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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

4

Short Notes of Interest Ad Columns in The Banner

A digest of local notices and ads including Lipacomb's Specialty Insurance, J. C. Jester financing, A. H. Davenport loans, rubber stamps from W. J. Gardner Athens, room for rent at D. G. Bickers, Jersey cow for sale J. D. Tribble, Overland Six bargain H. Barrow, Mule for sale Jack F. Jackson Milledge Ave, Sages for a Friday dance from Jones Greenhouse Co, loan option from Mitchell, Milledge Ave cottage rental Louis Camak, Williams Bros moving service, and more.

Advertisements and notices for rentals and savings

Public notices and classified ads describe savings deposits at Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent with compounding, rental listings for Milledge Ave and Hancock Ave properties, and personal testimonials praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with users from Missouri and Ohio detailing successful recoveries from colds and coughs.

Fourthens Men Named Officers Division Odd Fellows Association

The semiannual meeting of the Odd Fellows of the Fourteenth Division of this state, held in Elberton this week, drew representatives from forty or more lodges. Officers elected were C. C. Parson division deputy grand master, Jake Joel Jr of Athens vice deputy, M. Carl A von der Leith of Athens secretary and treasurer. Next meeting set for Aug second Tuesday at Washington Wilkes county. Athens was well represented with speeches by Judge Charles H. Brand and Dr. Bonner of Lavonia.

Odd Fellows Elberton C. C. Parson Jake Joel, Jr. Athens Dy D M. Carl A. von der Leith Athens Washington Wilkes County Charles H. Brand Bonner Lavonia

Uncle Sam Needed to Stop Jail Mail Plant

Special to the Benner. Atlanta reports J. W. Chancey, jailed in Athens, running a mail order scam from prison. Using reputably named firms, he orders goods across the country to confederates who resell at cut prices, sharing profits. Inspectors seek federal prison transfer to stop the operation.

J. W. Chancey Supreme Nerve Post Office Athens Chancey New York Texas

Sunday Afternoon Men’s Meetings Return in Athens Strand

The Young Men's Christian Association resumes Sunday afternoon men’s meetings starting February 18 at the Strand Theater with a six to eight week series. The program features a male chorus directed by T. A. Henry and Miss Madge Mewbourne on piano, with the Rev S. R. Belk as speaker presenting "Preparing for Life." All Athens men and neighbors are urged to attend the 3:30 chorus and 4:00 address.

Young Men's Christian Association Strand Theater T. A.henry The Baptist Tabernacle Henry Georgia Madge Mewbourne Piario R. Belk First_Methodist church Athens Dr. Belk

Former Tax Receiver of Clarke Dead

William Taylor Carter aged sixty a former tax receiver of Clarke county and long time resident of Monroe Ga died yesterday morning after a paralysis attack at his home. The body will be brought to the city for burial in Oconee cemetery services by Rev E H Jennings at 10 40 oclock on the Seaboard train from Atlanta pallbearers to meet at the train: Frank Patat C A Von der Lieth Asbury Childers H E Stephens T P Hill and R B Carter He is survived by his wife Lula Carter and two daughters Mrs Robert Senrill of Jacksonville Fla and Miss Etta Carter of Atlanta Other relatives include Mrs J T Parker sister in law Athens and Mr W HaBiley brother in law also of this city He was a Baptist church member Flowers may be sent care Bernstein Brothers.

William Taylor Carter Clarke County Monroe Oconee E. H. Jennings Tabernacle Baptist Church Seaboard Carter Lula Carter Robert Senrill Jacksonville Fla Etta Carter Atlanta J. T. Parker Athens W. HaBiley Lar The Baptist Church Bernstein Brothers

Lawyers Return Hopeful On Judges Bill In Georgia

Athens lawyers return from Washington optimistic that the bill may not displace Judge Newman. They push amendments aligning district judge removal with circuit judge rules, while time may force passage as is. Georgia prospects hinge on judges and college baseball notes mix in reporting.

Athens Washington City Georgia Newman Newnan Senate House Shas United States Washington Bell Ninth District

Baseball Prospects for 1917 Team Faces New Infield

Baseball prospects for 1917 face a rebuild as veterans graduate leaving the entire infield depleted. Coach Herder is absent and the writer notes the need to fill key positions with inexperienced players while maintaining team strength amid graduation and other losses.

W. A. Cunningham Herder JSON Deason Department of Sport

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Real Estate Mell Cloverhurst Ave Morris, Wilcox and Rutherford Streets Fult Stark J. D. Bradwell Clarke Lou Lipacomb J. C. Jester A. H. Davenport Oaters W. J. Gardner Pet and Stationer Lumpkin St D. G. Bickers L Equitable Opportunity Jersey Bee J. D. Tribble New Overland Bargain H. Barrow Gale Jack F. Jackson Milledge Ave Sages Jones Greenhouse Co Nocomtl Mitchell Louis Camak Williams Bros J. D. Price C. A. Scudder Hancock Ave Milledge A. H. Davison Eack O. J. Metcalf Weatherby Amanda Glerhardt Waynesfield Ohio Chamberlain Prince Ave Splendid House T. Anderson Aia College Avenue Crugedale Greenhouses D. G.anderson & CO Clayton Street Athens Engineering Co Odd Fellows Association Will Uncle Sam Chancy Atlanta, Ga United Woodrow Wilson Washington, PC Southern Railway Donse Brothers Detroit Dodge Brothers Morris, Wow Glayton Street Athens, GA 5. R. Belk Strand W. T. Carter Cor ‘Sages Dr. Bell Lipscomb & Co Lenore Ulrich ‘In Paramount Vernon Castle Patria ELITE Frances X. Bushman Helen Holmes Wooten Davis Quartlebaum Laxid Buck Cheved Farris Mize Henderson David Mizo Gillie Rawson Culbreath Nce
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