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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

2

Short Notes of Interest Advertisements in The Banner

Advertisements in these columns under a technical address must be answered at the Banner address only. Personal identities are not disclosed. ads are accepted in confidence as to personal address. Listings include Lipacomb's Specialty-Insurance, lending on farm lands, modern rental on Hancock avenue, Thornton's lunch offerings, Imp Cigars, country home with land and outbuildings, owner seeking buyer, young lady seeking bookkeeping work, rental at 1140 Prince avenue, mortgage-killing offer, mule sale near Union Point, and holly wreaths with contact.

Diverse Classified Notices From Athens Ad Listings

A collage of small ads lists bank interest news, rental properties on Cobb and Harris Streets, job openings at a local office, and various goods for sale. It includes a cider of items from furniture to cars, a lost painting clue, and a horse and calf for sale, with contact details for W. Gardner and others.

Notice to Creditors in Bankruptcy Case

Notice to creditors of Robert Cole deceased to furnish statements of claims. Wife hopes to pay without administration if practicable. No claimants discharged by Cole’s recent bankruptcy need apply. Shackelford and Meadow, attorneys for Nona Cole, widow. 20 23 26 28.

Robert Cole Shackelford & Meadow Nona Cole

Holiday Excursion Fares on Central of Georgia Railway

Holiday excursion tickets go on sale December 20 to 25 1916 with final limit January 10 1917. For fares schedules routes sleeping car berths or information call 640 B R Bloodworth Commercial Agent 156 College Avenue.

Central OF Georgia Railway B. R. Bloodworth College Avenue

Do Not Meddle With Your Ears

Do not meddle with ears. Laymen may have reasons for some remedies but the ear is sensitive and delicate. It can be seriously injured by ignorant manipulation. Judicious treatment matters. better to avoid self care or neighborly advice.

Samantha

Endorsing a Check Sparks Shakespeare Quip

A sharp quip about endorsing a check questions the signer’s identity. The speaker suggests testing suspects with a quote from Shakespeare, countering a bogus check with literary wit and streetwise skepticism. The exchange highlights distrust and the lure of easy money in a humorous, pointed vignette.

Fens

Tar Removal Method From Citrus Peel

To remove tar from hands rub with outer skin of fresh orange or lemon. The volatile oils dissolve tar so it can be rubbed off. The method emphasizes immediate drying and uses citrus peel oils to dissolve the sticky residue.

Tax books close December 20 in state and county

W A Mallory, collector and treasurer, informs taxpayers that state and county tax books will close on December 20. Pay all due taxes to avoid penalties and ensure timely filing.

W. A. Mallory T. C

Local residents prepare for holiday travels and visits

Mr E R Hunt of Marietta visited yesterday while Mrs John White Morton and Misses Louise and Margaret Morton returned from Washington. George Morton attended Culver Military college. Several University of Georgia and Tech students head home for Christmas including Alfred M Siem J Alvin Nelson Jr Clement Eyler Alvin Rowe and others. Prepare for holidays feature many Savannah residents visiting relatives in Birmingham Louisville Atlanta Macon and Statesboro with plans to return early January.

John White Morton Louise Margaret Morton Washington, D. C George Morton Culver Military College University of Georgha Alfred M. Siem J. Alvin Nelson, Jr Clement Eyler Alvin Rowe Alex Fawcett Ormonde Hurster Osmond White Charlie Theus Henry Dunn Bachman Sellers Dibrelle Jones Athens Savannah News

Georgia Candidates Announce for Eighth District Congress

A series of notices from James B. Park Q L Williford A S J Stovall Thomas J Brown Charles H Brand Julian B McCurry and T W Rucker announce candidacies for the Sixty fifth Congress to fill terms in the Eighth district of Georgia with elections set for January 11 1917 and long term terms beginning March 4 1917. Each pledges support and asks voters to consider their platforms and fitness.

Eighth Congressional District Congress Georgia James B. Park Greensboro, Ga United States J. Stovall Eighth District Thos. J. Brown Samuel J. Tribble Charles H. Brand Athens 8. J. Tribble House of Representatives State Senate Julian B. McCurry Hartwell, Ga T.W. Rucker

Agnes Scott student to spend holidays with Moss family

The passage notes Agnes Scott College alumna traveling to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Rufus Moss and Master Charles during the holidays. It mentions DuBose traveling from Savannah to visit grandmother Mrs L D DuBose Hops and discusses hops as a vegetable once used by Romans and Bavarians, prepared like asparagus salad.

Agnes Scott College Mrs Rufus Moss Charles. DuBose Savannah

Harvard Peru Expedition Impresses Athenians at Y W C A

Dr Moss spoke on the Harvard Peru expedition of 1916, with Mr Earnest showing photos from the South American journey. Northern Peru offered diverse climates and populations, including Inca ruins and well-preserved mummies. Locals traded eggs and reptiles for the Harvard Museum while The Poncho weaving and desert marches illustrated daily life.

Harvard Wm.l. Moss Moss Mr. Earnest Peru Andes Ranges

Also Mentioned on This Page

Penn J. D. Bradwell Clarke Lipacomb J. C. Jester A. H. Davenport Hancock Avenue Milledge A. H. Davison Thornton's de—Imp P. O Prince Avenue Gale Talmadge S.C. Upson T.l.mitchell Gale J. F. Hart, Jr Union Point Henry Comer Ralph P. Bassett & CO H. Abit Nix Telephone Shackelford Milledge Avenue J. T. Anderson Bank IN Athens Savings Bank Cobb Street J.C. Jester Harris St Imp Havana W. J. Gardner Lumpkin St Maxwell Athens Overland Co F. B. Hinton R. S Crane W. L. Cason Mutual Chichester Tony Urand Gracedale Greenhouses Fortson Drive Howard Odum D. G. Anderson & Co Zal Estate Clayton GT Athens, GA Athens Engineering Company Ain the McGregor Company E. R. Hunt Marietta Ralph . Hodgson Atlanta St. Joseph's Infirmary Mr. Montieth Robert Foreman, Jr The University J. B. Jordan H. A. Ray Monroe R. M. Foster Macon Cunningham Tennessee Ross Creekmore Kentucky J. Smith Stephens T. R. Edwards Hutchins City H. E. Dunlap Dunlap Trene Smith Frank Holder Jefferson J. A. Wilkins Comer J. A. Mills Clifton W. Lampkin Louisville, Ky Cobb Lampkin George Baldwin Madison John Emmett Statesboro Kathering Agnes Scott Fred Morton Milton Leaser Elizabeth Moss Very Truly Q. L. Williford Lipscomb & Co Frank A. Lipscomb Waterman Nis the McGregor Co Sierra Montana Huancabamba Resources Clarke County G. A. Mell B. FP. Tuck N. P. Clarke Co
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