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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1911

Page

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Drummer preacher Rev. H. C. Compton bonds for $300 in Athens

Warrant charges of cheating and swindling were sworn by N. M. Embree. Rev. H. C. Compton voluntarily appeared in Athens to clear the charges and posted $300 bond through Judge Young to await further legal steps. He travels between Alabama and Athens for rent collection and plantation duties. Embree plans to pursue the case through the courts.

H. C. Compton Athens N. M. Embree John R. White Compton Young Alabama Embree Mr. Embree Law of Lync Majestic

The Indian's Dog at Lyric and Elite Orchestra

A Pathe short titled The Indian's Dog will play at the Lyric and feature Walters orchestra. Haughey's orchestra performs tonight at Elite, with the story and film praised by patrons.

Pathe Walter Pioneer College Avenue Place

Last Return Day Announced for Clarke County Superior Court

Clarke county clerk notes today is the last return day before the October term of Clarke County Superior Court begins on the second Monday. Attorneys and parties anticipate action and possible business before adjournment. Lynn's orchestra performs tonight at the Majestic.

Superior Court of Clarke County

Lubin at Elite Promises Romance of the Cove Drama

A Lubin feature titled The Romance of the Cove plays at the Elite today with Haughey's Orchestra providing music. It marks the Haugheys first theater engagement, greeted by a crowded house last night. Also notes New York State grapes available from Arnold & Abney by phone 1076.

Haughey Haugheys Theaterium New York State Delaware Nagara Concord Arnold & Abney

Man Ends Life With Shotgun At Home

Thomas M. Aaron a long time mill employee died Sunday afternoon in his home in a grisly self inflicted shooting. He tied a trigger to a shotgun and using a string tied to his toe blew his head off. He had threatened suicide before and drank heavily in the days prior. He left a fifteen year old son and several children from two marriages. Funeral services were held at West End Baptist Church with Rev. A J Smith and Rev S R England officiating and interment at Oconee cemetery.

Thomas M. Aaron Aaron West End Baptist Church A. J. Smith England Messrs A. L. Collep E. D. Is Oconee Cemetery

Glidden Tour Party Arrives in Athens Plans Stopovers

J Shreyar official of the Glidden tour with J M Stockfish Indiana Refining Co and W W VanVarman New York attorney arrive in Athens to arrange hotels and garages for the event. The Maxwell car will join the tour and depart for Atlanta then Jacksonville with Athens likely hosting guests overnight and future southern routes.

J. Shreyar New York Shreyar JM. Stockfish Indiana Refining Co W. W. VanVarman Maxwell Athens Jacksonville Atlanta Atlanta Journal New York Herald Journal Journal-Herald Lieman's Place

Maiden Blush apples sell 50c per peck

Arnod and Abney advertise Maiden Blush apples at 50 cents per peck with phone contact 1076 for orders.

Arnod & Abney

Opening of University of Georgia September Session

The University of Georgia opens its 111th session tomorrow, September 20, 1911. Since a week ago, returning students and officials have arrived, with new applicants arriving by train from across the state to seek entrance. Registration shows strong turnout, nearly doubling the first day of last year, with an expected six hundred attendees.

University of Georgia

Athens Men Enter Glidden Tour Cars From Griffeth and Brown

Two Athens entrants join the Glidden tour with a Mitchell six and a Schacht four in a three-car Athens team. L. C. Brown of Athens Coca Cola Bottling Company, and W. G. Griffeth of Griffeth Implement Co., accompany St. Elmo Massengale of Atlanta, driving a Garford and a Schacht respectively, all delivering cars to New York for the race.

Athens L. C. Brown and Griffeth Co Griffeth Implement Co St. Elmo Massengala South Warner Flatow The Journal L. C. Brown Athens Coca Cola Bottling Company Journal-Herald Georgia St. Elmo Mass W. G. Griffeth Griffeth Implement Company Schacht Pacific Coast Griffeth Company Schacht Motor Company Cincinnati Georgia State Agency Griffeth Journal Office Mr. Griffeth Massengale Garford Brown Mitchell New York Mr. Brown Buckhead Atlanta Philadelphia Anderson S. C

Texas boy Logan rocks Maestic crowds with sacred song

Immense crowds filled the Maestic as Mr. Logan from Texas performed in character singing and ballad work. He promised to sing at two churches next Sunday and to use his talent for sacred solo work wherever he travels on Sundays.

Maestic Mr. Logan Texas San Antono the Majestic Lynn Amtahee

Lucy Cobb Institute Opens Fifty-Fifth Year

The Lucy Cobb Institute begins its fifty-fifth year with doors opening tomorrow. The attendance is expected to rise above last year and enrollment to grow. The faculty has largely completed summer study to improve performance. Opening exercises will be simple and dignified before students are assigned to classes. Notable improvements have been made on the campus since the last term.

Lucy Cobb Institute

WYLIE SMITH ENGAGEMENT CONNECTS ATHENS AND ATLANTA

Mrs Lollie Belle Wylie announces the engagement of her daughter Hart to Edward Inglis Smith Jr of Athens Ga the wedding planned for fall The bride to be is a Dresden like beauty and sister of Mrs Charles P King The groom is business manager of The Athens Banner and a noted Atlanta social figure

Lollie Belle Wylie Hart Edward Inglis Smith, Jr Athens Miss Wylie Charles P. King Atlanta

Fresh Produce Ad From Arnold & Abney

Shell peas fresh corn and green cabbage offered by Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076.

Arnold &Abney

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Preacher Bond Elite Orchestra Tonight Elite Clidden Glidden Griffeth Implement Company of Mr. Massengale Hell S. M. Butler Contest Board Imr Logan Walter’s Lyric Majestic Singer Lucy Cobb Bludwine Bludwine Company Oconee Street Goldberg Fortune
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