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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1903

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Splendid Record of Local MLC in Athens Year Report

The Athens YMCA annual report shows strong finances and extensive activity. Attendance at 52 men's meetings reached 1,829 with 910 at jail meetings. 72 Bible classes had 238 attendees. 44 total conversions among men and boys. Membership totals include 149 senior, 42 janitors, 98 intermediates, 15 working boys, plus 18 directors and 74 contributing members with 77 Ladies Auxiliary.

Christ Madison Springs Association

Beaboard Air Line Tests Teletype Telephone System

The Seaboard system installs a new telephone line on the same wire as telegrams to allow officials to handle business by phone as well as telegraph. The initial experiment links Athens and Atlanta and may extend to other stations if successful.

Beaboard Air Line Athens Atlanta

Depot Committee to Meet on Athens Union Depot Plan

A special committee appointed by Chamber of Commerce President Edwards will hold a meeting within days to study a united Athens depot. Delays occurred due to members' other duties, but the panel aims to push steps toward a preferred depot arrangement with the railroads.

Edwards Chamber of Commerce Athens

Committal Trial Acquits Cary in Church Theft Case

Yesterday morning Judge Foster presided over the committal trial of Cornelius Cary a Black man charged by Lola Warren with stealing four dollars from her at a church festival. The evidence failed to prove the charge and Cary was released.

Foster Cornelius Cary Lola Warren

Elegant Recital at the Institute Delivers City Sound to Athens

The Schubert String Quartet tours the South this winter to widen access to chamber music for those outside major cities. The Lucy Cobb Institute helped bring the ensemble to Athens, offering an explanatory interpretive program for students and music lovers alike.

Schubert String Quartet Hberal Arta Lucy Cobb

Satisfaction Questioned in Athens Kidney Pill Testimony

The testimonial from Mrs. T. P. Oliver, wife of a Prince Avenue merchant, praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache relief. She cites early improvement, notes purchases at H. R Palmer & Son, and urges others with kidney and backache trouble to try the remedy. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.

T. P. Oliver Prince Ave Seminole Nantahela Srs Dean H. R Palmer & Son Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

D A R Conference Held in Atlanta With Local Honors

The Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual meeting in Atlanta. Highlights include speeches by Mrs I Y Sage and Rev W W Landram, reports from credential committees, a reading of a poem by Miss Mary Lyndon, and a reception at the Kimball House. Officers were elected for the next term and a monument to Gen Elijah Clarke was planned in Clarke County.

Kraigle House I. ¢. Sage W. W. Landram America I. Y. Bage Robert Emory Park Washington John Marshall Slaton Sam Small D.A.R Chancellor Hill Ancoinos Georgia Sage James Rovnsaville Rome Ww. P. Patillo Atlanta Joseph Lamar Miss Benning Columbus Janis McKinstey Mary Grant Dickson National Society of D. A. R Edgar A. Ross Macon C. Y. Saye D.A. R's Kimball House Sam W. Small House of Representatives J. M. Terrell D. A. Bs Small Chas. W. Fairbanks Elijah Clarke Mary Lyndon Louise DuBose Lyndon Gen. Clarke Wm. Lawson Peel Daughters of of the Confederacy Field U. S Pennsylvania B. O. Morgan M. A. Lipscomb Kline Yeandle A. O. Harper Athens Elijah Clark

Registration figures show lively voter interest in city race

The register counted about 860 voters with the first ward at roughly half the total. As the deadline nears registration activity rises, reflecting strong local interest among supporters of opposing candidates.

Ramon

Baldwin Place Sold for 3000 by John T Anderson

Yesterday John T Anderson sold the Charlie Baldwin place on the Boulevards to Francis Pavesich for 3000. The property is described as one of the most picturesque homes in the city and a desirable section. Also advertised is Friesian Holstein cattle for sale from five months old at 50 dollars, listed by Fred Avsland of Oconee Heights Farm Athens Ga.

John T. Anderson Charlie Baldwin Francis Pavesich Thia City Fred Avsland Oconee Heights Farm I Athens

Telephone committee to discuss local service this week

Chamber of Commerce postal and telephone committee under Chairman Bondu rant will hold a meeting this week to examine the local telephone situation. The panel notes past complaints and improvements after talks with Southern Bell, while some residents still feel service does not meet expectations for the price.

Bondurant Chamber of Commerce Committee On Postal, Telegraph and Telephone Service Southern Bell Company

The Two Johns Delight Athens Audience At Mew Opera House

A large audience at the Mew Opera House last night enjoyed The Two Johns. The production drew fresh jokes while music and singing received special praise, marking one of the most laughable shows seen in Athens recently. An unrelated help-wanted ad appeared for a cook for a small family.

Two Johns Mew Opera House Athens

Georgia Christian Churches Hold Twenty Fifth Annual Convention

The twenty fifth annual convention of the Christian Churches of Georgia will convene with First Church in Macon from November 16 to 19. Dr S B Moore of First Church Atlanta will preside and Dr R Lin Cave of West End will preach the sermon. A strong program includes A McLean B L Smith W P Bentley and other church leaders from Georgia and Cincinnati and a large delegation is expected.

Christian Churches of Georgia Macon Georgia Mission Organization 8. B. Moore Flist Church Atlanta R. Lin Cave West End Georgia A. McLean Foreign Mission Board Cincinnati B. L. Smith Home Missions W. P. Bently China

Cotton Market Report from Liverpool on November 11 1903

Liverpool market update for uplands in trading on November 11 1903 notes transactions of 7000 units with price around 6.04. Market activity and price indications summarized for buyers and sellers.

Liverpool Uplands

Paul Gilmore Stars in The Mummy and the Humming Bird

Handsome Paul Gilmore returns to New York and London success with The Mummy and the Humming Bird at the Empire Theatre. The tour is organized by Jules Merry with elaborate settings and effects. The comedy of temperament follows a London inspired married pair and marks a shift from his adventurous past to modern high comedy.

Paul Gilmore New York London Mr. Gilmore Empire Theatre Jules Merry

Martial law in Bogota as crowds denounce Marroquin

Washington reports a Bogota street rally against President Marroquin. Troops dispersed the crowd injuring several. no deaths. The city remained under martial law with guards at the palace and U.S. legation protected. Lorenzo Marroquin's residence was attacked with stones.

Marroquini Washington State Department United States Beaupre Bogota Marroquin Lorenzo Marroquin

Colombia and the canal cannot be renegotiated now

Washington says it is too late for Colombia to revive the canal treaty with the United States and any future negotiations will be with Panama. Berlin reports German interference rumors baseless and Germany supports U S efforts to restore order in the isthmus. Advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills ends the text.

United States Washington Colombia Panama Reyes United Sates Berlin State Department Baron Richthofen Eertary Germany William New York Tower Count von Bueler Association Press Isthmus

San Domingo Strife: Government Repels Insurgent Attack

The San Domingo government repelled a weekend assault by revolutionists amid shelling and casualties among both sides. American minister Powell narrowly escaped a shell strike as German ships Gazelle and Panther arrived, with tension rising as foreign powers monitor the besieged city.

New York San Domingo Mr. Powell Legation Gagelle Tinea Panther Germany Athen San Pedro de Macoris Santa Gomingo Gazello

U. S in South America shows Panama role warned

La Prensa in Buenos Ayres condemns U S actions aiding Panama revolutionists and warns South America against treats with powerful nations. The report contrasts a hostile stance toward Uncle Sam with a call for caution amid international power dynamics.

Buenos Ayres Uncle Sam New York U.S South America la Prensa Herald Dispatch United States Panama

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Lunas Splendid Record MLC Athens Y. MO. A Forbes Messrs L. F. Edwards D F. Miller Monts G. H. Hulme J. D. Moss C. T. Hussey Mossrs E. J. Bondardt T. H. Mickerson W. T. Forbes Seaboard Union Darkey Schubert Conference of the Daughters of the American Revoluion Baldwin Place Christian Church the Daily News Baxter & Co Cbsence Jane Veee UNSER Colombia and the Canal Dr. King Ee Acs Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son Powell Cape Haytien Paris Revolutionista Santo Domingo U. S IN Woman's Christian Temperance Union Nation
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