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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1908
Page
3
Yesterday morning in Comer a large warehouse belonging to Stephen Martin & Co was wiped out by fire. The origin is unknown and the building and its contents were totally destroyed. Losses are estimated between two thousand five hundred and three thousand dollars, with partial insurance coverage.
Athet has formed a progressive real estate firm with Cobb Lampkin and K. Edwards, replacing Lampkin & Edwards. Lampkin, a longtime Athens real estate figure and former city assessor, brings deep local value judgment. Edwards previously worked in Atlanta and links to premium real estate practices. The office will be in Cobb Lampkin’s Lumpkin street store.
The meal features Cream of Tomato Soup Roast Chicken Dish Gravy Spare Ribs Brown Gravy Hash in Cream Potatoes Lima Beans Stewed Corn Steamed Rice Mala laa Rice Pudding with Sauce Milk Tea served for today.
The Ladies' Garden Club, recently reorganized, plans spring sweet pea exhibits and a fall three day flower show in Georgia. To fund premiums and expenses, a committee will soon begin assembling the premium list, seeking encouragement and support from members and the community.
Change of Schedule effective Sunday February 9 trains depart Athens daily except Sunday at 5 10 am and 2 pm with Sunday departures at 7 45 am and 4 pm Arrival to Athens daily except Sunday at 11 15 am and 8 45 pm with Sunday arrivals at 11 15 am and 7 45 pm.
Market notes from Athens and New York describe a softer tone in cotton trading with lower visible supplies but persistent demand as month midpoints approach. Prices across futures show small shifts, with February around 10.9 cents and nearby months near 11.0 cents, while Liverpool and other markets echo a cautious, steady to downbeat climate.
Hon J N Holder of Jefferson, longtime Jackson County representative, appears set to run for speaker of the House. Known for long service and wide respect, his candidacy is strongly anticipated with broad backing and little opposition expected.
Sheriff Collier of Jackson County was a visitor to the city yesterday, viewed as one of the state’s most popular and respected officers. No opposition is expected in the forthcoming primary as his record has pleased the county. Also notes Chamberlain’s Pain Balm offers quick relief for rheumatism and related pains, sold by local merchants.
The firm of Stephens & Co of Comer was placed in the hands of a receiver after an involuntary bankruptcy petition by Cobb & Erwin and E. K. Lumpkin. The business shows assets around 25000 and liabilities near 30000 with mortgages to local creditors excluding others in Comer and Atlanta. S. C. Upson was named receiver, following a motion by the attorneys.
A dense column of short advertisements and notices lists drugstore promos from Our Drug Company and notices for seeds, pecan nursery stock, optical services, room and house rentals, and various services. It cites Palmer & Sons for seeds and pecans, Freeman's Pecan Nursery at Milledge and Lumpkin, Athens Optical Co. at Haselton's Music, rental offers on Barber Street, Pulaski Street, Hull Street, and nearby streets, plus employment and service notices such as workroom help and needlework experience requirements.
A prominent citizen proposes a jubilee on completing the Southern Mutual office building. He urges a meeting and committee to plan a fitting program for the occasion. The notice also promotes Kodol as a remedy for full stomach troubles with a prompt relief guarantee.
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