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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1912

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest Real Estate and Rentals

Short Notes list offerings including Erwin & Company real estate and fire insurance. For Rent a four room cottage with bath on Barber street, and another four unfurnished rooms on Summey street. Also notices on wall paper sale by Jno L Arnold, plus available tomatoes and poultry from Hendersons Ponderosa and Bir chmore prize winners egg prices.

Bath Barber Street R. S Crane Jno. L. Arnold Clayton Street

Weather: Athens Fair and firm mid day forecast

Readable fragment notes fair conditions for Athens with steady mid level readings and mild winds. No additional details on temperature or precipitation given. wording implies continued pleasant weather for the period covered by the report.

Winterville Notes Bring Local Gossip To Light

Short notes from Athens and Winterville highlight names such as Miss Florrie Dunlap, Mr. Marvin Jones, and Miss Margarette Wagoner visiting relatives in Augusta and Atlanta. Local residents guests include Harold Meyer, James Wright, D. H. Winter, and J. T. Pittard families. A Brenau student, Margarette Wagoner, is the focus of a dinner in her honor with a Barnett Shoals excursion.

Winterville Florrie Dunlap Augusta W. A. Jones Marvin Jones Atlanta Margarette Wagoner S. C. Wagoner Harold Meyer James Wright Dora Myer Krassett Hinder Athens D. H. Winter J. T. Pittard Wilson East Point A. T. Harper H. C. Anderson Lena Johnson Dr. McCoy Colbert Ruby Copeland James Tuck Jim Ivey Lizzie Carter Martin J. S. Colle Brenau S. Wagoner Leila Wagoner Annie Seymore Cook

Witnesses Fall Out On Way From Court And Fight

Yesterday at police court Dora Williams and Lucille Greason, two colored witnesses, emerged from the city hall after testifying in a disorderly conduct case. They argued, fought, and pulled hair on the public thoroughfare. Found to be the aggressor, Williams was fined $5 and both cases were docketed as principals.

Dora Williams Lucille Greason City Hall Williams Lucille

Greek Restaurateurs Host Stag Party in Athens Cafe

In the recently remodeled cafe by Chris Jones, Greek restaurateurs and associates held a stag party from 2 to 6 A.M. Yesterday. Jim Jones, Chris Jones, Victor Petropol, Charles Brown, and about a dozen others enjoyed music, dancing, and socializing in a land far from home.

Chris Jones Athens Jim Victor Petropol Charles Brown

University Club Expands Mission Beyond Social Role

Special to the Banner Atlanta April 9 The University Club of Atlanta plans a social club with a real mission. President John M Slaton and Chancellor D C Barrow discuss enlarging usefulness. Club already assists Georgia roads and public works at low cost, funds scholarships, and hosts 57 universities in membership. Mercer and Virginia vary in numbers and aim to increase. The club entertains notable visitors and seeks to aid state residents.

Atlanta University Club of Atlanta Taft John M. Slaton State Senate D. C. Barrow The State University University Club Georgia Mercer University of Virginia Ylanning Slaton Hoke Smith

Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure After Grips Warned

The article extols Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and regulator for stomach, liver, and kidneys following grip. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, rebuilds the system, and restores health and spirits, with a price of 50 cents and satisfaction guaranteed by local dealers.

W. J . Smith & Br HW. R. Palmer & Sons W. B. Holsclaw Clarendon Tex Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro W. Palmer & So

Masonic and fraternal lodge notices and events

Local lodges in Clarke county list meeting nights at Masonic Hall Max Joseph building and Owl Nest Clayton Street. Knights of Pythias Elmo Lodge 40 meets Castle Hall Max Joseph building. Athens Owls No 1460 and J O O F and Woodmen of the World groups hold weekly gatherings. Also brief testimonial for Dr Kings New Discovery and Georgia primary voting note urging turnout.

T. Elmo Lodge K. of P Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Max Joseph Clayton and Wall Streets H. K. Davis Nickerson K. of R Order of Owls Athens New No. 1460 0.C.C Owl's Nest Claytos St

Water main bursts on Washington street after unknown cause

Last night at about 1 o'clock a water main on Washington street burst from an unexplainable cause. Department crews located the break and began repairs, cutting a significant section of the pipe system temporarily. Close investigation failed to reveal how the pipe could have burst.

Washington Street

Judge Richard B. Russell Visits Athens

Judge Richard B. Russell, member of the court of appeals and former gubernatorial candidate, spent several hours in Athens yesterday morning. He refused to discuss politics when approached by friends about running for governor again this year.

Athens Richard B. Russell Court of Appeals

Roosevelt Invades Pennsylvania For Delegate Drive

Col Roosevelt begins a whirlwind tour starting in Pittsburg with speeches in Pittsburg Philadelphia and Scranton aimed at winning as many of Pennsylvania's sixty four Republican national convention delegates as possible in next Saturday's primaries. He will also address crowds in several cities and towns along the route.

Pittsburg Col. Roosevelt Pennsylvania Mary Philadelphia Scranton

Georgia Boys Corn Club Draws 5000 Members This Year

An editorial notes that Prof Hendricks of the Washington bureau of plant industry and the College of Agriculture at Athens predict 5000 boys will join Georgia's boys corn clubs this year. The piece highlights wide county participation and impressive yield improvements, forecasting a potential surplus if the trend continues.

Savannah Morning News Hendricks Bureau of Plant Industry Washington College of Agriculture Athens Boys’ Corn Club Georgia

Central Georgia Railway Surgeons Meet in Macon Today

The Central of Georgia Railway Surgeons association opens its annual convention in Macon Ga with a busy program featuring X ray fracture exhibits by Dr H J Williams and papers by Drs W D Kennedy W G England W D Gaines S C Benedict J F Anderson J G Dean Thos H Hancock A W Stirling J H Shorter and J E Mangham A luncheon at Williams sanatorium 130 to 230 pm and a talk heart to heart by Dr W W Owens indicating a businesslike gathering for railway physicians from Georgia and nearby states.

Macon Central of Georgia Railway Surgeons Association H. J. Williams J. H Shorter Williams W. D. Kennedy Metter W. G. England Cedartown W. D. Gaines LaFayette Ala 8. C. Benedict Athens J. F. ‘Anderson Bradley W. W. Owens Savannah J. G. Dean Dawson Thos. H. Hancock Atlanta A. W. Stirling J. H. Shorter J. E.mangham Reynolds

Mr W A Reid Leaves Athens for Short Visit

Mr W A Reid of the class of 1912 at the University of Georgia departed yesterday for College Park to be away for several days. He served as a senior and handled sports correspondence for the Buffalo Evening News during training here and was the Athens correspondent for Mr Hearst's Atlanta Georgian.

W. A. Reid University of Georgia College Park Reid Buffalo Evening News Bisons Athens Hearst Atlanta Georgian

FIGHTERS MEET TONIGHT IN THREE BIG BOUTS

Eddie McGoorty faces Sailor Petros in a 20 round showdown at Oakland. Tommy Houck meets Joe Coster in a 10 round match in New York. Johnny Dundee clashes with Jimmy Walsh in a 10 round bout in New York.

Eddie McGoorty Sailor Petroskey Oakland Tommy Houck Joe Coster New York Johnny Dundee Jimmy Walsh

Desirable City Home Near Business District For Sale

A splendid home within 15 minutes walk of the business section and on the streetcar line. Well built with large rooms and in perfect repair, plus a large lot, servant house, barn, and other outhouses. Price and terms available on viewing.

D G Anderson Real Estate Offers Milledge Avenue Lots

D G Anderson lists several building lots near Milledge avenue for sale. Each lot measures 470 by 200 feet and priced at $500 with $25 down and remaining balance due in five years, provided the purchaser commits to building.

Milledge Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henderson Avenue Erwin A Tco City Property Mo.t Gholston Tuck Building Erwin & Company J. C. Jester E. S. Lyndon A. A. Johanson Cate Banner Hendersons Wit Summey Street Mid Liverpool Chicago Fiagas Insurance & Real Estate, Lipscomb Athens Savings Bank Sanges Luster Langston Music House Sparks Vulcanizing Co. of Actes Georgia Loan Co Lou, Mo Oconee Brick Co S. C. Upson Fleming-Noon Hdw. Co W. A. Carlton, Jr Jens fevAsoning Lodge Directory Keystone Royal Arch Masons A. J. Carter, Fred T. Moon, Sec’y Leeete Lodge Quarters Corve Broad Lumpkin Streets H. Carithers Brgeo H. Palmer Gee’y John Mappin P. H. Corbutt Clarke County Alabama Glenn Lodge Odd Fellowa Jackson Streets OTIS N. G H. L. Garebold Rec Gee. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Talmage Building J. D. Severns Hull Road Burnt Factory Jie Hese Places Clayton Fred L. Morse College Ave R. B. Russell Roosevelt Central Ry D. G. Anderson Stephenson & Hull Boulevard Dearing Street Virginia Avenue Foundry Street Georgia Railroad
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