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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
8
Yesterday afternoon the fire department responded to box 36 at Waddell and Milledge. The blaze, started to clear grass on the lot of H C White, spread briefly but was controlled quickly with no material damage.
The Emmanuel church boys choir will meet at the church this afternoon at three o’clock instead of four for their regular practice. Rector Troy Beatty announces the change.
Athens reports detail Gainesville Midland No 2 leaving at 10 35 arriving 12 40, enabling a connection with Southern fast vestibuled No 38 from New Orleans to Washington passing Gainesville at 1 30. J A Epps recalls Central Railway wreck between Hampton and Griffin, dining car demolished but no serious injuries.
A hodgepodge of tiny notices lists Locklin's Market meats and quick deliveries, rental options on Hill Street and Prince Avenue, insurance offers, plumbing services, and job leads. Also includes wanted loans, ring loss, solicitors, and health remedies with product pitches and general classifieds tone.
Davison-Nicholson Co retires from footwear and slashes prices on men’s women’s misses boys and children shoes. One thousand pairs low cuts advertised with steep discounts from $1.15 to $4.50, while stock lasts. Also promotes Parisian Sage hair product via H R Palmer & Sons with money-back guarantee and mail order option from Giroux Mfg Co. Buffalo NY.
Several residents are listed as visiting relatives or ill at home. Notables include W Baley critically ill on DuBose Avenue, Mrs. D. W. McGregor visiting Augusta, Miss Mary Dillard in the city, and many others traveling to Atlanta, Savannah, Cornelia, and Lexington.
The Clever play Miss Fearless & Co presented by the Victoria Literary Society at the State Normal auditorium last evening drew a large audience. Performers, praised for talent and training, delivered a polished, successful production enjoyed by all.
Percy Lynn, director of the Colonial Theater orchestra, has joined the State Normal School faculty teaching several daily instrumental music classes. He is noted as a talented musician and capable instructor.
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