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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1911

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Mystery in Valdosta as Citizen Samuel Clyatt Vanishes

Spark of concern grips Valdosta Georgia as Samuel M Clyatt disappears after October 25 with six days lacking clues. Police and friends search intensively while theories bias toward murder though insanity is considered unlikely. A suspect negro Tom Palmer fled the area and is held in Statesboro but provides no light on Clyatt's whereabouts.

Valdosta Samuel M. Clyatt Clyatt Tom Palmer Statesboro

Unusual Pictures Drawcrowd to Popular House

City patrons are urged to visit the popular house as unusually good pictures are promised. The feature promises a real treat for all who attend and enjoy the cinema experience in the area.

Basketball wave at Athens Normal School grows across grades

The article notes widespread basketball interest at Athens Normal School with boys and girls teams forming. The boys practice for a Monday matchup against Vid Fraser, while girls teams from junior to senior levels show strong progress and plans for games with state girls colleges.

Athens Donvid Fraser

Pasmore Trio Concert Tickets On Sale

The Pasmore Trio concert at the State Normal School area takes place this evening and tickets are available at Pal mers for fifty cents.

Pasmore State Normal School Palmers

Hallowe en party at Grace Street Sunday School

Grace Street Sunday school hosts a Hallowe en party Friday night at 8 o clock with 10 and 25 cent admission. Expect all regular amusements and a good time. Arnold & Abney promote fruit cake lettuce turnip salad cauliflow er Tokay grapes 20c a pound 3 pounds for 50c Phone 1076.

Hallowe'en Grace Street Arnold & Abney

Opening of New Halcyon Sanitorium in Tampa

Last night in Tampa Florida the Halcyon Sanitorium opened its doors near the Tampa Bay Steel Works. Half owner and house physician Dr Ralph M Goss moved from Georgia to join Drs Holmes, Goss and Efiiz in charge. The facility features modern buildings and equipment with twenty thousand dollars spent on gear. The young surgeon Dr Goss is expected to build sanatorium work into his specialty.

Tampa Fla Halcyon Tampa Bay Steel Ralph M. Goss Florida Goss Georgia

Aged Mount Airy Leader William A. McConnell Dies

William Anderson McConnell, 64, a Mount Airy pioneer and Civil War veteran, died after months of illness. He spent time in a Atlanta hospital, returned home, and weakened until death. Survived by wife, daughter Miss Kate Hall McConnell, a brother, two sisters, and many relatives. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Masonic rites and religious services, interment in East View cemetery.

Lee County N.C Atlanta Mount Airy McConnell Methodist Church Kate Hall McConnell Presbyterian Church East View Cemetery

Prayer Meeting At First Methodist Church

The regular mid week prayer meeting moves to 4 pm at the church led by Rev. Dr. Troutman. The afternoon time accommodates those who cannot attend at night. All are invited to join in worship and inspiration during a busy week.

First Methodist Church Dr. Troutman

The Tree-Doctors Are Getting Busy

The tree doctors have been pruning and treating shade trees around the city hall and University campus this week. They are caring for beautifying shade trees as a major feature of the area. Quality bread is highlighted as the best, made only by Arnold and Abney.

Elty Hall Arnold & Abney

Medical Examinations For Athens Schoolchildren

Athens begins mandatory student health screening. At the high school and College Avenue, Dr Wedford Brown conducts exams testing eyes ears lungs heart teeth and throat. Cards record age sex height parents address school and results guiding follow up care and treatment options.

Athens College Avenue G. G. Bond Wedford Brown Neithr

Athens vows to care for children after expert inspection

It will take about three months to complete the examination thoroughly. The work will be done well and parents are urged to follow up on the results. Athens plans to take the best care possible of its children, its finest and most valuable asset.

Athens

Mercer Coach Plans Defamation Suit Against Georgia

Dr. C Stroud Mercer University football coach and faculty member may sue the University of Georgia for heavy damages over a Red and Black Long article alleging un gentlemanly conduct. Mercer faculty and students demand apology and retrac tion plus severing athletic relations. The matter was to be discussed after President Jameson returns.

Macon C. Stroud Mercer University University of Georgia Mercer, Georgia Athletic Association of the Georgia University Edgar B. Dunlap Stroud Mercer Jameson Coach Stroud Rochester University Sewanee

J. F. Payne Stricken Down On University Duty

Confederate veteran and longtime University of Georgia watchman J. F. Payne was felled while on duty near the library last night and carried home in a critical condition. Age about 65 to 70, he previously suffered locomotor ataxia. doctors found his limbs paralyzed and he suffered additional injuries as students summoned the chancellor.

J. F. Payne University of Georgia Weddell Street

Napier Heads Georgia Masons Re-elected Grand Master

George M. Napier was re-elected Grand Master of the Georgia Masons at the Grand Lodge session in Macon on November 1. He won 710 of 957 votes, securing a large majority for a second term. The meeting drew over 2,000 members, with state craft membership reported at 40,000. R. L. Colding, M. H. Ballard, F. O. Miller, J. M. Rushing, and W. A. Wolchin were also reappointed in key offices.

Macon George M. Napier Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons Masonic Order Grand Lodge

Four New Sections to Switch Board

Four new sections for eight positions were moved into the local telephone exchange by crane, enabling expanded toll and local service as the local list nears fourteen hundred phones. A baby of Dr and Mrs E Bluf Ferhart died at four months, prompting sympathy from friends.

Sheriff Smuggles Suspect to Safety After Narrow Lynching Threat

In Washington Georgia on November 1, Sheriff Bobo redirected a posse to elude a looming lynching. T B Walker, who confessed to killing C S Hollenshead, was captured near Goshen Lincoln County after a three day chase. He was moved to Elberton and then Atlanta for protection amid mob rumors.

Washington, Ga Bobo Wilkes County T. B. Walker C. S. Hollenshead Goshen Lincoln County Augusta Elberton Atlanta Walker

Annual Session Lutheran Synod Opens in Savannah

The Lutheran Synod of Georgia begins its annual session in Savannah with an unusually large delegation from across the state. Rev. M. J. Eptinga opens the morning and Rev. W. C. Scheffer of Atlanta delivers the evening address on Education as part of a program featuring several prominent divines.

Savannah M. J. Eptinga W. C. Scheffer Atlanta

Master Joe Betts Improved Yesterday

The little son of Mr and Mrs Frank Betts has been seriously ill with pneumonia for several days but was somewhat improved yesterday The family has endured anxiety as they await further news hoping he will soon be out of danger

Frank Betts

Mr Goodale to Play at the Georgia-Carolina Fair

Mr Goodale will spend next week at Augusta as a member of the big band providing music for the Georgia Carolina fair. He will be away for a week. Government issues job notices inviting applications for posts including apprentice map engraver and monotype keyboard operator with examination dates set for November 22.

MR. Goodale Augusta Washington West Government Printing Office

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