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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

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Georgia and Davidson face off in Southern gridiron clash

Athens peers a large, hard contest as Georgia hosts Davidson in a key football game. Georgia boosts offense with Northcutt at quarterback and Hodgson and Woodcatt scoring on long runs. Davidson counters with updated lineup and strong ends as Robeson and Davis contribute in practice and preparation for Friday’s showdown.

Varsity Davidson Torr Tonelon Scrubs Robeson Woodcatt Northcutt Hodgson Woodruff Davis Bostick Georgia Carson Geeorgia Eleven South Carolina Athens Dwyer Auburn

Noble Woman Dies in Philadelphia After Long Athens Ties

Mrs Agusta Hill Noble dies at seventy five in Philadelphia after fourteen years in Athens. Survived by three children and a sister, she was a devout church member and a beloved Athens resident. Funeral services planned at Emmanuel Church followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery. A large local contingent will serve as pallbearers.

Agusta Hill Noble Athens Eninuinel Blane Antin Sims Matiphout Emmanuel Church Wien Nottle Rhintonth Noble al HH. Allen W. T Sims Sylvanus Morris Janes Barrow T. W. Reed Ch Unby BE. Banevolt Fcanifield PL Dearing He Tanton

Fraye Meeting and Athens Georgia Football Plans

A prayer meeting is set for Barber Street at the residence of Mrs. Annie O’Farrell led by Mr. TO AV. Powell. Mrs. H. B. Harper’s relatives traveled to Gainesville for a conference, and Athens eyes a Davidson matchup to boost Georgia football.

Fraye Barber Street Annie O'Farrell TO AV. Powell Dro J. F. Mixon H. B. Harper Gainesville

Expert to Lecture on Clean Milk in Athens

The United States Government will send dairy expert George McWhittaker to Athens to discuss clean milk. He arrives Friday, tours local dairies, lecturing Saturday at 3 pm and again Monday night at 8 pm at City Hall with slides, inviting all citizens and dairymen to attend.

Athens Whittaker Board of Health

Switch Engine Smashes Buggy in Central Yards

Last night around eight o clock Mr Earl Whitehead drove through the Central yards near Thomas street when a switch engine struck his buggy. He was thrown to the ground but escaped injury though his bogey was practically demolished.

Earl Whitehead Thomas Street

Choir Practice At Emanuel Church Tonight

Emanuel Church holds choir practice this evening at seven thirty. Rector Troy Beatty notes the session aims to prepare for upcoming services.

Emmanuel Church Emanuel Church Troy Beatty

Chautauqua Circle Formed by Athens Jewish Congregation

A Chautauqua circle was organized in Athens after a talk by Miss Jeannette Mirian Goldfield secretary of the Jewish Uqua Society. Members include M C Michael elected president and S J Boley as secretary. The group plans weekly meetings focusing on Jewish history literature art and civic life.

Elty Jeannette Mirian Gold Bhiladelphia S Goldberg Athens C. Michael S. J. Boley

Blankets Offer Comfort at Discount Prices

Tas Nicholson Co presents a wide blanket sale as winter nears withGray Cotton Blankets full size at 69 cents, White Cotton 11 4 at 69 cents, and Heavy All Wool blankets from 5 to 8 dollars. Also listed are baby robes, comforts, and a woollen underwear sale with union suits at 50 cents. Miss Katie O Christopher of Bishop was in the city yesterday.

Boyd Tas Nicholson Co Makin Thursdi Olson Co Eles Davison Nich Tally

Murders and suspects haunt Morristown as arrest made

Police recount a fatal home incident near Morristown with Miss Annie Verris and Miss Emma Harris among witnesses. The case centers on a midnight confrontation at Old Creek and a doorway altercation that left a man fatally injured. Cape County officers led by Marshal Brooks investigated the scene with no immediate charges confirmed.

Annie Venris Newnan Ema Harris Bern Siemird Harris Meer Gonte Noaptheh Ber Morristown Brooks Cape Peety Mer Ferro Ion Spitiog

Commissioners to Attend Meeting

A garbled note indicates a local government body plans a scheduled meeting with commissioners and related officials. readable fragments reference attendance and agenda items, but exact details are unclear due to damaged text.

Tanti Rutherford County Poor Theater Veterans Fire Box

A fragmented note describes a fire box sent to veterans and mentions Tanti Rutherford and county theater groups. The text expresses anticipation of a treat that would please veterans and notes packing and a lack of solid details.

Elite Theatre on Clayton Street Opens Today

The Elite Theatre opens at eleven o'clock in the building once housing the Southern Manaser. Stone offers two of the express company best pictures in Athens titled The Wonderful Charity and Lunch Time. Children under 12 admitted free today.

Clayton Street Ino Iny Manaser Xpress Com Athens

Record sweet potato grown by Mr. Jack Watson

Mr. Jack Watson reports a sweet potato from his garden yesterday that sets a section record. The tuber measures about three inches in diameter and twenty seven inches in length.

Watson Jack Watson

Mrs Lilzie Winn Dies After Weekend Illness

Mrs Lilzie Winn died last Tuesday after an illness in this county. She was a lifetime resident and attended local services. Survived by several children and many friends in the community.

Lilzie Winn Tazczie Winn Eppes Sarrewing Lehildron

City Court Session Delivers One Case Yesterday

Hay Court session recessed after a single case, Hay Court yuster Day heard Mills against Queen Oil Refining Co. Evidence consumed most of the day. the case was nearly cancelled before adjournment. Obes sprowel and the court charge will be considered this morning. Remaining matters to be taken up.

Hay Court Oil Refining Co Opier

Splendid Entertainment by YMCA Gymnasium Class

The YMCA gymnasium class will entertain the Episcopal church congregation tonight at 8 20 showing work from the Physical Department and an indoor baseball game between two class teams. Refreshments will be served after the exercises. All young people are invited to attend.

Faokadl Univers Athene Petubok Haugetens Verney Spu Chersery Tigers Georgia Eheven Eames Athens Petersy Young Men's Christian Association Episcopal Church Tonfield Episcopal Congregation

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