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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1905
Page
7
The city league finished the season with about fifteen dollars in the treasury and Captain Fred Beusse will host a banquet at his Prince avenue home for the victorious team. The event marks a pleasant culmination of a well enjoyed season of sport in Athens.
Sealed proposals for carrying the United States mails from the post office to the Seaboard Air Line Railway will be received by Postmaster Fleming up to October 3. The route is described as one of the best paying in the city, anticipating several applications.
Morning sermon centers on The Holy Spirit. At 8 30 pm the play Strong Young Men will be presented. All are welcome to attend these services.
News reached Athens yesterday of the death in Lindale Texas of James M Bell aged sixty two after a brief illness. He was a former Athens resident and a skilled mechanic, living in Texas since 18. He was brother of Mrs S E Snaith of Jackson county and had been a citizen of Athens for years. Friends here regret his passing.
Following the death of Judge FL W. Lucas several hopefuls compete for the justice of peace seat. Named contenders include befne Meo O Hileman and Mr Gee with the Clarke Superior court grand jury to decide at the upcoming term next month.
Mr G A Webb of Oglethorpe county was tried by Commissioner Kinnebrew for peonage. After hearing the evidence the commissioner found little in the case and allowed Webb to return home without bond. the case was continued due to absent witnesses. Hamp McWhorter Jr of Lexington represented the defendant.
The Northeast Georgia Odd Fellows push for locating a new orphans' home in Athens Georgia citing strong local lodges educational advantages and healthy conditions Athens stands ready to offer incentives and support including donations to attract the charity institution slated by the Grand Lodge committee led by Hon. Charles H Brand.
The First Methodist Church presents a program directed by Mr. Chas. Stanage A M featuring Ave Marie Two violins and organ Anthem We Sing and Give Thanks Beily Coombs The Gate of Heaven Schnecker Mr Stanage Organ Prelude Oh Lord Most Merciful Jackson Craumer Postlude Schulty Miss Katie Jester Violins Hamilton Horsey and Mr Stanage.
The order lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning prayer litany and sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer and sermon at 8 p m The offerings support the churchs three orphans homes in the diocese Rector Troy Beatty delivers the notice.
A historic ad touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm Uniment as a powerful pain reliever. It claims quick relief from rheumatic pains and promises sleep and rest, marketed by H. R. Palmer & Co. and W. Guulth & Bro. in a regional sale listing.
The congregation will worship for the last time in the old church today with Dr. J. W. Walden officiating at eleven in the morning. Evening service is at eight. Services continue at Seney-Stovall chapel daily this week except Saturday while remodeling begins to convert the building into a premier church edifice.
Mrs. G A Broach died yesterday at her College Avenue home after a long illness. She leaves a husband and two children and was a member of the First Baptist church. The funeral is this afternoon at 4:30 at the residence with pallbearers listed for a 4:00 meeting at Dorsey & Funkenstein. Interment will be in Oconee cemetery.
The Athens Electric Railway adjusts its timetable due to low Middle River water. The first car departs at 6:30 a.m. and the last at 11:01 p.m. The steam plant rush is intended to minimize delays, and depot line cars will not meet the early morning or late night Seaboard trains.
Athens Georgia September 23 1905 the Athens Electric announces morning car depart at 6 20 a m and last car at 11 01 a m trains at depot line not meeting the Seaboard trains early and late. c d flanigen
This afternoon at three the boys’ meeting at the YMCA hall will be led by Secretary Forbes and at four Prof J B Stewart of the University of Georgia will deliver an address. Students of the University are invited to attend. The YMCA meetings will soon feature the best city orchestra organized by Prof C S Stanage with many top musicians joining.
The Ponce DeLeon Comedy Company brings The Girl from Tennessee to town for a three night engagement starting Thursday the 28th. Star Miss Wallace appears as Tennessee Kent with Baby Hope performing new songs and dances between acts. Vaudeville features and topical numbers headline each show with reserved seats on sale Tuesday morning at Palmer & Sons drugstore.
Rabun High School will fit up its domestic science room thanks to Athens residents. Miss C. S. Parrish, Mr. E. J. Bondurant, and Mr. Will Dorsey donated items enabling the kitchen to be equipped and the dining area furnished for cooking lessons.
Last night at eleven a false alarm from box 126 triggered a prompt firefighting response. Authorities note someone staged the incident for amusement and warn the mayor will impose a severe penalty if the culprit is identified.
Multiple small ads from Athens merchants offer services and goods. Allgood & Hawks promote horse care at Bernstein stables on Thomas street. A. V. Clifton showcases photography on College Ave. Laundry and dry goods bargains appear for lace curtains, blankets, and quilts. Typewriters, real estate, and management positions are listed. Lost dog Ping sought with return incentive.
Baseball scores from Atlanta Nashville Shreveport Montgomery and Memphis show varied battery pairs and innings with teams Beere Moren Fox Sell er Archer Barnum Hottum Johnson Blake Russell Downing Sorrell Graffius Hale Millerick Goodwin Alexander.
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