Five-Room House With Modern Conveniences Sale
House on a 145 by 170 foot lot offered for sale by owner who is leaving the city. Bargain price expected for a quick sale of the residence with all modern conveniences.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
8
Short Notes of Interest and Local Ads
Local classifieds list fire insurance from Lipscomb & Co and Erwin & Co, barber ads, room and house rentals in Atlanta area, sale items from W HL Bishop and L C Hopkins, trades including Stoddard's Lectures, Piedmont Portland Cement stock inquiry, and a visit by Major D F McClatchy to Milledge Avenue.
Wier v Empire Life Insurance death claim decided
In Clarke Superior Court yesterday Judge Brant instructed a verdict for Mrs Annie L Wier widow of Sheriff John W Wier in favor of the full policy amount after the Empire Life Insurance Company contested the claim citing lapse in premium. Attorneys Maynard Shackelford Erwin appeared for the company and plaintiff’s counsel Cobb Erwin for Mrs Wier. A separate Simmons vs Chandler case settled before trial. Susan Miller received $50 fine or six months and Addie Oliver $75 fine or twelve months for misdemeanors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Superior Court
Annie L. Wier
John W. Wier
Empire Life Insurance Company
Brant
R. J. Maynard
Americns
Col
T. J. Shackelford
Athens
Cobb & Erwin
Mrs. Simmons
Chandler
Fire Last Night on Foundry Street Damages House
Firefighters responded to a roof fire on Foundry Street near the Athens Founders, owned by J A Gordon. The blaze was quickly extinguished with only slight damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundry Street
Jd. A. Gordon
Athens
J. A. Gordon
Hull Appointed Receiver for Victor Petropol Enterprises
Through their attorneys creditors of Victor Petropol filed for voluntary bankruptcy and a receiver. J. L. Hull was agreed upon by creditors to take over the cafe restaurant and Athenaeum hotel, pledging to run them to the highest standard. Friends of Petropol express regret and hope he reenters business soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
S. C. Upson
E. K. Lumpkin
T. F. Greer
S. J. Tribble
Victor Petropol
J. L. Hull
Athenaeum
Petropol
Reverend Troy Beatty Leaves for Texas
Rev Troy Beatty rector of Emmanuel Church departed after a telegram announced his mother's serious illness in Texas. He left at once to her bedside. Mrs Beatty is well known in the city and has lived here for some time. Friends hope for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Texas
Beatty
The New Rabbi Impresses Athens Congregation
Dr. Blechman the new rabbi of the Athens Hebrew congregation has won praise from members and many Gentile citizens. He is described as capable, devout, and pleasing in manner, and locals foresee notable work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blechman
Athens i
Cupid's Mis-Cues at the Colonial
The Thilars present Cupid's Mis-Cues at the Colonial Friday night April 23. It is a sparkling comedy praised as the best show yet by the Thalians for Athens theatregoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Athens
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for American Signal Company
The annual stockholders meeting of the American Signal Company is set for Monday May 3 1909 at 10 o clock in the morning. The location is Suite 518 Keith Perry building Kansas City Missouri. Officers will be elected and other legal business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Signal Company
Keith & Perry Building
Kansas City
Missouri
J. Roy Smith
Sec
Mercer Beats Trinity In 6 To 2 Victory
Mercer defeated Trinity 6 to 2 in a recent game. Mercer showed strong form in recent matches. Friends and family praise Master Arden Eley for notable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Trinity
Judge George C. Thomas to Speak Memorial Day
Judge George C. Thomas of this city will deliver the Memorial Day address in Commerce next Monday. He will discuss the life and works of Jefferson Davis, arguing for a historically instructive and fitting tribute to the Confederate leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Will
Jefferson Davis
George C. Thomas
Judge Thomas
Confederacy
Gov elect Brown Speaks to Jefferson Crowd in Georgia
Gary elect Joseph M. Brown addressed Jefferson residents today to a loud ovation. He arrived at Gainesville Midland depot greeted by a brass band and citizens, then attended a formal dinner before a packed county courthouse audience presided by Col. P. Cooley. Local officials welcomed him as leaders praised his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, Ga
Gary
J. E. Randolph
John N. Holder
Jackson
J. N. Ross
Brown
Sophomore Debate Set At University Chapel Thursday Night
The annual Sophomore debate will be held at the University chapel Thursday night at eight thirty. The debaters are among the best speakers and have prepared debates on a timely topic. The public is invited to attend and support the young participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
P’ Se
Otterbein Male Quartette Tour To Stop In Athens
The Otterbein Male Quartette and Bell Ringers announce the seventh annual tour with a stop in Athens on Saturday May 1. Tickets for two are selling at one dollar for reserved seating. The group is noted for a varied repertoire and engaging performances as reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein
Athens
Atlanta Constitution
Card of Thanks from Mrs A Y Smith
To all the kind friends who expressed kindness and sympathy during my husband’s illness and after his death I desire to return sincere thanks from Mrs A Y Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. Smith
Gas has lightened the domestic burden beyond rivals
The article credits GAS with greater impact on reducing household costs than any other modern improvement, highlighting its role in easing daily living expenses for families.
Cotton Prices Reported Across Markets
Liverpool and New York trade figures show steady tones and firm quotes for middling cotton at 548-100d in Liverpool, 10 1-16 to 10 5-16c in several Southern markets, with New Orleans and Savannah listed as very steady and quiet in trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
New York
Atlanta
New Orleans
Galveston
Savannah
Wilmington
Tone
Wees
Os O
Abdication Rumors Stir Constantinople Amid Turkish Crisis
Constantinople April 20 The capital buzzes over rumors Sultan Abdul Hamid abdicated or may abdicate as 20 30 thousand troops mass near the city. Deputies delay policy action and the government seeks a fresh lease of life while palace security and embassy inquiries tighten the suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Abdul Ha
Warslowe
Russia
Abdul Hamid
Yussef Izzedin
Stantinople
Pal
Dedengatch
Husni Pasha
Market quotes from major cities across the South and East
Financial listings show Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Houston Augusta St Louis Louisville Memphis Mobile Charleston with penny and fraction price movements. Various cities report steady quiet or firm tones in municipal listings and commodity prices as trading winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Houston
Augusta
St. Louis
Louisville
Memphis
Mobile
Charleston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erwin & Company
College Avenue
Lipscomb & Co
New City
Maxwell
W. HL Bishop
Call Lipscomb & Co
Etton. O. K
Jack Su
Athens, Ga
J. C. Jester
Peor
Master Barber College
Whitehead
Lumpkin Heights
Lipscomb W
Tumb Plumbing
Sanitary Plumbing Co
N. Jackson St
Lynwood Park
Eldred Sliakins
Pope Street
McClure 10E Co
Thomas Sto Appey
Dot. Reville
Stoddard
Renner Office
Piedmont Portland
W Care Banner
Epting
Miss Jones
D. F. McClatchy
Marietta
3. V. Sanford
Milledge Avenue
Mrs. Wier
Life Insurance Company
Susan Miller
Addie Oliver
University OF
Fez
Washington-Herjald
Pilsener
Chartier
Clayton Street
Rev
Hebrews of
Arden Eley
J. J. Eley
G. CG. Thomas
Jefferson
Colonial
Chicago
Exchange Today
Seeeess
Tees
Sane
Sultan OF
Turkey
Constantinope
Anus
C. A. Scudder
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