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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1909

Page

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Athens City Court Clears Docket With Several Dispositions

Athens city court moved multiple cases from the docket yesterday. Notable verdicts include American Cotton Oil Co. vs Oconee Oil Refining Co for 150 dollars and Columbus Machine Co. vs Oconee Oil Refining Co for 558.50 dollars. John Glover was fined 100 dollars for carrying a concealed pistol, while several near beer cases resulted in judgment or not guilty verdicts. The session also saw not proceeded cases and a mistrial in the Howard Chaim assault case. The court resumes with a long calendar today.

F. ¥. Allgood M. B. Pittard A. J. Gillen O. J. Webb American Cotton Oil Co Oconee Oi Refining Co Columbus Machine Co Wizard Bag and Manufacturing Co John Glover J. F. Tibbetts Howard Chaim Kennesaw Guano Co J. W. Trumb

Seaboard Offers Round Trip to Atlanta Football Game

The Seaboard Air Line announces a round trip rate of $1.50 to Atlanta for the football game this Saturday. Trains depart Athens at 7 10 AM, delivering passengers to Atlanta for the day and returning in time for the next train. Also notes visits by Mr. C F Young of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Frank Lord of Nashville.

Atlanta Athens Seaboard Air Line

Miss Adelaide Thurston To Star In Contrary Mary At Colonial

Miss Thurston, acclaimed like Maude Adams, headlines the Colonial Theatre engagement of Contrary Mary a comedy by Edith Ellis. Born in Red Wing Minnesota she rose through stock ingenue roles and early plays to become a leading light: The Little Minister success and a Broadway run anticipated.

Adelaide Thurston Prairies Thramshowt Maude Adams Miss Thurston Charlee Frohman Miss Adams Lary Babbie Little Minister Colonial Theatre Mary Edith Ellis Mary Jane Francis X. Hope New York Broadway Red Wing Mina St. Paul Duluth Carry Alabama Kansas City Bossy Jones Lady Bobbie Wallack’s

Hotel Green Leased By MMR McKeithen

On Monday the 15th, Hotel Green, long run by Mr and Mrs James Green, was sub leased to Mr D E McKeithen of Wells a ing ton NC, an experienced hotel man who will take charge. The Greens plan to leave Athens soon as Mr Green resumes drug sales travels. Mr Thomas Green remains connected with the hotel alongside McKeithen.

Green James M. Green D. E. McKeithen Wellsmington N. C Athens Thomas Green McKelthen

Coit and Hodgson Hosts Welcome Athens Visit

Mr. and Mrs. John K. Coit of Na coochee Institute, in Athens for the institute, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hodgson.

John K. Coit Nacoochee Institute Athens Joseph M. Hodgson

Death of George K. Smith Confederate veteran

George K. Smith died yesterday morning at his home after an illness. Pneumonia as the immediate cause, with a prior stroke of paralysis. Survived by wife and four daughters and many relatives. A Cobb-Delaney camp member, funeral today at 11 at Nicholsea conducted by Rev. LeSeuer. Pallbearers listed as H B Mead J A Mullinix L Daley T W Holmes Ernest Davis.

George K. Smith Mr. Smith Smith Cobb-Delaney Camp Nicholsea LeSeuer Winterville Messrs H. BR. Mead J. A. Mullinix DaDley W Holmes Ernest Davis

Trustees of Georgia University to Meet for Registrar Post

The trustees will convene this afternoon at 6 to fill the registrar post created by the death of A. L. Mull. Several candidates are named and a lively race is expected for the position.

University of Georgia Sindencey University Acra A. L. Mull

Inman Named to Georgia Rhodes Committee

A fifth member joins the Georgia Rhodes Scholarship Fund committee as Hon. Samuel M. Inman of Atlanta accepts the post. He joins Chancellor Barrow, Prof. Bocock, Prof. Peed, and Prof. Murray on the panel, noted as a leading financier and education advocate.

George Parkin Rhodes Scholarship Fund Athens Georgia Samuel M. Inman Atlanta Inman Friends of Education Barrow Bocock The University Peed Emory Murray Mercer

Harawa Box Ball Contest Leverages High Score Prize

Harawa Co offers a seven-jeweled Swiss movement gold watch as a prize for the highest score in any one game at the Harawa Box Ball Alleys from November 20 9 a m to December 20 midnight. The watch is on display at the Harawa candy counter and games follow standard Box Ball rules. Mr. Thomas Smith of Little Rock is visiting his son on College Avenue.

Harawa Harawa Co Mr. Thomas Smith Little Rock, Ark C. C. Smith College Avenue

Adjou rned Vet Surgeons Clinic in Athens

Yesterday morning the Georgia Association of Veterinary Surgeons held an instructive clinic at Dr T B E Jago’s infirmary on Thomas Street then adjourned the meeting. The Athens gathering pleased members who praised the city and its reception. Dr Jago is thanked for his courtesies and efforts supporting the association.

Georgia Association of Veterinary Surgeons Jago Athens

Voters flood city clerk office boosting registration

Voters lined up at the city clerk and treasurer office all day with the city wall crowded as registration swells. Officials estimate total registration may exceed fifteen hundred with two and a half days left and over three hundred names likely to be added. The tally by ward shows First Ward 248 Second Ward . Third Ward 178. Fourth Ward 418 for a total around 1, TRG.

Petrie Building Changes Hands on Lumpkin Street

Erwin Realty Co. completes sale of the Petrie Building on Lumpkin street to Mrs. William Moses Morris. The Banner and The Banner Job Office currently occupy the property. new owner plans improvements to boost value. Andrew Erwin headed the deal, highlighting the firm’s growing city presence.

Erwin Realty Company Petrie Lumpkin Street William Moses Morris Banner Andrew Erwin Erwin Realty Co

Second Degree Conferred Tonight At Glenn Lodge No 75 ICofF

The second degree will be conferred in full tonight. Members of the degree team are requested to be present and all brothers in good standing are invited. A A Brigham Ne G, A B Harper, Secy. MAGK

Glenn Lodge

Moon Announces Affiliation with Athens Coal and Coke Co

Mr Fred Moon informs friends he is with the Athens Coal and Coke Co and asks for coal orders. He promises best satisfaction in every respect. Ring him at 195 Phone 607. 2wks

Fred Moon Athens Coal & Coke Co Athens Coal and Coke Co

Remarkable opening of North Georgia Methodist conference

Bishop E R Hendrix of St Louis delivers a sweeping address to about 600 delegates at St Pauls Church Atlanta opening the forty third annual session of the North Georgia Methodist conference. Officers and committees are elected and various reports filed as sessions extend into the afternoon with adjournment set for 9 the next morning.

Atlanta E. R. Hendrix St. Louis St. Paul's Methodist Church North Georgia Methodist Conference Kendrix W. Th. Dillard M. S. Williams Dillard John Wesley Brinsfield Walter Mr. Hunter George H. Turner E.E. Cavalerie St. Paul's J. T. Daves H. L. Edmondson J. S. French J. V. Welborn J. A. McCord W. D. Ir J. O. Grogan J. P. Erwin T. W. Harbin R. J. Johnson W. E. Hosch G. N. Griner R. C. Creckley J. S. Bryan J. C. Wardlaw T. V. Branch P. B. Johnson W. H. Cooper G. Y. Pierce J. O. ‘Hrand D. E. Hogsed W. C. Wright WM. Harris S. BE. Light C. M. Lovjingood M. T. Reed B. A. Sharp Wesleyan Christian Advocate T. F. McGauchee A. D. Echols S. R Sngland E. Ware J. F. Robins W. H. Clark R. G. Smith J. T. Duncan Temperance J. T. Pittard J. N. Holder Walker Lewis Tate E. L. Newton W. G. Post T. A. Gramling J. G. Lester Asa G. Candler R. A. Hemphill E. Leigh J. W. Bale B. Z. Crew

Masonic Notice for Mt Vernon Lodge Called Meeting

There will be a called communication of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F. and A. M. tonight at 8 o'clock. Work in the M. M. Degree. All qualified brethren invited to attend. W. A. Capps, W. M. J. R. Crane, Sec.

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 W. A. Capps W. M

Georgia Baptist convention session in Dublin features mission reports

Nearly 2,000 attend mis sionary session led by Dr B D Gray. Dr Charles F E Daniel urges stronger southwest work. J J Bemmett notes Baptists gain in foreign missions amid state mission digs. R D Ragsdale re elected secretary. New associations proposed for Emmanuel county and Atlanta. Twenty five preachers from other states recognized.

Dublin Georgia Baptist Convention B. D. Gray Home Mission Board Charles FE. Daniel First Baptist Church Atlanta Southwest J. J. Bemmett Thomas E. Watson Mercer University Seminary Mercer D. B. J. Graham Baptist Orphans’ Home J. J. Bennett G. A. Nunally Florida Charles W. Daniel Emmanuel County New

Deestrick Skule at the Colonial Friday Night

Interest grows as the Deestrick Skule show attracts widest crowds. The Y M C A backed comedy features notable skollars and promises a full house with tickets selling fast and reserved seats at Palmer's.

Deestrick Skule Friends of the

Georgia corn yield contest honors 110 bushels on one acre

Albany Ga November 17 W M Sanders Thomas county farmer won first prize 100 in gold for best yield on an acre with a fraction under 110 bushels J L Jenkins Worth county boy won 100 in gold in the juvenile class He cultivated his own acre and produced 79 1 half bushels H T Bridges Terrell county farmer produced 105 1 half bushels T F Ford Lee county 102 bushels and G F Smith Terrell county 99 bushels Ford and Smith won second and third prizes respectively

Albany W. M. Sanders Thomas County Worth County J. L. Jenkins H. T. Bridges Terrell County T. F. Ford Lee County G. F. Smith Ford Smith

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