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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1911

Page

1

Delegates Named for National Irrigation Congress in Chicago

Mayor Rowe appoints Athens and Clarke county delegates for the December 5 to 9 gathering. Delegates will join officials, governors, and experts from all states to discuss irrigation drainage forestry and land reclamation with a focus on practical results and demonstrations in Chicago.

Rowe Delegstes National Irrigation Congress Chicago Federal Congress Union Congress Colosium Chicago Grands Opera Athens Clarke County C. B. Griffith J. R. White J. T. Anderson G. H. Hulme W. T. Bryan

Evangelistic Service Begins at West End Baptist Church

Tomorrow Sunday the West End Baptist Church opens evangelistic services led by Pastor Rev. A. J Smith with assisting help expected. Also advertised Cream Puffs filled with concentrated goodness from Arnold & Abney at 30 cents a dozen.

West End Baptist Church A. J Smith Arnold & Abney

Old Fashion Pound Cake Delights Patrons At Arnold and Abney

Fresh this morning a rich old fashion pound cake delights customers at Arnold and Abney Bakery. The advertisement notes phone 1076 for orders and emphasizes quality and savor.

Arnold & Abney

Local Real Estate Loan Noted by Firms

A fragment mentions Arnold and Abney with a $2,000 loan on city real estate and references Du and DuBose. The text appears as OCRed business notices or advertisements listing lenders and property loans.

du & DuBose

Mothers Day Observance at First Methodist Sunday School

The First Methodist Sunday school will observe Mothers Day at 9 45 am with a special program. All scholars will wear white flowers, songs will be sung, and brief addresses will be given by Dr. Troutman Chancellor Barrow and Miss Laura Speer. All are invited.

Methodist Troutman Barrow Laura Speer

Freshmen vs University Prep clash on Sanford Field

A football game at Sanford Field starts at 3 30 this afternoon between the University freshmen team and the University Prep first team at Stone Mountain. Frank Anderson has the freshies in fine shape and admission is twenty five cents for any part of the grounds or grand stand.

Sanford Field University University Prep Stone Mountain Frank Anderson

Street Cars Return to Usual Route Downtown

Street cars that had run in opposite directions for a day due to new rail at College Avenue and Broad Street returned to the normal pattern. For the second time in many years traffic moved south along Clayton and Broad streets and north along Washington and the street in front of the post office. The standard route was restored yesterday.

College Avenue Broad Street Clayton Broad Streets Washington Sreet Post Office

Athens Doctors Meet at City Hall in Full Attendance

The Athens Medical Society held a well attended meeting at city hall last night with vital science and local matters on the agenda. Another similar gathering is planned for Friday evening November 17th at the same location. Sealshipt Oysters This Morning. A shipment arrives late this afternoon for Sunday meals. Arnold & Abney offer genuine Sealshipt oysters by phone 1076.

Athens Medical Society Athens Arnold & Abney

Florida Grape Fruit Item Sale List

A local ad lists fruits and produce including Florida grapes apples oranges Tokay grapes head lettuce crisp white celery. Items are associated with Arnold and Abney.

Florida Arnold & Abney

Building for University of Georgia Education School

Chancellor Barrow directs a trustees meeting in Governor Smith’s capitol office to plan a new fifty thousand dollar School of Education building at the University of Georgia. The Peabody Fund now guarantees forty thousand dollars, with ten thousand from the legislature, to support the project aiding teacher training and advancing higher education in Georgia.

Barrow University of Georgia Hoke Smith Capitol School of Education S. B. Adams Savannah G. F. Gober Marietta Harry Hodgson T J. Wooster Peabody Fund Gov. Smith New York Smith The Educational Fund Peabody

Miss Marks to be Presented with Loving Cup

Citizens of Athens honor Miss Birdie Marks for winning in the Glidden Tour with a handsome silver loving cup. The cup is on display at Brandt's jewelry store and the event highlights Marks as the popular pilot as the trip drew national attention.

Miss Marks Citizens Athens Birdie Marks Brandt's Inty

Col Henry Tuck urges voters ten for bonds

Col Henry Tuck argues downtown courthouse location benefits Athens growth and public convenience. He urges issuing bonds repaid over 30 years, citing past bond-led improvements like schools and streets, while asserting county finances and officials are capable and trustworthy.

Col Henry Tuck

Near Beer Court Opens as Judge Sets Disposition

Superior Court meets at 11 to hear near beer case dispositions with no jurors present. Judge, sheriff, clerk, and several lawyers attend. two prisoners will be sentenced. Mistrial declared in Partee near-beer case. Sentences for H H Winn and Leila Milmer will be handed down. Some reports say all near-beer cases are settled with costs paid, but confirmation awaits.

Court House Busines Brand D. J. Partee H. H. Winn Winn Leila Milmer

Court Judge Brand ruling on city judgeship likely today

It is more likely that Judge Brand will announce a decision this morning in the city court judgeship case affecting the right to the office.

Brand

City Court Session Set For Monday In Clarke County

Clarke city court holds a regular term at 9 in the morning on the third Monday in November. Uncertainty remains over which judge will preside as Judge West or Judge Shackelford may oversee. West will lead until the judgeship appointment is settled in superior court and likely in the supreme court.

Clarke City Court Judge West Judge Shackelford West Supreme Court

Last Night's YMCA Basketball Games Showcase

Two games at the YMCA featured Howell Peacock and Wedford Brown in standout play. Final scores saw Capt. Hendren's team 34 over Capt. Vonderal's 20, and Capt. O Farrell's team 22 over Capt. Woods' 19.

Y. M. C. A. Hall Howell Peacock Wedford Brown Hendren Vonderal O'Farrell Woods

Clarke County Appoints Warden and Deputies

Col. Ed S Price received commission as Clarke County game and fish warden from Col. Jesse Mercer. He will map duties and soon announce deputy wardens across the county while outlining the Georgia game laws and license requirements for hunting and fishing.

Ed. S. Price Jesse Mercer Clarke County

All State Rally for Lumtle Joe in Georgia Gathers Support

Supporters of former Governor Joseph M Brown plan a nationwide rally across Georgia for November 11. Fifty to one hundred speakers are expected at courthouse gatherings in about fifty to seventy five counties to organize the campaign and re energize Brown’s political network. Leaders say the event will showcase the party’s strongest organization yet with new volunteers and speakers ready to stump.

Joseh M. Brown Joe Brown Atlanta Georgia

Dormitory of the 7th District School Burned in Powder Springs

Flames destroyed the handsome dormitory of the Seventh district school in Powder Springs Georgia early today and threatened the college plant. The building, valued at about 15000 dollars, carried 8000 dollars insurance. The cause is believed to be a defective flue. Miss Adeline Dobbs is to visit Miss Geraldine Hood during the fair next week.

Powder Springs Seventh District Misa Adeline Dobbs Geraldine Hood

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Mayor Rowe Great Irrigation Gress First Methodist Thork Shackelford Vs. West City Court Henry C, Tuck Col. Mercer Clarke ALL Rally For Lumtle Joe 7Th. Dist
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