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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
9
A miscellaneous local ad notice list features Ferndell coffee at 25 cents, fountain pens, furniture, and hardware. It promotes Hailey's sales, Wootten's Book Store, Martin Bros for shoes and repairs, and several jobs including shirt makers. Also lists produce, groceries, furniture, and hotel listings with pricing and contact hints.
Clarence H W Mackay chief of the Mackay interests says the group had no role in nominating American Telephone and Telegraph or Western Union. He asserts no negotiations or invitations occurred and that his stake in AT T is only one investment among many. He denies Baker’s representation and notes the firm remains conservative yet competitive and financially strong.
The North Georgia conference met at St. Paul church for its third business session. Five young ministers entered full connection as Rev Arthur Manns and others were commended. Clerical and lay delegates were elected to the next general conference while routine business and financial reports were addressed.
The Banner reports the Georgia National Bank released a close of business statement for November 16, lauding the bank as one of the South’s great financial institutions. It credits President Wilkin, directors, and staff for rapid progress despite stresses.
Street Corner Gossip notes the Georgia Tech game as the season’s key test for both schools. It forecasts a close contest with high intensity in Atlanta, predicting Tech will not run away and Georgia could strike back with new plays and Zack’s defense.
The article notes Tulane and Georgia have yet to be scored upon this season, making the New Orleans clash highly anticipated. It says Georgia knows Tulane well and that one touchdown could decide the game, with Vanderbilt facing Washington University in a key matchup as Metzger's injury hurts the Commodores and Sewanee looms in five days. Tech is highlighted as facing its toughest games ahead, while Clemson’s 5 to 0 win over Georgia is cited as a gauge for Tech’s Thanksgiving Day contest.
Sunday morning and evening services announced at the First Methodist Church with Rev J S Bryan, formerly presiding elder. Friends of Dr Bryan are invited to hear him again. At Oconee Street Church Prof D L Earnest will address the congregation Sunday morning with evening services to follow.
Mrs. W. W. Thaxton aged 56 died at Dr. M. A. Born's sanitarium after arriving from Taliaferro county. She succumbed to carcinoma and was taken back to Taliaferro county yesterday afternoon for burial.
Judge George C. Thomas was taken ill at his home Tuesday night and remains seriously ill. Friends express concern and hope for his swift recovery to full health.
Tomorrow the men’s meeting at the Y M C A will feature Judge Andrew J Cobb as the leader. The jurist is noted as one of the city’s most interesting speakers in his insightful religious lectures.
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