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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1912

Page

7

Our Store Is Closed for Holiday Reopening Mon Sept 23

The notice states Michael's store is closed today due to a holiday and will reopen Monday morning September 23. No other details or locations are provided.

Registration list shows residents enrolled at Georgia university

The paper lists registrants for this year's term. Names span cities like Athens Savannah Atlanta Macon Cuthbert and Savannah with many from Marshallville Rome and Toccoa. The tally includes Wimberlake O'Reilly Jones DeRenne Donaldson and dozens more.

PT. O'Reily Gainesville F. Womenuthdl Savannah Johnston Anta FCC Westbrook T. Lanier Athens F. Jones DeRenne Donaldson Statesboro Harrison Atlanta W. Rountree McLeod W. Coker Rome A. T. Brewer Elberton G. S. Whitehead Cashon J. K. Patterson Cuthbert BR. West T. T. Abney Panka Grantville W. A. Griffin Marshallville C. M. Theus H. R. Melarty Douglasville G. D. Allen Brunswick A. G. Crafts Macon S. Pinehard LaGrange R. Rountree Cobbtown M. Ammons W. P. Price Farmington R. B. Harber Commerce H. L. Grubbs Jesup T. S. Williams J. J. Daniel Millen W. F. Rutherford Union Point P. R.hill Toccoa J. G. Henderson Cordele B. Callaway Augusta G. A. Sanéken B. B. Bivins Giovania W. H. Sorrells J. I. Davis Quitman W. W. Hardaway, Jr Thomson J. R. Wood Q. L. Williams Lawrenceville Gale R. Wilson, Jr Thomson Ga

Florence Webber to Golf Nearby in Atlanta Match

Atlanta friends of Florence Webber known for Naughty Marietta arrange a golf match at East Lake today or tomorrow. Opponent to be chosen from among Atlanta’s top women golfers as Miss Webber arrives from Athens and performs tonight as the title role in Victor Herbert’s opera at the Atlanta Theater.

Atlanta Florence Webber East Lake Miss Webber Mateo Athens Victor Herbert

Negro Saves Life to Aid Officer in Jail Escape Plot

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Johnson Sebb, a Black inmate reprieved in Early county, had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment after aiding a deputy sheriff during an attempted jail break. The mob of sixteen prisoners planned to rush the deputy when he unlocked the door, but Sebb helped stop them and risked his life in the process.

Atlanta Johnson Sebb Early County Webb Beck

Grace Will Not Oppose Suit for Divorce

Eugene Grace in a Philadelphia divorce case says he will not contest the divorce filed by his wife Daisy Opie Grace. He defends his conduct and notes his paralysis while under medical care in Atlanta. He will not file counterclaims, seeking an end to the matter through his wife's divorce.

Atlanta Eugene Grace Daisy Opie Grace Philadelphia Grace Ely Tog Id

Yom Kippur Observed Across Jewish Community

New York reports mark the start of Yom Kippur at sunset, the holiest and most solemn day on the Jewish calendar. The tenth of Tishri ushers in twenty four hours of fasting, prayer, and penitence with devout Jews abstaining from food, drink, and work, and focusing on worship with family.

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Elegant new main building for Georgia Carolina Fair

The Georgia Carolina Fair Association projects an ambitious expansion with larger buildings as the fair grows. Exhibits in livestock and poultry are expected to be top quality, with last year hosting 3,500 birds in the poultry show. Secretary Beane negotiates midway attractions and races, and the event runs from November 4 through 9 in Augusta.

Georgia-Garolina Fair Association Augusta South Beane Georgia Carolina Fair Association

May Allow 200 Pounds Baggage On First Class Tickets

Atlanta Sept 29 Railroad commission hearing considers raising baggage limit from 150 to 200 pounds for first class travel. Pending decision will affect passengers and freight concerns as stations are proposed at Winder Jeffersonville Dublin and Statham with Seaboard lines Carl Ga noted.

Atlanta Ceara City Eloeking Bay Adana Pritrend Commission Winder Seshord Jeffersonville Macon, Dublin & Savannah Road Statham Seaboard Carl Railroad Colvision

Georgia names listed for assignment board

A long list of individuals with city identifiers across Georgia and Florida appears, detailing personnel such as C. N. Crocker Atlanta O R. O Keefe Atlanta Co J Gowan Athens Clark Howell Jr Atlanta J H Strickland Roswell R Holland Dallas C C Nall Jr Luthersville R W Wesley Edison A M Demmock Atlanta W R Wilson Athens P Abbot Lowsville Z S Cowan Atlanta H D Williams Marietta M G Nosworthy Dawson W C Campbell Jr Atlanta S B Adair Bowman J J Wilson Eatonton W W Gownay LaFayette J B Burch Thomasville M P Phillips Jacksonville tL I Harper Royston M M Hutton Savannah E M Seabrook Jr Columbus A H Baxter Atlanta Cc B Walker Shellman T C Freeman Commerce T F Ingram Atlanta Cc W Alson Jr Atlanta G G B E Martin Athens C H Holmes Macon H E Andrews Milledgeville A L Howard Atlanta

C. N. Crocker Atlanta O. R. O'Keefe J. Gowan Athens Clark Howell, Jr Atlanta Ga J. H. Strickland Roswell R. Holland Dallas C.C. Nall, Jr Luthersville R. W. Wesley Edison A. M. Demmock W. R. Wilson P. Abbot P. Abbot Lowsville Z. S. Cowan H. D. Williams Marietta M. G. Nosworthy Dawson W. C. Campbell, Jr S. B. Adair Bowman J. J. Wilson Eatonton W. W. Gownay LaFayette J. B. Burch Thomasville M. P. Phillips Athens, Ga C. H. Holmes Macon H. E. Andrews Milledgeville A. L. Howard Atlanta, Ga

Still Found in Edge of Town near Lexington Georgia

Deputies Watkins and Maswell located a fully equipped still in a gully near Lexington in Oglethorpe county. The apparatus included a seventy five gallon pot, cap and worm and about sixty gallons of mash. Sixty gallons of mash were destroyed. other components were taken by sheriff and revenue officers. The case will be heard in federal court in Athens and aims to curb illicit liquor production in the county.

Lexton Simoo Watkins Sherity Lo Maswell Oglethorpe County Athens Ctizens Oglethorpe

New Discovery Helps Coughs and Lung Ailments at Home

Thousands seek relief from coughs and lung diseases by using Dr King s New Discovery at home. The medicine claims quick relief for throat and chest troubles including coughs colds grip and whooping cough with a trial bottle offered free. Priced 59 cents to 100 dollars and guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Theountry Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R Palmer & Sons

Improvements at Georgia Carolina fair grounds in Augusta

The Georgia Carolina fair in Augusta plans a new main building with integrated auditorium to replace the old structure. The grounds will be illuminated with electric lights, a livestock pavilion will host top breeds, and the poultry and agricultural exhibits from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee are enhanced. A larger football game between the University of Georgia and Clemson is anticipated, with expanded midway attractions and vaudeville acts.

Palmetto Augusta South Carolina James A. Jackson North Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennes University of Geor Clemson College United States Canada State College of Agriculture

Georgia State Fair Is to be Biggest Ever

Macon Georgia September 20 The Big Booster train returned and excitement builds for Georgia Great State Fair Officials promise the largest fair yet with new hotels a 16 hotel capacity and thousands expected The Moultrie Brass Band Nat Reisg carnival company and 11th United State Cavalry Troop B headlined entertainment The Studebaker Day automobile show will cover 250000 feet of floor space with models of 1913 cars and daily band concerts Reduced rail fares are available to attend Georgia's biggest fair.

Macon Georgia Head of Blue Moultrie Brass Band Nat Reisg 11Th United State Cavalry Uncle Sam Studebaker Alf

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