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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
8
A noon service begins at twelve in the Moss block next to Miller Furniture for business men and women led by the First Methodist pastor. The second talk in the series on Why I Believe the Bible to be the Word of God follows at 12:30. Fifty have joined the church since the dances began.
Dayton Flood disaster film by Universal caused disappointment at the Lyric as the reels failed to arrive in time. Manager Posey chased the film by train, bringing it in to show all day, despite travel delays and a wreck on the road between Atlanta and Montgomery.
From tax books the names of Confederate veterans who died since last digest are listed with their units and enlistment places: S. H. Adams Co B Cooks Bat Athens 1862. S. W. Bailey Cobbs Legion Day Athens 1861. Louis Cook Co K 51st Ga Madison 1862. J. W. Eberhart Co D 1st Ga State Troops Hall County 1862. J. W. Haynes Co B 24th Ga Hart 1861. J. S. McKie Co A 11th Ga Wheelers Banks 1864. H. C. Pollard Co A 23rd Ga Cooks Bat Athens 1863. S. B. Wingfield Toombs Brigade Washington 1863. J. E. Wigley Co A Adams Bat Athens 1863.
Wires from Washington say the progressive president will break a historic record by delivering his tariff focused message in person in the national capital. The proposed tariff bill includes major free lists for raw wool iron ore and several staples, wide reductions on steel related items and textiles, and a new income tax starting at four thousand dollars.
This morning at 8 30 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs W A Shackelford in Lexington Georgia Miss Ruth Shackelford wed Mr Frank Bullard of Machen The Rev Phil W Davis officiated in the decorated parlors The ceremony was extremely quiet due to a recent...
A young couple left Lexington on the morning train for a brief wedding trip before settling in Machen. Present from Athens were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Shackelford, Mr. Lee Callaway, and Mr. H. M. Rylee.
Washington April 7 The house of representatives reelected James R. Mann as speaker with Republicans nominating Mann and Progressives backing Murdock. The vote reaffirmed leadership amid early sessions of the sixty third Congress.
We invite inspection of our ine and prices as we close out our line of refrigerators and related goods. Our selection includes china, enameled ware, Rogers silver plated ware, brushes, brooms, feather dusters, and general house furnishings with a range from cheap 10c items to the best. Phone or visit us directly.
The text lists vote counts for H F Iuggi ns and Son Broad er Clark with 271 votes, Jas Mann of Illinois a Republican with 111 votes, and Victor Murdock of Kansas. It notes four Progressive Republicans voted for Cooper of Wisconsin who supported Representative Nelson of Minnesota, a progressive, with 1S votes.
Thalian Dramatic club reverses plan to raise admission for Bernard Shaw's Devil's Disciple at the Colonial next Friday. Despite double expenses due to special scenery, the club keeps ticket prices at one dollar, aiming to attract a large Athens audience and offset costs with a near full house.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1, with deposits from $1.00. Also promotes lodging and sewing services, a music shop at Bond Street Boston, and polishing solutions at J. L. Arnold's. The ad claims satisfaction guaranteed and the best hat polish sold in Athens.
Classified brief listing multiple items including fire insurance division suggestion with J C Jester, several rental offers on Grady Cobb and Prince avenues, fruit and poultry notes, and contact numbers. Advertisements include sign makers Salley and Goody, furnished and unfurnished room rentals, and an auto for rent with H B Shy.
The Altoria Literary Society presented Sweet Lavender last night at the Normal School Auditorium. The performance was praised for its entertaining pacing and intelligent interpretation of the play's opportunities for artistic expression. Those in attendance expressed great pleasure and approval. Pure bred Barred Rock eggs, $1 for 16. Phone 236-J. tu-th-2¢
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