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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
1
The article reports on a federal court session focusing on Viet era era investigations. It details a series of prosecutions, including a notable case set for trial, with multiple defendants and government actions ongoing.
The advertisement promotes a full line of men's shoes from 2.50 to 6.50 and ladies, misses, and children's shoes at similar value points. It promises comfort and low prices with a display on Chivton Street and urges customers to visit for demonstrations and affordable footwear options.
The regular communication of Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M will be held tonight at eight o'clock. All qualified brethren urged to be present. H R Palmer W M B Harper Sec
Yesterday afternoon a runaway horse owned by Mr J M Bee caused a dramatic crash near the YOM COA building on Lumpkin Street. The horse bolted after hitting a cart, throwing Mr Hover from the buggy and injuring him, though he avoided broken bones. The owner asks for the cushion lost in the accident to be returned.
Miss Emini ds Raab will apy o the Shoe Normal school aidirerinm Wis. endorsements from leading papers praise Miss Randle as a skilled ventriloquist and dramatic reader. newspapers cite her captivating impersonations and uplifting messages praised for truth and devotion.
The Orpheum presents a clever comedy The Morning After by Russell and Davis about a man who overindulges with friends. Blanche Aldrich debuts a new song list and monologue. Vernice performs new songs, and a fresh lineup of motion pictures closes the bill.
Mr William M Crane is building a five room cottage on Cobb street between the homes of W T Forbes and C B Chandler with modern conveniences. Dr L H Bailey Dr K L Butterfield and Dr E W Allen, members of the Commission on Country Life, are guests of Dr H C White during their city visit.
The Roosevelt commission began in Athens with about five hundred locals listening to Dr Bailey and other speakers. Talks covered mountain education roads sanitation and rural life improvements as the group plans future stops and urges better agricultural education and liquor controls.
E P Stone will auction a large collection of theater equipment in Athens Clarke County on November 16 1908. Personal property includes a Kineto scope cabinet piano chairs fans stage wings and Edison phonograph records stored at 125 Clayton Street adjacent to the former Islehour theater. Sale is cash to satisfy debt under a power of sale.
The College avenue prayer meeting will be held this evening at eight o'clock at the residence of Mr. W. D. Bowden on Strong street. Hon. H. O. Williford of Commerce spent yesterday in the city.
Work on the large new compress on the Seaboard tracks in the northwestern city section has advanced quickly over the last two weeks. Machinery is in place and tests underway. completion is expected soon with operation to start next week or ten days.
The mayor and council approved a regular city election for aldermen to be held on the first Wednesday in December. Polling places are Swift Building in First Ward, City Hall in Second Ward, Windsor Hotel Building in Third Ward, and County Courthouse in Fourth Ward.
Fourth ward residents and officials named include Ray Peter and F. P. Griffeth along with W. C. Weatherford Louis Camiak and H. C. Conway as listed figures.
Last night the First Methodist Glen church announced its quarterly Board of Stewards including Bondurant Taos Pozi Do Earnest Pulcher Slet Hodeon Holliday Hunnients Lampkin Mib Mass Redfern Jester Barrow Comer Dixon Dozier Fears Green Talmage Hos Heevins Dupre Hunnieurt Moss Powell Slaughter W. Neil. Sunday shook superintendent First church D Barrows assistant Earnest Superintendent Youngs Memorial Sunday School D Moss assistant Powell.
The State Normal school presents a concert featuring Miss Emma Dee Randle with the school orchestra directed by Prof. Stanage. The program includes Barn Dance, Ida, Carlo March, Hintermezzo In a Garden of Melody, Sudds Medley Overture, Remick's Hits, Two step Ah si Vons, D L Amour, Scotto, and Finale The Star Spangled Banner.
The Athens city council sold seventy five thousand dollars in water and sewer bonds to Capt. James White at par with staged payments through March. The sale funds will accelerate waterworks and sewer improvements including new sewer mains. material orders begin immediately and work starts as soon as arrival.
A Seaboard rail yard incident left John White dead after being run over while shifting cars at a train bend. Wounds were fatal with internal injuries. he died at the scene.
Mr. J C Rasbury of Athlanta representing Gulf Refining Co spent yesterday in Athens to establish a local branch. He aims to place a plant soon, placing Gulf alongside Standard Oil Co as a competing supplier of the same goods.
This evening the gymnasium class will entertain the young men and young ladies of the Christian church at the Athens Y M C A. The events have become a delightful feature and are enjoyed by class members and invited guests alike.
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