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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1912

Page

2

Mrs Shackelford Dies After Long Athens Ties

Mrs. H. T. Shackelford died yesterday morning at her son’s home near Attica on the G M railroad in Jackson county after years in Athens at Oak Street. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the Oconee Street Methodist church with Rev. KE J Hill officiating. burial will be at Winterville. Four sons and three daughters survive including T W Shackelford Jackson county and W H Shackelford Rochester.

H. T Shackleford Attica G. M Jackson County Athens Oak Street First Presbyterian Church Oconee Street Methodist Church KE. J. Hill Winterville Ida Noell Emma Daniel Bowman S. C. Shackelford Rochester N. Y H. T. Shackelford D. L. Temple Norfolk W. H. Shackelford

Burial of Two Month Old Lillie Stone in Center

Yesterday at 2 30 p m a funeral was held for Lillie Stone two months old at Center. She died at Grace street home from pneumonia. Rev S R England pastor of Young Harris Methodist church conducted the services.

Lillie M. A. Stone Grace Street S. R. England Young Harris Methodist Church

Fire department saves home of Julius Talmadge on Prince Avenue

Early yesterday morning the fire department was called to the home of Julius Talmadge on Prince Avenue. A chimney blaze triggered the alarm, and the timely arrival of firefighters prevented any damage to the house or its contents.

Julius Talmadge Prince Avenue

Gamble addresses Jackson County voters for solicitor general

Col John B. Gamble, candidate for solicitor general of the Western circuit, spoke to a large Jackson county audience at noon on superior court day. He received a hearty reception and warm assurances of support. Gamble plans an active, in-person campaign across the circuit and has many loyal supporters.

John B. Gamble Western Circuit Jackson County Superior Court Court House Col. Gamble

Lyric features Asbury and Lewis acts and crowd-pleasing songs

The Lyric continues to host Asbury and Lew is who performed for crowds at College avenue theater. Today the song I Want a Girl Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad is featured along with strong reels and an above average program.

Asbury & Lewis College Avenue Theatorium

Traveling Passenger Agent Visits Athens

S A L Traveling Passenger Agent Mr W B Gresham of Seaboard Air Line Railway visited Athens yesterday to look after the road interests. He was recently assigned to this territory and grew up in Atlanta. The piece criticizes high salaries paid to ball players and mentions corruption rumors.

W. B. Gresham Seaboard Air Line Railway Atlanta Athens Ginks

This Is The Verdict Haviland Dinner Sets Giveaway

An offer advertises a 47 piece Haviland dinner set trimmed in gold for customers. It mentions aluminum tin enamel silverware Rogers 1847 knives and forks spoons and new stock Jardiners with cash to 2.50.

Fullilove Denies Plot In Athens Shooting Case

Dr Henry M Fullilove testified his brother Roland and Col Middlebrooks were not involved in the fatal Athens shooting. He described how McKee drew a pistol in the hotel stairway and how he fired to save his life after knocking the weapon aside. He expressed remorse and said he acted to protect his wife from insult.

Rolaug Fullilove Col. Middlebroaks Madison Col. Middlebrooks McKee Dr. Fullilove Fullilove Henry M. Fullilove Rolang Fullilove Athenaeum Central Mr. Cook Roland Fullilove Central Station Col.Middlebrooks

Death of J. M. Gunnells Near Union Church Madison County

Mr. J. M. Gunnells died yesterday at his home near Union church in Madison county from heart disease. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral will be today at Union church at 8 o clock. many friends from Ath eny will attend to honor a man valued in the county and city.

Union Church Madison County J. M. Gunnells Atheny

Real Estate and Insurance Notes in Local Advertisements

Short notes list real estate and fire insurance matters for Erwin & Company and Jester, with notices of furniture sales, stoves, and jewelry at Pendley’s auction. Rentals include an uptown two furnished rooms and a Cobb Street six room apartment. Also ads for shoes, gloves, lamp hardware, and barber training plus used furniture and loan offers.

Savings Bank At Athens Offers 4 Percent Interest

In Athens the largest savings bank advertises 4 percent interest on deposits compounded twice yearly January and July with deposits from $1. Also notes for sale, real estate, auctions and various local ads.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Baseball Notes Giants Sign Theeran and Scout Track

Pitcher Theeran, tried by Detroit two years ago, has signed with the Giants. President Hedges of the Browns has moved offices to the 13th floor in St. Louis. Teasing the 13 is risky before the season opens. If a promising college player leaves Connie Mack, they must start early. Scout Tom OBrien of the Athletics is already scouting New England college squads.

Theeran Detroit The Giants Hedges Browns St. Louis Connie Mack Tom O’brien Athletices New England

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