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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1910

Page

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Democratic landslide in Clarke county white primary vote

Clarke county results show strong Democratic turnout with wide margins for governor and local offices. Buck Branch Winterville Kenneys Princeton and Puryears precincts report 612 of 627 for the governor nominee, while courthouse tallies center on Smith with broad support for party amendments and local races. Major Dean parade with a pony and posters urged voters to support Hoke Smith.

Clarke County Buck Branch Kenneys Princeton Puryears Couny Tm Buck Branch Winterville Ae Sa Brown Smith State House Powell Court of Appeals DuBose Whitehead Crawford Jackson Dorsey Linton Dozier Barrow Weatherly Esual Aterest Dean Hoke Smith Ism

Pressed Roses and Theatres Mix Up Prop Comedy

A comic mix up unfolds when a man pawns his goods to woo his girl and the roses are sent to the tailor to be pressed while the trousers go elsewhere. The Home of Good Pictures at the Crystal Theatre advertises a comedy night and local shops tout refreshments and produce.

Good Pictures Crystal Theatre

Campaign Against Minor Violators Tightens City Saloons Rules

The Athens police tighten surveillance of near beer saloons to enforce a municipal ban on minors in these venues. One dealer was fined for violation as authorities warn others to prevent further offenses. City and college authorities cooperate to uphold laws affecting students and homeowners.

Athens

Remsen Crawford Visits Athens on Way Home

Remsen Crawford, former Banner editor, wandered through Athens last night en route to Columbia county home. Residents enjoyed his return after years away from the paper trade in New York City where his name gained national recognition in newspapers and magazines. He now labels himself a reformed journalist living on a large Columbia county plantation.

Remsen Crawford City Columbia County Athens Banner New York City

Oconee Heights Nearing Completion of Mills

A large workforce pushes to finish the new cotton oil mill and fertilizer factory at Oconee Heights. The fertilizer plant should operate this season, while the oil mill may delay and affect seed processing. Once the remaining plants open, Oconee Heights is expected to thrive as a busy business hub and desirable suburb of the Classic City. There is talk of a large park if an electric line extension is secured.

Oconee Heights the Heights

The Boston Bakery Completes Remodel for Large Orders

The Boston Bakery has been completely remodeled and is prepared to fulfill the largest bread and cake orders. All orders are promptly filled and utmost care is given to quality and service.

Boston

Democratic Nominee Wins Georgia Governor Race in State Vote

The Georgia general election returns show Hoke Smith winning the gubernatorial race by a large margin. Joseph M. Brown carried several counties and voted straight Democratic tickets in Marietta, with Cobb County home to Brown showing Smith gains. Three constitutional amendments were ratified.

Hoke Smith Jos. M. Brown Glasscock Warren Lincoln Douglass Brown Douglas Smith Jackson Gwinnett Oconee County Farmington Watkinsville Chatham County Richmond Atlanta State of Georgia Joseph M. Brown Oconee Cobb County McDuffie Tom Watson Augusta Marietta Gov. Brown

Smith Carries Fulton County in Atlanta Vote for Governor

In Fulton County Hoke Smith won by 3904 with 6081 total votes. Jos M Brown received 1041 and 95 scattered votes. Smith supporters monitored polls amid potential challenges, and three state constitutional amendments passed by about two thirds of the county vote.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Fulton County Jos M. Brown C. O. Brown Brown Smith Stae Ismall

Georgia Auburn Thanksgiving game eyed for Columbus

A Columbus delegation urged Georgia University officials to host the Georgia Auburn Thanksgiving game in Columbus. Leaders from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and alumni groups asked the board to consider the city, while Macon and Montgomery also show interest. The board will vote October 7 on the game site, with universities thanking all involved.

Columbus Gusta Macon Montgomery Georgia Auburn Alabama Georgia Board of Directors

Delaware Grapes Pink Variety By Arnold and Abney

Delaware growers advertise the small pink grape known as the Arnold and Abney brand with a 107 cent price and contact phone.

Arnold &Abney Delaware Arnold & Abney Concord

Funeral Yesterday for Mrs Dr Betts at Cedar Street

Yesterday afternoon the funeral for Mrs. W. P. Betts was held at the Cedar Street home with Rev. M. L. Troutman and Rev. A. J. Sears officiating. A large congregation attended and the interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.

Cedar Street W. P. Betts M. L. Troutman First Methodist Church A. J. Sears Oconee Street Oconee Cemetery

Clarke Rifles Schedule Early Rifle Practice at Sandy Creek Range

Clarke Rifles will assemble at the Armory this evening at 6 30 for rifle practice and qualification on the Sandy Creek range. The event aims to prepare for the Fifth Fokinest Infantry regional shoot near Fort McPherson on October 22. Citizens of Athens are urged to grant the men a few hours off to attend.

Clarke Rifles Armory Sandy Creek Opera House Cilitary Fifth Fokinest Infantry Atlanta Fort McPherson Athens

Battalions Reorganized of Georgia Cadets at UGA

Major Atkins reorganizes five cadet companies at the University of Georgia and launches a new Signal Corps led by Searcy Slack. The band, led by Dottery, is described as the best in years with experienced members. Officers named include captains Moise, Anderson, Foster, Dallas, Witman, Troutman, 1st Lt Brown, and adjutant Slack.

Major Atkins University of Georgia Signal Corps Searcy Slack E W. Moise Co. A P. R. Anderson Co. B J. H. Foster Co. C R. E. Dallas Co. D M. J. Witman Co. E R. B. Troutman Artillery Jos. E. Brown S. B. Slack H. 8. Rogers

State Board Provides Free Antitoxin Through Physicians

The county health board announces provision of diphtheria antitoxin at no cost to claimants via reputable physicians. through proper physician certification the remedy can be furnished to all in need, preserving lives without the high fees charged by institutes.

State Board of Health

New G MW Schedule Takes Effect For Guineaville Line

Beginning today at 4 o clock timetable No 26 on the Guineaville Midland railway becomes effective adding Athens train service to serve shoppers for the fall trading season. Trains arrive and depart Athens at 7 10 p m daily except Sunday 7 55 p m Sunday only 10 40 a m Sunday 3 30 p m daily except Sunday 9 00 a m daily except Sunday and depart at 9 45 a m daily except Sunday 5 15 p m daily except Sunday 7 45 a m Sunday 5 00 p m Sunday mixed train 7 30 a m daily except Sunday.

Guineaville Midland Railway Athens G. M

New Crystal Pictures Offers Fresh Films Starting Next Wednesday

Independent theater promotes two reels to begin next Wednesday the 12th with new daily films at the Crystal, touting its fresh content and the slogan Home of Good Pictures. Bludwine with fresh Jorange priced at 6c.

The Crystal Pictures Good Pictures

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