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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1920

Page

8

SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST WHY NOT DIVIDE MY FIRE INSURANCE WITH JESTER

Classified style notes list offerings from Lipscomb's Specialty Fire Insurance to transfer and storage services, various sale items, real estate ads, lost items, and employment notices. Names include Thomas Bros, Coile Bros Garage, D. G. Anderson & Co, Banner office, and addresses in Athens area. Offers range from cars, real estate, and household items to insurance and sales positions.

Lipscomb Thomas Bros Car Normal School

Notice on Gatex Ol stock subscriptions and well update

Subscriptions for Gatex Ol Corporation stock must be delivered by next Saturday April 10 to receive the present price of five dollars per share. Subscriptions arriving after midnight April 11 in Dallas Home Office will be seven dollars and fifty cents. Company reports gas strike on a ten thousand acre tract. drill depth over six feet. if successful stock may rise to one hundred dollars per share and be taken off. High confusion in signatures and dates.

Gatex Ol Corporation Dallas Texas

Where the Best Eats Are Today Food Ad Snippet

A readable fragment lists foods and vendors including Irish potatoes celery cranberries eggplants Arnold Abney & Co Fresh oysters graham bread water ground meal Graham flour fat mackerel boneless cod prunes evaporated peaches apples apricots river grapefruit and more without complete context.

Arnold, Abney & Co Graham Quality

Masonic Lodge Notice for April 9 Exam Candidates

A stated communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M will be held in Masonic Hall this Thursday evening April 9 at 8 o clock. All candidates for examination in the several degrees will present themselves promptly. By order of W M MO G Quinn Secretary

Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall

Roosevelt as Expert Letter Writer in Royal Diplomacy

New York April 7 Colonel Roosevelt is depicted as a diplomatic letter writer shaping European monarchs ties in newly disclosed correspondence edited by Joseph Bucklin Bishop for Scribner's Magazine. Letters to and from King Edward VII Emperor Nicholas of Russia the Emperor of Japan Albert King of the Belgians and Queen Elizabeth of Romania are included along with exchanges with the Hohenzollerns. Roosevelt asserts tact and restraint toward Kaiser Wilhelm while revealing the high level meddling in the Algeciras Conference and the set of terms he helped craft.

New York Roosevelt William Germany Joseph Bucklin Bishop Scribner's Magazine Edward Nicholas Russia Japan Albert Elizabeth Romania Henry White Rome Emperor William Ord Alwasge Edward VII England Algeciras Kaiser Bishop United States

Roosevelt and Germany Bridge Built Despite Friction

Roosevelt sought friendly ties with Germany while pressuring the emperor to ease tensions. He emphasized mutual respect, displayed force in the Venezuela incident, and shared friendly letters and portraits to show goodwill. Carnegie’s views and King Edward responses are noted as part of enduring Anglo American ties.

Germany Venezula Ufnecessary Bishop Roosevelt Srmy Maxima America Muhlenberg Carnegie Rough Riders United States

War Brides Return With Soldiers From Siberia

Associated Press dispatch from Manila reports Brigadier General Graves and a staff of three hundred men arrived aboard the Great Northern from Vladivostok. The South Bend then brought 1,000 troops and 129 war brides, completing the evacuation of American troops from Siberia as French Premier Millerand says occupied German cities will be evacuated once German troops withdraw from the Ruhr.

Associated Press Manila Graves Siberia Great “Northern Vladivostok South Bend Americap Paria Millerand Ruhr

Germans Death Toll in Frankfort Affray Rises

In Frankfort on April 7 the clash resulted in thirty five German deaths before order was restored. The violent confrontation drew authorities to the scene and prompted investigations into the incident.

Frankfort Paris

Callie Bridges dies after stroke at 88 near Hull

Callie J Bridges known as Uncle Callie died at home near Hull after two weeks of illness from a paralytic stroke. He just reached his 89th birthday and funeral will be held at Moore’s Grove Baptist Church in Hull this afternoon at 3 30 led by Rev Logan with several local pastors assisting. He leaves two daughters two daughters in law 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Pallbearers include Claude Charlie Frank Lonnie Robert Bridges and H H Fitzpatrick with honorary pallbearers listed. Burial will be in Colle graveyard.

Callie J. Bridges Callie Hull Llneas Mr. Bridges Bridges Baptist Church Moore's Grove Logan Willie Saye Athens W. M. Coile Winterville Mattie Bridges J. M. DeLay J. O. Bridges Claude Charlie Frank Lonnier Robert Bridges H. H. Fitzpatrick

Obituary notices for Opal F Johnson and Nettle McDonald

Funeral services for Opal F Johnson will be held at 11 oclock today at her Center residence with Mills officiating. Interment in Center. She was wife of J P Johnson with pallbearers J O Daley Sherwood Colle Redaford Colle W F Pittard Warren B Mason and O A Larmer. The funeral for Nettle McDonald aged 76 will be at 10:30 this morning at 172 Grady Avenue with Rev S J Camledge officiating. Interment in McDonald family burying ground six miles from Commerce Georgia. She is survived by a daughter and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Opal F. Johnson Center New Main Trauasmi Lapiaice Uy Roy. Mills J. P. Johnson Messrs J. O. Daley Sherwood Colle Redaford Colle W. F. Pittard Warren B. Mason O. A. Larmer Nettle McDonald Y. C. Higginbotham Grady Avenue J. Camledge McDonald Commerce Georgia

Eight Annual Meet Of Christian Endeavor Convenes April Ninth

The Endeavor Union prepares for its eighth annual convention set for April 9 to 11. Officials outline program details and schedule for the three day gathering.

Christian Endeavor Convention of the Endeavor Union

Oconee School Team Seeks More Games After Undefeated Run

On Wednesday at College Avenue School 12710 College Avenue the team known as the Champions announced they have won every game this season and seek additional matches. Contacts are James Williams or Harry Warren. Players listed include Bowden Plesce Allgood Morghead Williams Power Higginbotham Warren Bryant.

Runnaway Aftaly Harty Cal Avenue Oconee School College Avenue James Williams Harry War En Care College Avenue School Bowden Plesce Allgood Morghead Williams Power Higginbotham Warren Bryant

Athens and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce membership plea

A 7 cent daily membership appeal urges every citizen to join the Athens and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. It quotes Rochester attorney E. C. Denton praising the group for unifying public spirit, guiding civic development, and linking local enterprise to community progress. Citizens are invited to visit the office to discuss joining and volunteering.

Athens and Clarke County Rochester

Brokers Are Caled in Federal Corn Corner Probe

Representatives of nine brokerage houses were summoned to the federal buildings today as the Department of Justice investigates an alleged corn corner. Official sources indicate the action aims to determine market manipulation and enforce anti trust laws amid ongoing inquiries into trading practices.

Associated Chicago Federal Department of Fasce

Troops Open Fire in City After Chaos and Fire

A chaotic incident erupted when troops opened fire amid unrest involving a group led by T-Colér. Reports say a child and eight women were seriously wounded as a broader clash left forty-four people affected. Local authorities launched medical and security responses.

Frashipttosh

Kansas City Switch Crews Strike In Solidarity

Alh switching crews of Kansas City Southern yards here and portions of the Wabash yards went on strike tonight in sympathy with the Chicago strike. The action involved yard crews in Kansas City and disrupted operations as workers across lines joined the protest.

Kansas City Associated Press Kansas City Chicago

Normal conditions return in Denmark

Denmark sees a return to normal conditions as a labor conflict appears settled after weeks of disruption. Associated Press reports that public services and daily life are restoring stability under new agreements reached between unions and authorities.

Denmark Associated Press

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Prince Ave Martin Ermin & Company Bradwell Mutual Jester Wyllie Knight A. H. Davenport Care Banner Coile Bros Mr. Dobbs D. G. Anderson & Co H. H. Brewer Banner Joseph H. Lumpkin Holman Bldg Prince Avenue Clayton Burnet Mear Dearing Reese Street Gale Little Six Buick Ford Gray Bros Jova Central Ave Cincinnati Ohio Central Life Ance Company Lawrence and Miller Holman Building Price Son Partic- Woods D. G. Aailetvens & Co New York Life Insurance Co Garnett L. Daniel, Agt Milledge Avenue M. Lucas Dobbs East Front A.alpsman Shaptra Sales CO Austell Bldg Atlanta Williamson's W. M. MO. G. Quinn Mme Yone Suzuki Orient Mme. Suzuki Seven Seas Worl J. T. Anderson Clayton St Senes The Philippines Regina Callie Bridges Lipscomb & CO Green & Michael Loan Department Lomas Hubert M. Rylee Esident Wilson Wilson Washington, D.C White House Chamber of Commerce
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