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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1909

Page

9

Athens Builds A Home A Day Says Growth Turns City

The article notes Athens has erected about 600 homes in two years, averaging one house daily for 600 days. It urges savers to start with one dollar, opening a bank book to grow savings for future home ownership, claiming saving is a beneficial habit and the path to owning a home. It promotes a bank’s help with a guidance program and rewards for saving.

Athens Park Mme. Jomelli Ocean Grove Nordica Homer Schumann-Heink

Memorial Day Exercises at the Chapel

Confederate Memorial Day observed in Georgia with ceremonies at the University chapel in Athens at 3:30 pm. Veterans speak of the Civil War, decorate graves at Oconee cemetery, and a grand concert featuring Mme Jomelli and the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra is announced amid praise in reviews.

Georgia State South Athens University Chapel Gram Millard A. Jenkens Oconee Mme. Jomelli Dresden Philharmonic Metropolitan Manhattan Opera R. E. Johnston Ocean Grove Asbury

Local Offers and Services Advertisements in Athens

A collage of notices lists services from Klein & Martin repair and repaint carriages to selling lumber coal and stove wood. Lipscomb & Co fire insurance offers office and residence contact, while Dr. Allen advertises dentistry and O K Barber Shop promotes a 15 cent haircut. Real estate rooms for rent Maxwell runabout for sale and two lost items are noted.

Klein & Martin

Thalians Impress Athens With Cupid's Misques

The Thalians staged Cupid's Misques at the Colonial theatre to enthusiastic crowds. Star performances by Broadus Willingham and Erwin Sibley drew praise for shaping a witty mockery of modern in law and gender roles, with strong supporting turns from Johnson Arnold Blackshear and others.

Athens Cupid Colonial Adolphus Broadus Willingham Josephine Erwin Sibley Hammond Johnson Sherramy Clifton Arnold Diana Sherramy

German Consul to Speak Here at University Chapel

On May 12 Hon Ernest Will German Consul in Atlanta will address University students at the college chapel on German Universities. Will is a talented scholar versed in German history and educational development and his talk promises rare interest and benefit.

Ernest Will Atlanta College Chapel Will

Services Today at Oconee Church

The pulpit of Oconee Street Methodist Church will be filled this morning at eleven by the pastor Rev. A. J. Sears and again tonight at eight o'clock by the same minister.

Oconee Church Oconee Street Methodist Church A. J. Sears

Youth Bible Services Start At Young Harris Church

Revisions today at Young Harris Memorial Church. Rev. W L Pierce assists pastor during week of services at 8 15 p m. Also notes at First Baptist Church Corner College Ave and Washington St with Bible school 9 45 a m and various classes. Divine services morning and evening by Millard A Jenkins D D with topic Advancing the Lines.

First Baptist Church Corner College Avenue Washington Street John A. Darwin Baraca S. W. Jackson Andrew J. Cobb A. S. Parker Mildred Rutherford Millard A. Jenkens D. D

Ord er of Services at Emmanuel Church

In the Rector's absence Rev J J Perry of Atlanta will conduct services at Emmanuel Church today Holy Communion at 7 30 am Morning prayer Litany and Sermon at 11 am Evening prayer and sermon at 8 39 pm Weekday services follow usual schedule Memorial flowers and designs available by phone placeholder text

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty Emmanuel J J. J. Perry Atlanta

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Bank Athens Savings Bank Madame Jeanne Jomelli Eldred Simkins Pope Street Itr Ee Ee Lipscomb & Co Maxwell W. HK. Bishop Hancock Avenue Dr. Allen Moss Bidg Clayton St O. K College Ave Son St Yale Motor Cycle H. B. Sparks Satisfact Foundation College Avenue Baptist Church Banner Fire Insurance Erwin & Company J. C. Jester Sanitary Plumb Ing Co Lynwood Park Lnitial J. Finder Dr. Mason Thalian Young Harris Memorial Church
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