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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1913

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Red and Black renews strong Georgia football drive

The article notes Georgia's effort to build a top class team with returning and new players. Malone plans to come back after considering prep school draws. Big Dilly’s return boosts the line and signals. Covington Paddock has left a gap in quarterback duties, and McKinnon returns with Michigan end experience. Spring drills are pending weather clearance.

Georgia Malone South Cunningham Dilly Covington Tech Clemson Auburn Donald McKinnon Michigan

New Faculty and Returns Sharpen Institute Staff

The article notes two new teachers for the institute this year Miss Hall from Camden New Jersey leads domestic science and Miss Fink returns to head mathematics. Miss Mott returns after two years study in Germany to teach piano and graduates Miss Cora Brown and Miss Parker resume post graduate roles with Miss Louise Dorsey also expected to take special work.

Miei Sel Miss Hall Camden N. J Drexel Institute Philadelphia Miss Fink

Election Called in Clarke County Georgia 1913

In compliance with an act a vote will be held in Clarke County on October 29 1913 to ratify or reject provisions of the act. Voters may mark For ratification or Against ratification. Returns go to the ordinary for consolidation and final declaration. Witness dated September 16 1913 in Athens Georgia.

Clarke General Assembly State of Georgia Athens

County Commission Delays Clarke County Assessor Selections

At yesterday's county meeting no election of Clarke county assessors occurred. Under the new tax revision, three assessors will serve next year. The commissioners are choosing from eligible citizens and will finalize the team before 1914 begins.

Clarke County

University of Georgia Opens 112th Year With Assembly

The University of Georgia begins its 112th year with a chapel assembly at 10 o’clock. Faculty meet fifteen minutes before, followed by a procession and remarks to inaugurate the Georgia spirit. Religious exercises conducted by Rev John D Mell.

University of Georgia Georgia Franklin College Snelling John D. Mell

Welcome to Ath ens church visitors to be greeted by Judge Cobb

No new students and visitors will be welcomed by Judge Andrew J. Cobb. Dr James W. Lynch will lead the church welcome, with public exercises urging Ath ens citizens and visitors to attend. registrar enrollment stood at 102 yesterday, last year 103 in the first two days. Forecasts suggest about eight hundred enrollments for the year, though freshmen registrations lag. After Saturday noon an extra registration fee will be charged.

Andrew J. Cobb James W. Lynch Athens

Presbyterians Meet in Jackson Co Two Days

Ministers and lay delegates from Athens and radiating sections traveled to Thyatira church in Jackson county yesterday afternoon. The semi annual sessions of the Athens Presbytery began last night and will continue through today with an evening service. Delegates plan to return tomorrow afternoon.

E. L. Hill J. Cartledge J. D. McPhail Messia H. H. Linton J. M. Hodgson Charles H. Newton Athens Thyatira Jackson County

New Business Man Arrives in Athens

Mr. A. Bennett of Baltimore, hub of American tailoring, arrived yesterday morning and joins Capitol Woolen Mills personnel in Athens, signaling a fresh business presence in the area.

Athens A. Bennett Baltimore America Capitol’ Woolen Mills

Mrs Wilhelmina Miller Dies in Brunswick at 83

The Brunswick News reports Mrs Wilhelmina Miller aged 83 widow of H M Miller died suddenly at Reynolds Street home after acute indigestion. She lived in Brunswick many years and is survived by five children Constance Miller P C Miller Frank Miller H A Miller and Mrs Emily Gedmidt. Interment expected tomorrow pending out of town relatives. Condolences from Zinbers manager and local tailor Mr Bennett with notes of his expertise.

B H. Scott Brunswick C. Miller Scott Miller Brunswick News Wilhelmina Miller H. M. Miller Reynolds Street

City Court Jurors Placed in Box

Judge West of the city court prepared a new jury box for duty in the county city court. The list mirrors the superior court trial juries with names printed on slips. Names were revised recently by the county jury commission and placed to be drawn.

Superior Court

Captain Dan Martin's 15 Foot Tomato Vine

Capt Dan Martin of the Southern Railway shows a champion tomato vine over fifteen feet tall tied to its post requiring a stepladder to reach. Twenty five ripe tomatoes as large as a boxer's fist were picked yesterday. The plant, from Lula, has blooms and both green and ripe fruit, with variety unknown.

Dan Martin Southern Railway Capt Martin Lula

Craps One Day Scraps the Next Arrests And Fines

Lonnie Coleman, a young white man, arraigned Monday and fined for shooting craps on Sunday, was arraigned again Tuesday for throwing rocks on Monday. The charges were drunk and disorderly with fines listed as five and ten or twenty dollars. Nearby lines reference corn and a mention of Lula.

Lonnie Coleman

Elks Hold Regular Session In Athens Tonight

Athens Lodge 790 B P O E will hold a regular session at 8 45 PM. Degrees to be conferred followed by a social session. A large attendance is desired.

Athens Lodge

Heidler Brothers Plan Expansion at Banner Office Site

The Heidler Brothers of Empire Steam Laundry announce expansion plans to take over the Banner office building next to their laundry. They will operate a large dry cleaning establishment with new lines and equipment. The note lists various produce items as a stylistic flourish.

Heidler Brothers Empire Steam Laundry

Claim Filed Against Clarke County For 7200

Yesterday the Clarke County board heard a claim alleging Otis and Maidie Bridges suffered permanent injuries when a county owned bridge pier failed on College avenue. Mrs Bridges seeks 5000 dollars with 200 for medical costs and 2000 for husband’s services. case expected to go to court.

Clarke County Board of County Commissioners County of Clarke Otis Maidie Bridges Messrs Claud Mahaffey T. J. Shackelford

Commissioners rule Williams claim favors county over damages

The Williamses of Allenville allege $600 roadway damage to their property. County commissioners, after inspection, deny damage, insisting the area now benefits from improved drainage and road conditions, valuing the county’s position over the claim.

Will Erwin Steve Virginia Williams Allenville Williams

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Lay Ini Os Rae Ag ‘No Jackson Co MR. C. Miller Zinbers Mr. Bennett Arnold & Abney ELKS
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