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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

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County to Welcome Southern Roads Train in Clarke County

County commissioners form committees to greet the Southern Railway Road Improvement Train visit to Athens. Prof C M Strahan state university engineer joins in welcoming events with city and university committees. The train tours good roads sites and exhibits with lectures and demonstrations at various Georgia towns and hotels through Saturday.

Shackelford High Good Roads Athens Toto Holman C M. Strahan The State University Rowe J .W. Barnett W. F. Dorsey Athens Chamber of Commerce Trade Organization University State College of Agriculure Barrow Southern Georgia Hartwell W. J. Hurlbut Land and Industrial Department Southern Railway Aad H. C. Wells M. E. Worrell E. D. Baker American Association For Highway Improvement Clarkesville Clayton Tallullah Falls Commerce McDonough and Griffin Columbus Woodbury

Journal party in Athens on way to Savannah

The Atlanta Journal sent three cars White Gas Pierce Arrow and Columbia to Savannah via Athens arriving mid morning. Led by Inman Gray son of Editor J R Gray the group praised Athens for entering more cars in the Glidden tour than many larger towns and noted Tanner as the first Georgia paper to participate.

Atlanta Journal Athens Savannah Georgian Hotel Pierce Arrow Columbia Inman Gray J. R. Gray The Journal

Dearing Dies in Augusta at Seventy Nine

Mr Llewellyn S Dearing aged fifty nine died suddenly from heart failure at his Augusta home yesterday morning He was born in Athens and educated at the University of Georgia Survived by relatives including sister Mrs A R Nicholson Funeral at Emmanuel Church today at eleven with pallbearers H H Linton Edward Bancroft Dr J C Bloomfield A P Dearing M G Nicholson and Cc B Griffith Honorary Odd Fellows escort accompanied the casket from the Georgia train to the church

Augusta Llewellyn S. Dearing Dearing Athens A. R. Nicholson University of Georgia Florida Emmanuel Church Oconee Messrs H. H. Linton Edward Bancroft J. C. Bloomfield A. P. Dearing M. G. Nicholson Cc. B. Griffith Odd Fellows Lodges Georgia

Majestic Presents Noted Baritone Atwood Tonight

Majestic announces a top baritone, Mr. Atwood, will perform this week. He will sing a new song and two high quality reels shown. The Lynn Orchestra will be on the bench tonight, promising an excellent program for patrons.

The Majestic Atwood Lynn Orchestra

Barbecue Today Served By Christian Church Ladies

Barbecue today at the Tuck building served by the ladies of the Christian church from 1 to 3 PM rain or shine. Proceeds support church activities. Event emphasizes community dining and local fellowship.

Tuck Ladies of the Christian Church

Major Talmadge backs bonds for Clarke courthouse project

Major John E. Talmadge endorses a $200,000 bond issue to fund a new courthouse jail and site in Clarke County. He argues the plan fits a business case, preserves tax rates, and improves facilities. the Banner pledges continued campaigning ahead of December governor primary and bond election.

John E. Talmadge New Court House Clarke J. E. Talmadge, SR The Banner

Negro Resists Officers at County Farm Assaults Kelley with Fork

At sunrise Frank Johnson a Fulton county inmate resisted camp officers at the county farm during breakfast and attacked W D Kelley with a table fork. Kelley shot Johnson in the left breast to save his life, Johnson in serious condition.

Frank Johnson Fulton County W.D. Kelley

Unknown Negro Found in Police Custody Dies at Station

Police took a negro worker from the Plantation of Mr. Scarboro after a streetcar incident. Doctors say he is possibly insane or suffering a fever with delirium. He fled from the police headquarters last night.

Mr. Scarboro Scott Place Madison County

Good Dependable Service Phrase in Store Motto

A short store motto notes dependable service included with goods. It states service cannot be bought separately and is offered cheerfully along with products from Arnold & Ab ney.

Arnold & Abney

Evaporated Fruits Advertised by Arnold and Abney

Local ad lists evaporated apples and evaporated peaches apricots offered by Arnold and Abney, contact phone 1076 for inquiries and orders.

Arnold & Abney

Dr Thomas Raw Foods Fresh Shipment Arrives

Fresh shipment of Dr Thomas’ Raw Foods arrives via Arnold and Abney the sole agents for Athens. The line includes uncooked bread fruit crackers wheat flakes and Stomachease among other items.

Thomas Arnold & Abney Athens

Turnip Salad Fresh Picked This Morning

A brief ad listing Turnip Salad freshly picked this morning from Arnold and Abney with contact by phone 1076.

Arnold& Abney

Old man dies of natural causes at Macon avenue cabin

Yesterday afternoon by passersby on Macon avenue discovered Mumm Parrott, a well known local, dead on the floor of his cabin. Investigation found no foul play and a coroner's inquest ruled death due to natural causes after he had been seen cutting grass earlier that morning.

Macon Avenue Mumm Parrott

Ath ens Tribune Debuts As New Afternoon Paper

The Ath ens Tribune issued its first eight page seven column edition yesterday evening amid machine troubles and delays. The readers are assured the paper will improve as adjustments are completed and features increase. The Banner welcomes the new venture and wishes the company success.

Athens Tribune

Thalians Meet October 12 at Phi Kappa Ball

The Thalians dramatic club of the University will hold a trial event at the Phi Kappa ball on Thursday October 12 at 7 20 pm. About ten men will be chosen. The Merchant of Venice has been selected as the basis for the test. Miss Mary D Lynden will direct and train the Thalians again this year. The lineup includes H G Howard Geo Hunter C M Maclain H D Meyer R F McCarty G T Northen Perrin Nicholson James M Lynch.

Thalians Phi Kappa Ball Caimpua Lb Rary Mary D. Lynden Messrs H. G. Howard Lexington Geo Hunter Savannah C. M. Maclain H. D. Meyer Augusta R. F. McCarty Atlanta G. T. Northen Perrin Nicholson Jas. M. Lynch Florence S. C

Christian church event whispers of afternoon gathering

A brief notice invites attendance at a Christian church between 1 and 3 o clock with rain or shine. The snippet also promotes Yours Truly coupons valid all week at Arnold and Abney's offering a free can of beans with a Sun day's Banner coupon.

Arnold & Abney’s

State College of Agriculture heads to Macon fair exhibit

A car load of exhibits and five professors from the State College of Agriculture depart for Macon to showcase extensive displays at the Georgia farmers fair. Prof. Fain directs the exhibit while Prof. Campbell and four others stay through the fair and then head to Augusta for the Georgia Carolina exposition.

Macon Augusta Fair State College of Agriculture College of the Farmers of Georgia Fain L. E. Rast Bishop Leroy Hart J. Phil Campbell Soule Campbell Augusta Georgia School of Forestry

Biography at Lyric Tonight With Security Film

The Biograph Co. presents The Stuff Heroes Are Made Of at the Lyric with a girl outwitting a burglar as the centerpiece. Prof. Walter's orchestra provides live music for the tonight program.

Biograph Co Lyric Walter

Sheep Man's Triumph at The Elite

Kalem Co presents A Sheep man's Triumph a beautiful love story full of excitement and interest throughout. The film promises beautiful scenery and quick action that would be hard to surpass.

Kalem Co

Fire alarm box moved to Broad Street near bridge

Yesterday morning Chief McDor man moved the fire alarm box from the old compress building on Broad street to a point on Broad street near the bridge. The box number will be 18 and it is located in a densely settled district of the city.

McDor Broad Street

Senior class to elect officers at University of Georgia

The Senior class of the University of Georgia will elect officers this afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the chapel. A most interesting election is promised.

University of Georgia

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Chamber of Commerce Llewellyn Emmanual Episcopal Church MR. L John E. Talmadge, SR
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