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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1909

Page

9

Read Davison Nicholson Christmas column and local ads lure

The page advertises Davison Nicholson's Christmas column on page five and local vendors. It lists rental houses on Cobb Street and Prince Avenue, Candy Kitchen promotions, and various services including tin roofing, horse shoeing, fire insurance by Erwin & Company, and stove piping by J E Caldwell. Tax notes urge payment of state and county taxes by December 20.

Cobb Street Prince Avenue W. A. Jester

For Sale and Wanted Notices in Banner

For Sale New double station wagon good survey and victoria Pair bay horses and two sets of double harness Dr A W Calhoun Atlanta Ga No 833 Candler bldg wk Wanted Young lady to play piano four hours daily A care Banner It Wanted immediately fifteen experienced seamstresses on light work making shirts Machines run by electric power Apply Saturday at Max Joseph 136 Wall street between Clayton and Broad Buy Christmas candies at Candy Kitchen College avenue 21 Davison Nicholson special mas Column Lost A small gold horse shoe with forget me not and diamond in center Finder please enounce F care Banner Found Gold monogram job Owner can obtain by identifying and paying for ad

Good Survey Victoria A. W. Calhoun Atlanta, Ga Candler Max Joseph Wall Street Clayton Broad

Haley's Commercial Land Exchange Offers For Sale

Athens Ga listing by J W R Haley manager offers for sale at corner Thomas and streets No 2 1500 for lot No 3 750 for lot 35 by 120 250 for lot 48 by 95. Also a 60 acre farm wanted at about 2000 with 1 2 cash. Haley mer.

W. R. Haley Commerce Ga Athens Thomas An Reets J. W. R. Haley Mer

Desirable 8-room home on best street for sale

Describes an 8 room house on a top street with stable, corner lot, value in the mid price range, notes on Milledge 6 room house not rented, mentions installment plan on DuBose Avenue, and a $500 loan inquiry tied to real estate security near January 1st, located in Room 701 Southern Mutual Bidg.

DuBose Avenue Milledge

Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Advertisement

An advertisement explains that the California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as pure and uniform laxatives. It cites the company’s manufacturing method, origin of California figs, and the need to buy genuine products from the company via leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co California

The Royal Chef No Great Success at Colonial

Patrons filled the Colonial for The Royal Chef last evening but the musical comedy failed to meet prior standards. Cast quality lagged and voices were uneven though Leona Heimerman as Kitty O’Reilly stood out amid uneven pacing and some sung numbers drew applause.

Pier Stttraction Leona Helmerman Kitty O'Reilly

Beautiful 3 Christmas Tree for West Athens Kindergarten

Yesterday at Nantahala avenue school Miss Virginia Bryan surprised West Athens kindergartners with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Present were many children and supportive parents as the items on the boughs delighted the young crowd.

West Athens Nantahala Avenue Virginia Bryan

Secretary Forbes Returns From Hunting Trip

The Banner reports Secretary W. T. Forbes of the local Y M C A has just returned from a hunting expedition near Bogart and nearby towns. He reportedly brought back twenty six partridges, twenty two rabbits, several woodcock and two owls. Friends congratulate him on the success of the outing. A Foley's Honey and Tar advertisement follows the note.

Forbes Banner Office W. T. Forbes Bogart

Belgian Throne Succession Uncertain Amid Mourning

Brussels reports a possible claim to the Belgian throne as King Leopold dies in Brussels. The Vatican allegedly confirmed Leopold’s marriage to Baroness Vaughan and two sons are said to survive, including the five year old Lucian who may claim the crown. Prince Albert is heir presumptive. Flags are at half mast as the king’s body lies in state, and mourning is to begin after the casket is prepared. Premier Schollaert forms a regency council pending Albert’s oath.

Brussels Dee Belgium Vatican Leopold Vaughan Lucian Albert Leopold HH Hfe St. Gudula Schollaert Moniteur Prince Albert Ivins of

Declared Dead But Returns Home In Stunning Reversal

Nellie Burns, missing for eleven years and declared legally dead, returned home today in St Louis. Foster mother Mrs Annie Bosse, who had letters of administration and a life insurance judgment, resigned those rights. Burns recounted how her father and uncle abducted her as a child, a tale that overturned the earlier court finding and prompted new reactions to the insurance cases.

St. Louis Nellie Burns Circuit Court Annie Bosse Burns Mrs. Bosse Dayton Street Mother Bosse East St. Louis Daniel Burns Nellie

Justice court covers policy case of a girl

A girl’s policy case was heard in a justice court where she won. The company appealed, and last Monday Judge Withdrow of the circuit court sustained the lower tribunal’s finding that the girl was dead.

Withdrow Circuit Court

State Normal School Closes for Christmas Holidays

The State Normal School ends its session for Christmas today as hundreds of students depart for home. Most students will leave today and tomorrow, with trains crowded as they head home for the holiday break.

State Normal School

Fire Damages Corner House on Thomas Street

Yesterday afternoon a small blaze started from a defective flue at a house on the corner of Strong and Thomas streets. The River and Thomas street alarm drew Christmas shoppers who watched firefighters respond. The flames were quickly controlled and the damage listed as nominal, not exceeding ten dollars.

River and Thomas Street Strong and Thomas Streets

Rail Schedules for Athens Georgia and lines to Gainesville

Trains on Seaboard Air Line Georgia Railroad and Southern lines list arrival and departure times for Athens city time. Southbound and northbound services show mixed and regular passenger trains with morning, afternoon, and evening slots. Some trains do not operate south of Athens and Sunday schedules vary.

Athens Seaboard Air Line Georgia Railroad

Two Killed and One Fatally Hurt in Wreck At Woodbury

At Woodbury Georgia on the Columbus Newnan division a fast Central of Georgia train ran through the mail car of the W and B train at a crossing just before noon today. Two men from nearby farms died instantly Arthur McCord and J L William. The fatally injured was H C Rauls Woodbury depot agent. Three others were seriously injured.

Woodbury Central of Georgia Columbus- Newnan Arthur McCord J. L. William H. C. Rauls

Mt Vernon Lodge Directory and Masonic Bodies List

Mt Vernon area Masonic and fraternal chapters meet weekly at various halls on Clayton Street Broad Street Wall Street and the Max Joseph building. Regular attendees include W M W A CAPPS J R Crane J G Trussell E Stone and others with visiting Knights invited to attend each meeting night through Friday and Wednesday sessions.

Mt. Vernon A. M Mount Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M. J. R. Crane Sec'y St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Geo. B. Davis Deupree Hall Broad Street H. J. Davis C. C John Mappin

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Columbia Erwin & Company Smoke V.P. Cigars Candy Kitchen Moviern Hill St C. Jester Smithey J. F. Duneton Washington Street New York Liverpool J. B. Hill Smith Drug Store College Avenue J. E. Caldwell H. H. Linton, T. C Chicago Wynburn Place Koot HS Tang A, Care Banner Davison-Nicholson Enaouate F.” Care Banner Bia Smoke V. P. Cigars Haley's Commercial Land Exchange D. G. Anderson Foom Southern Mutual the Royal Chet Beautiful Foley All Druggiats Brusselis C. D. Campbell Chas. WW. Parr City Time Gainesville Midland Road Lodge Directory W. M. Crane C. C. T. H. Nickerson K. of R Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets E. Bancroft E. R. Geo. H. Palmer Lec'ty Glenn Lodge J. QO O.F Odd Fellows A. A. Brigham, NG A. B Harper Oliver K. of P. Hall J. W. Dillard C. P. J. A. Mealor Scribe Scudder Corner College Avenue
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