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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

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Episcopalians Gather for Diocesan Council Events

Preparations are under way for the Diocesan Council in Emmanuel church and parish house for two or three days starting May 28 29. The program lists delegates lay clerical and auxiliary members with prayers services at the church and council sessions at the parish house. The schedule notes the Woman's Auxiliary meeting Bishop's address and the Holy Communion with Dean Pise as celebrant and Gospeller Rev H Fields Semen.

Emmanuel Church Dean Pise Gospeller H. Fields

Parish Women and Council Plan Day of Meetings and Services

Long schedule outlines church events with the Parish House and Rectory hosting council and auxiliary sessions. A 1:30 p.m. luncheon, a 3:00 p.m. planning time, and an 8:30 p.m. missionary service are detailed alongside morning prayers and Holy Communion. Delegates for the Diocesan Council are listed with several families and church groups named.

Woman's Auxiliary Milledge-Lumpkin Prince-Boulevard

State Normal School holds dual graduations and events

The State Normal School at Muscogee announces two commencements with final exercises for the Muscogee Elementary Training School students, showcasing manual arts drawing domestic science and gardening. The program continues with alumnae events, a Georgia Club presentation, and a concert.

State Normal School Muscogee Elementary Training School

Southern Mutual Insurance Company declares 65 percent dividend

The Sixty fifth annual report shows a 65 percent dividend to policy holders, higher than the 40 year and 20 year averages. The company operates as a mutual nonstock insurer with no pecuniary gain, reporting total premiums of 378,489.36 and total income of 428,033.96. Expenditures were 355,693.77 including 189,814.00 in scrip dividends. The meeting to present the report and finalize distributions is June 3.

Southern Mutual Insurance Company Columbus

Athens Drummers Elect Elstate Officers in Georgia Florida

News from the Banner reports Athens traveler Sam E Woods of Athens Railway and Electric Co. heads the Elstate organization as grand senior councilor. Ed D Wier elected Georgia Florida jurisdiction head and B S Jones joins the grand council railroad committee. Pensacola won next year’s grand council session after a Florida contest. The convention was a success with drummers making a strong impression in Columbus.

Sam E. Woods Athens Railway and Electric Company Athens Travelers Ed. D. Wier Webb & Crawford Company Georgia Florida Popular Order of Traveling Men B.S. Jones Classic City Council Grand Council Grand Lodge Pensacola Fla Columbus

Delightful State Normal School Concert Delivers Strong Programs

The State Normal School opened commencement events with an annual concert showcasing a high grade program. Soloists, piano duets, and choral numbers featured students such as Susie Smith, Edla McKenzie, Eunice Tabor, Ruth Meadow, and Ada Dolan among others. The program included overtures, solos, duets, and choruses from classical works, highlighting robust student talent and school musical tradition.

Suppe Susie Smith Mary Smith Edla McKenzie Susie Tanner Eunice Tabor Blanche Waiter Bohm Annie Lee Johnson Ruth Meadow Seville Thuillier Adelaide Ward Mary Olmstead Ella Parker Thelma Bray Byrdie Ost'rman Kathleen Drake Godard Edna McKenzie Jessie Hogg Elizabeth Smith Ballaria E Discarla

Jeanne d Arc Play at Lucy Cobb Weather Questioned

Weather permitting the outdoor performance of Jeanne d Arc at Lucy Cobb Institute was moved to 8 30 p m tonight if grounds are usable for audience and cast. If rain or bad conditions persist the annual concert will be held in Sony Stovall chapel with other commencement events following.

Jeanne d Lucy Cobb Institute Jeanne d’ Arc Sony-Stovall Chapel Lucy Cobb Hugh Walker First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Walker W. W. Memminger Atlanta Gerdine and Brumby

Trustees Report at State Normal School Meeting

The trustees of the State Normal School met yesterday afternoon with Col. T. J. Shackelford presiding and Mr. G. A. Mell secretary. Several members had not arrived by last night, but a quorum was present and routine business was completed. The board will reconvene this morning.

State Normal School Col T. J. Shackelford G. A. Mell

Revival West End 10 Continue Next Week

West End Baptist church hosts protracted revival meetings led by state evangelist Rev. J. D. Winchester. Sunday School at 9:50 a.m. with Supt. W. E. Furcron, sermon at 11:15 a.m., afternoon services announced after the morning talk, and a prayer and song service at 8 p.m. Winchester preaches at 8:30 p.m. The congregations praise the sermons and expect the revival to continue through next week. The public is invited to attend all services.

West End Baptist Church J. D. Winchester Weldon W. E. Furcron Evangelist Winchester Bro. Winchester

Graduating Exercises Highlight Student Led Luncheon

Ten girls and four boys hosted a luncheon for fifty at noon Friday, prepared by pupils under Miss Rebecca Stewart at a 20 cent per plate limit. The event featured a full program including vocal and instrumental music, readings, certificate delivery by President Pound, and gifts to mothers, with water color designs by Miss Townsend and garden-grown lettuce and radishes.

Rebecca Stewart Thelma Bray Kathleen Drake Moina Shackelford Lucile Kinnebrew Cora Paine Ruth Meadow Mr. Pound Professor Wardlaw Miss Townsend Pound

Athens Highs Face Martin Institute In Swinging Field Duel

Athens Highs host a three thirty showdown at Sanford Field against Martin Institute. Tickets at Costa's. Lineup features Hutchens at catcher Bond on the mound Weatherly at first Hooper at second O Farrell at short Hollingsworth at third Wier in left Costa in center Michael in right.

Sanford Field Martin Institute Jefferson Costa's Athens Hutchens Bond Weatherly Hooper O'Farrell Hollingsworth Wier Costa Michael

Meeting on Athens Commission Government Form

A citizens meeting in Athens with 27 attendees discussed switching the city from a mayoral system to a commission form. A. C. Erwin was elected chairman and Blanton Fortson secretary. a 25 member committee was proposed, then reduced to 12, to draft a prospective bill. The meeting adjourned with Erwin to appoint the committee.

A. C. Erwin Blanton Fortson Erwin J. F. Rhodes Billups Phinizy Rhodes Athens U. Ht. Davenport

Junior Law Banquet Plans at Georgian Hotel

The University junior law class will host its annual banquet at the Georgian hotel on Friday evening May 16. The program includes toasts and responses plus a menu of fresh beans squash cabbage Irish potatoes and onions. Hosts listed include Cora Paine class president Moina Shackelford Lucile Kinnebrew Thelma Bray Edna Callaway Hammond Callaway Harlan Conway Kathleen Drake Annie Haddock Sibyl Hampton Walter Poss Ruth Williamson Allen Poss Annie Lambert.

Georgian Hotel Cora Paine Moina Shackelford Lucile Kinnebrew Thelma Bray Edna Callaway Hammond Callaway Harlan Conway Kathleen Drake Annie Haddock Sibyl Hampton Walter Poss Ruth Williamson Allen Poss Annie Lambert

Arrested A Horse Buggy And The Drwer

Last night Officer Weir found a horse pulling a buggy along a torn street car track on Washington street. The occupant of the buggy slept, the driver was unconscious, and the man inside appeared drunk. The buggy was lifted off the track and confiscated to escort the owner to the station. The man gave the name Jackson from Eastville and was charged with plain drunk.

Weir Washington Street Jackson Eastville

Macon Chosen as Permanent Meeting Place for K of P

Waycross Ga May 23 Grand Chancellor James W Austin proposed changing the method of electing grand lodge officers for the Knights of Pythias of Georgia. His suggestion was referred to the incoming judiciary committee to draft an amendment and report at the next convention. Officers elected for the year include Miller S Bell Milledgeville as Grand Chancellor H M Stanley Dublin Grand Prelate John P Cheney Marietta Grand Keeper W H Leopold Savannah Grand Master Exchequer R C Norman Washington Grand Master at Arms Troy Beatty Athens Grand Inner Guard George C Schaufele Augusta Grand Outer Guard Joseph D Smith Barnesville Supreme Representatives PD B Brantley Blackshear and C M Milan Cartersville Macon named permanent meeting place for Grand Lodge.

Waycross James W. Austin Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Georgia Miller S. Bell Milledgeville H. M. Stanley Dublin John P. Cheney Marietta W. H. Leopold Savannah R. C. Norman Washington Troy Beatty Athens George C. Schaufele Augusta Joseph D. Smith Barnesville Supreme Representatives PD. B. Brantley Blackshear

Jesse James at the Colonial delights melodrama lovers

The Lawrence Players end their four act sensational drama The James Boys with John Lawrence sporting a beard and whiskers. Reed is the villain aided by Weiss. Sheldon as Frank James earns applause for saving a train scene. Miss Reed Miss LaBeane and Mr Miller provide comedy. A matinee and night show today.ARNOLD ABNEY advertise produce Strawberries 20c quart Georgia beans 25c quart New Irish potatoes 25c gal 80c gal

Lawrence James Boys Lawrence Players John Lawrence Mikes Jesse James Mr. Lawrence Reed Weiss Mr. Sheldon Frank James Zella Rawlston Miss Beach Carol Reed Mrs. Samuels Miss LaBeane Liza Mr. Miller

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Diocese Council of Church R. W. Patton Bishop C. E. Nelson WW. Memminger C. T. Piso Russell K. Smith C. B. Wilmer John D. Wing Robert W. Patton H. F. Laumenig A. R. Dyer C. E. Pollard John R. Dillon G. D. Harrison R. E. Saussure David Woodward Allen Frances Rockdale Balkcom Inez Quitman Bannester Lucile Richmond Barnett Bonnie Kate Murray Beach Glynn Bowden Brookside Meriwether Brackett Mittie Brady Ella Sumter Branch Elizabeth Oconee Brantley Jillie Screven Brey Mrs Mell Clarke Brown Emily Hancock Bryant Lucy Lozan Fulton Burruss Leah Franklin Carter Helen Cobb Clark Annie Maude Dodge Collier Lurline Crew Maude Morgan Cravatt Eva E Thomas Daightry Jennie Bibb Davant Hortense Taylor Dolan Ada Jane Muscogee Durham Annie M Greene Findley Nebraska Milton Fraser Addie Liberty Fulwood Bertha Garland Annie Stephens Gillen Ruby Gresham Wilkes Guill Alma Edith Harris Annie Laura Hart Harrison Lona May Thurza Twiggs Holbrook Frankling Mary Horne Laura Baldwin Hubbard Cora Dawson Hughes Estelle Johnson Oglethorpe Kennedy Kidd Alla Webster Kilgore Allene King Wren Rabin Knox Kathleen Telfair McEvoy Louise McGarity Annie Reid Malcom Eula Martin Beulah Mason Emily F Meadow Kuth Mercer Rosa Jones Moore Jillian R Morris Sarah Nelson LeVerne Osterman Charlton F. J Oxford Mamie L Prater Rosa Lee Rainwater Pearl Wilcox Reid Tassie Haralson Rudisill Willie Dougherty Salmon Ruth Floyd Scott S.N. S State Normal Georgia Club A. J. Moncrief D. D Elstate Organization OF the U. S Pagnoncelli Annie Findley Lucile Davis Alma Stanley Annie Evans Nellie Trammell Marie Arnold Pearl Thompson Blanche Waller Zampa Herald Ada Jan Lillie Kitchen Katherine Colley Lula Waters Barcarolle Offenbach Normal School Glee Club Fairy Elliott Bartlett Miss Lula Waters Rigoletto J. B. Singelee Faust Gounod Normal School Glee Club Fay S.N.S Interest Commission Macon K. OF P Arnold & Abney Quart Arnold & Abney
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