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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
8
A young man sought a marriage license before Judge Wingfield but could not provide the bride’s definite name. He searched, misheard similar names, failed to spell it, then returned with the correct name, obtained the license, and proceeded.
Athens court records highlight a lapse in enforcing a state act aimed at protecting hotels and boarding houses. The law requires keepers to post the text in visible areas, yet compliance is rare, undermining the statute’s effectiveness. The case in Athens showcased evidence of fraud yet stalled due to hotel proprietor noncompliance.
Holiday goods advertised at cut prices for the balance of the week. Christmas tree buyers offered less than wholesale. The retailer reports large trade but still holds a large stock of goods.
The article discusses a law requiring hotel and lodging house keepers to post a copy of the act. It notes some Athens establishments have not complied and urges immediate posting to gain protection under the measure.
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports a major Alabama land sale of 97,000 acres to Birmingham investors for nearly a quarter-million dollars. Plans include 40 acre farms and immigration drives, with Georgia plant and sewer projects noted along with new banks and industrial growth in cities like Rome and Augusta. New factories and companies across Georgia and Alabama are expanding capital and activity, while crop and municipal projects anchor the year’s prospects.
Real Estate Erwin and Company Fire Insurance Erwin and Company Why not divide my fire Insurance with J C Jester Home Building Mfg Co Repairs recovers and builds houses Phone 973 Houses for Rent Lyndon If Full Line of pretty wall papers latest designs and patterns and nice clean work done Phone 919 Chas W Paar Estimates cheerfully given end all work guaranteed Leathers Eavenson All kind of tin work Phone 264 For Rent Eight room house 290 Clayton St Apply 202 Son Mut Blig For Rent Jan 1st Five room house 799 Boulevard Address J H Massey city wed thir sat sun Oh For Sale I offer at a bargain the well equipped and conveniently located brick making plant of the Oconee Brick Co its good will and clay mining lease and side track privileges For terms write to or see F C Upson sunthurst For Rent Four nice unfurnished rooms near in 573 Pulaski St See A F Sumpter at Smith Construction So tt For Rent Second and third floors in Jester building on Clayton street next af Griffith Welch s W A Jester tt tt Wanted Salesmen to handle our line of trunks and bags on commission basis as a side proposition Outfit consists of small package of photographs State territory covered also give reference Petersburg Traveling Goods Co Petersburg Va 1t
Short notes survey labor facts and union activity including wages in Italy and Malta, memberships of unions, forthcoming conventions in San Francisco and San Rafael, labels used by unions, and living wages in Greater New York factories. Mentions of temple occupancy, AFL finances, 48 hour week talks, and labor events across multiple regions. Also lists ads and notices related to engines, real estate, milk cows, and housing.
Chicago Herald quotes a claim that a husband struck a man in a Chicago restaurant for staring at his actress wife. The remark defends the assault, saying a man should not gaze at an actress wearing attention grabbing attire.
A Washington Evening Star exchange shows two South American statesmen debating revolutionist ideas. One says the reformer’s statesmanship is crude, while the other notes his insistence on using a shotgun instead of a repeating rifle.
A tramp arrives at a gentleman’s door claiming to help the poor, saying he has walked miles to see kindness. The man questions the rumor and the tramp’s story, prompting a prompt test of truth and charity. The exchange ends with a challenge to refute the tale.
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