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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
1
On Thanksgiving at the Athens Y M C A the building was filled with music prayers and recreation as guests greeted one another and old friends. The club offered open doors and warm hospitality to men both with homes and without, emphasizing its role as a welcoming home in the community.
The Henry Miller associate players presented The Servant in the House at the Colonial yesterday afternoon and last night. The play about brotherhood moved many to tears with a moral lesson. Cast, scenery, and costumes drew high praise as one of the city's best.
The men and boys will meet for regular church practice at eight o'clock in the evening to begin Advent and Christmas music. Immediately after, measurements will be taken for choir robes. Rector Troy Beatty notes the importance of full attendance.
Henry Crisler, nine, was shot on the river bank above College Avenue Bridge by Ollie Peeler, an eighteen year old. Peeler says the gun was not loaded. Crisler claims threat and shooting over a bird. The boy's wounds are painful but not dangerous. he was treated by Dr. Fullilove.
Yesterday at Charles Stern’s Hancock avenue home a large family gathering occurred with all Stern children present along with several relatives. An elegant dinner was served and attendees enjoyed a day at home with parents grandparents and kin including Mr and Mrs Charles Stern Mr and Mrs Sam Myers of Augusta Mrs M W Skalowski and son Nashville Mr and Mrs Frank Myers Athens Mr and Mrs Aaron Cohen Athens Mr and Mrs Jake Stern Athens Mr and Mrs Allen Pendleton Augusta Mrs Beverly Pendleton and son Augusta.
Public invited to hear Fred Hagan, longtime Tokyo missionary with the Foreign Christian Missionary Society, speak at eight tonight at the Christian church. He will share insights from a decade of service in Japan during his furlough and aims to enlighten attendees.
Listen for barber service by Prather and Shellnutt at 115 College Street. If illness or business prevents you from visiting, they will come to you by calling 820 to arrange a visit.
CALL TO SEE T. E. ELDER AT 268 Jackson Street and get your Flower Tabourettee priced at 50c and 75c each. Also place your order for a special piece in Mission Furniture at 121.
Auburn defeated Georgia 16 to 5 before a large crowd in Montgomery. Georgia showed fight in the first half but Auburn pulled away, with strong line plays and stops. Georgia’s Maddox Northcutt Lucas Hatcher and Franklin starred, while Auburn’s Penton Hardage Harris and Reynolds keyed the win.
In a regional gridiron report Tech defeated Clemson 25 to 3 in Atlanta. The Tigers were held to 3 points while Tech posted a decisive win. Other results include Sewanee over Vanderbilt 16 to 5 and Davison blanking V M I 8 to 0. Southwestern University beat Tulane 18 to 0 and Louisiana over Alabama 12 to 6.
Judge Hamilton McWhorter of this city was named chairman of the prudential committee by Chairman McDaniel to succeed the late A. L. Hull. Other members are James White and Harry Hodgson. The committee meets biweekly at noon today.
Miss Mildred Rutherford speaks at First Methodist Church this afternoon at four on God Gives the Wealth How Shall We Use It. Her Christian zeal and intellect are expected to draw a good crowd. Also, Miss Sarah Moss will present The Present Situation in China.
A candidate expresses deep gratitude to supporters for their votes and belief in their principles, noting that longtime acquaintances were among the voters. The message emphasizes appreciation for genuine merit over political machinery and ends with a personal sign-off.
The Athens Y M C A announces a winter basketball team aimed at competing with top southern clubs. First tryouts tonight at eight, open to all local men who prove themselves capable. Candidates to be invited to first practice, with future sessions after gym classes and on Tuesday and Friday nights.
The Athens Woman's Club received a large consignment of Red Cross stamps to be sold for the anti tuberculosis league of Georgia. Proceeds fund state efforts to stamp out consumption. Stamps go on sale today at bookstores drugstores and dry goods stores.
Washington reports Pan sy Dement an 15 year old clerk despondent over loss of sight and job, buys ten cents worth of creosote and drinks it. She is at Emergency hospital, likely to die, and asks not to be revived. Later McClure's opens toy display with Santa Claus visit from 3 to 5 pm at 162 Thomas St. J. & Caldwell advertised tin roofing repairs.
Yesterday afternoon Basil Cobb narrowly escaped serious injury when his horse slipped at Clayton Street and College Avenue. Cobb was thrown under the horse, struck his knee badly and was carried home. Doctors say injuries are painful but not serious.
On the Marietta road near Atlanta a handsome Fat-Car from the Jackson-Cerf Co. crashed into a steel girder on a public bridge. Adgie Whitaker 15 and Coley Whitaker 17 are injured. Bennie May Whitaker 12 bruised. Carl Rentz 18 bruised. Harry Lindborg 17 driver missing with possible injuries. The five youths were returning from a river outing when the crash occurred about 9 PM Wednesday.
Crystal notes a new film titled Nero the Burning of Rome, touted as a universally acknowledged top production. It contrasts with an older version shown previously, signaling a fresh, acclaimed release to audiences.
Police raided Rock Spring street late Wednesday and arrested Parks Carter, a Black man, for illegal liquor activity. He had eleven quarts of ardent in his possession. Thanksgiving Day delayed Mayor Dorsey the court session. his case to be heard today.
Thursday morning a basketball game at the Y M C A matched an Intermediate team led by H B Peacock against a student team. The Intermediates won 37 to 14 after a strong second half. The piece notes players like Erwin and Captain Peacock and hints at a forthcoming indoor baseball contest between business men and students.
The finance committee instructs the city to execute all unpaid taxes on December 1. W. L. Wood, Treasurer, signs the notice. The action concerns city tax delinquents and enforces collection per municipal authority. The announcement specifies the date and fiduciary office overseeing the process.
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