluvius Sunny Jim Prof. Strahan

City Court Calendar Postponed to August Term

At city hall Judge West led a bar meeting deciding to postpone the May 1912 city court until the regular August term, except nonjury business. The notice states the May term will convene May 20 for judgments in default and nonjury matters. jurors not needed. jury trials continued to August. H.8. West, Judge. E. J. Crawford, Clerk.

West City Court City Court of Athens

Athens Declares Citywide Cleanup Days

Following a prompt from the Civic League of Athens residents and property owners alike are urged to participate in three consecutive cleanup days next week. The campaign calls on every citizen to tidy premises and business places across the city.

Civic League of Athens Hull Road Burnt Factory

Cigar Store on Clayton Street Goes Up for Sale

The Athens Cigar Store announces complete sale of stock and fixtures as proprietor retires. Inventory includes cigars cigarettes tobacco pipes and smoker's goods with a full pipe repairing setup cash registers show cases bootblack stand and other fixtures. All must be sold at sacrifice prices. Location 224 Clayton Street opposite the Southern Mutual Building.

Athens Clayton Street Southern Mutual

Georgia Tech and Georgia Battle Draw Big Turnout at Athens

Large crowds gathered in Athens to watch the Georgia versus Georgia Tech clash. Special trains and autos from multiple towns brought fans to witness the state championship, with many locals traveling Friday off to attend.

Athens Georgia Georgia Tech Jefferson Pendergrass Gainesville Center Commerce Maysville Gilesville Tech Reds

Weir elected grand junior councillor in UCT convention

Mr E R Weir a leading member of the Classic City council of the U C T Athens was chosen grand junior councillor at the United Commercial Travelers convention in Atlanta The Georgia Florida jurisdiction will meet next in Columbus Athens delegation was the largest sent by a city of its size and the convention was the best in Georgia history

Atlanta E. R. Weir Athens United Commercial Travelers Association Georgia Florida Columbus

Boy Hurt After Slow Automobile Collision

A ten year old boy, Park Davis of Becker street, was injured yesterday afternoon on Lumpkin street when a slow moving car owned by J H McCathon of Atlanta struck him. He was knocked down and the front wheel passed over him, then pulled free by Thomas Hollingsworth. He was taken to Dr G T Canning’s office, bruised but resting well with no serious injuries expected unless internal complications occur.

Park Davis Thomas Hollingsworth G. T. Canning

Children Free Matinee Admits With 20 Cent Purchase

Local notice announces children admitted free to a matinee at a theater today if accompanied by a 20 cent paid admission. Matinee starts at 4 p.m. Also mentions congratulating Mr and Mrs W D Nelms on the arrival of a baby boy at their home.

W. D. Nelms

Savings Bank Promises Interest on Deposits

Short notes list various local ads including Athens Savings Bank offering per cent interest on deposits compounded twice yearly from $1.00 upward, plus miscellaneous notices about real estate rentals, sales, and services across local businesses. The dense page compiles auto, tire, pharmacy, paint, and insurance notices alongside property rentals and vehicle deals.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Local Classifieds and Advertisements Summary

Local ads describe auto rental inquiries by H B and price-saving offers from M Pittman Furniture and Bondurant Hardware Co. Various items for sale include ice cream freezers, hose and water coolers, screen doors and windows, and general wood. Also notices of a bicycle taken up and a request to contact 333 4.

Bondurant Hdw. Co

Josssey's Specials For The Table

Jossey's offers spring fries at 37 1 2c a plate Georgia raised potatoes 10c per qt fresh soap beans 10c per qt fresh country eggs 24c per dozen pineapple cream cheese 25c per lb fine fresh lemons 18c per dozen large fat hens 48c.

Georgia

Baseball results from yesterday's professional games

Southern and National and American leagues covered with scores. Montgomery defeated Atlanta 5 to 1. Birmingham and etc. The list includes Nashville 1 at Birmingham 8, Chattanooga 1, Mobile 2. Memphis 1, New Orleans 2. Jacksonville 4, Albany 7. Columbia 2, Macon 6. Savannah 3, Columbus 4. In the National League New York versus Pittsburgh postponed by rain. Boston 6, Cincinnati 4. Philadelphia 7, Chicago 5. Brooklyn 13, St. Louis 5. American League Chicago 5, Boston 2. St. Louis 2, Washington 6. Detroit 6, Philadelphia 3.

Southern Montgomery Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile Memphis New Orleans Jacksonville Albany Columbia Macon Savannah Columbus National New York-Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis American Washington Detroit

Colonial Packed Biggest House Since Vaudeville Opening

Last night the Colonial drew its largest crowd since opening with Georgia and Tech as guests. Today and tonight mark the final performances of one of Athens best bills with a matinee at 4 p.m. for children and an evening show from 8 to 11, promising a refined neat and comfortable two hours.

Colonial Georgia Tech Athens

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Old Milledge Avenue Lusipkin Street Ervin G CO Mo.t Gholston Tuck Cloverhurst Avenue H. Phinton the Real Estate C. A. Scudder H. 8. West E. J. Crawford Arnold & Abney MR. Wier Clayton ST Urance & Real Estate, Lipeco Sparks Vulcanizing Co MR. Case Brandt Cobb Street Carine W. A. Jester E. S. Lyndon Normal School Pharmacy M. R. Akerman Aljfred Akerman South Lumpkin Street House Paints Eat Haw, Co Plante—Guncrest Farm Johnson McGregor Co H. Davenport K. N. Sharp Reing Co Pulaski Street S. Main Street Victor J. Evans & Co Washington,dc Chalmers W. H. Bishop W.hancock Ave M. W. Welch Barrett Phiniy Rwin & Company Fire Insurance, Rwin & Company J. C. Jester H. B. Shy W. M. Pittman Samgen Weir Vulcanizing Co Bondurant Hdw Jossey's Stephenson & Hull Reali Estate Milledge Avenue Boulevard Dearing Virginia Avenue
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