Short Notes of Interest Ad Highlights In These Columns
Ads in this column carry a technical address not the advertiser’s personal address. Answers should go to the listed address. Ads are accepted in confidence as to personal address. Lipscomb's Specialty Insurance mentioned. Jester fire insurance division suggested. Catarrh Cure advertised from Athens Ga. For Sale Stern Knight automobile. Moving services offered by Williams Bros. Rent options include a cottage on Prince Avenue and a front room with board. Furnished house on Harris Street available. Thomas Bros. handle upholstery and packing. Two A1 insurance solicitors wanted at 409 Holman Block.
Local Athens notices and ads mix in cluttered page
A chaotic compilation from the Athens Banner includes bank interest offers from The Athens Savings Bank, rental listings on Cobb Street and Prince Avenue, assorted wares like Imp cigars and pecans, printing services, rubber stamps, and office supplies. It also lists room rentals, a lost mule near Hix in Madison County, and a notice seeking a stenographer for immediate hire.
Athens made calendar New Year greeting to home folks
Athens calendar edition features New Year greetings to home folks and distant friends. Local merchants advertise goods with sales notes and contact details while a mix of groceries, produce, and seasonal items appear. Notable names include McGregor, T L Mitchell, Arnold and Abney, Williamson’s, and King Hodgeson Co.
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McGregor
Athens
Shareholders Meeting Notice for American State Bank
The annual meeting of the shareholders of American State Bank will be held Tuesday January ninth at 3 30 p m at the Southern Mutual Insurance Company office. R W Sizer cashier.
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The
American State Bank
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
R, W
Sizer
Prominent Oconee Co Woman Dies At 38 In Watkinsville
News from Athens reports the death of Mrs. Zula Smith at her country home near Watkinsville in Oconee county. She was 38, survived by husband W. A. Smith and eight children, and was active in the Baptist church at Watkinsville. Funeral and interment are set for Bearden's cemetery at noon today.
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Athens
Zula Smith
Watkinsville
Oconee County
Ministers and Deacons to Meet at Colbert
The Garepta Baptist Association holds its annual ministers and deacons meeting today through Sunday at Colbert. The program lists devotional services, sermons, and talks by Rev. W. D. Meador Rev. W. M. Saye Rev. W. H. Rich Rev. M. Weaver Rev. L. A. Henderson Rev. T. C. Burrell with sessions on the Indefinite Call and Missions in Sarepta territory plus a church dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garepta Baptist Association
Colbert
W. D. Meador
Country Church
W. M. Saye
W. H. Rich
Alberton
M. 3
Mr Join F Tibbetts Heads Chamber Commerce for 1917
Mr James W Morton leads the Chamber as first vice president with prominence in farming and business. Prof A Rhodes named second vice president for his longtime service to Athens. D P Haselton secretary praised for directing entertainments. J Warren Smith treasurer and bank official trusted for the post. C D Heidler resigns as secretary due to personal affairs after strong service. T W Reed presents death resolution for J Y Carthers. Notable talks boost Athens and chamber work. Prof John Morris Orchestra provides music. Thank-you note to Y M C A officers. Delightful banquet with Thornton serving lunch Costa supplying cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Morton
A. Rhodes
State Normal School
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
D. P. Haselton
J. Warren Smith
Georgia National Bank
Heldier
C. D. Heldier
Heidler
T. W. Reed
J. Y. Carthers
D. C. Barrow
H. Abit Nix
W. F. Dorsey
W. A. Mallory
Jerome Michael
Harry Hodgson
John Morris
Morris
M. J. Abney
Thornton
Costa
Williamson's Promotes Indian River Oranges and Grapefruit
Local listing highlights Indian River oranges and grapefruit at Williamson's. Juicy and sweet fruit emphasis suggests fresh produce available, inviting shoppers to visit the store for selection and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian River
Williamson's
Railroads and unions end eight hour talks in New York
The Associated Press reports conferences between railroad representatives and four brotherhoods ended abruptly in New York. No further meetings will occur until after the Supreme Court rules on the Adamson act constitutionality. Dispute centers on starting wage changes January 1 irrespective of ongoing suits.
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Associated Press
New York
Supreme Court
Death of Henry Barber of Barberville
Mr Henry B Barber aged sixty six died at his home on Madison avenue Barberville yester day morning after a long illness. Funeral at 11 this morning at Buena Vista church with Rev B H Jennings officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers B F Woods Ab Allgood T L Crawford C D Booth J M Crawford J H Booth. Survived by three brothers John R Barber C D Barber of Madison county and F M Barber of Barberville. He was a good man and neighbor.
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Henry B. Barber
Madison Avenue
Barberville
Bouna Vista Church
B. H. Jennings
Tabernacle Baptist Church
B. F. Woods
Ab Allgood
T. L. Crawford
C. D. Booth
J. M. Crawford
J. H. Booth
Barber
Messrs
John R. Barber
C. D. Barber
Madison County
F. M. Barber
County Farm Folks Most Appreciative
The county farm people ask the Banner to publish thanks for Christmas remembrances received. They thank Warden Capt. Long for kindness to the poor and unfortunate and express gratitude to Mrs. H. M. Fullilove Mrs. Annie O’Farrell and the Winterville Sunday school for their support.
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Long
H. M. Fullilove
Annie O'Farrell
Winterville
Knights Call to Lodge Convention at Castle Hall
Notice to attend lodge convention at Castle Hall on Friday night December 20 at 8 o clock. Command issued by Acting C C Habit Nix with attest by Y H Nickerson K of R and S in Athens Georgia.
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Castle Hall
Abit Nix
C. C
Bt. Elmo Lodge
Every Able Bodied Man Between 18 and 45 Subject to Militia Duty
Washington lists all able bodied male citizens ages eighteen to forty five as subject to militia service in wartime under the National Defense Act. A circular outlines formation of reserve training battalions from National Guard reserves or volunteers. If reserves and volunteers fall short, the president may draft unorganized militia to maintain battalion strength.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
National Guard
Congress
War Department
Bureau
City Officials Preparing Annual Reports
Heads of departments and city officers are busy this week compiling final reports for the year end. Reports will be submitted at the council meeting on the first Wednesday in the new year January 3. The mayor and council usual meeting is the Wednesday after the fourth, but the January gathering is a legal exception.
Automatic marriages debated at Illinois congress
In Chicago on December 28 at the Illinois Women's Legislative Congress speakers condemned the double standard for men and women and urged parentage to constitute legal marriage while some delegates opposed automatic marriage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Women's Legislative Congress
Bible Class Dispensed Sweet Charity Yesterday
The Young Men's Bible Class of the First Christian church gave Christmas gifts to many city residents. Gifts included groceries clothing and supplies delivered with assistance from the city help department and its wagon and an automobile. Each package carried a New Year message referencing the Saviour and class members in prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Pat Hadaway
Harbin
Christian Church Sunday School
Methodist Church Union Talks Advance in Baltimore
Baltimore December 28 two commissions on corporate union of the northern and southern branches of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted resolutions to reconvene in joint session tomorrow. It is expected that secret lessons will continue into next week.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
CAPTAIN OF POLICE QUITELL AT HOME
Captain Fred Seagraves of the police department is ill at home after days off duty. The item lists his condition and notes friends will seek news of his recovery. Also includes a string of lodge notices and brief social bits about local clubs and meetings at the Max Joseph Building, Clayton street.
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Quitell
Fred Seagraves
Police Department
Mt. Vernon Lodge
A. M
No. 23
Masonic Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton Street
H. M'Kinnon
W. M. Fno
G. Quinn
Geo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Penn
J. D. Bradwell
Clarke
Lipscomb
Insurance
J. C. Jester
U. H. Davenport
Stern-Knight Automobile
J. Tribble
Williams Bros
Prince Ayonup
Inon Oncom
Thomas Street
Mitchell Athens Ga
H. C. T.,” Care Banner
Harria St
Thomas Bros
Holman
Bank IN
Athens Savings Bank
Cobb Street
Apie Life-Incgine
T. L. Mitchell
Prince Avenue
Coke Talmadge
C. Upsen
W. J. Gardner
Lumpkin St. U
Pansy Moore
Thomas
Corher
Hix
A. O. Phillips
Nicholson
Gatt
TL Mitchell
P. O
Ralph P. Bassett & CO
Shackelford
J. T. Anderson Real Estate and Fire Insurance
College Avenue
Athens Engineering Co
T.l.mitchell
Norfolk
KING
Hodgson CO
Arnold & Abney
Mr. Dickerson H. Tharin
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Thos. L. Mitchell
King-Hodgson CO
Azallas
Begonias
Crucedale Greenhouses
Fortson Drive
Howard Odum
G- Anderson & Co
Oconee CO
Join F. Tibbetts
Eckman
MR. Henry Barber
Y. H, Nickerson, K
Lipscomb & Co
Frank A. Lipscomb
Illinois
UNION
the Methodist Churches
Pansy Pyetin
Patrice
Marcus Aurelius
Lodge Quarters
Corner Broad
Lampkin Sts
B. F. Tuck
R. G. H. Palmer
Davia
Woodmen
Collins
Wood
Peoples Bank Christmas Saving Club
Peoples Bank
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