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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

6

Short Notes of Interest Advertisements in These Columns

Various local ads show a mix of services and sales including Lipacomb's Specialty-Insurance, fire insurance through Jester, land loans by U H Davenport, Equitable Home plans with 6 percent payments, a 7 room rented house on Hancock Avenue, Bludwine Company management opportunity in southern city, Athens Hide and Rubber buy old tire casings, farm fresh eggs and fries at Comer’s, dressmaking at 401 South Mutual Blog, Five passenger Ford for sale via KE H Scott, and Assets Realization Co offering moved house in Union Point Georgia.

Auction and classifieds mix with local ads in Athens notice

Local notices advertise savings bank rates and rentals in Athens with deposits from $1.00, a cottage for rent on Cobb Street, jewelry auctions at 163 Clayton Street, various groceries, and lost pieces. Multiple vendors include J. C. Jester, T. L. Mitchell, A. H. Davison, and KING HODGSON Co. plus Arnold & Abney.

Bank IN Athens Clayton Street

Funeral for W. H. Fowler Set at Antioch Church

Mr W H Fowler 72 died at his home yesterday morning after a paralysis stroke. Survived by wife Lizzie and three sons Lee Woots Alfred Fowler and daughter Mrs Savannah Dailey. He was a prominent farmer in the county. Funeral at Antioch Church 2 pm with burial in the cemetery there. Flowers to Bernstein Brothers. He was a Methodist and known for upright character.

W. H. Fowler Lizzie Fowler Messrs Lee, Woots Alfred Fowler Savannah Dailey Antioch Church Bernstein Brothers Fowler Methodist Church

For Sale Standard Bred Mares and Other Animals

CAUTHENS STABLE offers top quality Hamiltonian bay mare and a fast trotting bay mare for sale both in foal and gentle enough for a lady to drive. Also cheaper horses, two pony mares, and a registered dish face English Berkshire boar. Ralph Walker, Mer., phone 1177 Clayton St.

Cauthens Stable Ralph Walker Mer Clayton St

Doan's Kidney Pills Endure in Athens Testimony

Mrs. J. R. Martin of 562 Pulaski Street, Athens, testifies in 1903 and again six years later that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble after doctors failed. She reports four boxes brought health and notes continued satisfaction. Price 50c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY. adv ice Select Oysters today. BUCH

Dean Athens J. R. Martin Pulaski St Joan

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Constipation Remedy

State and County Taxes now due. Constipation causes dull skin and pimples from sluggish bowels. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative at bedtime to produce a full movement by morning. Drive out dull feeling from overloaded intestines and sluggish liver. Get a bottle today at all druggists. 25c.

Dedication of Y M C A Building Delights Big Crowd

The dedication of the Y M C A building drew a large audience as speakers outlined the aims of the center. Athens leaders praised the project as a place to develop recreation and Christian living for young men on athletic floors rest rooms reading corners and dormitories. The program included an address many praises and a benediction followed by a concert and a guided tour of the 40 000 square feet across three floors.

Athens Young Men's Christian Association

Elegant cream satin costume with black velvet trim

Fashion note describes a cream satin costume with black velvet trim, gathered skirt over a self panel, chiffon underblouse with sheer bands, and a silver lace vest. Materials for medium size total 7 yards satin, 2 yards velvet, 1 1/2 yards lace. Pictorial Review patterns No 6916 and No 6185 for various bust/waist sizes with low prices.

Pictorial’ Review

First Methodist Pastor Belk Arrives for New Post

Dr. S. R. Belk, pastor of the First Methodist church, arrives from Gainesville with Mrs. Belk and takes up residence at the parsonage on Lumpkin Street. He will preach both morning and evening services tomorrow to large congregations, following welcome from church members and presiding elder Rev. A. P. Wiggins.

S. R. Belk First Methodist Church Belk

For Sale Matched Teams of Mules at Cauthen's Stables

Several pairs of well matched 3, 4 and 5 year old mare mules weighing 2000 to 2500 pounds per team. One pair mouse colored blocky built mares. Extra fine bay mare mule 5 years old 1400 pounds. Also fine young mules not mated and some good horses and mares all cheap for cash. Cauthen's Stables Ralph Walker Mgr 167 W Clayton St Phone 1177 cad.

Cauthen Ralph Walker Mgr W. Clayton St

Pictorial Review Waist No. 6954 Sewing Pattern Note

The pattern showcases a smart inexpensive afternoon frock with taffeta and satin piping, chiffon sleeves and collar. Medium size uses 7 yards 40-inch taffeta and 1 1/4 yards chiffon. bust 34 to 42 inches. Also includes Skirt No. 6717 for waists 22 inches to 24 inches, priced 15 cents.

Pictorial Review

Election Set for Tribble's Successor in Georgia

Governor Harris expected to issue the proclamation soon for a special election to fill the late Congressman S J Tribble's seat in Georgia's Eighth District. The vote is likely to be held January 11, about 31 days after the proclamation, following the Roddenberry precedent.

Congress Tribble Atlanta S. J. Tribble Harris A. Roddenberry

Teddy Bears Stolen From Carnival Stand In City

Thirteen teddy bears vanished from a carnival grounds stand. A young colored boy, Ethridge Oglesby, was arrested and charged with theft and fined with costs after being found guilty and ordered to return the bears. Cauthoh Adams is later arrested for complicity with Oglesby.

Ethridge Oglesby West Cauthoh Adams Oglesby

Talk of Possible Successor Late Congressman Tribble

The Atlanta Journal reports speculation on who may replace the late Samuel J. Tribble as congressman from Georgia's Eighth district. Prominent names include Judge Charles H. Brand, Attorney General Clifford Walker, Thomas J. Brown, James H. Skelton, Dr. A J S Stovall, and Orrin Roberts with Gov Harris expected to call a special election for both the unexpired term and the new two year term.

Atlanta Journal of Samuel J. Tribble Eighth Georgia Charles H. Brand Athens Western Circuit Clifford Walker Thomas J. Brown Elberton Mr. Tribble James H. Skelton Hartwall Congress

Woodpulp statistics to be compiled in 1916 census

Washington reports that the Forest Service will gather wood pulp usage data in the 1916 census of the lumber industry. Manufacturers and foresters seek accurate figures on consumption, costs by state, and total national use for 1909, 1914, and 1918, with cooperation from pulp producers through trade organizations. A preliminary report is expected soon due to few pulp mills.

Washington United States Forest Service

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Sandy Creek MR. Stark Erwin and Company J. D. Bradwell Clarke Lipacomb Insurance J. C. Jester U. H. Davenport T. L. Mitchell Hancock Avenue Milledge A. H. Davison Bludwine Bottling Company Bludwine Company Athens Hide & Rubber Co Talforing T. K! Pandavik Equinpe H. Scott the Assets Realization Co Union Point Cobb Street King-Hodgson Co Buchwald's Groomhouse Harris St Black Farm Davenport, Ae Comer's King Hodgson Arnold & Abney Ralph P. Bassett & CO H. Abit Nix Shackelford J. T. Anderson Real Eetete and Fire Ineuran College Avenue Narcissi Gracedale Greenhouses Fortson Drive Howard Odum G- Anderson & Co Athens Engineering Company Buch. Wald's Lipscomb & Co Frank A. Lipscomb The Carnival Co Eighbb Elbert Franklin Greene Hi Mantson Oglethorpe Putnam Wwitices Y Cattyerroom H. M. Holden H. Sibley Union Points J. Shackelford Col. J. Gamble Col J. B. McCurry Hartwell Mit Charlie Chaplin Viola Dana
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