W R Hotchkiss to Speak at Y M C A on Missionary Work
Press tributes praise Willis R Hotchkiss a pioneer missionary from Africa who funds his own trip. He is described as practical, businesslike, and a whirlwind who blends industry with Christianity. He has translated two Bantu languages and built a local writing system after 14 years in British East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hotchkiss
Athens
San Antonio
Willis R. Hotchkiss
British East Africa
el Paso Herald
Mr. Hotchkiss
el Paso
Hotchkiss
Africa
Houston Post
Bfe
Roosevelt
Georgia
Eteong
Lumbwa
Short Notes Prescriptions and Notices for Athens
A compact Athens newspaper item lists pharmacy notes, rent offers, sales, and services. It mentions Prince Avenue Pharmacy, Lipscomb & Co real estate, Erwin & Co fire insurance, Martin Bros shoe polish offers, various rental rooms, a 121 acre farm, a pony cart for sale, a small safe, and asks for oil rag donations. Also notes lost wallet items, a cottage repair service, and a skeleton eyeglasses finder reward.
Winn Won Mayor of Atlanta in Landslide Victory
Special to the Banner reports Courtland Winn elected mayor of Atlanta over James G. Woodward by a landslide of 3,371 votes. Clayton defeats Colter for superintendent of construction. recorder’s race undecided. clerk Walter Taylor likely elected. A. L. Curtiss councilman first ward. Jas R Nutting sixth ward. Jas H Andrews seventh ward. third and fifth wards races to be run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone
Courtland Winn
James G. Woodward
Maddox
Winn
Woodward
Clayton
Colter
Recorder
Broyles
Malvern Hill
Walter Taylor
A. L. Curtiss
Jas
R. Nutting
Jas. H. Andrews
Beautiful Sterling Silver at Scudder's
The Banner notes Scudder's show windows full of sterling silver samples praised as among the prettiest and most tasteful lines in the city. Inside, a large display features useful as well as ornamental pieces, many hand-embased and original designs not easily duplicated. Athens residents are praised for having a shop offering top quality silver goods at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scudder’s
Athens
Bainbridge Car No 30 Enters Georgia Roads Tour
Car No 30 a Buick 16 valued at 1750 entered by C K C Ansley of Bainbridge arrived from Augusta and checked in at the Georgian Hotel at 12 30 pm. Mr Ansley and Mr A L McCaskiss praised the trip noting rough weather and poor roads but happy upon reaching Clarke county. They lunched, left Banner office for 72 mile run to Atlanta at 2 pm, finishing earlier than schedule. Four Albany cars expected tonight as Athens hospitality noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. C. Ansley
Bainbridge
Augusta
Georgian
Ansley
A. L. McCaskiss
Georgia
Clarke County
Banner
Atlanta
Albany
Erence Aces
Athens
Nashville
Willacoochee
Douglas
McDonald
Waresboro
Lowndes
Berrien
Clinch
Coffee
Ware
Reidsville
Tatnall County
Abney
Waycross
Savannah
Political Science Scholarships Named for Cilcage Leader
Political Science scholarships awarded by the Dilreeh Bohn desk at Deskdeet of Cilcage honor scholars in the field. The program aims to bolster research and teaching through named awards and supportive grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilreeh Bohn
Cilcage
Cold Weather Necessities and Furnishings Sale
Coal hods and vases priced from 20c and 1.50 up, shovels 5c to 25c, pokers 10c, spring tongs 23c per pair. General line includes tin and enamel ware, china and glassware, wooden and silverware. Open stock English earthenware patterns and Gold Band French china offered at low prices.
Athens High Boys Triumph In Tough Openers
The Athens High School football team opened with three hard fought games, winning all three. Yesterday they faced Maysville and battled to a 0–0 tie, holding off two former college players who supplied much of the opposing threat. Athens showcased grit as the train awaited, with lineup including Coff Lavelle Harger Cubria Weir Rubinstein O Farrel Lanier Nicholson Rawson Moss Pope Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Mercer
Southwestern University
Maysville
Athens
Athens Boys
H.S
Coff
Lavelle
Harger
Cubria
Weir
Rubinstein
O’farrell
Lanier
Nicholson
Rawson
Moss
Pope
Dorsey
Georgia rail commission may set freight rates on W and A line
Atlanta dispatch reports a petition by the Atlanta freight bureau asks the state railroad commission to apply Georgia transportation rules to all interstate shipments on the Western and Atlantic road between Chattanooga and Georgia points. A ruling could lead to cheaper rates or to lease forfeiture if the W and A refuses. The decision is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
State Railroad Commission
Old State Road
Commission
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Georgia Transportation
Chattanooga
Georgia
Freight Bureau
Athens Ahead on 110 Mile Leg of Georgia Tour
A double pennant marked with A A A hangs at the Georgian Hotel and Banner office as Athens hosts the round the state good roads tour. The Maxwell car with J F T crew from the Chamber of Commerce and Athens Banner led the first batch into Waycross, perfect on day six, as 30 cars posted perfect scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Athens
M. J. Abrey
J. F. T.” Maxwell
Chamber of Commerce and
Empire of Georgia
Waycross
Savannah
Fettle
Shovel Wounds Negro Worker. He Seeks Recovery
Hubert Jackson, a colored Southern Railway worker near the station, was struck in a quarrel when a shovel driven into his brain penetrated the skull. The scalp was torn, a bone fragment loosened, and the instrument pierced the brain. An operation was performed and doctors think he will live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Jackson
Southern Railway
Jack
Son
Jackson
Sixteen Insane Cases In Clarke County This Year
Sixteen persons have been tried on lunacy charges in Clarke County since January with sixteen found fit for the Milledgeville state sanitarium. The latest case involved Illle Green who tore her clothing and was sent to jail awaiting removal to the sanitarium. In Atlanta news, Margaret Anglin’s two night engagement at the Grand Theater November 1 and 2 draws statewide theater interest. Capt. McMahan visits Columbus while Capt. Slade promotes university and normal school funding and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Illle Green
Atlanta
Margaret Anglin
Helena Richie
Miss Anglin
Lewis Nethersole
Olga Nethersole
Columbus
Capt. McMahan
J. J. Slade
Muscogee County
Capt. Slade
University
State Normal School
Captain J J C McMahan Returns Home From Reunion
Captain J J C McMahan, who attended the Confederate veterans reunion in Columbus, returned home yesterday. Attendance this year was not as large as last year, but every visitor was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. C. McMahan
Columbus
Woman Named Chief of Immigration Bureau in New York
Miss Frances A Keller appointed chief investigator in the New York state labor department heading the bureau of industries and immigration. The position marks a first step in state efforts to protect and assist arriving immigrants. Keller trained at the University of Chicago as a graduate student in 1902 03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances A. Keller
New York State Labor Department
Bureau of Industries and Immigration
Miss Keller
University of Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Hotchkiss
Prince Avenue
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Props
Fire Insurance—Lipscomb & Co
Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co
Glayton Street
W. A. Jester
Hin St
Erwin & Company
Martin Bros
Clayton St
Leathers & Eavenson
Columbia
J. C. Jester
Tea Room House
Prince and Milledgeaves
S. C. Upson
City, S. C
Upson
R. Banner
Barber St
Erwin & Co
Reese Street
J. P. Proctor
Henry Beussee
Jackson St
Columbia Fire Insurance Co
Rosa A. von der Lieth
Grady Avenue
Epps Garage
Milledge Avenue
Thomas St
Han‘cock Avenue
Banner Office
Dougherty St.mm
N. BE. Williams
Jas. G. Woodward
Scudder's
China
the Huggins China House
Broad St
Frank West
Superior Criminal Court
Campbell & Barrow Clayton Street
Bureau
C. A. Scudder
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