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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1903

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Hart County shooting trial ends as Evans released on evidence

The Hart County case involving a deputy collector H L Richardson and Powerman J A Dickinson concluded before Judge Kineebrew. Evans was discharged on evidence. Andy Evans and Bart Soow remained held on bonds of 200 each for distill and 300 for shooting. The two men failed to post bonds and were sent to Atlanta for trial before Judge Newman. Deputy Marshal Thomas led the prisoners from Am nty. The case drew many onlookers.

Hart County H. L. Richardson Powerman J A. Dickinson Kineebrew Evans Andy Evans Bart Soow Atlanta Newman Amnty Thomas Aleft

Cotton Market Recap From May 38 Market Notes

Market notes show mixed upland prices at 6 40 with American bids at 4 600 recopie 17 200 and 17 200 for various lots. Spite and middling prices appear in the Liverpool Market as well as daily receipts and totals. Year ago figures listed as 8 019.

Irerpool

Knox Institute closes with diploma awards at Pierce chapel

The Knox Institute closing exercises at Pierce chapel drew a large crowd of prominent locals. J B McLean and G V Clark delivered addresses, diplomas were awarded to graduates, and prizes distributed under L B Lockett's administration as the school marks notable progress in education among the Heredrane.

Knox Pierce Chapel J. BR. McLean First Congregational Church Grand G. V. Clark Smonth Congregational L 8Ck Knox Institute Heredrane

Banner Team Triumphs in Five Innings on Campus

A short five inning ball game on campus features the Banner team securing a decisive win. Strong offensive bursts and solid defense carry the victory as the home crowd cheers.

The Banner Defeats Turner Hodgson In Debut Game

The Athena Banner baseball team opened with a five inning win over Turner Hodgson at the University campus in Watineville May 31 to June 3. Capt. Charlie Turver excelled as player coach and umpire while Ewing hit a first inning homer and The Banner added runs in each frame. Morton Hodgson and O Farrell pitched well for their sides as Cobbs and Hodgson provided solid defense behind them.

Athena Banner Turner & Hodgson Combeir Quonee High Wathineville Charlie Turver W. W. Turner Kiasona Turner Tunner Abe Iud O'Farrell Morton Hodgson Cobbs Hodgson Tarver & Hodgson Athens Foundry Apther

Commencement Events At Oconee County School In 1903

The program lists commencement events from Sunday May 31 to Wednesday June 3 1903 at Conyer Ga with sermons addresses recitations songs tableaux and plays by large and smaller groups including Duke Hodges Le Roy Hodges and Dan Ashford along with a Brownie drill and operetta Cinderella in Flowerland A testimonial paragraph promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets via Druggist Alex Richard after reporting Mr Pominville’s recovery from stomach trouble.

Oconee County John LeRoy Hodges Watermillions John Chappel Avera Hatchet Ben McRee Morele Quillian Morton Hatcheron Eula Boswell Tatleag— Kuster Danay Ashford Brownie Drill Guy S8nele Robinson Joseph Pominville Stillwater Minn Alex Richard Chamberlain

Great Plays at the Theatre Review of Payton Sisters farce

The week’s best horos praised the three act comedy A Husband on Salary. Locy Vina and the Payton duo shared honors while Albert Rossell and Walter Thompson drew praise. A ladies free matinee follows with children’s bonbons and low prices for youngsters. Exalted Ruler E. D Walsh visited Athena before returning home.

Payton Locy Vina Senior Payton Albert Rossell Paul Harwood Walter Thompson Arther Browning Bis David Russell Rowe Spm Palmer's

Elks Banquet in Athens Praised by Distinguished Guests

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Martin praised Athens lodge as exceptional noting its rapid growth and high work. Exalted Ruler Michael and Atlanta lodge head Walsh lauded the local unit. A banquet followed with speeches on charity justice and brotherly love in a festive, well organized event at the Commercial Hotel.

Raler Martin Benevolent and Protective Order of Elka Athens Martin Etka Mow Eiks M. G. Michael Athens Lodge Georgia Elec Eika Mchael Michael Walah Atlanta Athens Lodar Waleh Athena Lodge Fathers of Athens Lodge Sloman Philpot Ellis Riler Michael H E. Oboate Banques Sweethear Order of Elis W. A Reynolds D. H. McNeill J. H. Rocker D. P., Haselton Rhodes E.ke Eik Aaa Dr. I He Goes J. J. Strickland

Baseball in Athens Plans for Four Local Teams Meet at City Hall

A meeting is set at City Hall this afternoon at six o'clock to organize Athens baseball for the summer. The plan calls for four teams from local businesses and shops with two paid players each, plus objective games against teams from other North Georgia cities. The Athens club, fresh after beating Winder, has accepted a challenge from Decatur for a University campus game next Wednesday, anticipated as a standout contest of the season.

Athena Georgia Groc’rs Dry Goods Athens Athens Ia Winder Decatur

Shackelford to Deliver Brunswick Commencement Address

Hon. Thomas J. Shackelford of Clarke County Georgia will speak at Brunswick city schools graduation held at the Grand next Friday. He is noted as a gifted orator with a history of commencement addresses at major institutions and comes invited by Brunswick officials. The exercises are expected to be outstanding and enjoyable. D. H. Turner of Dempseytown P A endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills.

T. J. Shackelford General Assembly Clarke County Brunswick Brunswick Journal Shackelford Thomas J. Shackelford General Assembly of Georgia Bronachcs Om

Lightning strikes Athens killing workers at race track

A severe thunderstorm in Athens caused three men to die instantly on the new race track. The bolt also struck Prof. Alexander Rhodes's Cobb Street home causing chimney damage and leaving Mrs. Rhodes badly shocked, though the house sustained only minor damage.

Athens Finiah Webb & Darwin O. H. Phinizy Alexander Rhodes Cobb Street Rhodes

Lucy Cobb Alumnae Excursion Benefits Building Fund

Lucy Cobb Alumnae present an evening event on Milledge Avenue featuring a Japanese tea lawn party a musical program and speeches to raise funds for the Lucy Cobb building. Notable sponsors offer a share of fares and refreshments as the event concludes at the Villa with May pole planting. Tickets available from W J Peeples.

Lucy Cobb John T. Anderson Prince Avenue Billaps Phinisy Milledge Avenue Apollinaria Lacy Cobb The Misa Anasta Center DuBose Sniggles Stalowski W. J. Peeples Basiline Prince Bev Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association

University urged to appoint youths to agriculture program

The Georgia legislature is asked by University of Georgia authorities to appoint one youth from each county to the agricultural school. Selected students will have tuition and library fees waived for four years of study, plus a winter course. Chancellor Hill urges swift appointments. A Japanese Garden opening event aids travelers on the Scenic Railway from 8 to 9 pm at Mrs Bilips Phinizy's house. A group of young ladies in Japanese dress will serve ice tea and a fortune teller will discuss futures, with music enhancing the gala. Attendees are asked to arrive by 7:50 pm.

Agricultural Department University of Georgia Georgia School of Agriculture Hill Bilips Phinizy Charma Mndlee Ars Poinize Edwina Williams Agnes Goss Norma Strickland Jennis Smith Marlon Lompkis

Athens Woman's Club to discuss child labor in the South

The Athens Woman's Club plans a special session tomorrow at Mrs. E A Crawford's residence to discuss child labor in Southern factories. Mrs Lipcomb will read a paper and all interested ladies and gentlemen are invited to express opinions. A Georgia legislature bill on the topic will soon be presented.

Athens Woman's Club E. A. Crawford Lipscomb Club Athens Georgia

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