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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1913

Page

7

Dedication of Young Women's Building Inspires Athenians

The YWCA in Athens held its first formal services in the new building with an all day program. Ministers and community leaders spoke on the mission of women serving Christ and uplifting daily life, praising cooperation between local churches and the organization.

Women's Coast Association Hves Sons of Righteousness Audley Morton Dunluy Roth F. A. Lipscomb J. W First, Baptist Church First Methodist Church Christ Andrew Cobb Association Best Fred Hodgson brotherhood of \. M B. L. Hill First Presbyterian Church Hill A. J. Hull Clayton Street God

Tom Watson Loses Point in Washington Law Suit

Washington news reports Thomas E. Watson publisher of Watsons Jeffersonian Magazine sought a receiver for the Cigar and sewing business at 607 F Street Northwest in the name of Harry B. Burwell. Justice Stafford denied the application yesterday.

Tom Watson Washington Georgia Banner Washington, D. C Thomas E. Watson Watson's Jeffersonian Magasine Thomson, Ga F Street Harry 8. Burwell Stafford

Georgia faces choice on state road supervision plan

Atlanta September 22 news notes a clash over establishing a state highway supervision system. Chairman R E Davison opposes, citing economy and local control. Commissioner T E Patterson supports, urging state oversight with four supervisors at 1800 yearly, contingent on Rainey’s vote and future funds.

Atlanta Georgia T. E. Patterson Griffin R. E. Davison Davison F. L. Rainey Rainey

Eight Week Christian Attendance Campaign Promoted

The Five Great Sundays campaign runs from September 14 to November 9 in this city church. It urges all to attend, support church activities, and volunteer for roles while praying for souls and renewals across Homecoming Rally Day Bible School Young People and Prayer meetings culminating in Evangelists Week and Decision Day.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Society Aid Society Christ

Vision of Sir Launfall Recited At State Normal School

A twilight performance at the State Normal School features Augusta Center reciting The Vision of Sir Launfall to a crowd of over five hundred girls. The event, under the State Normal YWCA, inspires praise for its religious and practical message amid a campus-wide Sunday program.

Sir Launfall Miss Augusta Center State Normal School Trush Mies Athens State Normal Young Women's Christian Association 8. N Timield Eevry

Up to Date Farmer Keeps Fences and Courage Up

A rural saying from Farm and Fireside stresses vigilance and grit. It emphasizes maintaining sturdy fences and steadfast courage to face farm life and changing times.

Winterville Hears Updates On Local People And Events

Community notes record Miss Leslia Stone visiting aunt Miss Sarah Harris and relatives in Athens. The Win­terville Dramatic Club reelects Prof. T. N. Gaines as president. The Sarepta Association and Clarke County Sunday School Convention planned for the week, with tent on school grounds and expected crowds. Rev. Sherman England preached at the Methodist church. Miss Beulah Dunlap visited Athens.

Leslia Stone Sarah Harris Gladys Colle Gladys Glenn State Normal School J. B. Winter Margarette Stone Charles Stone Athena Lena Parr Athens Walter Chandler Winterville Dramatic Club Ruby Freeman T. N. Gaines Sarepta Association Clarke County Florie Hale Ola Carter Arnoldsville Sherman England Sears Watkinsville

Walton to partition historic Walton farm in Machen Georgia

Machen Ga Sept 22 Hon Peter W Walton of Madison Ga plans to sub divide his 3000 acre river plantation near Machen The land has stayed in the Walton family for over a century and housed Georgia’s first cotton mill The mill was spared during Sherman’s march due to oath from local Black residents and a longtime enslaved servant from the Civil War era remains part of the property as it changes hands

Machen Peter W. Walton Madison Walton Georgia Sherman Putham, Jasper Morgan Middle

Atlanta Charity Subscriptions Fail as Donors Skip Payments

Atlanta's Associated Charities faced debt after about $5,000 in subscriptions proved unpayable. The Rotary Club swiftly pledged $3,000 and nearly funded it within a week, but ongoing operating costs require further fundraising to keep the charity running.

Atlanta Associated Charities Rotary Club of

Sewanee Rep Troy Beatty Jr Returns After Vacation

Athens representative for the University of the South Troy Beatty Jr returns to Sewanee after a pleasant visit with his parents and friends. He is reported to be doing fine work and upholding the Classic City’s reputation.

Athens Sewanee Troy Beatty, Jr University of the South

Four Arrests In Denton Killing Prompt Sheriff Action

Malcolm Smith Jim Pritchard Hubert Bullock and Earnest Woomack four young white men were arrested after the coroner's inquest into the death of Horace Denton stabbed at Comer Bullock's Chase street home last Friday. Authorities say the principal J W Scoggins fled and may have fled with accomplices. the four in jail refuse to reveal his whereabouts. They face holding without bond until grand jury action or Scoggins is captured and tried.

Malcolm Smith Jim Pritchard Hubert Bullock Earnest Woomack Secunty Horace Denton Comer Bullock Chase Street J W. Scoggins

Kidney pills promise relief for kidney trouble

A Detroit ad extols Joan's Kidney Pill as a tested remedy for tiredness weakness and nervous symptoms linked to kidney trouble. It cites a user from Athens Georgia who found relief after long illness and praises the product from Milburn Co New York.

Athens Ty St. Athna Joan Milburn Co Mulfalo Kew Yorsaga

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