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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1913

Page

8

Weather and sports results with catarrh cure ad

Regional scores show cold rain affecting games in Southern Atlanta Nashville Memphis Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga and New Orleans plus South Atlantic Albany Savannah Macon Columbus and Charleston. Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Chicago and St Louis all report rain or cold. Wake Forest defeats Georgia Tech 7 to 2. An ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a $100 offer for cures.

Southern Atllanta Nashville Memphis Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans Montgomery South Atlantic Albany Jacksonville Columbus Charleston Savannah Macon National Boston

Aunt Laura Billups Cake Baker of Athens Injured in Fall

Aunt Laura Billups, known as the cake baker of Athens, fell at her home shop on Prince Avenue and broke her hip. Nearly ninety, she lay unconscious for hours and refused medical aid despite neighbors offering help. Her cakes have long been famous at weddings, anniversaries, and feasts, with tastings by notable figures and travelers alike.

Laura’ Billups Athens Prince Avenue Laura

Medical Lawyer and Farmers Leader Stir in Georgia Race

In Atlanta on April 28, reports swirl over who will be assistant commissioner of agriculture under Commissioner-elect J. D. Price of Oconee. Initial plans tied to A. Q. Blalock and Emmett Cabaniss clash with Price and current Commissioner J. J. Conner. Other figures, including J. J. Crown, eye reappointment or future runs as races for the department and next year’s commissioner unfold amid political maneuvering and possible settlements to avoid a later clash.

Atlanta J. D. Price Oconee Price Macon A. QO. Blalock Fayette Blalock Emmett Cabaniss Oglethorpe County Georgia Farmers’ Union Cabaniss J. J. Conner Brown Conner Mr. Price Rac Cowper J. J. Brown J. J. Crown Mr. Cabaniss Commissioner of Agriculture

Will Atlanta Get Grand Opera Again Despite Gatti Opposition

Atlanta’s fourth week of grand opera ends with strong financial success and hopes for another season. Ticket sales for seven performances total about $91,000, the highest in Atlanta opera history, though Metropolitan Opera Company manager Gatti-Casazza resists touring. If Atlanta pursues it, a repeat season seems likely despite opposition, aided by good social turnout and favorable weather.

Atlanta Grand Opera Metropolitan Opera Company of New York Atlanta Music Festival Association Metropolitan Company New York Gatti-Casazza Gatti Metropolitan Grand Opera Company

Bishop Nelson Addresses Georgia Students

The University of Georgia hosted a notable address by the Right Reverend C. K. Nelson of the Atlanta diocese. Speaking on Democracy and the Creeds, he urged students to study the topic as a guiding text for American institutions and civic life.

University of Georgia C. K. Nelson Diocese of Atlanta Episcopal Church

Georgia Librarians Meet in Atlanta Under UGA President

Yesterday in Atlanta a two day session of the Georgia Library Association opened with Dr. J. H. T. McPherson of the University of Georgia, Athens, serving as president. Several Athens librarians attended from the University, State College of Agriculture, and State Normal School, Brick for sale in small lots advertised by Harris Stephenran Co.

Atlanta Georgia Library Association J.H. T. McPherson University of Georgia Athens University State College of Agriculture State Normal School Harris Stephenran

Spring Goods Offer at Cemetery Shop

The ad lists cemetery vases sardinieres pedestals flower pots and Frost King frames freezers ice boxes and refrigerators water coolers and filters plus china glass enamel and aluminum ware brushes brooms cotton mops mop wringers O Cedar mops and polish. Young married couples entering housekeeping receive special low prices with savings emphasized.

Savings Bank Pays 40 Percent Interest on Deposits

The Athens Savings Bank announces 40 percent interest on savings deposits with compounding on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also mentions old solution at J. L. Arnold's for polish and notes advertising by The McGregor Company and Miller & Co. For sale: residence on Henderson Avenue with specified rooms and terms offered by C. D. Cox. Wanted: university graduate seeks a room in private home with modern conveniences, respond to Banner with details.

Athens Athens Savings Bank Henderson Avenue C. D. Cox

Athens Pastors Fill Pulpits With Supplies Sunday

Dr. Rembert G. Smith of Emory College preached both services at First Methodist for Rev. C. C. Jarrell. Dr. H. R. Bernard covered for Dr. Lynch at First Baptist. Rev. J. D. McPhail spoke in the morning and Geo. E. Stone in the evening for Rev. S. R. England at Young Harris church. All the supplies ably filled the stations they occupied.

Rembert G. Smith Emory College C. C. Jarrell First Methodist H. R. Bernard Lynch First Baptist J. D. McPhail Geo. E. Stone S. R. England Young Harris Church

Masonic Convocation Called for Royal Arch Degree

Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons calls a Tuesday 8 30 PM convocation to confer the Royal Arch Degree. Members are urged to attend and visiting companions are invited. High Priest C H Johnson and Secretary Fred T Moon issue the notice.

Keystone Chapter No Royal Arch Masons Royal Arch C. H. Johnson Fred T. Moon

For Rent and Services in Athens and Area

Classified notices offer apartments for rent on Cobb street and Prince avenue, a five room house on Boulevard, and a furnished apartment by month or year. Also listed are loans on Athens residence property, sale of second hand items, a dairy plant pickup, and various local business ads including awnings and farm equipment. A lost white fox terrier named Dick is offered with a reward.

W. F. Dorsey Prince Avenue

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