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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1905

Page

7

Baseball Scores From Shreveport Little Rock and Memphis

In Shreveport RHE Shreveport defeated Atlanta 18 to 6 with Swan Graffins Jackson Shea at bat. New Orleans RHE beat Montgomery 28 to 6 with Glendon Stratton Lee Millerrick in action. At Little Rock RHE topped Nashville 47 to 27 with Chinn Garvin Hock ran Accorsini. In Memphis Memphis 38 Birmingham 10 with Sages Hurlbut Clark Matthews.

New Orleans Montgomery Glendon Stratton Lee and Millerrick

Maddox Declines Governor Race and Backing Howell

Rome politician Hon. John W. Maddox will not seek the governor’s race and will endorse Hon. Clark Howell. Maddox cites his reasons in a Tribune interview and plans active support for Howell's campaign.

J. W. Maddox John W. Maddox Rome the Tribune Today Hon Clark Howell

Watched Gold Watch Promise for Post Sales Boys

An ad seeks four junior helpers to sell the Saturday Evening Post after school on Thursdays and Fridays. The top seller over four weeks in June will receive a “nice Gon Waren” prize. Contact Winirya Marrory.

Saturday Evening Post Winirya Marrory William Mallory

Georgia Tech edges Georgia on questionable ninth inning call

In Atlanta on May 21 Tech defeated Georgia 4 to 3 after a disputed ninth inning play. Umpire Granthind Rice ruled against Georgia as Myrick scored from third when Day crashed into Moore at first base and knocked the ball loose. Sullivan starred for Georgia, McMillan for Tech.

Atlanta Granthind Rice Georgia Tech Myrick Day Marcus McWhorter Moore Sullivan McMillan

Mo Andy Seagraves Dies After Illness in East Athens

Mrs. Andy Seagraves died Friday night at her East Athens home after a long illness. The funeral is set for two this afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. W. G. Crawley of Oconee Street Methodist Church, where she was a member. The notice also promotes Ovemberlain's Stomach and Liver, sold by H. B. Raley and W. J. Smith & Bros.

East Athens Andy Seagraves W. G. Crawley Oconee Street Methodist Church

Entertainment at Opera House by Athens YMCA Ladies Auxiliary

Tomorrow night at the opera house the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Athens YMCA presents an entertainment to benefit the fund. The program aims to raise money for the organization's activities and services.

Opera House Opera Ladies’ Auxiliary of The Athens Y. M. C. A

Wages family to host concert and Colyar lecture event

A fundraising event for interior repairs and beautification of a building will feature the Wages family providing a musical entertainment. Arthur S. Colyar Jr. will lecture on When the Historian Comes to Write, described as an interesting and instructive feature with a twenty five cent admission.

Wages Arthur S. Colyar, Jr

Charming Play Next Thursday in Athens

Next Thursday evening in the Athens opera house the comedy drama The Professor's Love Story will be staged by local talent. The New York success starred Nat Goodwin and Maxime Elliott and features Miss Elizabeth Ledbetter and Mr Boozer Payne in lead parts with a cast including Miss Mildred O'Brien and Miss Florence Hodgson.

Barry Opera House Athens New York Nat Goodwin Maxime Elliott Brenau Miss Overton Elizabeth Ledbetter Lucy White Brenan Boozer Payne Thalians Bright Mildred O'Brien Helen Shewell Florence Hodgson Garland Smith Messrs Raoul Glascock Mays John Rogers Guy Strickland McCloskey Talmadge Winn

Leonard Wood and Teddy Bear Hunt Feat Recounted

A fragment recounts Leonard Wood seeking equal pace with Theodore Roosevelt during a bear hunt. The text hints at a playful rivalry and a shared adventure involving hunting and status.

Safely at Rest in Master’s Arms

John Dagg Mell Jr four teen months old son of Rev and Mrs Mell died after a weeks illness at their Milledge avenue home. The Gospel message comforts the bereaved as a funeral is set for 9 45 this morning at the Milledge residence with interment in Oconee cemetery.

John Dagg Mell, Jr John D. Mell Milledge Avenue Celestial City Angel Cherub

Services Today at Catholic Church

This morning at 9 30 Father Rapier will conduct services at the Catholic church.

Father Rapier

Infant son of Rev. Mell funeral notice in Tallulah Falls GA

The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. John D. Mell will be buried at home on Milledge Avenue with services at 9:45 this Sunday. The Mell family and friends are invited to attend the funeral. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as the best cure for coughs and colds, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

Geo. L. Chubb Harlan, Mich H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Dervices at Christian Church Continue Weekly Services

The Christian church offers services this week with W. F. Cocke of Atlanta delivering a Friday sermon. Longdon will preach Sunday morning on The Territory of the Kingdom and evening on Conquering a Work. Children's Day planning has begun and a weekly 6 30 prayer service will be held.

The Christian Church W. 5. Cocke Atlanta Mr. Longdon Bible School C. A. Youn

Bishop Nelson to preach at Emmanuel Church today

Bishop C K Nelson will preach this morning at Emmanuel church and again at the final hour tonight. He will also administer the rites of confirmation.

C.K. Nelson Emmanuel Church

Presbyterian Sunday School Year Ends With Special Service

The Presbyterian Sunday School plans a six o clock program in the church auditorium to close the year 1904 05. Hon. R J Guinn of Atlanta Prof W D Hooper of the University of Georgia and Prof D C Baron will address the children as friends are invited.

The Presbyterian Sunday School R. J. Guinn Atlanta W. D. Hooper University of Georgia D. C. Baron University

For Rent and Notices In Athens Area

Short notes of interest list rentals and sales including nine room house on E Dougherty street and seven room house from July first. Also Jersey cow for sale and safe fencing by Bell Little at Clifton Studio. Local ads mention oak stove wood and Willard House at Tallulah Falls open for season with mineral water notoriety.

E. Dougherty Street M. W. Camak Bell & Little Stewart Iron War Co D. M. Cohn Michael Bros. Co Dougherty Street Willard Tallulah Falls

A Florida Man Praises Chamberlain's Remedy

Mr C B Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy works better when added to hot water and drunk. He claims the effect is doubled in rapidity and it reaches the right spot instantly. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bros.

C. B. Wainwright Lemon City Fla H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith, & Bro

Cheap Round Trip Rate For United Society Convention

The Southern Railway Co announces a special low Athens Georgia to Baltimore Maryland round trip fare of 319.70 for the United Society Christian Endeavor International Convention in Baltimore from July 5 to July 10 1905. Tickets on sale July 1 2 3 and 4 with final return by July 15 1905. Extended return allowed to August 31 1905 for a 1.00 fee. For details contact General Agent R W Sizer at 81 Clayton Street.

Southern Railway Co Athens, Ga Baltimore United Society Christian Endeavor Jas. Bamford Fifth Maryland Regiment

Excursion Rates Athens to Asheville for YMCA Conference

The Southern Railway Co. announces a six dollar eighty five cent round trip from Athens Georgia to Asheville North Carolina for the Annual Conference of the YMCA and YWCA in Asheville June 9 to 25 1905. Tickets on sale June 8 9 10 and 15 16 17 1905. Final return limit June 28 1905. Depart Athens on mixed train No 262 at 7 00 a m daily except Sunday arrive Asheville 7 40 p m. For details contact ER Garal Aegan.

The Southern Railway Co Athens Asheville N. C

Presbyterians reject Dr Henry Van Dyke prayer book

The Presbyterian assembly declined the Book of Prayers by Dr Henry Van Dyke arguing the ritual nature is unwelcome. Van Dyke dismissed the move calling the brethren pompous and his work canned prayers.

Henry van Dyke van Dyke Brethren

Cleared for Action Health Claim Ad

Dr. King’s New Life Pills promise visible health improvements with bloom on the cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and buoyant mind. Sold at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wome Bradflela Regulator Co Nan F Pere Lamar’s Lamar-Taylor-Riley Drug Co Macon Raf Orr Drug Co Jno. L. Arnold Baseball Shreveport Swan and Graffins Jack Son and Shea Little Rock Nashville Chinn and Garvin Hock Ran and Accorsini Memphis Birmingham Clark Matthews Rhe Bruner Ovemberlain Ivyor H. B. Raley Onsand Smith & Brg A. S. Colgar A. S. Colyar, JR Charming Leonard Wood Teddy Leonard Tha Bundegds Master Oconce Cemetery Ervices Catholic Tallulah Falls, GA W. D. Young Chamberlain Dervices C. A. Young Bishop Nelson the Presbyterian Sunday School Athens Ice & Coal Co W. H. Yarbrough Vanderlieth Place al Hajes C. W. Mote Clifton College Avenue A. V. Clifton C. W. Motes First Baptist Church Roy Finch Pres E. G. Hale Mmus. W. D. Young Baltimore, Md R. W. Sizer Clayton St Asheville, N. C ER Caral Aegan Phan He Jovleys John L. Arnold Nasai Ely
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