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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1913

Page

8

Compulsory Education Favored By Sanford

Prof H V Sanford of the University of Georgia, after post graduate work in Berlin, urges compulsory education in Georgia. He cites Germany's results and notes he will study at Oxford before resuming duties at the State University.

Sanford Georgia 8. V. Sanford University of Georgia University of Berlin Germany Brittain Professor Sanford The State University Oxford University

City nurse arrives and starts work for board of health

Mrs Whatlock, the city's special visiting nurse, has arrived at the board of health and begun her duties. She immediately faces plenty of tasks and responsibilities in her role.

Whatlock Board of Health

Indoor baseball league organized in Athens forms four teams

An Athens group of young businessmen formed an indoor baseball league with four teams last Monday. The Red team led by Abe Link defeated the White team led by John Northcutt four ten to four in a lively opener. The schedule lists matches from April to June with Blue and Brown teams competing. additional players and organizers Crossley and Heidler seek new members.

Athens Abe Link John Northcutt Messrs Emmett Weir Florence Broom J. Smith F 1. Parr M. J. Costa J. D. Fleming Ken Link W. K. McGarity Carl FP. Crossley Percy Bramblett J. Brand Bil’ Nore W. A. Payne Charlie Weath F. Foster Prod Mclntire Wilsa Stainen Coon Malcom Vonderan Mr. Heidler Crossley

Special UG 1 Meeting and Memorial Service Notice

Special call meeting of the U C T A at the Elks Home Saturday night at 8 30 with initiation of ten candidates and special business. Memorial service at Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday morning April 13 at 11 conducted by Rev S J Cartledge pastor. Bring visiting brothers.

the Elks Ainda Prince Ave Presbyterian Church S. J. Cartledge M. H. Merry

Manhood sermon set to inspire Athens men by Dr Ainsworth

A Sunday meeting in Athens invites men to hear Dr Ainsworth speak on "Manhood at Its Best" at 3:30 with Walter's Orchestra. The former Wesleyan College president, now Mulberry Street Methodist pastor, will address the call to true to God and to one's life purpose. Admission is free.

B. F Colonial Opera House Ainsworth Wesleyan College Macon Mulberry Street Methodist Athens Xobler Walter

Best Meeting Yet at Young Harris Church Revival

At Young Harris revival services the morning crowd grew larger with Rev. Collins presenting a Surrendered Life using Joseph as an example. Tonight and tomorrow feature new sermons on Elijah and a strong altar response. A large chorus accompanies services led by Rev. Greenway with morning 10 30 am and 3 30 pm children's session.

Young Harris Mr. Collins Joseph Elijah Greenway

Lester Named Pro Tempore Fireman At Uptown Hall

Mr. E F Lester is appointed temporarily to fill the vacancy created by Fireman Kyle's resignation. The appointment is made by the chair of the fire department committee of council pending a regular election of a fireman by council.

E. F. Lester Kyle Uptown Fire Department

Closing out line of refrigerators and house furnishings

We invite inspection of our complete stock including refrigerators ice boxes cream freezers water coolers fly fans traps and china enameled ware Rogers silver plated ware brushes brooms feather dusters and general house furnishing goods. We offer cheap 10c items and the best selections and invite you to phone or come direct to save time and trouble.

Rogers

Cadets Earn High Praise In Georgia University Inspection

The University of Georgia cadets received a highly creditable inspection yesterday. Major Kendrick reported the companies in good shape and, though stringent, an eminent U S army officer declared he had rarely seen a finer corps and students ready for inspection.

University of Georgia Kendrick United States Army

Expert Laundry Machinery Man Visits Athens

Mr. J. H. Meyers of the American Laundry Machine Co. toured the Empire Steam Laundry with the Heidler brothers yesterday. He is an expert in the field and plans to return to Athens for a longer stay than yesterday’s brief visit.

J. H. Meyers American Laundry Machine Co Heidler Brothers Empire Steam Laundry Athens

Four Homes Under Construction in Lumpkin Milledge Area

Near the Lumpkin Milledge intersection, four residences are under construction after two years of twenty five homes in the area. The J F Jackson home nears completion while Dr Sumerlin near the corner rises, the G Y Coleman house is advancing, and the S R England house on Carlton Street takes shape.

Lumpkin-Milledge J. F. Jackson Dr. Sumerlin G. Y. Coleman S. R. England Carlton Street

Little Martha Jarrell Improves Dearly Hopeful

The friends of Rev and Mrs Co C Jarrell are glad their daughter Martha is much better and likely to be entirely out of danger from complications, signaling a positive turn in her illness and healing process.

Co. C. Jarrell Martha

Manager Conway Holds His Own After Illness

Friends of H. C. Conway of the Southern Bell Company report he is holding his own at home after a serious attack and is steadily improving.

Conway H. C. Conway Southern Bell Company

Reliable dealers sought for money making county prospect

Wanted. Reliable dealers and active agents to handle a splendid money making proposition in this county. Excellent territory open now. Call or phone. George Gardiner, care Georgian hotel. 2t

George Gardiner Care Georgian Hotel

Installing Machinery for New Ice Factory

Mr J F Jacobs of York Pa is in Athens setting up equipment for the new ice factory operated by Messrs Dobbs and Armstrong.

J. F. Jacobs York Heidler Boys Athens Messrs. Dobbs and Armstrong

Sid Jones Has Been Extremely Low At Home

Mr. Sid Jones has been extremely low for the past few days at the home of his father W. H. Jones on the Lexington road. Several times his condition was reported to be so critical that he could not rally.

W. H. Jones Lexington Road Sid Jones

Homes Going Up On Woodlawn Avenue

Woodlawn Avenue crossing MillEdge is attracting notice as a developing residence street. Already two six room houses are under construction by Harry Hull and A H Davie. More houses are in planning.

Woodlawn Avenue Milledge Harry Hull A. H. Davieon

Athens Savings Bank Promises 4 Percent Interest on Deposits

The largest savings bank in Athens offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded biannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits start at $1.00. Also promoting hotel services, miller implements, and auto curtain repairs by local vendors such as Kline and Martin and Bondurant Hardware Company.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Insurance and Real Estate Bits and Local Ads

Auction of Lipscomb fire insurance and Jester partnership inquiry plus eggs from Black Orpingtons. Ads note apartments on Cobb Street, Gardner services, rebuilt typewriters, grate polish at J L Arnold, lawn mowers and garden tools at Bonardant’s in Athens.

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Brvwin & CO D. G. Anderson & CO Clayton Street John T. Gholston Lower Broad Street the Goodwyn Realty CO Karl C. A Scudder UG. 1 Dr. Ainsworth Young Harris Church L. Lester Ty Huggins Broad St Athens Engineering Joel A. Wier O. M. Roberts Sec.-Treas Martha Jarrell Woodlawn Ave Campbell & Barrow Clayton St the McGregor Co Sreal Estates Sanges Miller & Co Kline & Martin Bondurant Hardware Co Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Atlanta Augusta Jacksonville Forret Cobb Street W. A. Jester Gardner Hull Street McGregor Co J. L. Arnold's Bon I Durant’s Capitol Woolen Mills Company Athen
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