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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
1
Short notes promote Ferndell coffee and Onoto self filling fountain pens at Wootten's Book Store. Listings cover painting, shoes, furniture, flour, groceries, seeds, insurance, and services. Multiple firms like Hailey's Miller Furniture Co and J E Caldwell advertise, along with Salvation Army meetings and hotel stays.
Clarence H. Mackay president of the Mackay companies issues a public denial of involvement in the American Telephone and Telegraph Company with the Western Union Telegraph Company. He asserts no negotiations or invitations occurred and that his firm owns stock but has no board representation. He emphasizes cautious investments and continued competition in the industry.
Atlanta November session at St Paul church receives five new ministers into full connection led by Bishop Hendrix. Elections for general conference delegates underway with seven clerical and seven lay seats. lay ballot corrected after excess votes. Financial reports note $21,000 disbursed to retired preachers and families. Resolutions support Wesleyan College endowment and LaGrange reopening.
The Banner features the Georgia National Bank statement closing November 16. Under President Wilkins and the board, the bank shows rapid advancement and stands as a strong financial institution in the South with notable gains and robust leadership.
Street Corner Gossip notes the Georgia Tech game as the season’s sole focus for both schools and Atlanta fans. Predictions vary, with Tech favored by some but Georgia showing fighting spirit and potential surprises.
Tulane hosts Georgia in a tantalizing showdown as both teams enter with unscored-upon records this season. Georgia’s camp expects a tough fight, while Tulane’s home field offers a potential edge, with a single touchdown seen as decisive.
Sunday morning at First Methodist Church Rev J S Bryan former district elder will preach to many friends eager to hear him again. At Oconee Street Church Prof D J Earnest will speak at 11 o clock with evening services following.
Mrs W W Thaxton aged 56 died late Thursday night at Dr M A Born's sanitarium in this city of carcinoma. She was brought from her Taliaferro county home and lived only a few hours after arrival. Remains were taken back to Taliaferro county yesterday afternoon for burial.
Judge George C. Thomas, taken ill at his home Tuesday night, remains very sick. His friends regret his illness and hope for a swift recovery to his usual health.
Tomorrow at the Y M C A a men’s meeting will feature Judge Andrew J Cobb as leader. Cobb is noted as a captivating and instructive speaker in the city, delivering religious lectures that draw interest.
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