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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1913
Page
7
An executive committee met in Atlanta yesterday afternoon. Delegates discussed organizational matters and planned upcoming engagements with representatives from several departments. The meeting addressed policy updates and coordination for forthcoming events.
Atlanta September 27 The executive committee of the S I A A met to address reports from Southern colleges about player eligibility. Two players, likely Patton and McClellan from Tech and the University of Georgia, are named as subjects. Meetings at Athens and Atlanta are anticipated. Ruth Harsha recovers from a weeklong illness. Matinee seats available for ten cents Wednesday or Saturday.
Dr E M Coleman of Athens underwent successful appendicitis surgery at St Josephs Infirmary in Atlanta this afternoon. This marks his second such operation in several months. Proclamation offers 200 dollar reward for Jesse W Scoggins, 18, 5 ft 4 in, blue eyes, fugitive in Clarke County for murder of Horace Denton. Colonial program change announced for every night this week.
Hon. Joseph M. Hodgson a longtime county commissioner and influential local figure argues against a city government form change. He cites safe past governance, asks for proof of better results, recalls Athens’ growth, and condemns the financial burden of shifting to a new charter. He urges readers to read his letter and reject the proposed reform.
Hon S G McLendon, described as an original and honest statesman, will deliver an address at noon tomorrow before the University law school on the Initiative Referendum and Recall. The event is open to the public in the Academic Building law rooms, Athens citizens welcome.
The Holland offers a luncheon and dinner service with a six thirty to eight thirty dinner window priced at 75 cents. Oyster soup olives celery roast beef baked fowl and sides are listed with beverages and desserts including vanilla ice cream and cake.
Rev A A Sullivan preaches at Oconee Street Church this morning on Growth of the Kingdom and this evening on Hidden Treasure The Women's Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 4 at the Parsonage.
A brief note announces dime matinees at the Colon Ial on Wednesday and Saturday with reduced admission for afternoon showings.
Governor Slaton commuted the death sentence of Dr W J McNaughton to life imprisonment in the Screven murder case finding the evidence suggests guilt but grants the benefit of doubt. He believes the jury would have reached the same verdict with all facts known and notes the clemency review is final with no further appeal.
A promotional notice claims Dr King’s New Discovery treats coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a promise of life saving effect. A Malichite Colorado customer testimonial says two doctors warned of consumption but the remedy kept him alive. Price 60 cents and 1 dollar with refunds if ineffective. Guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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