21 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
1
An upcoming Purposes bond election tied to the governor’s primary draws strong support. An organized campaign is active now to advocate for the measure with a stated stimulus of 1,000 in funding potential.
Sheriff served Col. T J Shackelford in Athens after Gov Smith named him judge of the city court. A restraining order from Judge Brand blocks interference with Judge H S S until a permanent injunction hearing on Monday September 25.
Atlanta Georgia September 20 former Governor Jaspph M Brown will announce his candidacy for governor this week. He has reportedly decided to run and will make the announcement before Sunday. He will not open state headquarters but run his campaign from his home with support from citizens across the state.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a vague scene with unclear names and setting. The readable bits suggest a dialogue or stage cue about a person named Deon and a role titled Jes. Details remain indeterminate.
Special to the Banner Atlanta reports Calhoun Tech’s all southern first baseman and pitcher who defeated Thompson of Georgia will not return to Tech. He will study at the University of Georgia while continuing to play star baseball and full back on football. Norman and Latimore prep football men connected to McCallie are in town but not yet practicing. Coach Houser assists Heisman as practice resumes with 29 players. Practice shifts to 3:30 pm daily starting Monday.
Capt J J C McMahan dies at 65 in Athens Georgia after a long public career. He served Clarke County in the General Assembly, led the Cobb Delaney Camp of Confederate veterans, and chaired church and business committees. Funeral plans await the arrival of the body from Atlanta.
Prominent visitor Major W Simmons, described as one of the ablest lawyers in the state and a trusted figure, was noted for his ties to the University of Georgia and his involvement in legal affairs during a recent visit.
Lucy Cobb Institute opened yesterday admitting girls from Georgia and nearby states including Florida Alabama Tennessee Louisiana Kentucky Maryland and others. The day featured exercises a welcome address and the start of class work music and gymnasium schedules. Principals expressed pleased with the opening.
A fragmented notice describes welcoming Manhattan College visitors to a Georgia venue. It notes convenient hours and hearty reception with meals and teas offered in various sizes. It emphasizes friendly hospitality and ongoing market service.
Incomplete readable text notes a general news item with names and places obscured. The fragment hints at a brief report involving a specific event or incident but essential details remain unreadable.
The government run Postal Savings Bank will begin operations at the Athens post office on Thursday morning, September 28, with existing staff handling duties. Deposits start at ten cents, earning two percent interest, and funds will be deposited with local banks as in the past. Few expect broad demand due to other savings banks already serving the area.
Readable fragments point to an official notice from an unidentified office. The text hints at district level matters and a possible interaction with the office of the president, but details and names are unclear.
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