Georgia Football Team Meets Davidson Today in Athens
The University of Georgia faces Davidson this afternoon on Herty field in a highly anticipated game. Davidson boasts a near flawless season while Georgia reassesses after Alabama. Derrick’s punts, Hodgson’s kicks, and Woodruff at halfback highlight a bid to deny Davidson and gauge prospects for Auburn on Thanksgiving Day.
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University of Georgia
Davidson
Herty Field
Athens
Georgetown
South Carona
Clem Bosa
North Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Dbocock
Alabama
Tigers
Woodruff
Davis
Derrick
Hodgson
Auburn
Tax notice on city books closing Friday the 20th
City tax books close Friday next the 20th at 2 p m. after which interest accrues from July 1 and executions issued. Last days to finish up, come early in the week to pay and register and avoid the rush. W L Wood treasurer.
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W. L. Wood
How to Treat 2 Sprain
Sprains swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment. 25 and 60 cent sizes for sale by H.R. Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith and Bro and C McEvoy L P Canning.
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Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Rev George E Stone to Be Ordained at North Georgia Conference
Rev George E Stone of this city sails to Gainesville Georgia to attend the North Georgia Methodist Conference session. On Sunday night he will join a class of young ministers to be ordained as elders by Bishop Hoss. He follows his father the late Rev Jilison D Stone and gains full ministerial powers in the Methodist church.
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George E. Stone
Gainesville
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Stone
Minster
Hoss
Mr. Stone
Methodist Church
J ‘Ilison D. Stone
Bargain Sweaters and More from Davison-Nicholson Co
Daily specials advertise gilt edged bargains on sweaters, coats, and kids wear. Highlights include $2.50 sweaters vs $3.50, $1.50 items vs $5.00, $4.50 items vs $6.00, plus children’s caps, bear skin coats, and discounted linen cambric waists.
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Davison-Nicholson CO
Mississippi Saye Improves Yet Remains Critically Ill
Mrs Massey Belle Saye showed slight improvement yesterday but remains critically ill. Doctors say the progress encourages them and hope for full recovery despite the grave condition.
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Miss. Saye
Athens selects aldermanic candidates in Clarke County primary
Chairman John B. Gamble announces polling places for Athens municipal primary on November 21 1908. Ward managers and clerks named with polls at Swift building City Hall Windsor and other venues. Carriages or vehicles for transporting candidates or voters are forbidden and enforcement will be strict.
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John B. Gamble
Th City
Democratic Executive Committee
Athens
Gambleiai
Democrats Executive Committee
Clarke County
First Ward
F. S. Patat
D. W. Bailey
A. B. Harper
E. S. Price
William Dootton
Swift Building
City Hall
Third Ward
Jas. F. Foster
T. A4scott
J. P. Hubert
Cirris
Talford Smith
Jim C
Windsor Tol
Assistance Sought for Athens Girl in Atlanta Medical Visit
Maggie Matthews, an Athens resident, travelled to Atlanta Tuesday seeking hospital care. She was not admitted at Grady Hospital and spent the night at police headquarters awaiting transportation home. Charitable citizens are urged to contact Chief Mckie or leave contributions for her assistance.
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Maggie Matthews
Atlanta
Grady Hospital
Athens
Mckie
Desperate Athens Family Seeks Charity Aid
Mrs. T. C. Whitley, ill and unable to work near the Southern Manufacturing Company plant, has six dependent children. The destitute family appeals to Athens readers and The Banner urges prompt assistance from charitable residents.
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T. C. Whitley
Southern Manufacturing Company
Athens
Board of Health Meeting Tonight at City Hall
The Board of Health will hold a meeting tonight at eight o'clock in City Hall. Every officer is urged to be present.
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Necting Tongi
Board of Health
Aloer
Balloonist Lambert completes successful Yankee flight near Tallulah Falls
A balloonist named V. Lambert landed seven o'clock in the morning on the Tallulah Falls Road in Georgia. He announced the balloon Yankee had started in St Louis days earlier and had a pleasant accident free flight before Lambert proceeded to the nearest station and planned rail return to Louisville.
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Tallulah Falls
Arth
V. Lambert
Lambert
St. Louis
Milk expert G M Whittaker to visit local dairies
This afternoon at three o clock Mr G M Whittaker a U S government dairy specialist arrives and goes to Messrs Henry Comer and T C Crawford dairies He will visit D L Peacock J H Towns and the University dairy tomorrow morning He speaks to dairymen at city hall tomorrow at three and lectures Monday at eight in the same venue.
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G. M. Whittaker
U. S
City Board of Health
Henry Comer
T. C. Crawford
D. L. Peacock
J. H. Towns
University Dairy
Whittaker
Tech Tops Mercer In Narrow 17 6 Football Affair
Tech won 17 to 6 against Mercer in a hard fought game. Mercer scored once but Tech held firm and Georgia led 11 to 0, showing Georgia’s overall strength in the matchup.
Mrs Merrill of State Normal School Dies at St Mary's
Mrs Mary Merrill wife of Prof F A Merrill of the State Normal School died yesterday at St Marys Hospital Athens after an illness of several days. She was admitted Tuesday for peritonitis and passed away at 8 30. Her husband and brother Wiley Burch of Colquitt County were at her side. The Normal School suspended exercises in her memory. She was a devoted Baptist and a beloved figure among Athens residents and students who escorted her remains to Central depot.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Mary Merrill
F. A. Merrill
State Normal School
Wiley Burch
Colquitt County
Merrill
Athens
State Nordial School
Baptet! Church
Central Depot
Mrs. Elizabeth Cowden Dies After Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Cowden aged about fifty died at her home on Nacoochee avenue after several weeks illness. She left a husband and six children. The funeral will be held this afternoon at three at the residence conducted by Rev J P Cooper pastor of West Athens Baptist Church.
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Nacoochee Avenue
Elizabeth Cowden
Mrs Gilreath Dies After Long Illness Near Farmington
Mrs H C Gilreath, about 55, died Wednesday night at her home near Farmington after a long illness. She leaves a husband and several children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and the remains were interred at Salem burial ground in Oconee County.
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Farmington
H. C. Gilreath
Man Injured When Buggy Hit by Central Engine
Mr. Earl Whitehead is confined to his home after a Wednesday night accident in the Central yards. He was thrown from his buggy when a switch engine struck and demolished it. He is improving and expects to be out again shortly.
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Earl Whitehead
Rowland Thrills Boston Convention On Mission Fund Push
Charles A. Rowland of this city energized a large Boston audience at a missionary convention by detailing a Southern plan to raise one million dollars for the mission fund. He is noted as highly enthusiastic and well informed on the subject.
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Boston
Charles A. Rowland
Rowland
City registration closes as two o'clock sets voter list
City records show registration nearing eleven hundred before two o'clock deadline for municipal primary voting. City Clerk Wood reports a busy day with about nine hundred names added yesterday and an expected two hundred more today, though past records show as high as thirteen hundred voters in primaries.
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Wood
NOBLE FUNERAL HELD AT EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The remains of Mrs. A. H. Noble arrived from Philadelphia and were taken to Emmanuel church in Athens for a funeral service at 10:30 AM. Col. Blanton H. Noble and Mrs. W. S. Sims accompanied the body. Pallbearers included Sylvanus Morris H. H. Linton James Barrow Edward Bancroft T. W. Reed A. P. Dearing J. C. Bloomfield and T. P. Stanley.
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A. H. Noble
Athens
Philadelphia
Col. Blanton H. Noble
W. S. Sims
Emmanuel Church
Noble
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Messrs
Sylvanus Morris
H. H. Linton
James Barrow
Edward Bancroft
T. W. Reed
A. P. Dearing
J. C. Bloomfield
T. P. Stanley
Rainwater, Coca-Cola official, visits Athens
Mr. C. M. Rainwater secretary and treasurer of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Atlanta spent yesterday in the city. Former Athens resident, he has many friends here glad to see him.
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C. M. Rainwater
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Atlanta
Rainwater
Athens
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