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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1913
Page
16
Citizens of Athens reject the commission government measure by wide margins in three of four wards and a citywide tally of seventy two against. The Banner praises the people, urges unity, and outlines tabulated ward results with a low turnout of black voters noted.
A game in Birmingham, Alabama yesterday showed a strong first half but the final score did not reflect the early promise. The contest displayed competitive play with notable effort from both teams.
Georgia defeats Alabama 20 to 6 in a Georgia victory highlighted by McWhorter runs Powell bursts and Henderson kicking. A crowd of about 4500 watched from Sanford Field as Vandergraaff and others delivered key plays for the Red and Black. Alabama threatened at times but Georgia held firm with strong team play and decisive second half scoring.
Athens society pages reveal the quiet marriage of Miss Lillian Blanchard and Mr. J O Teasley on September 10 in Macon. The couple kept the union secret as they planned a Pacific coast bridal tour, with Blanchard’s mother joining them for winter in Seattle.
In Hartwell Georgia a car owner in Anderson South Carolina poured gasoline into a radiator thinking it was water. A fire killed one man W E Campbell and injured several, destroying a garage and fifteen cars at Todd's. McAlpine Thornton lost a car. Also reports note record cotton receipts and the Hartwell fair plans with speakers Jim Price Dr Soule and Walter Steed.
The Banner carries the announcement of Mr. J. H. McKinnon for First Ward alderman. A longtime resident and superintendent of Athens Foundry and Machine Works he is backed by many supporters. Incumbent Mr. B F Woods has not yet announced re election. Rumors mention Mr. A G Dudley as a prospective candidate with no formal declaration.
George Collins a well known city grocer declares his run for the office of alderman from the Second ward. The election is near in thirty days with mayor and four aldermen to be chosen, and Collins has many supporters in the ward. A new survey costing 300 will be sold at a bargain. Primary dates discussed as registration closes around November 20.
Christian church groups from Oconee Hart counties to the Carolinas and Tennessee gather tomorrow at High Shoals for their annual assembly. About 200 attendees expected with ministers lay delegates and a women’s mission board meeting. The Athens church will be well represented with the pastor and wife in leadership roles. A lost receipt book by Geo H. Palmer offers a reward.
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