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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
8
A fragment listing names and titles appears, including Y. Carithers as president and J. White as treasurer, with several other individuals named in roles such as secretary, vice president, and assistant secretary. The text suggests a group or association with multiple officers but lacks context or dates.
Short notices covering fire and life insurance by Lipscomb & Co, property rentals, auto policies, real estate, livestock, and local services. Includes ads for duBose & duBose loans, fish and meats orders, shipper needs, and real estate on Milledge avenue. Also notes on sheds, twine supply, and a used Buick sale.
A collage of real estate, insurance and business notices from Erwin & Company and Athens merchants. Various ads promote savings bank deposits, hardware, poultry supplies, berries, baked goods, night stenography work, boarding horses, meals for boarders, shoe repairs, and rental rooms. Locations include Athens addresses and Clayton Street stables.
Southern League results show Nashville 0 and Atlanta 4 with rain causing postponements. National League details include Marquard and others for New York, and Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago matchups with umpire teams listed. Also small ads note real estate and services along with a condolence-style funeral director ad and a medical pill testimonial.
Mr. S. W. Bailey receives a Tribune Tribble correspondence about a Civil War cotton destruction payment bill. The reply outlines the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear such claims and notes past bills, including a 1873 cotton tax proposal, have not progressed beyond committee.
The ad invites readers to call or phone an order to view a selection of white beautiful shapes offered at moderate prices.
Athens to get a new wholesale grocery firm titled Calloway Grocery Company. Incorporation filed with the clerk of court. Applicants are L. E. Calloway J. H. T. McPherson and A. P. Dearing. Paid in capital stock is 50500 with privilege to increase to 200000. Main offices will be in Athens. The operators are well known and the venture is expected to start successfully.
A jumble of notes on signings and retirements across the sport. Baltimore adds a promising third baseman from Fullerton, former Giant. Frank Chance of the Cubs reportedly to retire at season end. Billy Hamilton scouts a young pitcher Neeley from Memphis. George Mullin's opening day record stands at five wins and two losses. dueling tales of ballparks, umpires, and a chaotic Polo Grounds fire.
The popular rink reopens Monday at 8:00 p m with a good floor and new skates. It is cool and well ventilated and ideal for a pleasant afternoon or evening of skating. Special attention to ladies and children. Sessions: afternoon 4 to 6 30 and night 8 to 10 30.
A collage of theatre notes reports Fritzl Scheff’s tour stretching to mid June, Hortense Neilson in Ibsen roles, Lew Fields with The Neverhomes, Emma Eames born in China, William Gillette’s family, Robert Edeson in The Cove Man, Elsie Janis in vaudeville, The Girl of My Home Town in Chicago, Blinn and Doris Keane in The Tights of London revival, Charlotte Walker with Delamater Norris, Beulah Poynter’s Denver stock season, Tore Davidson in same company, Lucile La Verne’s Ann Boyd dramatization, a Will-o’-the-Wisp in Chicago, Aida Johnson Young’s new comedy with Helen Lowell, and a robust stock company season.
A large crowd visited the city hall clerk's office from morning until closing time paying taxes. Many used the option to pay one third now, with several thousand dollars collected. Books close tomorrow and delinquent penalties will apply for unpaid amounts.
A new musical play titled The Clairvoyant is planned for next season in New England venues. Edward Peple, known for The Prince Chap, provides the book, with music by Karl Hosena.
A vintage note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for youngsters due to leaf sugar and maple syrup like roots. It claims superiority for colds croup and whooping cough and states it is for sale by all dealers.
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