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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1903

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Races At The Fair Grounds Draw Crowd And Fair Times

Yesterday’s races at the fair grounds drew a good crowd as horses posted fair times in decent track conditions. Laby beat Morsing Star in the opening heat, Rushmont swept three heats in the second race, while the third race halted mid heat after an accident near the wire fence involving a horse and Dr Jago.

Laby H. P. Hinton Morsing Star J. W. Welch Rushmont Mr. Hinton Harold H F. H. Dearing Airway Louis Johnson Primus J Hinton O. N. Hodgson Dr. Jago Incelt Fair Grounds

Tractive Sale at Ion & Lowe L Tailored Suits Bargains

A vintage ad promotes a tractive sale at Ion and Lowe offering low prices on suits. It boasts strong lines on ladies and children clothing, cloaks, shoes, hosiery, dress goods, and all wool fabrics with notable price points and multiple discount options.

Jacen

Milly Ann Arrested After Lampkin Street Break-In

A year ago a break-in at the Methodist parsonage on Lampkin Street led to arrests of local suspects. Milly Ann, released after a gang term, is jailed again facing trial for allegedly stealing a dollar from another man named East Athens. The case involves LT. Daves and other family members absent at the time.

Lampkin Street Daves Talla Pratie Milly Ann Mdw East Athens

Tucks Ginnery Destroyed by Fire at Winterville

Yesterday at six o clock the ginnery of J W Tuck in Winterville was totally destroyed by fire. The machinery ran at full blast when a belt broke and the fire started in a gin. The entire structure burned as workers escaped. Cotton seed valued at 1000 dollars and the ginnery plant valued at 3700 dollars were lost. Insurance on the plant was about 3000 dollars.

J. W. Tuck Winterville

When Reuben Comes to Town at the Opera House Tonight

The Knoxville Sentinel reports a strong opening for When Reuben Comes to Town at Staub's theatre with a lively chorus, stylish costumes, and catchy songs. The cast delivers crisp lines and clever dancing, fueling audience delight and several encores for tunes like Its just like a Scene From a Play and My Little Chocolate Dream.

Reuben Knoxville Sentinel Staub's Knoxville

Burkhart Better Since Release From Jail

Burkhart the young white man who nearly died from nervous prostration in jail has recovered enough strength to work. He will stay in Athens until his Clarke Superior Court trial, which is set for the fourth week in November.

BR. O. Burkhart Athens Clarke Superior Court

Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy Convention Program

The Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy unveils its annual convention program in Atlanta next week. The schedule lists executive board meeting, credential checks, opening session with invocations, chapter reports, luncheons, receptions, and a Thursday business session including officer elections. Notable events include songs by a quartet and remarks by leaders from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Atlanta organizations.

Georgia Division Daughters of the Confederacy Atlanta Misa Roca Woodbery Cchairman O. W. Byrd D. D Mies Alice Baxter Mra A. B. Hull State Capitol Veterans A. B. Hall Savannah Georgia O. Helen Plane W. H. Harrison Gray Edward G. Warner Quartette A. McD. Wilson Alma Daughters American Revolution City Federation of Women's Clubs Nellie Peters Black Kennesaw H. T. Nesbit Marietta Georgia Museum Capitol Capitol City Club Mesio Sona of Confederate Veterans William F. Parkherst James A. Rounsaville United Daughters of the Confederacy

Fine Meeting at First Methodist in Athens

The First Methodist Church holds ongoing meetings with Dr. Hopkins delivering highly praised sermons. Afternoon services begin daily at four o clock and evening services at seven thirty. Dr. O W Byrd, pastor of the Atlanta church, will arrive to assist in conducting services. All Athens residents are invited.

First Methodist Church Hopkins O. W. Byrd Atlanta Atheny Athens Chas. T. Young N. G. G. E. Stone Seo Y

Fair Directors Meet Today In Athens Office

The Northeast Georgia Fair Association directors meet at 9 this morning at president Billups Phinizy’s office. Treasurer B F Holder Jr will present a financial report showing income and expenditures.

Northeast Georgia Fair Association Billups Phinizy B. F. Holder, Jr The Fair Association

Closing Out For Cash Sale Of Menswear Items

Turner and Hodgbson announce a cash only closeout of socks shirts drawers and underwear. Offers include Majestic shirts at 1.00 to 1.74 and Black Label at 0.50, fleeced undershirts and drawers, silk finished garments, and a large stock of socks in multiple colors. Limited quantities, first come first served. prices shown are cost.

Ouffa

Mayor's Court fines in Camp Hampton disorderly conduct case

In Mayor's Court yesterday at Camp Hampton a man described as a negro accused of disorderly conduct was brought before Mayor Rhodes and fined five dollars. Henry Anderson was fined three dollars for disorderly conduct.

Camp Hampton Rhodes Henry Anderson

Athens Fair Tops Atlanta in Presbyterian University Talk

Athenians compare fairs with Atlanta and rate the Northeast Georgia Fair higher for purses exhibitions and interest. The push to found a Presbyterian University in Atlanta grows from a $250,000 pledge and a plan to consolidate the Columbia Theological Seminary and Southwestern University. Dr Walden and Dr Rice lead visits to synods in South Carolina and other states to gauge feasibility with no intent to oppose state institutions.

Atlanta Theological Seminary Columbia S. C Southwestern University Clarkenville Tenn Synod of Georgia J. W. Waldan South Carolina Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Florida Synods Rice Walden Methodiist Church South Southern Presbyterian Ministry

Rev Lon Eakes Recovers From Appendicitis

Rev Lon Eakes son of Rev M H Eakes of this city has been very ill with appendicitis in Eureka Springs Arkansas but is now much better and on the road to recovery. He conducted meetings in Athens and had left for Missouri when attacked. An operation was performed and he recovered from the shock. The attending physician says he will be up again in a few days.

Lon Eakes M. H. Eakes Eureka Springs Ark Eakes Missouri

Georgia Improves In Her Playing

Georgia football team vows to play better after two losses to Osrolinians. Coach Dickineon drills the squad with rigorous training, promising improved results in upcoming games this season. Also notes I O O F notice and Christian science testimonial for Electric Bitters, priced at 60 cents.

Georgia Footballista

Merger Will Play No More Football This Season Mercer

Mercer University will not field a football team this year after a single game defeat by the Techs. Georgia could not fill the engagement, Mercer refused to play nor pay the forfeit. No further games are expected this season. Piso's Cure for Consumption is advertised as an effective remedy for hoarseness used by singers and public speakers.

Mercer University Techs Georgia Piso

Sacrifice Sale of Groceries Moves Quick Today

Through Mr. Max Joseph the Lucien B. Flatow Company has bought the remaining grocery stock of I. P. Morton and the fixtures. The sale is to be held today at sacrifice prices with a great bargain in store for shoppers. Those who delay will miss the opportunity. Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores and burns, saying a box cured an ugly sore in a year. sold at area druggists.

Max Joseph Lucien B. Flatow Company I. P. Morton Otto Dodd Ponder W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

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Ation & Lowe'l Ann Walker TUCKS Knoxville’ Sentinel Burkhart OGRAM Piedmont Hotel W. W. Landram Atlanta Woman's Club Edward T. Brown Livingston Mima Masio Nathaniel Harrison Winnie Davis Hall Winnie Davis Memorial Hall Tion Atlanta City Federation Woman's Club Room Stud Winnie Davia Misa Rosa Woodbery Mazaic Atlanta Daughters of the American Revolution Atlanta Woman's Club Rooms Frct Methodist C. W. Byrd Sooka Turner & Hodgbon Mayor’s Court the New University For Presbyterians Athene Presbyterian University Dickineon Glenn Lodge No. 75 Jno. S. Cox Wake, Ark
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