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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1917

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest in These Advertisements

Classified snippets show insurance offers from Lipscomb and Jester, savings bank promotions at Athens Savings Bank, rental listings for rooms and a 7-room cottage, a Lookout Mountain Irish Potatoes sale, and various jobs and services. Notable names include Lipscomb, Jester, Athens Savings Bank, Green & Michael, Martin Bros, W. A. Woodruff, J. C. Jester, Carlisle. places Athens, Milledge Avenue, Clayton Street, Lookout Mountain. and companies such as Jefferson the Tailor and Thornton's Cafe.

Taffeta and Serge Costume Adorns New Fashion

The costume combines dark vive serge for the front panel and hem with taffeta for the bodice and skirt. Revers are trimmed with heavy cords of taffeta and a V shaped neck enhances the design. Medium size needs 2 yards 61 inch serge and 4 12 yards taffeta. Pictorial Review Costume No. 6444, sizes 34 to 86 inches, price 15 cents.

Pictorial Review

Strand and Elite Feature Film Listings Across Week

The Strand offers Gladys Corbin in The Primitive Call and Dorothy Dalton in Back of the Man with extra Restive. Elite presents Ben Christie in Blind Justice and Molly McIntyre in Her Great Hour with Frances X. Bushman. Friday adds House Petres in As Men Love plus Patria Restivo. Saturday showcases Mme Petrova in The Secret of Eve and Charlie Chaplin in Easy Street with Restivo, Pearl of the Army, Shorty Hamilton and Lonesome Luke.

Gladys Corbin Fox Baby Marie Osborne Dorothy Dalton Fox Comedy Ben Christie Vitagraph House Petres Patria Restivo Elite Molly McIntyre Frances X. Bushman Mme, Petrova Charlie Chaplin Pearl of The Army Shorty Hamilton Lonesome Luke

Hidden Pens Hideaway Sparks Family Riddle

A boy misplaces two pens and asks his mother for the location. She probes the mystery with a playful exchange as he muses the hiding spot will surely remain secret. The exchange captures a light family moment.

James Mamma

Ethics row over copied poem credits at Cinnaminson Scimitar

Dr Talcott Williams urged credit for copied material. The editor of the Cinnaminson Scimitar was accused of reproducing a poem beginning A thing of beauty is a joy forever and giving credit to John Keats via the Los Angeles Argus.

Talcott Williams Columbia School of Journalism Cinnaminson Scimitar John Keats Los Angeles Argus

Lemon Juice as Shoe Polish Substitute

A brief tip suggests lemon juice can substitute for shoe polish. Apply a few drops and rub well into leather to shine and condition. The note offers a simple household care tip without dates or sources.

Sheriff Auctions Several City Properties and Autos

Yesterday the sheriff conducted sales including an automobile to Watson and Son for 86 dollars and another to A Rhodes for 52 dollars. A lot on Satula Avenue was sold to B D Dunaway for 4100 dollars, by Mire Hicks administrator. Barrett street lot to E J M Howell for 70 dollars by J T Scott administrator. Also listed are items including pigs to Talmadge Bros and a guardianship sale for Rollin Cardell.

Automobile Watson & Son Michael Brown Talmadge Bros Talmadge Bros. & Co W. T. Collins Armatrolog Pittard A. Rhodes Rhodes Merritt Satula Avenue B. D. Dunaway Mire Hicks Barrett Street E. J M. Howell J. T. Scott T. A. Johns

Widow Hopes Insurance Funds After Mike Brown Death

In a risky note the speaker states Mike Brown is dead and his life insurance is $50,000, intended to support his widow if invested wisely. The speaker adds that the widow may be considering investing in another husband, signaling potential remarriage.

Mike Brown

Soppitt Chosen Assistant Coach for Red and Black

Rendall K. Soppitt star guard from the Pittsburg team elected assistant football coach for the Red and Black by the University Athletic Association. He will report in September after four years on the Pittsburg squad and a four year college course. Soppitt met with university authorities during Easter vacation to review ground and meet the team.

University Athletic Association Rendall K. Soppitt Pittsburg Cunningham Pittsburgh Pop Warner Carlisle Soppitt University Met

Faculty and High School Matchup At YWCA Court

Tonight at 8:30 p m the last A H 8, boys meet a speedy faculty squad at the Y W C A court. Notable players include Dick Harris Little Bird for the faculty with Wesley at center and Bailey Rawson competing. Admission is 10 cents with proceeds for the Athletic association.

B. H A. H Speed Kings Dick” Harris Athens Rawson Bailey Weatherly Funkenstein Wesley Cox Bradberry Little Harris The Athletic Association

Riordan Visitors Here Yesterday

Lt and Mrs P C Riordan were warmly greeted in Athens yesterday. Riordan, formerly connected with McCommons Thompson Co., recently served on the Texas-Mexican border. He will return to Athens as soon as his company is mustered out.

Athene St. Riordan McCommons‘Thompson Company Border Service Athens

Revival Campaign Adds Over Fifty At Local Methodist Church

More than fifty members joined First Methodist Church in ten days under the pastor Dr Belk and Rev W R Mackay. Evening service featured a stirring sermon on The Christian Home. Services outlined for this morning at 10 and tonight at 8, inviting all to attend.

Belk W. R. Mackay Mackay

County Commissioners Hold Lengthy Routine Meeting

The county commissioners met at the courthouse for a long session covering routine business. They discussed relocating Newtons Bridge Road and ordered a drainage project. The court also considered a serious charge against a county resident and approved planting velvet beans as a food crop and land restorer.

Newton's Bridge Ry Enwinj iGéorge O'Katley

Former Athens Resident McMillan Dies in Atlanta

Rev. John F. McMillan sixty died Saturday morning in Atlanta. A resident of 095 East Fair Street, he is survived by his wife and five children, including Mrs. BR. W. Talley, John A D McMillan and J. P. McMillan. The body was taken to the chapel of A. D. and Roy Donehoo.

McMillan Athens John F. McMillan Eass Fair Street BR. W. Talley John of A. D J. P. McMillan Roy Donehoo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ringus Pderate D. Bradwell Clarke Lipscomp Innsurance J. C. Jester Athens Savings Bank Italy Dougherty Bath W. Broad &J Holman Bldg Carl Banner Milledge Ave Green & Michael, ‘Loan Dept Lookout Mountain Haughey Martin. Bros Clayton St Bieifer Emall Milledge Gail Tsering Graude Tuck Ae SoTron. Mha Reuter Williams Bros Cobb St Louis Camak Jefferson Thornton's Cafe Daily Fashion Note J. T. Anderson College Ave Grugedale Greenhouses Sen G. Anderson & Co Floa L. J. Fluker Fluker Cigar Company R. Martin T. W. Murry Louisville Paint and Manufacturing Company A. W. Bell National Biscuit Company Sam Woods Ethical Editor Funeral Directors E Embalmers Private Maxwell Motor Ars Maxwell Company Maxwell Clarke County Motor Company S Athens, Ga Giant Star Guardsman Riordan First Methodist Atlanta Gladys Coburn Fox Players Marie Osborne
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