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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
8
Market report from Athens notes middling grade at 143 to 4. Weather described as unsettled. Source highlights Griffith and Welch Cotton with data from Athens market. Partial OCR yields unclear details but indicates middling quality and unsettled conditions affecting prices.
Architect Dillon travels to association headquarters to study structure standards at Harvard Brown and others. He plans a Tech Y M C A building funded with 75000 dollars, 50000 from John D Rockefeller, aiming for a premier campus landmark on the high southeast corner facing North avenue.
Jefferson Georgia December 27 Mr W J Martin known as Bud Martin died Sunday morning from pneumonia fever which lasted about a week His funeral was held at the Christian church conducted by Rev Wood of Winder He was a respected citizen of the town and Jackson County survived by his widow and three sons
In Gainesville Ga on Christmas day the focal lodge of Elks conducted a ferocious display of charity as committee members Jas A Rudolph chairman J B E Jackson Jasper Thompson Arthur Mitchell Harry Turner and Redwine Frierson spent the day delivering presents to the citys needy in the mill districts and beyond.
An exciting pursuit yesterday began on Broad street and ended at the city limits near the race track. Officer Seagraves pursued Lon Barefield, a wanted man, through multiple streets before he escaped at the county line. Barefield, a Sandy Creek resident with a criminal reputation, led officers on a long chase aided by Officer Weir, a state warrant pending.
Holiday goods sold at cut prices for the balance of the week. Christmas tree buyers offered less than wholesale prices. The trade has been large, and a large stock remains to be sold.
Capt J D Watson son of Mr and Mrs J W Watson has risen from private to captain and now serves as Indianapolis recruiting officer. The Indianapolis Sun credits him with boosting the city’s station from 26th to 7th among 60, noting high recruit intelligence and steady output of two men daily. He enlisted in 1895, served in various units, and is now studying law with a law book constant at hand.
Real Estate Erwin and Company handles listings and services. Fire insurance offered by Erwin and Company. J C Jester suggested for shared fire insurance. Home Building Mfg Co repairs and builds houses. Leathers and Eavenson perform tin work. Two building lots for sale Lumpkin Street opposite college farm. For rent eight room house 290 Clayton Street and five room house 799 Boulevard. Pure milk and cream available by J L 1023 or 2600 J. lt. i.
Fire insurance Lipscomb Co real estate and engines for sale. Typewriter $40 nearly new. Rent two floors Jester building Clayton near Griffith Welch. Milk cows for sale or trade for fat cattle. Lost gold cuff button with initials. For sale six Black Minorca cockerels. Reward offered for return. Water Spring rings Athens Georgia. Banner note: kids and water.
The judges chose Miss Emily Mason of Lumpkin Street as winner of the Imp jingle contest awarding five dollars in gold. The published winning poem promotes the Imp cigar and notes two additional worthy contenders, while Dr Millard A Jenkens of the First Baptist Church is in Asheville visiting family and will return by Sunday.
Gainesville Ga Dec 27 One hundred thousand dollars was today deposited in the First National Bank store money received from J H Hil tan Co purchasers of city bonds The bonds are four and one half thirty year bonds dated July 1 1910 Hilman Co paid par with accrued to date The bonds are to be as follows 170000 for water improvements 12500 for sewers 12500 for erection of a new public light plant and additional city improvements
Masons of Mount Vernon lodge No. 22 celebrated Saint John’s Day with the annual festival and the installation of officers for the new year. W. A. Capps named worshipful master for his third term 1906 1909 1911. Rev. M. L. Troutman gave an address and W. M. Pitman received a jewel from Rabbinic Nathan Blechman. A post meeting repast followed at the New Athenaeum cafe.
Mr James McConkey will give his third lecture tonight at the First Baptist church service starts seven thirty and lasts one hour all are invited. Also auction sale of live stock 40 head including Hambletonian colts fine mules and Jersey cattle at Monroe Ga on Wednesday January 11 1911 by J H Felker One fourth cash balance discount for cash
John H. Hosch of Hosch Brothers & Co. Gainesville, a leading young wholesaler, visits Athens with wife and children. He notes the city’s streets, homes, hotel, business buildings, water tower, and strong cooperative spirit among merchants. He observes continual growth since prior visits. Foley Kidney Pills are tonic, quick, restore kidney and bladder action, and correct irregularities. Sold by all druggists.
Advertisement warns against substitutes and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Claims quick relief from colds with no opiates and urges keeping it in the home for early use. Sold by all druggists and emphasized as safer than dangerous substitutes.
M Mayer of Rochester Missouri shares a personal warning about kidney issues. Pain started as a sharp back ache, worsened daily, and left her feeling sluggish. The brief note urges vigilance and care for kidney health.
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