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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1907

Page

6

Mayors convention meeting urged for Athens citizens

Chairman Lipscomb calls a 11 o'clock tomorrow meeting at city hall for the entertainment committee and council members to discuss plans for the mayors convention. Opening exercises Tuesday at Colonial theatre invitees. citizens urged to attend and support Athens as a leading commercial city. A rheumatism relief note from Key West praises Chamberlains Pain Balm used by Patrolman Roland Curry, with local druggists listed for sale in Athens, Georgia.

Lipscomb Council For the Mayors’ Convention Covery Colonial Theatre Roland Curry Key West Fla Chamberlains H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro. L. P. Canning E. C

Loudon to Leave This Week on Patent Shares Offer

Mr. M. H. Loudon of the American Signal Co. Kansas City Mo will stay a few days longer in the city to promote his patent. Those seeking stock must apply to Mr Loudon before his departure as this will be the last chance for citizens to secure shares in the company.

M H Loudon American Signal Co Kansas City Louon

Athens Post Colored Publication Debuts In City

The Athens Post edited and published by W. H. Huff makes its appearance as a creditable weekly. It aims to advance the colored race with columns focused on interest and instruction for the colored people of the region.

Athens Post W. H. Huff

Brenau College Holds Commencement in Gainesville

Brenau College Conservatory closes its year in Gainesville Georgia as three hundred graduates depart to homes across eighteen states. Hon. Champ Clark delivers a landmark address urging Southern authors and histories. Highlights include campus ceremonies, senior projects, art exhibits, a grand concert, and a new history chair for Miss Florence M Rohr with additions planned for summer.

Gainesville Brenau College Conservatory Union Champ Clark Missouri South New York Massachusetts Rockefeller St. Louis Brenau Suc Pearce Florence M. Rohr Rohr Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Europe Sigma Theta Phi Alpha Beta Tau

Order of Services Episcopal Chugh

Holy Communion 7:30 Sunday School 9:45 Morning Prayer with Sermon 11 Evening Prayer 8:30 Rector Troy Beatty. Mr and Mrs John Bird extend thanks to the public for consideration during their daughter's illness. Ropes stretched across street fronting their home. travelers kindly detour several blocks.

John Bird

Judge Brand sanctions certiorari in Arnold case

Certiorari proceedings were sanctioned after Col. H C Tuck, for J H Arnold, had adapted the appeal form. Arnold was given six months on the streets for whipping his adopted daughter. The case now moves to trial at the Clerke Superior Court October term.

Brand Arnold J. H. Arnold Col. H. C. Tuck Clerke Superior Court

Death of Elberton man after appendicitis attack

Willie Dennard of Elberton died yesterday after a severe appendicitis attack. He was brought to Athens for treatment and rapidly worsened. An operation was performed at Mary's Hospital as a last resort, but he died early yesterday morning. Interment is planned in Elberton.

Willie Denard Elberton Mary's Hospital Mr. Dennard

China Sale at C. A. Scudder’s in Athens

The Banner highlights a Monday china sale at C. A. Scudder’s offering rare bargains. The advertisement promises one third off on the finest porcelain including Haviland Royal Worcester Limoges and Dresden pieces both ornamental and useful.

C. A. Scudder Haviland Royal Worcester Limoges Dresden China

Athens Terminal Company Stockholders Meet to Discuss Bonds

The Athens Terminal Company schedules a special stockholders meeting in Athens Georgia on June 27 1907. The session will consider issuing bonds for the road and proposed contracts with the Gainesville Midland Railway and the Seaboard Air Line Railway plus other business as posted by F J Crohan.

Athens Terminal Company Gainesville State of Georgia Athens Georgia Gainesville Midland Railway Seaboard Air Line Railway F. J. Crohan

Athens to Celebrate Mayors Session with Decorated Businesses

Athens will host the Georgia mayors session Tuesday and Wednesday with many local firms agreeing to decorate their storefronts. The list includes Michael Bros. Company, Athens Banner, Wages Music, G. H. Williamson, Cobb Lampkin, Empire Steam Laundry, Weatherly Bros. Builders' Supply, Smith Drug, Electric Railway, Red and Black Cafe, Southern R R. office, and numerous others.

Athens Michael Bros. Company Wages Music Company B. Goldwasser

Georgia crushes Mercer 12 to 1 to close season

Georgia routs Mercer 12 to 1 in Macon. Redfearn struck out ten, allowed five hits and six walks. Watson led Georgia with a home run and two singles while Derrick and Williams contributed key double plays as Mercer collapsed in the third inning with nine errors.

Macon Georgia Mercer Redfearn Lne Derrick Williams Vuzuu

Delightful Annual Concert Opens Graduation Week

Last evening at the auditorium the annual commencement concert was enjoyed by all. Tomorrow the commencement sermon is by Rev. E L Hill, with graduation exercises and diplomas to follow. The program included marches, overtures, choruses, violin solos, piano pieces, and vocal numbers performed by the senior class and various ensembles.

F. P. Culver Birmingham Miss I Boy School of Oratory Jane Mitchell Otto Pfefferkorn E. L. Hill Presbyterian Church Stange

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