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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
9
The Columbia Fire Insurance Company with a capital and surplus of 200000.00 offers every possible security to its policy holders and provides business men a chance to keep premiums in Athens a convenience quickly valued by local merchants.
Digest of notices includes fresh Graham Flour at O Farrell Grocery Co and contact numbers, job ads for railway mall clerks and post office clerks with Athens examinations on November 17, and multiple rental and service offers. Also sewing, plumbing, insurance, boarding, and real estate minutes plus small sales and inquiries from the Banner.
Judge E F Putney announced a gift of 25000 dollars to Albany Hospital. The donation was presented to the Albany Hospital Association, accepted promptly, and ensures the completion of years of planning to rebuild the existing house and lot into a modern hospital.
Over one hundred delegates gather in Winder as the Georgia Christian Church convention selects T E Patterson of Griffin as president. Welcomes from city officials and ministers frame the gathering with educational addresses by J C Caldwell and others. about 125 delegates attend amid cordial, constructive sessions.
Rumored to be formed by the Georgia division of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America the Farmers Southern Banking Company would operate as a financial clearing system for farmer loans on cotton. Located in Atlanta with capitalization in the millions the bank would supplement a $3.5 million loan program and work with warehouse plans to provide credit to Georgia cotton farmers.
A city corner near the Y M C A has become a hotspot for near collisions as street cars and autos contend with a blocking wagon. A negro drayman’s wagon left space too tight, triggering evasive braking by drivers and a startled crowd as Ty Cobb tours spark interest among locals.
Miss Alice D. Noyes preparing to go to Korea will speak at Young Harris Memorial church at 10 o clock Sunday morning on Glimpses of a Missionary's Life in Korea. At night Mrs. F. S. Hudson will read Korea's Opportunities and Needs. Prof. Edward C. Payne will direct music with special selections.
Hammondsport N Y Nov 4 Mrs H A Arnold who owns a Florida coast estate south of Jacksonville has contracted to purchase an aeroplane for 7500. The machine will be built at once and taken to Florida for winter flight training by a factory expert. This is claimed to be the first aeroplane bought by a woman anywhere.
Hugh Jennings of the Tigers drew a warm welcome in Scranton. The New England league set April 22 opening and Sept 16 closing for 1910. Chicago reports Cubs may replace Jimmy Sheckard with a younger player. Pittsburg and Detroit owners to fund player salary boosts next year. New York says McGraw arranged a deal with Chicago for Johnny Kling, Wiltse and $7500 for the star catcher.
Pittsburg November 4. The Carnegie hero fund commission held its regular fall meeting and awarded 50 medals for bravery and notable conduct. Except for one Canadian, all awardees are U S residents, with 22 from Ohio.
In Macon, Mercer defeated Chattanooga 10 to 0 as Taft attended, Blake's Kentucky team led by winning effort. Clemson beat North Carolina, 6 to 0, amid Georgia preparing for a midweek Augusta clash with Williams' eleven after both squads loss to Alabama.
Charles M Harper a Confederate army captain and Shorter college trustee died suddenly at an early hour in Rome Georgia His children Donald Harper Paris France Houston Harper Atlanta Clarence Harper Tampa and Miss Joy Harper C C Harper of Rome survive Funeral services are planned for Saturday.
Athens Lodge 790 hosts an initiation at the Elks hall with three Madison candidates undergoing the rites before admission. After the serious work, a social meeting followed as the lodge, prosperous and growing, welcomes new members and expands daily.
Mrs. Carrie Bahrenburg of Belvidere Illinois, trustee of the University of Illinois, described how she assumed the presidency and management of a street railway after her husband’s death. She spoke to the Chicago Woman’s Club detailing five years of operations including clearing snow blockades.
John L. Sullivan supports Jim Jeffries to defeat Jack Johnson, predicting Jeffries will turn the trick inside ten rounds in the forthcoming match.
Fe FOOTBALL NOTES. A Harvard freshman son of Thomas W. Lawson is listed on the Harvard squad. Coy and Philbin form a strong backfield pair for Yale related teams. Night football with arc lights is being played in the West. Secret practices by football elevens intensify. Harvard freshmen look favorable against Yale youngsters. Cornell and Syracuse may meet next year after a six year gap. Brown plays three of the Big Six. Yale, Pennsylvania and Harvard. Chicago shows heavy volume with few retained for finals. Princeton relies on last year’s lines and old forward passes. Boxing clubs open in Indianapolis and Boston with winter shows planned. Papke vs Klaus slated for November in Pittsburgh. Gardner declines another bout with Sullivan, eyeing Lewis next.
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