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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1913

Page

8

Woman's Edition Campaign Urges Georgia Club Support

Albany Herald notes the Georgia Woman's Edition edited by Georgia clubwomen aims to fund the Filla F. White Memorial Endowment for Tallulah Falls and other mountain schools. The fund supports 117 clubs with ~20 000 members, promoting club work and Georgia’s true resources to a national and world audience.

Albany Herald Club Women of Georgia Georgia Tallulah Falls State Federation of Clubc H. C. White Filla F. White United States

Clean Up Now in Prime Condition for Weed Polling and Plowing

The article urges immediate cleanup of vacant lots now covered with last year’s dried weeds. Plow and narrow them smooth, keeping them weed free until seeds start. Parkways should receive similar treatment with hand tools to prevent weed growth until next year.

Georgia Teams Face Rainy Return Trip On Busy Schedule

A fragment notes Georgia baseball teams deal with a thousand mile journey and bad weather on yesterday afternoon’s schedule. The passage hints at a challenging travel day and a heavy slate of games.

Georgia

Husband of Two Wives Seeks Union With Athens Family

A lengthy letter shown at city hall reveals William Huff of Athens, once married to two women and father of seven, has returned to Carolina wife who now relinquishes claims. She invites him back, while Athens wife has yet to respond. The case unfolds as Huff’s movements and marriages across states come to light.

William Huff Athens Huff South Carolina Atheny Carolina

Grandma Cober Celebrates 98th Birthday in Commerce Georgia

Special to the Banner from Commerce Georgia reports Grandma Cober celebrated her 98th birthday at home with a large gathering. Rev Frank Quillian preached a sermon praising her Christian life and church loyalty. Her descendants and neighbors filled the yard for a generous dinner, with plenty to share and many well wishes for future birthdays.

Commerce Grandma" Cober Frank Quillian First Methodist Church Martha Cober Cober Lfe Butler Cratty Grandma” Cober Asberry Cober

Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary With Church Service

Harmony Grove Lodge No. 30 I O O F Commerce Georgia marked its ninety fourth anniversary by attending services at First Baptist Church. Dr Gilbert Dobbs delivered a renowned sermon from Luke and Proverbs focusing on fellowship and charity, impressing attendees.

Commerce Harmony Grove Lodge First Baptist Church Odd Fellows Gilbert Dobbs Northeastern Banking Co Rucker Mason Dobbs Matthew Jerusalem Jerico

Town boom from strawberry farming in Selbyville area

A writer notes Selbyville Delaware has transformed from a small town to a thriving community with paved streets fine homes stores banks and other businesses due to strawberry and potato farming. Rail stations nearby supply markets and soil conditions favor crops while high bond values reflect regional growth. The piece contrasts agricultural advancement with sensational crime reporting in Atlanta.

Selbyville Del Atbert Bridgeville Aid Sethyville S Dellir

Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Claims

Advertisement touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and persistent ailments. It promises pain relief and healing simultaneous with claims of unmatched effectiveness and a price of two shillings sixpence or one dollar.

Sunday school teachers attend Miss Park at Christian church tent

Teachers from several city Sunday schools gathered yesterday afternoon to watch Miss Park, famed for Bible story telling, at the Christian church tent. A second hour is set for today at four o'clock. Evangelist Snively portraited a strong sermon on Christian Present Wealth last night and will speak at 8 15 this evening on Paul before Agrippa.

Christian Church Miss Park Atlantic Pacific Evangelist Snively Christia Paul Ae Agrippa

Thirteen inning games headline yesterday's slate

Baseball results show several extended games with action beyond the ninth. Notable tallies include Brooklyn over New York 6 in 13 innings and Detroit 4 Chicago 6 in 13 innings, with other matches suspended by rain or cold. Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 9 0, while South Carolina topped Wake Forest 9 3.

Southern Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans Montgomery Memphis Mobile South Atlantic Albany Jacksonville Columbus Charleston Savannah Macon Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati American Detroit College Georgia Vanderbilt South Carolina Wake Forest

Short Notes of Interest Bank in Athens

The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1 with deposits from $1.00. Also notices: milk and butter for sale, mowers and reapers by Miller & Co, regular boarders wanted at Hotel Sanges, apartments for rent, awnings by G. W. Farrell, and inquiries via Banner. The ad includes contact details and phone numbers.

Bank IN Athens Athens Savings Bank

Georgia Stars Morris and Corley Win Fame Nationally

A Chicago correspondent notes Georgia pitchers Morris and Corley gaining fame in the nation even before a Northern trip. Corley’s shutout and a near-score by Bubbles Covington sparked controversy as he scored on a sacrifice fly misread by umpires. Captain McWhorter repeatedly reached base and scored, while Morgan of the Visitors toiled at first.

Morris Corley Great Lakes Chicago Bubbles Covington Georgia Star Captain McWhorter Morgan Buddy Georgia Ponce de Leon Morgans Tennessee Smiths Browns Vandy

Insurance Realty Classifieds Athens to New York

Insurance and real estate notices offer fire insurance discussion with J C Jester and two six room apartments on Cobb street. Also farm implements, old solution polish at J L Arnolds, gold dollars and Dahlonega coins, Confederate stamps and room sought by a University graduate. Bargains at Fears Grocery with Ferndell products and Oat Meal deals.

Cobb Street W. A. Jester Dahlonega Confederate States Jos. F. Negreen East 23Rd St New York City

Messages to the Seven Churches Evening Sermon Planned

The First Methodist church holds a prayer meeting with Rev. C. C. Jarrell delivering the second in a Revelations based series. The service focuses on preparation for next Sunday's communion and regular attendees are urged to attend.

First Methodist Church C. C. Jarrell

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Vmieky Berwiin & CO D. G. Anderson & CO Clayton Street John T. Gholston Lower Broad Street Harry Hall Truck Farm the Goodwyn Realty CO Woodlawn Avenue Pulaski Heights Waddetll Street Milledge Broad Street Pope Street Dearing Street Meigs Street W. A. Mallory Southern Mutual Phono South Georgia C. A. Scudder Jeweler Campbell & Barrow Phone Clayton ST Barber Street H. M. Mallory Broad St Grandma Gober Selbyville, del H. T. Huggins and Son Lawrenge Colonial Theatre THUR FBI Glassmates Majestic Button Oxfords Ladies and Mallory Shoe Company Realabst Aten, de Ameren Ballon Bo Ancierwin & Company Phoone Boulevard Miller & Co Sanges G. W. Farrell Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester J. L. Arnold’s Fears Grocery Co Morrison Ray Dixie Tech Carl Thompson Barons Homer
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