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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
9
In Justice Court Judge Young presided over W. M. Porterfield versus Central of Georgia Railway Company. Porterfield sought damages after a loose car struck his buggy near Mitchell street station. The jury returned a verdict for $99. Attorneys Tuck and Smith represented the plaintiff. Shackleford and Shackleford argued the defense.
Various local notices advertise drugstore services at Our Drug Company and Red and Black Pressing Club, property offerings on Lumpkin Street near the Y M C A, cleaning and pressing services, pigeon sale, coal delivery, lumber for sale, homes for sale, and interior painting or wallpapering with contact numbers and locations.
Miss Kathleen Taylor entertained last Friday in honor of Hyte and Howard Carthers. Jewel Porterfield hosted a flinch party Saturday. Mr. John and Miss Elise Davison of Athens visited their parents here. Various locals announced relocations visits and guests including Dr. John McPherson of the University of Georgia for Thanksgiving.
The Banner adopts a rule that all legal advertisements must be paid in advance except sheriff's sales and charter notices. Advertisers must be prepared to pay before publication. The policy aligns with practices in larger cities to prevent losses from unpaid ads.
President Roosevelt told Rep Hinshaw of Nebraska that he will not deviate from his earlier announcement regarding a possible third term. This marks the clearest, most definite comment on the issue since his 1904 election pledge.
Mr. Joe Summerlin of Atlanta visited friends in Athens Sunday, sharing time and conversation during a brief visit to the area.
The new cafe at the corner of Col lose avenue and Troad street, owned by Mes Nutres and Petropol, posted an ad offering five dollars in gold for a suitable name. A large number of proposals were received and after screening hundreds, the committee announced the chosen name The Hien by Mrs A H Patterson.
Next Sunday Rev. Joseph J. Bennett of Atlanta will fill the pulpit of the First Baptist Church in this city. He is regarded as one of the South's most eloquent young Baptist preachers and many friends here anticipate his visit with interest.
Yesterday morning Mayor Dorsey fined John Childers twenty five dollars following a street encounter with a young man named Hewitt who claimed Childers asked for a cigarette and cursed him. The Walker case against Jetty Ealey’s assailant was dismissed. no warrant issued yet.
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