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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1918

Page

5

Twelve Farms for Sale Near Bishop and Rehoboth

List of twelve farms for sale within miles of Bishop and Rehoboth. Farms vary from 45 to 125 acres, with multiple houses, barns, and orchards. Prices range from 40 to 125 dollars per acre, with notes on locations and nearby cross roads.

Bishop Watkinsville High Shoals Cross Roads Rehoboth Farmington Madison Eastville Bishop and High Shoals R. E. Fullilove Hog Mountain Salem Church Oconee County Bostwick Union Church

Death of John J. Nevitt noted in Savannah

Savannah architect John J. Nevitt died after a two week illness at his home. He was a University of Georgia 1868 graduate and brother of Mrs. C. D. Flanigen of Athens. Funeral at Emmanuel church Athens with interment at Oconee cemetery. arrangements to be announced.

Savannah John J. Nevitt Nevitt Mr. Nevitt C. D. Flanigen University of Georgia Henry W. Grady Albert H. Cox George T. Goethius Peter W. Meldrim William A. Carlton J. H. Rucker Episcopal Church Emmanuel Church Oconee Cemetery

Great Liberty Loan Meetings Across Athens Area

Sunday audiences in Athena heard top speakers promote Liberty Bonds and wartime support. Zone chairman Col. Michael gathered speakers from Georgia and surrounding areas, delivering messages on loyalty, government funding, and the war effort at venues in Stephens Lexington Glade Hemer Bishop Neese Hull and nearby towns.

Athena Athens Col Michael Stephens Andrew J. Cobb Lexington T. W. Rucker the Glade Oglethorpe County Geo. (. Thomas Hemer B. E. Fortson T. F. Green Bishop S. W. Sanford H. H. Gordon Neese W. F. Dorsey M. G. Michael Gallagher Hull

Weather Summary for Georgia and Surrounding Regions

Atlanta on April 22 1918 reports fair conditions with cool temperatures across most of the area. A strong storm centers over the upper lake region bringing rain from the Ohio River northward and from central North Carolina to New England, while the South and West remain fair and warming trend expected.

Atlanta Athens Georgia South Atlantic Gulf Coast Upper Lake Region Ohio River North Carolina New England

City Taxes Due April to May Demand

Special Notice warns taxpayers that the first installment of city taxes is due from April 15 to May 1. Those who miss the May 1 deadline incur a $1.50 fee on file and will be charged as delinquents, per City Marshal G. B. O’Farrbell.

G. B. O'Farrbell Norman

Baldwin County Girls Center Liberty Bond Rally at Court House

Five Baldwin county girls from the State Normal School at Athens presented Baldwin with a handmade service flag bearing nearly 200 stars. Miss Lillian Stiles spoke as Miss Florelle Holt announced the flag presentation amid applause. Hoi Burwell of Sparta gave a Liberty Bond address as the G M C battalion later held a dress parade in tribute to the Athens visitors.

Milledgeville Baldwin County State Normal School Athens County Court House Baldwin Florelle Holt State Normal Lillian Stiles Ees Orline Pugh Lillia Stiles Mattie Ennis Dolly Home W. H. Burwell Sparta Hony County

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Bishop, Ga J. L. Moore E. G Great Liberty Bellans Alice Brady Charlotte Bronte Brady Man Wip Biue Olive Thomas State Normal School Girls Center Baldwin Patriotic Rally Kayser France Zephyr
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