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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

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Diocesan Council Opens with Bishop's Charge in Atlanta

The sixth annual session of the diocese of Atlanta's Episcopal council convened at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Nelson arriving and a large Atlanta contingent. The bishop will deliver the charge at 10:00 a.m., followed by sessions on clergy and lay deputy elections, general convention planning, and a packed program through May 29 including services, luncheons, and city tours.

Council of the Diocese of Atlanta Episcopal Church Nelson Dean Pise Gospeller H. Fields Saumenig Spistoler Jno. D. Wing R. W. Patton Woman's Auxiliary Milledge-Lumpkin Prince-Boulevard

Diamonds for sale cheap at Georgia Pawn Shop

A brief notice announces a few diamonds for sale at Georgia Pawn Shop located at 130 Foundry Street. The ad emphasizes bargain pricing and invites interested buyers to visit the shop for available stones.

Georgia Foundry St

Hodgson Memorial Trust Granted Charter

In Clarke superior court yesterday Judge Brand granted a charter to the Hodgson Memorial Trust petitioned by E. R. Hodgson Sr. A. H. Hodgson I. M. Hodgson and Mrs. Julia Hodgson McNeill and Mrs. May Hodgson Lipscomb. The trust aims to promote religious educational and charitable causes and to hold property for charitable purposes only. The petitioners seek power to acquire real and personal property by various means and to accept donations and bequests, with governance by a board of directors and by bylaws adopted by petitioners and successors.

Clarke Superior Court Brand Hodgson Memorial Trust E. R. Hodgson A. H. Hodgson I M. Hodgson Julia Hodgson McNeill May Hodgson Lipscomb Government of Use Corporation

Kentuckian Praises Athens Good Roads Leader

Bowling Green Kentucky resident J C Alexander visiting Athens hails Clarke County roads as the best in Georgia after extensive travel. He praises Athens for progressiveness and calls it one of the South’s finest cities, impressed by its road systems and local leadership under Hon W S Holman.

J. C. Alexander Bowling Green W. S. Holman Alexander Clarke County Georgia Athens

Jossey's sale ad lists fresh produce and pantry items

At Jossey's today living prices feature fresh snap beans 35c per gallon Irish potatoes 35c per gallon fresh country eggs 22c per dozen fat fries 40c extra large fat fries 45c large fat hens 47c 10 lbs Best Silver Leaf Lard 1.40 New York Standard Granulated Sugar 25 lbs for 1.30 Mountain dried apples 3 lbs 25c handpacked tomatoes 3 cans 25c Argo Salmon 174c can Van Camp's pork and beans 3 for 25c Van Camp's spaghetti 3 for 25c fresh lemons 27c per dozen calls to 1176 for unavailable items Jossey's.

Jossey'’s New York Standard van Camp

Georgia Red and Black ball team postpones captain election

Last night no captain was elected as several players were ill causing the postponement. The team was hosted by Capt. Robert McWhorter and may meet today to choose a captain with Ginn and Bowden named as leading candidates in University of Georgia athletic circles.

Robert McWhorter Ginn Bowden Atheltic University of Georgia

Fireless Cooker Demonstrations At Athens Gas Co

Mr. BR Eckers of Fireless Mr. BR with headquarters in South Bend Ind visits Athens this week at the Athens Gas Light and Fuel Co office on Jackson street to demonstrate the Sibley Fireless Cooking Gas range. The display draws many supporters as the company shows a new line of aluminum cooking utensils given with each range sold. The demonstrations continue all week and showcase the ease of the Fireless Cooker in the kitchen.

Mr. Br, FL Eckers South Bend Ind Athens Athens Gas, Light and Fuel Co Sibley Jackson Street

Good Samaritans Receive Charter After Legal Battle

In Clarke county the Independent Order of Good Samaritans won a charter after a long fight from Athens to Atlanta and back. An injunction blocked incorporation briefly, then the restraining order was dissolved and the higher court sustained the superior court. Two lodges with Athens HQ now bear the title Good Samaritans.

Clarke County Order of Good Samaritans Athens Supreme Court Atlanta Good Samaritans and Order of Daughters of Samaria Good Samaritans

Professor Jarnegan Returns From East Tennessee Meeting

Professor M. P. Jarnegan of the State College of Agriculture has returned from East Tennessee where he spent two days on the program of the East Tennessee Farmers' Association annual convention. Only acknowledged leaders are invited, a high compliment to the Athens teacher. Railroads provided transportation for hundreds statewide through the agricultural department to attend the great meeting, with about two thousand present.

M. P. Jarnegan

Athens GA Valedictorian Ernest L. Jackson Named

Ernest L. Jackson of Athens was chosen valedictorian for the class of 1913 at Franklin College. He led in scholarship, served as president of the Demosthenian society, and participated in the Junior Cabinet. The senior banquet is set for June 12 at the Georgian hotel with Toastmaster E. B. Dunlap of Gainesville and speakers including Henry Smith, George Williams, M. M. Fitzpatrick, Charles Bloch, Joe Woodruff, and W. Wiley.

Dunlap Athens Bay Ernest L. Jackson Athens Jackson Demosthenian Literary Society E. B. Dunlap Franklin College Competiton Law Georgian Hotel Gainesville Allround Battery Thalians Sphinx Et Cetra Henry Smith Dave M. M. Fitzpatrick Jeffersonville Charles Bloch Macon Joe Woodruff W. Wiley Sparta Messrs. Kelly Slade and Freeman

Twenty Eight Counties Represented Here for a Week in Canning Club

Twenty six canning club agents from 28 Georgia counties spend four days this week at the Georgia State College of Agriculture taking a course in canning and tomato growing. Mary E Creswell leads the girls clubs with President Andrew M Soule and Prof J Phil Campbell advising. District agents supervise both girls and boys club work. daily canning demonstrations enable agents to guide operations as tomatoes are packed.

Canning Club Georgia Georgia State College of Agriculture Mary E. Creswell Andrew M. Soule J. Phil Campbell Canning

Woman Said to Be 110 Years Old Died on Nowhere Road

Aunt Nina Rice, a colored woman, died yesterday on Nowhere Road several miles from the city. Bernstein Brothers sold a coffin to visitors from the settlement. Her age is claimed to be 110, a figure hard to verify in older residents, though she was widely regarded as very old, likely past one hundred.

Nowhere Road Bernstein Brothers Nina Rice

Scouts Stand Tenderfoot Exam and Oath This Week

Athens Troop of Boy Scouts announces Tenderfoot examination and oath for all members aged 12 to 18 aiming for summer camp. Exams and oath on May 28 and May 30 at 4 and 5 p.m. at Scout Master’s Lumpkin Street home. Junior Scouts 10 to 12 may enroll by June 1 for summer camp. no entries after June 1 until fall.

Athens Boy Scouts Lumpkin Street Tenderfoot McGregor Chas Jarrell

Bank Statements Published Today

The Banner notes the quarterly statements of state and national banks are published this morning. Banks showing are praised for excellent results and a healthy business climate.

Arnold and Abney Promote Home Raised Produce

The Arnold and Abney firm advertises home raised lettuce beets and green cabbage offering afternoon delivery for cantaloupes and other produce upon customer orders. The notice emphasizes delivery when cantaloupes arrive and cites ARNOLD & ABNEY as the source.

Arnold & Abney

Bulletin on Tick Eradication from Georgia College

The State College of Agriculture issued a concise bulletin by Dr. W. W. Burson head of veterinary science detailing methods of tick eradication. The revised work updates a previous bulletin and stresses current relevance in Georgia.

State College of Agriculture Georgia W. W. Burson Department of Veterinary Science College

Arnold & Abney Produce Ad With Prices and Boarders Wanted

An advertisement listing Extra Fancy Tomatoes Large smooth red ripened by Arnold & Abney. New Irish Potatoes four quarts for 25 cents. Yellow crook-neck squash three pounds for 25 cents. Beans described as young tender and brittle in three quarts. Wanted boarders two to the room at Collins House for four dollars and fifty cents per week. Phone 241-L.

Arnold & Abney Collins House

TEACHERS ELECTED AT CITY BOARD MEETING

The board of education held its regular and annual meeting led by Superintendent Prof. G. G. Bond. Leave of absence granted for Mary Gordon Amy Walden and Marion Gordine who will sail for Europe this summer. Swings on playgrounds will be inspected and ropes replaced where needed. No action on earlier school openings. Most teachers for the coming year were elected with several principals named. A resolution requires quarterly efficiency reports for each teacher. Continued on page 8.

Board of Education G. G. Bond Mary Gordon Amy Walden Marion Gordine Europe New York Old Country Williams Athens Public Schools E. B. Mell P. Hillsman M. B. Perry M. Turnbull Clyde Patman Baxter Street Frances Powell Marion Lampkin H. Kinnebrew A. Walden Mary Gerdine L. Payne S. Treanor G. Woods E. Woods Palmer Marion Gerdine L .Towns L. Kelley M. Steadman K. Holliday E. Bird L. Bird M. Barwick

Baraca Philathea Union Monthly Meeting at Oconee Street

The Baraca-Philathea Union will hold its regular monthly meeting at Oconee Street Methodist Church next Monday at 8 30 PM. Rev J D McPhail will speak on an announced topic with special music by Pearl Johnson and Emma Sue Jones. The executive committee urges each Baraca and Philathea class to send twelve representatives. public and visitors are welcome.

Baraca-Philathea Union Oconee Street Methodist Church J. D. McPhail Pearl Johnson Emma Sue Jones Philatheas

Colonial to Close After First Show Until Monday Night

The Colonial will not stage any more shows until Monday night as the two week engagement failed to meet management standards and performers were excused after last night's act. A higher grade musical comedy company from Jacksonville is booked to start the week of June 2. Prices will rise with fifty cent downstairs seats and thirty cent popular seats.

Colonial Jacksonville Sortland

Meigs Street Defeats College Avenue In Coed Match

Meigs Street school beat College Avenue in a coed baseball game with high scoring runs. Batteries were Elliott Fears and Raymond Short for Meigs Street, and Reuben Cain and Roy Carrington for College Avenue. A rematch is set for Friday at noon on the Meigs Street grounds. all are invited.

Meigs Street College Avenue Elliott Fears Raymond Short Kit” Carson Cox Reuben Cain Roy Carrington

Fehrs Grog Co Produce: Fresh Vegetables and Fruits

A compact list of produce items offered by Fehrs Grog Co including fresh tomatoes lettuce spring onions squash celery snap beans beets bill peppers new Irish potatoes cantaloupes pineapples apples and oranges. The notice highlights a broad assortment without prices or addresses.

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Diocesen Council the Diocese of Jossey Good Samaritians Jarnegan Nessee George Williams Lawrenceville What M. Ll. Carlton Itahala Avenue Louie East Athens T. Kaufman Cumbus Vickie Nantahala Avenue Kathleena O'Farrell Jessie McGregor Baraca-Philahea Colonial's Fears Grog. CO
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