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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1910

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Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Program

The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention in Athens schedules Nov. 2 to 5 with executive board meetings, receptions, president conferences, formal opening, numerous greetings from city officials colleges and clubs, extensive committee reports on infirmaries schools forestry and conservation, followed by lectures, luncheons, and group sessions at Seney Stovall Chapel and Lucy Cobb Institute.

Seney-Stovall Lucy Cobb Institute H.C. White Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs H. C. White Federation M. A. Lipscomb Milledge Avenue L. C H. M. Willet Troy Beatty H. J. Rowe Athens Woman's Club M. L. Troutman Athens Mildred Rutherford Lacey Cobb Institute Misa A. W. Brumby United Daughters of the Confederacy Alice Baxter Daughters of the American Revolution Jno M. Graham Colonial Dames Anna C. Benning E. T. Brown Georgia School of Technology Infirmary John B. Whitehead Crawford-Long Infirmary State University W. D. Lamar David C. Barrow Crawford W. Long F. L. Taylor Long Jos. Jacobs W. P. Welch Ap. m A. O. Harper J. E. Mercer R. K. Rambo T. Gurr Joling Jones J. Lindsay Johnson Hugh M. Willet Oscar J. Peeples Chas D. Kaden FE. G. McCabe W. W. Banks Eugene B. Heard Lucy Coob Institute Gerdine and Brumby Lucy Cobb Musical Faculty Hugh H. Willet Philip N. Moore General Federation W. Woods Eugene Reilly

Old Harawa Cafe to become Cafe Royal under new firm

The Harawa, a long time Georgia university staple nicknamed the universal gathering place for students, will be renamed Cafe Royal. A new corporation led by W. Pitner Geo E Deadwyler and O R Hinton has applied for charter with 10000 capital. the Harawa’s lore and etymology are noted as part of its history.

Harawa Georgia Royal Messrs. W. ©. Pitner Geo.e. Deadwyler O. R. Hinton

Mrs Mary Dobbins Dies in Milledgeville at 71

Mrs Mary E Dobbins died yesterday morning in Milledgeville after years of ill health. She was 71, beloved by many, sister to Mrs LV Bradberry and Dr E H Hale of this city and Mr Hope H Hale of Atlanta. Funeral and burial scheduled for 10 o'clock this morning in Milledgeville. Pallbearers named: J F Rhodes M H Merry T J Sysan R J Felton J W Turner and J W Barnett.

Milledgeville Mary E. Dobbins LV. Bradberry E. H. Hale Hope H. Hale Atlanta Messrs 3. F. Rhodes M. H. Merry T. J. Sysan R. J. Felton J. W. Turner J. W. Barnett

Former Athens Man Dies in City of Atlanta

Thomas Lilly aged 66 died at his niece Mrs J C Dennard 1043 East Fair street early Wednesday morning His survivors include wife a son Emmett Lilly of Bostwick Ga a daughter Mrs A G Fitzpatrick of Bogart Ga a sister Mrs G W Mabry and a brother Robert Lilly of Athens Ga The body will be taken to Athens for funeral and burial at Oconee cemetery after arrival this morning at 10 oclock

Thomas Lilly Atlanta J. C. Dennard East Fair Street Emmett Lilly Bostwick A. G. Fitzpatrick Bogart G. W. Mabry Robert Lilly Athens Oconee Cemetery

Georgia Confederate Veterans In Reunion Unfolds In Columbus

In Columbus Georgia today October 19 the Georgia Confederate Veterans gathered for the annual state reunion. Flags bunting and hearty greetings welcomed veterans and friends as reception and opening formalities filled the day. The annual parade is planned for tomorrow marking the gathering's concluding day.

Columbus

Former Athens Lady Dies in Oklahoma

Mrs. R. L. Burger, formerly of Athens, died in Oklahoma at age forty eight. She moved twenty five years ago to the Indian territory area, lived in a distant Oklahoma town, and was buried there. She was daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Langston and widow of Mr. Burger. Survived by husband and three sons, and by brothers and sisters in Georgia Texas and Arkansas.

Athens Oklahoma R. L. Burger Territory Indian Territory W. G. Langston Oglethorpe County Burger

Peggy Stewart Day Celebrations Across Maryland

Baltimore and other Maryland cities marked Peggy Stewart Day to honor the burning of the brig Peggy Stewart in Annapolis on October 19, 1774. The event followed strong colonial opposition to British tea tax measures, with the brig's owner allegedly setting fire to the vessel in protest.

Baltimore Patriotic and Historical Societies Maryland Peggy Stewart Peggy’ Stewart Annapolis Great Britain

Guests from Sparta Visit Athens Hosts In Greece

Mr and Mrs James Kreticos of Sparta Greece are guests of Mr and Mrs P Petropol Mrs Kreticos is a Slater of Mr Petropol The report notes the visitors’ stay in Athens during their Greece trip with formal hosting by local residents

Athens Sparta Greece James Kreticos P. Petropol

Welcome Athens to Host Good Roads Tourists in Style

Athens prepares to welcome a large delegation of Good Roads tourists next Tuesday evening. A chamber of commerce meeting arranged transportation from Lexington to the Georgian hotel for a welcome repast. A reception committee led by D P Haselton calls on ladies to attend and invites all citizens including the mayor and council to greet visitors with a complete program to follow.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Lexington D. P. Haselton D. P. Hasleton L. XN. Young A. W. Brooks A. J. Carter F. A. Warner Louis Funkenstein Simon Michael Max Michael C. D. Flanigen John White Morton Billups Phinizy M. G. Michael Dobbs A. L. Deadwyler Thhem Chamber of Comm

Phinizy Likely to Announce Alderman Bid Third Ward

Mr C H Phinizy, a well known city business leader, is likely to announce within days his candidacy for alderman of the Third ward. A close friend said the matter is under consideration and an announcement could come this week. His business success and leadership in the city council are cited as assets.

Third Ward C. H. Phinizy Phimsy

Georgia football prospects praised by H H Gordon in Atlanta

H H Gordon Jr and Sanford aide praise University of Georgia football aims. Gordon says prospects are the best in years and predicts strong performances against all teams except Sewanee. He singles out McWhater from Gordon as a future star and lauds Coach Cunningham and Coach Anderson.

Dick Jamison Gordon Georgia H. H. Gordon Sanford University of Georgia Atlanta Maxwell Athens Chain of Commerce Sewanee Cunningham Anderson McWheater

Gilmer County Split Wide Open

Atlanta reports Gilmer County remains torn by fierce factional politics with Republicans and Democrats accused of fraud in the governor race. A prosecutor titled case led to convictions and fines for election managers, then Governor Brown pardoned them as partisan disputes fester. The split promises continued tensions and potential jail overcrowding in the area.

Atlanta Gilmer County Donnybrook Brown Governorfleet Smith Gilmer Smith Mr. Smith A. H. Burtz Burtz

Woodward and Anti Woodward in Atlanta Mayoral Primary

Atlanta braces for Friday primary to decide if James G Woodward will again lead the city or if Courtland Winn will win. Campaign rhetoric runs nightly as residents face a hot race with many city officials on the ballot and the city awaiting political peace for two more years.

Atlanta James G. Woodward Aguire Eagle of Woodward anti-Woodward

Six South Football Powers Battle for Title Says Constitu tion

The sporting editor picks six teams Sewanee Vanderbilt Tech Georgia Auburn and LSU as likely champions with Sewanee the most logical choice after early victories and a strong returning lineup. The schedule features key clashes among the group and an impending elimination when Sewanee meets LSU this Saturday.

South Sewanee Vanderbilt Tech Georgia Auburn Vanderglt

Drummer Evangelist 18 Makes Good in New York

Athens preacher Rev H C Compton reports a large turnout and strong interest at a two week meeting in a major New York Baptist church. He says he is royally treated and comfortable, as crowds fill the South Baptist Church.

Evangelist New York Athens South Baptist Church H. C. Compton Mr. Compton New York City

Indiana librarians open annual meeting in South Bend

Large attendance at the Indiana State Library Association opening session in the Progress Club auditorium South Bend. President William Hepburn of Indianapolis called the meeting to order as sessions run through tomorrow and Friday focusing on varied librarian interests.

South Bend Ind Indiana State Library Association The Progress Club William Hepburn Indianapolis

Ty Cobb Receives Prize Auto at Shibe Park

At Shibe Park Philadelphia on October 19 Ty Cobb was presented with one of the automobiles awarded to the American League’s top hitter. The vehicle was driven around home plate to a cheering crowd as Cobb appeared from the stands. LaJoie received his prize in his absence.

Shibe Park Philadelphia Ty” Cobb Lajoie Cobb

Gotham Gossips Sweep Short Weights Abolish Fraud

New York today launches a city-wide raid on short weights and measures with volunteer housewives aiding the weights and measures bureau. The effort aims to purge dishonest food traders within weeks. Also, crime worries rise as police report a centralized gang network aiding escaped prisoners from Sing Sing. Meanwhile New York society thrives with clubs around Madison Square, women’s universities, suffrage tensions, and a shift away from male messengers as reforms press on. In Boston, the New England Postmasters Association held its annual meeting with remarks by BE Ty Bushnell.

New York Gotham Bureau of Weights and Measures Greater Underworld Sing Sing Law Boston Mass New England Postmasters Association BE. Ty Bushnell Whale Ington

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