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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1913

Page

8

Reverend Winter-Lovick Winter’s Superannuation Sparks Home for Preachers

Rev. L. P. Winter-Lovick Winter, famed for Winterville’s naming, was superannuated against his will. He now preaches frequently from Grantville, editsObserver, serves as field agent for homes for worn out preachers, and writes books. A Winterville home site was donated with initial subscriptions, part of a plan to establish homes in the North Georgia conference. more homes are hoped to follow.

Methodist Conference Athens L. P. Winter Lovick Pierce Winter Winterville Grantville Consetta County The Observer Newnan Martin Luther Bishop Candler Quarles Wesley J.T. Pittard R Nickerson Methodist Church North Georgia Conference

Couple of Colored Couples Enter Stockade for Disorderly Conduct

John Norman and Lillian Johnson and Henry Rhodes and Ella Allen, a couple of colored couples, are now at the stockade beginning yesterday morning for twenty days for disorderly conduct.

John Norman Lillian Johnson Henry Rhodes Ella Allen Stockadem Depot

Athens Figures Prominently in Georgia Methodism History

Rev. Dr. Geo G Smith of Macon publishes History of Georgia Methodism with strong Athens ties. His son Rev R O Smith tours Athens to promote the book, meeting subscribers at Mrs J S King on Cobb Street, with connections to Chancellor Barrow and Dr Jarrell among others.

Georgia Geo. G. Smith Macon Agens Athens Methodist Church R. O. Smith J. S. King

Diary of Death by a Sixteen Year Old Student

An excerpt titled The Diary of Death by Adrienne Cody, sixteen, of Central Park School in Topeka, reveals a house plagued by flies and illness. The narrator describes garbage, spoiled food, and a baby with typhoid amid a scene of neglect and mistaken beliefs about disease and cleanliness.

Adrienne Cody Central Park School Topeka Tawa Tly Fies Thetis

The Tongue of Treachery

The piece warns of a hidden danger that feeds on human kindness and enters homes. It likens the fly to a dangerous, persistent foe that preys on people where they dine, suggesting vigilance against unseen threats.

Hearing in Winder Bankruptcy Cases Yesterday

A hearing in the Jas G Coop er bankruptcy of Winder resulted in an issue between banks and no trustee for some firms. Trustee W H Quarterman of Winder appeared with J G Radford and Winder Banking Co. First National Bank of Winder, Judge G A John represented banks, Messrs Fertson and Upson for trustees and creditors. An order was issued for sale of the bankrupt estate’s property with notes and a six figure valuation.

Worning Jas. G. Coop R Winder W. HL Quarterman J. G. Radford Winder Banking Company W. H Toole The First Nations Bank of G. A. John Mesery Manton Fertson S. C. Upson

Barbecue to Aid Oconee Street School Piano Payment

Teachers at Oconee Street School plan a Friday barbecue at Harris and Stephenson warehouse starting at one o clock to raise funds for the final payment on the school piano. Mothers and fathers organize grounds beautification with an artistic entrance arch and an old time quilting project to support the effort.

Harris & Stephenson Oconer Street Plano Oconee Street School

Clean Up Cemetery Before Memorial Day

Citizens urged to clean and refresh lots in Oconee Cemetery before Memorial Day. A long standing rule from late F. W. Lucas requires work be completed by Memorial Day weekend as thousands visit to decorate graves of Southern heroes.

Oconee F. W. Lucas

Boy Scouts Meet Today For Memorial Day Prep

Scoutmaster C. C. Jarrell calls all Scouts and Boys' Brigade members to assemble at 4 p m for Memorial Day readiness. The piece notes groups led by Tom Brown and others, plus a separate reference to a mixed group of players fined by the mayor for craps. a ten dollar fine or twenty days in jail.

C. C. Jarrell

Furnished apartment for rent with six rooms

Furnished apartment for rent by month or year. Six rooms and bath, plus a large sleeping avenue. Contact phone 426 Sha gad To.

YMCA Seeks Even Stronger Men’s Meetings Next Season

The religious committee thanks hundreds of men for supporting the successful series of meetings at the Colonial Theater. They will pause at season end to allow planning for a possibly larger next year with top speakers, starting in the fall and running about five months. A full report will follow in the papers for interested readers.

Colonial Theater God

Women Sent to the Stockade This Week

Louise Jefferson, described as a new recruit, is sent by the mayor to sixty days at the city stockade for idling and loitering. She is joined by two others captured in crap games with Black men, all described as Black.

Louise Jefferson

Athena Savings Bank Offers 4 Percent Interest Promptly

The Athena Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually with deposits from $1.00. Also note sales on pollen and job openings for young women to learn Telephone Operating with advancement prospects at Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. A second-hand bicycle wanted in good, cheap condition.

Athens Athena Savings Bank Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co

Memorial Day Decorations Rise Across City

Merchants and business houses prepare for Memorial Day with interior and exterior adornments. Michael Bros. has already decorated their store with Confederate flags and bunting and will continue outside. The custom grows yearly as more businesses honor the occasion with fitting displays.

Michael Bros Wey

Painter Hurt in Fall From Wagon on Lumpkin Street

Mr. Ike Dottery, a contracting painter living on Baxter street, was injured yesterday afternoon when a wagon jolted on Lumpkin street near the Coca-Cola building. He was thrown to the Belgian blocks, suffering head and shoulder injuries. Doctors did not confirm the seriousness last night as he rested.

Ike Dottery Baxter Street Lumpkin Street Coca-Cola Dottery

Lipscomb Classified Notes Include Real Estate and Supplies

Short notes list insurance division request with J C Jester and two nice elx room apartments on Cobb street. Mentions farm implements by Lee Miller Co and awnings by phone. Also sale of Henderson avenue residence with detailed room count and terms. Ice cream cones and dairy products for sale. Regular boarders wanted at Hotel Sanges with service and prices.

Lower Broad Street Harry Hall Real Estate and Fire Insurance Cobb Street W. A. Jester Henderson Avenue C. D. Cox

Hartwell Board Elects C. G. Power Institute Head

Hartwell Georgia April 22 the Hartwell Institute board of education unanimously elected C G Power to head the school for the coming year Power has served in a position for the past year and has gained strong support from residents and the board He will select his faculty with board approval marking a harmonious tenure for the institution and the Hartwell community.

Hartwell, Ga Board of Education Hi Institute C. G. Power Power Hartwell Durin Hartwell Powr Pow

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