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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
1
The Ladies' Garden Club presents an Athens fall exhibit of flowers and vegetables in the Clarke Rifles armory on Clayton Street. Open yesterday afternoon and continuing to tonight, with a baby contest at 4 pm this afternoon. Admission is one dime to support exhibit expenses.
The funeral for Mr. R. L. Pittman took place at Pleasant Grove church in Madison County near Athens. Rev. Millard A. Jenkins of the city led the service. The body was moved from the residence by the State Normal School at nine in the morning, with many sorrowing friends accompanying to the church.
A Biograph Company note says they seldom produce a comedy and when they do it’s strong. They plan to show two reels of film, 2000 feet, for the same 5 cent price, night and day. P. W. Hutcheson of Crystal Theatre invites patrons to enjoy the same line of films used for five months.
Workmen place steel girder roof on the new auditorium building on Clayton street. Erection by Mr. Rufus L. Moss Sr. aims for completion within weeks as the structure promises handsome store rooms and a prominent appearance in Georgia.
William J. Gaynor defeats Barnard by over fifty thousand votes to win New York mayoralty, with Hearst finishing third. The elimination ticket wins the board of estimates, shaping city finances. Maryland results trend toward disfranchisement. Virginia remains Democratic though Mann’s margin narrows. Tom Johnson loses Cleveland mayoralty to Republican Herman Baehr.
The Athens Atlanta automobile run drew many entrants as Dr H M Fullilove reports the list will exceed the required twenty cars. Local and outside motorists from Winder Commerce and surrounding towns plan to compete with likely entries from multiple cities. With the Athens-Atlanta event and related shows upcoming, over fifty machines are expected to leave the Class 2 City on the morning of November 9.
The Athens Lodge B P O E will hold its regular meeting at the Home on Broad street. Degree work and the social session are on the agenda. Members are urged to attend promptly at eight o'clock.
The Lyric showcases a notable picture Gibson's Goddess with the usually excellent portrayal. Mr. Coffin, a frustrated tenor, performs the song Walting within the program.
The body of Green Nix, about forty, was found shot in his bed at his home four miles from Carlton, Kentucky. A neighbor reports a light on in the house and signs of a failed robbery. investigators question possible enemies and a reward is proposed. The community reels as coroner names and a jury investigate the homicide.
Judge Cobb in Savannah announces McClendon victory in quo warranto action to oust Commissioner Gray. Gray may appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court within ten days. decision hinges on constitutional issues and gubernatorial removal powers.
Last night at the Colonial Norman Hackett starred in Beau Brummell to a modest turnout. Hackett’s leading performance drew the best applause while the rest of the company lagged. costumes and staging pleased, though he didn’t match his prior stir for Classmates.
Col John B Gamble of this city travels to New Orleans for the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways Association session. He was appointed as the Eighth district Georgia delegate by Gov Brown and will stay several days before returning home.
Arnold and Abbey offer pumpkin yams today at 25 cents per pack. Limited stock available. Customers urged to come early and grab fresh produce from Peck location.
Hugh H. Price of High Shoals in Oconee county was appointed by the prison commission as prison inspector to succeed the late Capt. George E. Deadwyler. The selection followed a competitive contest among multiple applicants. Price, a well known young planter, is the son of W. P. Price and brings ample experience in handling men to his new duties. His appointment takes effect at once and he will assume charge immediately.
The forty two cars in the Herald Journal automobile race reached Commerce Georgia with a royal ovation. The city dressed in holiday attire and hotels were crowded as residents opened homes to visitors. Col R L J Smith hosted a lavish reception for about twenty newspaper men and guests from Athens and elsewhere. Judges Newman and McWhorter attended. The entourage continues to Atlanta tomorrow.
Mr. D. F. McClatchey Sr. of Marietta, father of Mrs. S. W. Sanford of this city, is critically ill at his daughter Mrs. J. W. Setze's home 376 Spring Street Atlanta. His condition, while slightly improved, remains critical and he is a well known figure in the region with many friends hoping for recovery.
Yesterday the police department arrested three men for other counties. Jeff Davis and Isle Hunter, both colored, were wanted in La Vonia. Floyd Little, colored, was wanted in Greensboro. They will be turned over to Franklin and Greene counties authorities. Dill Pickles New goods just in. Arnold and Abney.
Citizens in Athens propose building a new highway from Athens to Commerce to link northern visitors with Georgia routes. The movement seeks chamber of commerce support and county cooperation to attract travelers, homeseekers, and investors to a growing southern city. The Banner pledges aid.
A union meeting at First Methodist church Sunday night promotes the Juvenile Protective State project. Held to present the Georgia program near Center in Jackson County, speakers include Rey Crawford Jackson and others, signaling momentum for a major youth-directed initiative in Athens.
The October report shows 108 cases docketed in Mayor's court. Of these 50 were against white men, 53 against Black men, and 5 against Black women. Fines and street-work earnings totaled $1707.60.
Rev Sherman R England of Toccoa passed through Athens yesterday morning en route to Oglethorpe County to visit his brother J R England who is critically ill with typhoid.
Cream Puffs and Chocolate Éclairs announced as today’s offerings at Arnold and Abney’s. The ad touts the phrase quality bread and highlights the bakery’s nickname driven by the product standard.
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