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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1912

Page

5

National Cash Register Companies Endorsement Claim

An advertisement touts the National Cash Register as superior for 256 different businesses, promising a square deal for customers, employee integrity, and safeguarded profits. It invites readers to discover the NCR model meeting their needs and notes the Dayton Ohio main office and Athens office at 288 Lumpkin St.

National Cash Register National Cash Register Co Dayton Ohio Athens Lumpkin St

Notable Havana Cigar Found Amid Habeas Corpus Proceedings

A Havana cigar, dried by time, was found in New York county while he was in an officer's custody during the famous habeas corpus proceedings. The discovery adds a curious detail to the historical episode surrounding the case.

New York County

Last Return Day Set for Athens City Court Term

City court in Athens sets the last return day for the upcoming term with light docket activity noted as the date approaches. Authorities emphasize timely filings as the term nears.

Athens

Cotton Market Matinee at Colonial Theater Today

Weather is fair. Cotton price 111-4 cents, matinee scheduled at Colonial Theater at 1 PM. The event lists a 10 cent admission price.

Billikins Defeat Reds and Bulldogs Beat Brownies

The Billikins beat the Reds 17 to 10 with captain Burns scoring 17 and Fears excelling at forward. In the Brownies versus Bull Dogs, the Bull Dogs won 15 to 2 as Chocolate Daniel and Sam Nickerson starred for the victors despite Biscuit Weir missing action for the Brownies.

Flem Billikins Reds Bull Dogs Herbert’ van. Straatten E. Fears Burns Brownies Biscuit Weir Talker’s Association Athens Chocolate Daniel Sam Nickerson Tom Burns Harry Hodgson Albert Snelling Gentet Calvin Fears Eees George Fleming Rudolph Brandt Norman Nickerson Fd Hodgson Cicero Murray Bull Arthur Griffith Evans Bullard Charlton Daniel Murray Sis Sos Merritt Pound George Thornton Raiford Brown Yellow Jackets Greyhounds Tom Moss Tom Davis

Seniors and Juniors Triumph in Pair of Basketball Games

The Seniors beat the Aggies 29 to 19 with Captain Johnston and Lester starring in a tight match. The Juniors topped the Law team 19 to 9, led by their guards and Captain Peacock at center. Next games set for Thursday at 8 30 p m, Seniors vs Freshmen and Law vs Sophomores.

Sei Aggies Law Johnson Lester Capt. Liddell Redd Capt. Peacock Rubenstein Reid Pina Capt Belser Dolkader R. E Brown Peacock Brand Slade

Masquerade Night at Skating Rink Hallowe'en Event

A masquerade is planned for Halloween at the skating rink on Thursday Oct 31 with 8 to 10 masked hours for all skaters. Beginners and children excluded until 10 pm when masks come off and skating continues. Admission 10 cents, skates 15 cents, prize for best disguise, potential professional skaters. Proceeds aid a band.

Hallowe

Runaway Horse and Streetcar Wreck injures driver

A runaway horse and buggy collided with a Boulevard Prince streetcar last night near the Moss Mfg Co plant. The driver Otto Jones was thrown and injured. the horse was badly hurt. The horse belonged to Morgan Smith of Madison County. fault assigned to the animal.

Moss Mfg. Co Otto Jones Morgan Smith Madison County

Douglas Flanigen Joins U S Coast Survey

Douglas Flannigen, son of C D Flanigen, a University of Georgia graduate, left his position with the Tallulah Falls power project to join the United States coast survey. He will start work in Brunswick on harbor improvements, marking a notable advancement in his surveying career.

Douglas Flanigen C. D. Flanigen University of Georgia Tallulah Falls United States Coast Survey Brunswick

Fire at Branson residence causes small rooftop blaze

Yesterday evening the fire department responded to Prof. E. C. Branson's home where a small roof fire burned. No ladder or helpers were available to extinguish it, but little damage resulted. Matinee today at Col Theater, 4 P.M., 10 cents.

E.C. Branson

Athens Masons Attend Georgia Grand Lodge Meeting

Dr H R Palmer long time Worshipful Master of Mount Vernon lodge and W A Capps two years in that post leave for Macon to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Athens lodges are noted for keen representation and high quality work and membership.

H. R. Palmer Mount Vernon Lodge of Masons W. A. Capps Macon Grand Lodge The Masonic Order Georgia Athens

Rev Luke G Johnson Visits City During Gainesville District Tour

Rev Dr Luke G Johnson former First Methodist pastor and current presiding elder of the Gainesville district was in the city yesterday for a few hours meeting friends. His trip included Commerce and Statham and passed through Athens. Mrs Thome Lahy of Rome and Mrs Kate Jackson Wilson of Lavonia are expected at the Milledge Avenue convention with Mrs Lambert this week.

Luke G. Johnson First Methodist Church Gainesville Commerce Statham Athens Thome Lahy Rome Kate Jackson Wilson Lavonia Lambert Milledge, Avenue

Clower Sent to Jasper County for Trial in Larceny Case

Clower, a young white man, was moved Sunday afternoon by Sheriff Persons to Jasper County to await superior court trial. He faces an alleged larceny after trust charge linked to a jail escape and possible crimes in Clarke or Jasper counties. The transfer follows months in the local jail and involves a Dallas marriage case with Na tions, the alleged bigamist.

Clower Jasper County Texas Dallas Liberty Clarke Jasper UDC

Funeral Held for Rufus L. Moss Sr at First Methodist

Funeral services for Rufus L. Moss Sr. were held Sunday at 11 a.m. in the First Methodist Church. Moss had long served as a steward and helped grow the church’s congregation. The ceremony featured an active pallbearer group, choir renditions, and a sermon from Rev. James C. Morris. Burial followed at Oconee Cemetery.

Rufus L. Moss First Methodist Church Messrs D. C. Barrow T. F. Green E. Levy J. N. Webb H. H. Linton J. R. Whitley W. R. Foote Jesus James C. Morris Oconee

Visitors and salesmen draw Athens crowd and shows

Mr Harry E Stoops of Chattanooga Tennessee visits the city and is noted as a bill posting businessman. A Duplex razor demonstration attracts a large crowd at Palmer and Sons drug store with ongoing demonstrations. Davison Nicholson Co displays grand window decorations honoring the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs R H Pitts and Mrs Wills Fulier visit Mrs Short on Prince avenue during convention week.

Harry E. Stoops Chattanoog Tenn Stoops Palmer & Sons Davison-Nicholson Co Athens United Daughters of the Confederacy R. H. Pitts Carrollton Wills Fulier West Point Short Prince Avenue

Funeral of Mrs. Annie EB. Toomer Held Sunday

The funeral for Mrs. Annie EB. Toomer was held Sunday from her residence with many friends in attendance. Revs Hill and Morris spoke, flowers were abundant, and pallbearers conveyed the casket to the hearse. Her remains were taken by rail to Charleston, South Carolina, to rest beside her husband who died recently.

Annie EB. Toomer Hill Morris Georgia Charleston S. C

Sons of Confederate Veterans Call for Badges for Convention

Local Sons of Confederate Veterans Troop Artillery Camp asks every member to obtain badges from Commander D. P. Haselton or Adjutant Herschel Carthers for the Daughters of the Confederacy convention. Delegates arrive on trains today and the group will greet and assist them, assigning homes and duties.

Sons of Confederate Veterans D. P. Haselton Herschel Carthers

Majestic presents trio of films and live vocal program

The Majestic showcases three feature reels with no intermission from 3:30 to 5:30 and 8 to 10:30. Baritone James Bastable will perform selections to please the audience, drawing praise from several listeners. Advertising note mentions local social guests and miscellaneous classifieds.

The Majestic James Bastable Athens

Jim Savage A Wonder One Knight Quits The Next

Jim Savage a heavyweight pugilist from Orange New Jersey recently proved that fighters who bandy gloves are not tame. Savage quit to Grumboat Smith at a New York club after three rounds. Earlier he defeated Tom Kennedy in a showcase match marking him as a remarkable fighter.

Jim Savage Orange Savage Grumboat Smith New York Tom Kennedy Wendertat Hor Burke Frank Moran

iG CUE TOURNEY NOVEMBER 11 IN NEW YORK

Announcement for the 18.2 billiard championship revival in New York starts Nov 11 with a $200 entry fee per player and $3,000 prize pool. Winner gets 40 percent, others 30 20 and 10 percent. Notables Hoppe Morningstar Sutton Clive Demarest Slosson Cutler likely entries. Yamada and Cassignol may enter. Clarence Jackson considered. Matinee today Colonial Theater 4 PM 10 cents.

New York Hoppe Morningstar Sutton Clive Demarest Slosson Cutler Cassignol Yamada Clarence Jackson Chicago Seme Eet

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Thaw Colonial Theater Liverpool Eee Rolla Wells Democratic National Committee Fifth Ave New York City Roa Dany Basse Ansuns Bulldogs Johnston Oymster Cheney Small Mass Nicholson Univ Dunn Lanier Blum Flournoy Douglas Flannigen U.S. Survey Corps Col ” Theater Athens Masons RL Moss Matinee Harry E Stoops T. Tomer C. I. Gresham T. G. Seaman H. V. Head Hancock Avenue Banner Office Detroit Jewel Bargain. P. O Wonder Ilelelet Colonial “Theater
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