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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1910

Page

5

Election day managers listed for multiple precincts

The general election is today with polls open from 7 a m to 6 p m. Col John B Gamble announced the precinct managers for Athens Princeton Kenneys Sandy Creek Puryear Winterville and Georgia Factory with clerks named and others to be selected by local magistrates and officials.

Col John B. Gamble Athens J. F. Foster C. T. Young A. B. Harper C. A. van der Lieth H. P. Lawrence Geo Mayne Princeton Levi Hemrick R. L. Bramblett Masistrates Bradberry S. E. Suddeth J. R. Moore JA. B. Mitchell Puryear Jas. W. Morton Squire Morton Winterville J. A. Suddeth Lee Anderson Georgia Factory W. A. Phillips

Congressman Howard Addresses Madison County Voters at Colbert

Congressman Bill Howard spoke to a large Madison county crowd in Colbert detailing campaign issues. Despite a secret fraternity meeting, the hall was filled and the reception was hearty, with belief that Howard will carry the county by a good majority.

Howard Madison County Colbert

Morton’s Theatre Opens Season with Whitman Sisters

Morton’s Theatre, the ten colored play house, opened this week with the Whitman sisters and the attraction How presenting a week of popular plays with a changing bill. Admission is 10 and 20 cents and perhaps more for special seats. The house is said to be up to date in every respect and owned by its proprietor.

Morton's Theatre Whitman, Sisters

Betts Rites Held For Mrs W P Betts In Athens

The funeral for Mrs. W P Betts, 58, wife of Dr W Pr Betts, was held this afternoon at 3 from 198 Cedar Street. Rev M L Troutman led services with burial at Oconee Cemetery. pallbearers were her sons. Survived by her husband and ten Betts children.

W. P. Betts Cedar Street M. L. Troutman Oconee Cemetery Visible Kingdom of the Lord On Earth O. A. Davis C. E. Underwood A. G. Hargrove Geo

Cashier Geo A Mell III Seriously Ill at Home

The Athens Savings Bank cashier Geo A Mell is in precarious condition at his home in the city. He has been ill for some time and his friends and physicians hope for a change for the better soon.

Athens Savings Bank Geo. A. Mell Kid” Woodruff McWhorter Hatcher Hay McClelland Maddox Cunningham

Superior Court Docket Promises Heavy Week in Clarke County

Clarke county superior court opens the regular fall term Monday with a crowded docket. Judge Brand aims to clear business efficiently, aided by sheriff deputies completing juror summons service. Grand and traverse jurors are listed, including W. D. Beacham, Jno. R. Nunally, Jno. M. Fowler, Emmet J. Bondurant, and many others.

Clarke County Superior Court Grand and Traverse Brand Grand Travers Grand Jury W. D. Beacham Jno R. Nunally M. Fowler Emmet J. Bondurant Rech T. Moore H. Patman FE. R. Hodgson, Jr W. Morton Billups Phinizy S. Michael Wm. H. Kytle Alban

Appeal Case Heard By Council Over Whisky Charge

The appeal case of Joe Walker charged with keeping whisky on hand for sale was tried last night by the council. Legal representation included Col. EB Lumpkin and Col. F C Shackelford. A large number of witnesses testified, with team notes and football practice updates interwoven through the report. The piece also discusses unit-system limits on team eligibility and upcoming games against Locust Grove and Gordon, plus Ga Auburn venue bids by Columbus Augusta and Savannah.

Joe Walker Walker EB. K. Lumpkin Col F. C. Shackelford Gordon Locust Grove Columbus Augusta Savannah Dick Jemison Athens Georgia

Richards Announces Candidacy for First Ward Alderman

WR AH Richards announces his bid for alderman from the First ward. A well known house and sign painter, he has lived in the ward most of his life and is familiar with local needs. He reports strong encouragement from citizens and broad support from friends.

A. H. Richards Richards

Richards Announces Candidacy for First Ward Alderman

A. H Richards declares his candidacy for alderman in the First ward with the Democratic primary acting as the next step in the campaign. He signs the notice as the announcing party.

A. H Richards

Illinois eyes Mason or Eckhardt for Lorimer seat

Chicago reports growing talk of William E. Mason as successor to Senator Lorimer if the seat opens. B A Eckhardt, a Chicago railway official and millionaire, also appears as a candidate, while Governor Deneen says he must not seek the office to protect the state from loot. Mason has Labor and farmer backing and a reputation for integrity and stalwart support of their interests.

Chicago Lorimer Burrows Committee United States Senate Illinois William E. Mason Billy” Mason B. A. Eckhardt Railway and Warehouse Commission Mason Eckhardt Deneen Foss Springfield Organized Labor Ma‘son Hopkins

Watson Campaigns in Georgia District For Independent Hope

Hon Thomas E Watson spoke at the Georgian hotel in Thomson to about two thousand listeners from Madison and Franklin counties. He hints at a district campaign for the independent candidate and returns from Commerce with Maj. Charles M Gregor, signaling a mapped plan for the race ahead.

Thomas E. Watson Thomson Georgian Hotel S. J. Tribble Howard Watson Commerce Madison Franklin Atlanta Constitution Congress Hoke Smith Thos W. Hardwick Mir. Watson Maj Charles M.gregor Warrenton

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Colonial Theatre Gamble Bill Howard Eighth G. A. Mell III Superior Court Thos. P. Stanley Jac. L. Eldson Jac. G. Edwards Wm. A. Philips Jos. E. Brown Dozier & Company Cox AH. Richards Ist Friends of Independent Sulu George Ade
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