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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1916

Page

5

Seventeen Games Stop Steeped in Baseball Drama

Steele held New York Nationals to four hits through eight, but a ninth inning rally tied the score. In the tenth with bases loaded none out Steple wild pitched as New York won its twenty third straight. New York 3 St Louis 2 in ten. Brooklyn 2 Chicago 0. Boston 1 Pittsburgh 0. Philadelphia 3 Washington 13. Boston 3 New York 2. Only two games scheduled.

Associated Press iNew York Steele New York Nationals Steple New York National St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington

Mother of Mrs A E Kelley of Athens Dead

Mrs W T Harrison daughter of Ephraim and Mrs Dickens died in Pelham Georgia during the night of September 19 at age sixty six. Born near Clayton Alabama in 1850 she raised six children with husband Aaron Harrison and joined the Methodist church. Her children include A T Harrison in Pelham A C Harrison T L Harrison in Montgomery R L Harrison of Clayton and M Harrison of Graceville. The surviving daughter is Mrs A B Kelly of Athens Georgia.

W. T. Harrison Ephraim Dickens Clayton Barbour County Alabama Aaron Harrison A. T. Harrison Pelham South A. T A. C. Harrison

Georgia National Guard Ordered to Mexican Border for Real Duty

About twenty five Athens youths among Georgia National Guard troops at Camp Harris Macon were named as part of the units ordered to the Mexican border along with guardsmen from Virginia Alabama New Hampshire Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia New York Connecticut Michigan Minnesota Colorado and California The move follows a War Department order directing 6000 guardsmen from thirteen states to the border and calling for 10000 troops on the border to be mustered out to return home The Georgia brigade at Camp Harris awaited official departure dates while a provost guard collected absentees and officers on leave in Atlanta

Athens National Guard Geor Associated Press Washington District of Columbia War Department Funston Virginia Alabama Georgia Florida New Hampshire Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Connecticu Michigan Minnesota Colorado California Field Artillery New York Regiment Harris Macon Camp Harris Georgia Brigade Quartermaster's Department Fifth Infantry Atlanta Montgomery Texas

Dr Hardman Reports 19319.98 Campaign Expenses for Governor Race

Dr L G Hardman of Commerce filed a detailed expense account with the Georgia comptroller general under state law. The primary cost totaled 19319.98 across categories including stamps printing publicity travel clerical work and misc. This brings his two gubernatorial campaigns to 34414.94.

Hardman Éie Atlanta L. G. Hardman Commerce

New State Democratic Executive Committee Named

The New State Democratic Executive Committee chosen by the state convention will serve two years. Members span districts including Liberty Bulloch Tattnall Decatur Miller Colquitt Grady Clay Crisp Turner Muscogee Fulton DeKalb Jasper Clayton Hen ry Bartow Clarke Greene Washington and others.

Macon Democratic R. M. Martin Liberty C. Turner Bulloch R. E. de Loach Tattnall R. R. Tippins Evans J. D. Chason Decatur IM. Watson Miller J. Ig. Perry Colquitt W. J. Willie Grady B. M. Turnipseed Clay John H. War Crisp Bussey Turner Roger Wiliams B. F. Boykin Carroll Jeff Taylor Marion L. £. Slade Muscogee A.h.freeman Coweta A McCullough Fulton D. B. Bullard Campbell J. H. McCalla Rockdale J. E. Bodenhamer DeKalb Green A. Johnson Jasper J.B. Hardy Upson I. Z. Gilbert Clayton John G. Ward Henry

Shaw Richmond Districts Listed Officials

Seventh District names Gordon Knox Jeff Davis G T Culbreath Echols John W Quincy Coffee J A J Henderson Irwin Twelfth District lists J W Palmer Montgomery W C Brnson Johnson G L Price Emanuel A J Yearly Bleckley.

Shaw Richmond Gordon Knox Jeff Davis G. T. Culbreath Echols John W. Quincy Coffee J. A. J. Henderson Irwin J. W. Palmer Montgomery W. C. Brnson Johnson G. L. Price Emanuel A. J. Yearly Bleckley

Amusements This Thursday at Local Theaters

Ray and Louise Glaum star in Home at Keystone, with The French Milliner in Elite. Marguerite Clark shows Silks and Satins. A note warns of a bad summer for children and promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle remedy to relieve indigestion and bilious symptoms.

Ray Louise Glaum Key’stone Marguerite Clark H.R. Palmer & Sons Adv Thedford

Distinct Variety of fools noted in Globe quote

The Atchison Globe cites a saying that there are several kinds of fools including the clever man who believes he is too smart to be caught. The remark frames folly as a social caution from a Kansas City newspaper context.

Atchison, Globe

Hall Reports Scrubs Challenge Varsity In Scrimmage

Regulars sidelined as Dave Paddock urged the scrubs to a scoreless scrimmage amid a lively workout. Garmany shifted to center and starred, with Ferst Hutcheson and Reynolds among others excelling. Several reserves showed promise as Saturday’s Citadel game looms. Rip Major and Pitts will officiate, with Hammond Johnson unavailable due to sickness.

Dave Paddock Scrubs Varsity Captain Thrash Bull Garmany Ferst Hutcheson Big Boy Neville Reynolds Dezendorf Donnelly Hall Scott Coleman McConnell Thrash Wingate Everett Petrie Rigdon Beasley Skelton Garmany Pew Carter Tate Ferguson Rip Major Pitts Auburn Citadel Hammond Johnson

The Only Girl Thrills Greensboro Crowd at Colonial

The Only Girl by Blossom and Herbert plays at the Colonial on October third with strong notices from Greensboro. Esther Jarrett and Helen Ford lead Patsy and Jane as five distinct heroines captivate audiences alongside a lively chorus and standout performances by Tom Burton and Grace Kennicott.

Colonial Greensboro ON. C Andrew McMurray Bunzie Municipal Theater Henry Blossom Victor Herbert Aphrodite Municipal Ruth Patsy Esther Jarrett Jane Helen Ford Tom Burton Burton Arthur Burkley Grace Kennicott Kennicott Ana Ernest Wood John Chandler

Doctor Stewart Examines Medical College Admissions

Dr Joseph B Stewart head of the University of Georgia secondary education department conducted admittance exams in Atlanta for Emory College medical department, successor to Atlanta Medical College. He also finished similar work for the University of Georgia Medical College in Augusta. Admissions now require fourteen units and four years of high school plus college work, with far fewer passers than in former years.

Joseph Stewart Department of Secondary Education University of Georgia Atlanta Emory College Atlanta Medical College University of Georgia Medical College Augusta

Smith Shifts Banks In Georgia National and Peoples Bank

Mr H I Smith resigns from Peoples Bank where he acted as book keeper to join Georgia National Bank in a similar role. Mr Guy Cenhanh, an assistant, has taken the vacant book keeper duties at Peoples Bank.

H. I. Smith Peoples’ Bank Georgia National Bank Guy Cenhanh People’ Bank

Bar Meeting to Schedule Clarke County October Term 1916

Attorneys are notified of a bar meeting on Saturday September 30 at 12 o clock noon in the Clarke County superior court room to calendar the October term 1916. Witness Hon. Charles H. Brand judge. Clerk E J Crawford.

Superior Court Clarke County Clarke Superior Court Charles H.brand E. J. Crawford

Central Railway Offers Big Shorthorn Prizes

The Central of Georgia Railway offers premiums totaling 30 for exhibiting high grade Shorthorns at the Georgia State Fair in Macon from November 2 to 11, 1916. Awards include 1st 15 and 2nd 10 for best individual or heifer with two or more exhibitors required. Entries must include registered name and number and date of birth.

Central of Georgia Railway Sra Macon

Hamilton Heads to Texas to Live with Son

Mr A 8 Hamilton of Center Ga will leave next Sunday morning for Texas to live with his son there Mr ER D Hamilton He will spend Saturday and Saturday night with his son and grandson here Dr W T Hamilton and Mr Fred Hamilton of Barber street and will be glad to meet friends there before leaving

Hamilton Texas Center ER. D. Hamilton W. T. Hamilton Fred Hamilton Barber Street

Jitney Offer From Foley Co. For Trial Medical Pack

A truncated promotional notice invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package. The pack includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with an addressed slip to mail back.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons

Georgia Feuds Over Joe Guyon Eligibility at Tech

The Atlanta Georgian reports Georgia athletic authorities request a ruling on Joe Guyon’s eligibility for Tech football. Charles Wa hoo Guyon’s letter and a job request at U Georgia are cited as potential conflicts. Georgia alleges rules violations and accuses Tech of attracting players through coaching ties, while noting Guyon’s registration and practice at Atlanta.

Atlanta Tech Chas Guyon Fuzzy Woodruff Athens Woodruff Georgia Joe Guyon University of Georgia H. W. Cox University of Florida Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Alabama Florida Yellow Jacket University Charlie (Wahoo) Guyon University_of Georgia Charlie Guyon Charlie Joe Carlisle Sanford Jim Thorpe Tedh

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Giants A. E. Kelley Georgia National Guard The New State Executive Committee Sam L. Grayham Floyd Cobb John T. Norris Bartow John B. Lacy Polk Julian B. McCurry Hart T. F. Greene Clarke B. W. Boyd Greene W. J. Matthews Elbert O.A. Nix Gwinnett J. T. Peyton Habersham D. T. la Hall Howard Tate Pick John T. Allen Baldwin Alvin Golucke Taliaferro Iw. M. Goodwin H. W Georgia Eleven DR. Stewart Central Railway Syvania Woods Clifton Millsky Thedfords Black-Draught Cox Wahoo Heisman Lin Tech Ater New College Annapolis West Point Army Navy
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