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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1912

Page

2

Georgia Opens Twentieth Football Year On Sanford Field

Georgia begins its twentieth season at Sanford Field this afternoon at 3 30 pm against Chattanooga. Some players are sidelined by illness and injury while Georgia plans to use its best lineup. the game will test new rules and Georgia's claim as a Southern title contender. Wahoo! will referee Creekmore umpire. General admission 50 cents, grand stand 25 cents, ladies free in grandstand.

Sanford Field University of Chattanooga Georgia Cupainghan Wheatley Ig Henderson McWhorter Athens Seaboard Alabama Sewanev Transylvania Kentucky Wahoo Creekmore

Greased tracks and threats in Georgia rail strike

The Georgia Railroad strike continues with many strike breakers at work and aims to operate trains between Atlanta and Augusta despite unrest. Affected routes face delays as arbitration remains unresolved. A pistol incident at the Georgia depot led to a police arrest for disorderly conduct.

Atlanta, Ga Georgia Railroad Atlanta Augusta Athens James William Georgia Williams

Lantern Carrying Fans Rally for Georgia Spirit at Mass Meeting

A large crowd attended last night’s chapel mass meeting as Georgia Spirit supporters cheered, sang, and heard from coaches and players. A faculty petition is planned today as students prepare for a crucial game against Vanderbilt in two weeks.

Georgia Spirit New Ife Georgia Vandy

Second Confederate Monument Restored on Broad Street Georgia

The second Confederate monument in Georgia nears completion at a Broad Street site near College avenue. Dr W D Conway preserves a marble fragment from the shaft and plans to engrave it with legends. Conway recalls the monument cost 4444.44 dollars in Jackson county. Football Night at Colonial tonight.

Georgia Broad Street College Avenue W. D. Conway Conway

Notable Visitor Dr W P DeLaperrierre in City

Dr W P DeLaperrierre of Hoschton visited the city on business yesterday. He is described as one of the largest property owners in the area.

Dr. W. P. DeLaperrierre Hoschton Langest

Mrs Woodrow Wilson A Portrait Of The Democratic Leader’s Wife

The article portrays Ellen Louise Axson Wilson as a modest, artistic woman who resists publicity. It notes her southern lineage, scholarly environment, and roles as honorary president of the Woman's National Democratic League. It mentions her daughters Margaret Jesie and Eleanor and praises the family’s close, principled circle.

The Woman's National Democratic League Woodrow Willson White House United States Wilson Ellen Louise Axson Savannah America

Death of A P operator Reeves Wood shocks Birmingham

Reeves Wood, longtime Associated Press telegraph operator and former Western Union manager, died suddenly at his Birmingham desk from heart disease after copying a report of a Texas AP death. Family departed for Athens to bury him. He had recently taken a fine position in Birmingham and was highly regarded as a top telegraph operator.

A. P Reeves Wood Associated Proto Birmingham Associated Press Dallas Texas A .c Wood Western Union Birmingham Evening Ledger Robert Cameron Georgia A. P. Service W. L. Wood Reaves Wood Evening Ledger Lige Loy Third Avenue United States Chattanooga Associated Press Telegraphic New York Athens

Surviving Heir Wins Suit Over Atlanta Property

Col Zack Cobb uncovers a Mexico based heir to a War era stake. Col Tinsley Rucker wins a case granting a twelfth interest in a Forest Avenue tract in central Atlanta. The property now hosts two churches an office building and other valuable improvements.

Tinsley W. Rucker Athens Atlanta Mexico Zack Cobb Georgia Col. Cobb Col. Rucker Supreme Court Forest Avenue

Pink Tokay Grapes Sale At Arnold And Abney

Pink Tokay grapes offered in very large bunches by Arnold and Abney. Contact phone number 1076 for orders or pickup.

Arnold & Abney

Peace Pact Ends Turko Balkan War at Ouchy

News from Constantinople confirms the Turkish cabinet accepted Italy's peace terms and the Turko Balkan conflict ended with a treaty signed at Ouchy Switzerland. Greek communities in Athens Savannah and Macon Georgia express readiness to support their homeland and volunteers prepare to deploy if called.

Ouchy Athens United States Constantinople Italy Duchy Turkey Switzerland Savannah Balkan States Macon The Balkans Nick Christophalous Washington

Athens to decorate for UDC Georgia convention

Secretary Crichton Callaway leads Athens Chamber of Commerce in a city wide decoration drive for the Georgia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention to be held Oct 29 to Nov 1. Delegates from across the state and visiting dignitaries will join in a display of hospitality with white and red decor and Confederate emblems.

Crichton Callaway Athens Chamber of Commerce Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Athens

Ladies Missionary Society to Meet at Young Harris Church

The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church will hold a regular meeting at the church on Monday afternoon October 7 at 3:30. All members are urged to attend as there is business of special importance to be transacted. Genuine Rocky Ford Cantaoupes advertised by Arnold and Abney Phono 1076.

Ladies’ Missionary Society Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church

Athens to Host Southern Poultry Show This December

Athens plans a major poultry exhibition December 3 to 5 after Southern Poultry Association members voted for another show. H J Rowe was chosen president with J E Gardner and J F Rhodes as vice presidents, L L Jones secretary, F H Bowden assistant secretary, and Dr T E Jago slated as superintendent. The event aims to feature top prize birds from Athens and beyond and boost local poultry industry.

Southern Poultry Association H. J. Rowe J. E. Gardner J. F. Rhodes Barret Phinizy E. L. Griggs L. L. Jones F. H. Bowden Athens J. E. Gardiner Barrett Phinizy State College of Agriculture Col. C. M. Snelling F. W. Hicks H. D. Marbut R. T. Bradberry Mon- Toe Dearing T. E. Jago Athe

Great Union Revival Ends Tomorrow With Floral Rush

A long revival in the city nears closure with a final meeting planned for tomorrow evening. Officials report over 150 bouquets collected to honor shut in or ill participants and a large men’s mass meeting at the revival tent is scheduled for 4 PM.

Great Union The Christian Church

Four Amendments Ratified in State Election Results

In the Wednesday election five constitutional amendments were voted on. All but one drew little opposition. the tax returns deadline amendment passed about two to one despite county opposition. Bleckley County creation and common schools reform won strong margins. Justice courts abolitions and governor borrowing power also approved by solid majorities. Ballots from 98 counties show For and Against tallies for each measure.

Bleckley Ninty-Eight Justice Courts Bleckley County

The Problem of the Sunday Dinner Is Settled for Today

Fresh fall turnips 5c per bunch snap beans 10c qt shelled peas 25c per 3 qt yam potatoes 38c peck fat fries 36c 37c hens 4.50 each phone SOSSEY 1176 for details and selection.

Jonsey Sossey

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