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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
1
Coroner's jury reports death of Green Nix at unknown hand after an overnight shooting. A $4 120 reward is raised by local residents with possible state support to aid detectives in solving the robbery related killing. Physical clues include a robbed trunk and pistol discharge near the bed.
Athens city timetable shows No. 53 No. 32 northbound and No. 41 No. 57 No. 33 southbound with specific departure and arrival times. Trains Nos 57 58 do not run through Port of Athens. Officials Wayne and Hoke signed the notice in Athens Georgia.
The Atlanta Georgian subscribers are assured of improved future service after circulation manager J. R. Mickle visited Athens to arrange better operations. Arnold & Abney advertise cauliflower, large celery stalks, and Florida lettuce.
The Athens to Atlanta automobile race expects a record field, adding six more entrants for a total of twenty two. New entries include W J Jackson Winder 30 hp EMF touring car Dr W L Darby Hoschton 30 hp EMF touring Mr J T Cooper Athens 15 hp Ford roadster Emory Harris Bethlehem 20 hp EMF touring W F Bell Winder 30 hp Bell touring and others. Cars will begin from the Banner office at 8 am Tuesday.
The Colonial last evening presented Miller Kent in A Dry Town a dry town comedy that drew a small audience. Critics praised some natural performances but found the plot tangled and the finale did little to redeem the dull mood. Mrs. Cobb Lampkin and two children left yesterday for Greensboro for the Athens District Missionary Conference.
Whitman the convicted murderer of Voniderau Kennon was hanged yesterday in the county jail after changing his story on the gallows. He confessed to luring Kennon to a cemetery with Sam Osborne and killing him with an axe while robbing him, a tale differing from Osborne’s prior account. The execution occurred at 11 16 with death by strangulation and the body buried in the potter's field.
The University of Georgia Athletic Association recruited Frank Dobson to coach the backfield alongside Colter for the rest of the season. Dobson, known for football and baseball coaching, will help prepare the team for Clemson and Georgia Tech, aiming to improve finishing and overall conditioning after recent games.
The Clarke Rifles plan a 7:10 am departure from the Georgia for Augusta to greet President Taft as part of a national military pageant. Forty plus members expected. call at the armory tonight for gear and orders. assembly at 6:30 am tomorrow. The varsity team will have two daily practices to improve the Georgia offense. Father McVeagh will celebrate Mass at 10:30 Sunday at the Catholic Church.
Indian River oranges priced at 30c a dozen at Arnold and Abney with a note of cream puffs and chocolate eclairs. Local shop highlights include fruit and pastry items attracting shoppers.
In Judge C H Prand s court this morning argument will be heard in two injunction cases from Commerce over sewerage mains across land and a house encroaching an alley. Shackelford and Martin represent plaintiffs with Cobb Erwin for the city. Also heard will be W A Capps and W J Abney vs Miss Daisy Colbert regarding a three foot encroachment.
Yesterday afternoon at 5 30 Mrs Della Norris age 28 died at her home on Oconee street after a brief illness with consumption She is survived by her husband Joe Norris and two children Her remains will be carried to Norwood Ga for interment today
The Y M C A will host a men's meeting tomorrow afternoon addressed by Mr H C Ostrom. He is secretary of the Layman's Missionary Movement in the Southern Presbyterian church and a Princeton graduate with an MM A degree. His speech titled Catching Men Alive aims to educate and engage attendees.
Mrs. M. R. Ford, former missionary with the Christian Woman's Board of Missions in Porto Rico, will speak at the Christian church Sunday morning at the regular service and at 4 PM Sunday in a women’s meeting. She is described as an interesting speaker and is invited to hear her.
On Monday night November eighth or ninth at eight o clock Newton Beers the noted impersonator will perform a dramatic impersonation of Damon and Pythias at the Pythian Castle hall in this city under the auspices of St Elmo Lodge and Wrights of Pythias Admission is fifty cents The show is expected to draw a large audience for genuine entertainment by a renowned entertainer.
Atlanta racing officials announced Lloyds of London will insure attendance against rain for five days, November 9 through 13, with a potential payout nearing $160,000 and a 15 percent premium. The move ensures the show goes on despite weather, with directors confident of favorable forecasts.
Rev. M. L. Troutman will preach Sunday at eleven oclock at the First Methodist Church on Thomas the Doubter and the Convinced. Sunday night the service will be an union meeting for the Juvenile Protective State.
O'Farrell Grocery Co advertises butter for twenty cents per pound with two phone numbers 869 and 607 for ordering. Local shoppers are invited to call for quick service.
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