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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

8

Katinka to Play at Colonial on the 29th in Delightful Musical

The Hammerstein musical Katinka will be shown at the Colonial on the 29th with two performances. Albany reports praise the updated production with stronger comedy and enduring songs like Rackety Cop. Performers include Margaret Owen as Katinka John Roberts as Ivan Mae Phelps as Mrs Hopper and Eliness Vincent with Nicholas Kovac for dancing.

Colonial Arthur Hammerstein Hammerstein Katinka Athens Albany N. Y Harmanus Bleecker Hall Vienna Margaret Owen John Roberts Ivan Howard Langford Hopper Turkey Mae Phelps Mra. Hopper Eliness Vincent Nicholas Kovac

Clarke County Cotton Ginnings Reach 11,182 Bales

Special Agent T. R. Crawford notes census data show Clarke county ginnings before December 13 total 11,182 bales, down from 11,732 on the same date last year.

Clarke T. R. Crawford Clarke County Census’ Bureau

Seaboard Air Line Rail Way Office Holiday Rates

Seaboard Air Line Railway commercial office announces holiday rates and schedule details. Customers may inquire about travel discounts, timetable changes, and ticket validity during the festive period. Information available at local offices or through the railroad’s advertised contact channels.

Seaboard Air Line Railway

The Wager at Strand with Emily Stevens in a new underworld tale

Emily Stevens stars in The Wager at Strand today a Metro wonderplay about business life and crime with a jeweler’s jewel theft bet. Daisy Doyle helps police clash with a reforming figure amid dramatic scenes and a hopeful romantic arc. Master Rhoades performs at 2 3 30 5 8 and 9 30. Elite screens Liberty chapters next to last with comedies and cartoons.

Underworld Strand Emily Stevens Strand Theater Metro Miss Stevens Daisy” Doyle Daisy Dogie Daisy Rhoades ELITE

South Georgia telephone lines seek higher lawful charges

Two South Georgia companies ask the railroad commission to raise rates. Bowden Telephone seeks a 25 cent per station monthly penalty for late payments and higher monthly charges for business and residence lines to fund a central energy system. Consolidated Telephone and Telegraph of Thomasville asks to raise business rates from 2.60 to 3.00 while keeping residence rates unchanged. Officials in affected towns have been notified.

Atlanta South Georgia Bowden Telephone Company Abbeville Alapada Ocilla Fitzgerald, Rochelle Rebecca Pitts State Railroad Commission Thomasville Consolidated Telephone and Telegraph Company Boston Boston Telephone Company Railroad Commission Ite Lst Tte

Southern Mutual Directors Honor Mr Carithers With Resolutions

The directors of Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Athena pass resolutions recognizing James Yancey Carithers born April 13 1854 died December 17 1916 a devoted director Christian and community leader. He contributed to Athens growth and company prosperity, was a trusted adviser and friend, and a memoriam page is to be inscribed in the board record with copies sent to his family. The testimonial is signed by Hamilton McWhorter and W T Bryan on December 22 1916.

Southern Mutual Company Carithers Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company James Yancey Carithers James Yancey Carthers Carithera First Baptiss Church of Athens Ton Heaith Carthers Hamilton” McWhorter W. T. Bryan

Southern mills increase lead in cotton consumption

President Harrison of the Southern Railway Company cites Census Office data showing Southern mills consumed 333,033 bales in November, up 16.66 percent from a year earlier, while all other states rose 9.49 percent. For the four months ending November, Southern mills used 1,275,964 bales, up 18.05 percent versus 6.97 percent elsewhere, with the Southern total leading by 824,553 bales or 34.11 percent.

Washington, D. C Census Office United States Southern Mills Harrison Southern Railway Company Southern

Notice of Assessments at Oconee Burial

Assessments of twenty five cents each are due on death of J. Carthers and J. B. Wilbanks. Pay at once to W. J. Smith & Bro or to J. H. Mealor.

Oconee Carthers J. B. Wilbanks W. J. Smith & Bro JH. Mealor

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