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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

6

Pasmore Trio to Perform in Athens Thursday Night

The Pasmore Trio, renowned American chamber group, returns to Athens on November 2 after a season in Atlanta with two concerts for the Atlanta Musical Association. They will present a program featuring works new to local audiences, with a large, eager crowd expected atJudson College and regional venues.

Pasmore America Atlanta Atlanta Musical Association Judson College Marion Ala Agnes Scott College Decatur I. J Columbus Miss South

Athens Eyes Plan for Great White Way

Anniston businessman Mr. R. D. Allen met Athens officials and local merchants to promote installing a great white way in the city. Last year a similar movement began but stalled. organizers hope merchants will fund and construct the illuminated main streets.

Athens R. D. Allen Anniston Ala Athens Railway & Electric Co

Oconee School Fair Set for November First

Oconee Clarke neighbors announce a children's fair on Wednesday November 1 with many prizes. The Enterprise at Watkinsville prints the premium list again and urges all county children to exhibit. Trustees are asked to bring exhibits to Watkinsville by October 31 for judging and setup and many will contest for premiums.

Oconee Clarke Watkinsville

World Growing Better Through Help From Electric Bitters

Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield N J credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach and kidney trouble after other medicines failed. She urges others to try the tonic calling it the best liver and kidney remedy and a general health booster. Sold by W J Smith & Co and H R Palmer & Son at 50 cents.

W. W. Gould Pittsfield N. 1 W. J. Smith & Gro H. R. Palmer & Sone

First Basketball Meeting Sets Season Plans at YMCA Hall

The first meeting for basketball season interest at the YMCA hall drew candidates from boys night classes including Vonderau Kelley Poss Elder and several guards forwards and centers. Four league teams will be formed with captains chosen and games set beginning October 27. Top players may form an Athens Team to tour other cities for exhibition matches. Secretary Forbes and Director Heidler were absent due to a wedding.

Y. M. C. A. Hall Vonderau Jim Kelley RK. E. Poss Elder Fowler W. Lanier Murray Nicholson Rawson McIntyre Wilkinson Hammond Liddell Woods Rubenstein Linier Ben Link Athens Forbes Heidler

Georgia Spirit Rally Precedes Hard Sewanee Game

A Friday night rally is planned to boost Georgia before the Sewanee football clash in Athens. Coaches and players will speak briefly, chants and songs practiced, with the open Georgia Rah to rally student support and ensure no absence. The game Saturday is expected to be tough, and beating Sewanee is the aim.

Georgia Spirit Athens Georgia Universit Jou Hand Sewanee

World Series in Pictures to debut in Athens Lyric

Motion pictures of the World Series games between the Giants and Athletics will be released and shown in Athens within hours. The films will be shown at the Lyric after arrival by express train, with next Wednesday’s release planned for Athens audiences.

Giants Athletics Athens Lyric

Dr Little Heads to Washington for Surgeons Meeting

Colbert Ga Oct 18 Dr A B Little and his wife departed for Washington DC to join a Seaboard Air Line Surgeons association meeting. They will visit New York and Baltimore during their trip.

Colbert A. B Little Washington, D. C Seaboard Air Line Surgeons Association New York Baltimore

James Dahiman Omaha Mayor Praises Foley Kidney Pills

James C. Dahiman known as Cowboy and mayor of Omaha lists a lengthy career including Dawes County sheriff Chadron and Omaha mayoral terms and a 1910 Nebraska governor bid. He writes Foley & Co. Chicago that Foley Kidney Pills gave him relief and he cheerfully recommends them.

James C. Dahiman Omaha Jas. C. Dahiman Dawes Co

Senior Round Table Meets With Georgia Chapter

The Georgia chapter of Sigma Upsilon known as the Senior Round Table held its first meeting of the year on Prince Avenue hosted by Bert Michael. Members include Marion Folsom Harold D. Meyers Chas f h Martin Jack Wooster George Northen and others. Next meeting planned with Marion Folsom.

Georgia Sigma Upsilon Round Table Bert Michael Prince Avenue Marion Folsom McRae Gal Judge Lynch Florence S.C Asia Mann Milner Chas. Fh. Martin Culloden Harold D. Meyers Augusta Athens A. O. BR Sparks Macon Charlie Stone Walton Hamilton Jack Wooster George T. Northen Atlanta

Two Charters Granted to Local Firms

Judge Brand granted two charters yesterday. One charter was for Lipscomb Heartly Company and the other for Athens Diniwine Bottling Company. The advertisements announcing their incorporation and proposed activities have been published.

The Gamblers at the Colonial Saturday Night

Charles Klein's play The Gamblers portrays bankers tampering with funds and expanding a chain of banks. Officers may face prosecution as the plot unfolds around a prosecutor's wife and a web of technical Dunking law violations.

Charles Klein Wers

Soule to Speak at Prince on October 20

Prof. Soule of the State College of Agriculture will address the farmers at Prince in northern Hall County October 20 at 11 a.m. The event is public and expected to draw a large crowd for a practical and scientific talk.

Gainesville Prof. Soule State College of Agriculture Sipmers Prince Hall County

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