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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

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Georgia Agricul turn out at Hawkinaville meeting

The State Agricultural Society adjourned after a day of discussion led by Hawkinaville delegates. Officers were chosen, and speeches by Hon Pope Brown and others covered education, cotton pricing, silk culture, railroads, and the idea of a Greater Georgia with emphasis on farming, schools, and rural industry.

Magid J. P. Campbell Brown John A. Cobb R. J Redding Edson Elec Hawkingville Invitaton Hawkinaville Pope Brown Society Tallulah Falls F. Brown Easai Priets M Hyals Crittenden John A Dobb K Leonard A Smith J Redding Lumphin G. W Holmen Vb. Cloud James Barrett B. Barroughe Diatric James Brown Hammock K. Donnard Mick Newman Washington County Matterson Georgia Louis Magid Oglethorpe John P. Campbell Bigory University of Georgia J | Vine H Brown Greater Col. R. Redding Americus Col Cobb A. W. Edson Department of Agriculture Washington South

Directors to Meet Today at Y M C A Building

This afternoon at six o'clock the board of directors of the Y M C A will hold its regular monthly meeting. The session will consider a proposed revision of membership fees and other important matters. Full attendance is earnestly requested.

Y. McA Athenaeum Club Pres. W. D. Hammock

Summer School closes tomorrow at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia Summer School ends its six week session tomorrow. Teachers depart hopeful of benefits gained and pledged to return next year. The school year’s final days showed high interest and strong work, with management already planning for an even better program in the next session. Judge Andrew J. Cobb visits before moving to Atlanta, drawing many local friends.

University of Georgia

New System for Athens City Finances Decided

The Athens mayor and council agreed yesterday afternoon to hire an expert to audit the city treasurer and establish a new bookkeeping system. The mayor and the finance committee will select the expert and outline arrangements, aiming to open a new set of books for future city accounting.

Monthly Report Industrial Home Meeting Minutes

The Boasie Mall Industrial Home held a regular session at 6 with absent leaders. Miss Louie Lene chaired. funds and relief work were reviewed. the home will close for one month while continuing aid. The relief committee was expanded to include Mrs. Noland.

Boasie Mall Louie Lene Hull Noland W. W. Thomas G. O. Thomas C. D. Flanigan

Untiring Labors of Registrar Harper Highlighted

An Athens University Summer School feature credits Registrar and Treasurer F. M. Harper with pivotal role in securing three thousand dollars in subscriptions and managing registrar duties alongside Latin instruction. The piece notes his NC alumnus status, an A M from Georgia, and current work as assistant superintendent of Athens city schools.

F. M. Harper Harper Banner People of Athens Wardlaw Thomasville Univerity of North Carolina University of Georgia South Athens City Enhoola

Army Guards Drill Notice With Attendance Penalty

Urgent notice to all guards to meet at the armory tonight for drill in extended order with signals. Attendance is compulsory under a 50 conte fine for noncompliance. By order Captain W A Capps and Sergeant Ewing.

W. A. Capps Ewing

Whitehall Beats Athens in Final Baseball Rubber

Yesterday at Athens Whitehall defeated Athens 15 to 4 in the rubber game of the series. Whitehall’s Nannally and Wood pitched, Athens’ Erwin O Farrell and Strickland batted poorly as most balls lofted into the air were fielded. The two teams may meet again soon. The State Glowers Association will convene at 9 30 this morning in the Athen ium auditorium on Broad street with President W D Hammock predicting a large turnout.

Athens Whitehall Rump Nannally Wood Erwin O'Farrell Strickland State Glowers’ Association Athenam Club Broad Street Pres. W. D. Hammock State Horticultural Society State Dairymen’s Association State Agricultural Society Georgia Hammock Banner Yeaterday Athenium

Mechanics Win Classic City League Final Over Dry Goods

The Mechanics defeated the Dry Goods team 6 to 1 in the last game of the Classic City League to decide the tie between the two squads.

Mechanics Dry Goods Clothiers

Gilleland's Cafe Opens On College Avenue

Gilleland's Cafe, managed by Glen Gilleland, opens tomorrow on College Avenue beside H. P. Hinton's. The new eatery promises a first class dining room for ladies, a lunch counter, electric fans, and quick service for business people, addressing a local demand for quality dining. The ad also touts August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints, offering two doses for 25 or 75 cents.

Gilleland Glen Gilleland Athens United States

Cotton market snapshot August 6 1008

Liverpools Market Middling uplands 6 62 per unit with 8000 bales. American American 500 receipts noted. New York Market Spots 13 75 with firm tone. Athens Market Middling 12 35. Port receipts today estimated 200, last year noted.

Liverpools New York Athens

Athens to renumber city houses to speed mail delivery

The Athens council discussed renumbering houses to improve mail delivery. Alderman Lipscorst introduced a resolution. the plan was referred to the public property committee for cost inquiry and a report. Hon J Pope Brown of Rankinville visited and returned home yesterday.

Athens Lipscorst J. Pope Brown Rankineville

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State Agriculural Society Dudley Manville J. J. de R Dia School of Technology Georgis MC. A Farmers’ Clubs Variona Farmers’ Club Eles Richmond County Hughes Pone Barrett Hoe Hawkinsville Andrew J. Cobb Atlanta Capitol Avenue Judge Cobb Finance Committee Monthly Report Industrial Home Hood Parilis Donce Ginners Wavtehall Gilleland’s Cafe College Avenue H. P. Hineton’s Baxter & Co
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