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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

6

Athens Choral Club Organized In Athens City Neighbors

The Athens Choral Club formed at the Y M C A aims to sponsor a May Festival with Dam roschs orchestra and a 150 voice chorus plus a 200 voice children chorus. Meetings begin Tuesday night for rehearsals as the group plans concerts and regional musical culture in Athens.

Athens Choral Club Damrosch Athens J. P. Campbell J. W. Barnett Stanage C. D. Cox C. M. Snelling T. P. Stanley F. J. Ball L. L. Parker G. ‘J. Hodgson Cobb Davis L. J. Gaissert Misaes Jeasie Jackson Karle Jester Fannie Jackson Edith Allen Clara Dobbs Holliday Cherry Vorderau Ralph M. Hodgson H. R. McLean L. C. Smith C. 8 Tom Hudgins H. Zirbes Morton Hodgson Frank Griffith John Griffith J. W.webb Hope Bradberry Rufe Thornton Ben Thornton G. G. Bond J. A. Morton A. Thornton A. Carrier

Peach crop not injured by warm spell says Georgia Fruit Exchange

Atlanta January 23 reports from Georgia Fruit Exchange indicate the peach crop has not been harmed by recent warm weather. President Bagsey cites Fort Valley observations and says most growers found no damage though some buds bloomed on certain diseased trees. overall warmth not enough to injure.

Atlanta Georgia Fruit Exchange Fort Valley Bagsey Exchange Macon Oglethorpe Bagley Charles A. Barrett Zebulon Fleming

Clearance Sale of Muslin Underwear Items

A local notice advertises a clearance sale of muslin undergarments including gowns in muslin such as Nainsooks Cambrics and Lace trimmed pieces. Prices range from the low cents to under two dollars with varied trims Embroidery and lace edges and tucked ruffles described for multiple styles.

Clearance Sale of Towels and Linens This Monday

Clearance sale lists Huck towels 124¢ 18 by 86 and 20c 18 by 36, hemstitched damask towels 19 by 37 at 50c, and hemstitched damask 90 by 90 sizes ranging 90c to 1.16 with Monday timing. Includes 45 by 36 sizes at 22c and 25c.

Agricultural College on Wheels Not To Be Operated This Year

Georgia readers learn the Agricultural College on Wheels will not operate this year due to lack of cooperation from planters, railroad opposition, or state interest. Despite strong local support, officials say time is needed to allow Dr. Soule and staff to focus on other projects. Judge Taft, visiting Georgia, receives best wishes for a successful administration.

Rome Barrett Dalton College ON Wheels Agricultural College Soule Connor Athens Farmers’ Institute Farmers’ Wives Georgia Taft United States

Mr John Varner Dies in Texas

Mr John Varner died after a brief illness at his home in Paris Texas at age sixty one. He was brother in law of JL F Edwards and father of Fulton B Varner of this city. He had left yesterday for Texas to attend his father’s funeral amid many warm city friendships.

Paris Texas John Varner Varner JL. F. Edwards Fulton B. Varner

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Palma Utica N. Y. Mills Michael Chiael J. J. Connor Presi Fulton E. Varner New Madras Hydegrade India Batistes Michaels
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