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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
5
Five thousand yards of 27 inch ginghams offered at 10 cents per yard, actual value 12 1/2 cents. 500 pieces of the season's best patterns at 19 cents per yard. Side bands in cotton foulards 15c. 5000 yards linen finish ginghams for children's wear and men's shirts at 10c per yard. 36 inch percales finished at 10c yard, with varied border colors.
Atlanta February 21 Representatives of Georgia railroads plan a meeting with a Travelers' Protective Association and United Commercial Travelers group to consider abolishing the mileage exchange requirement for tickets. The railroads seek a compromise while traveling men push to restore conductor pulled mileage.
Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador to the United States, will travel to Philadelphia tomorrow to deliver the convocation address at the University of Pennsylvania. He plans to discuss "German Social Ideals."
The Auditorium Rink hosts three skating sessions today from 10:30 to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission details not provided.
Dennis Smith sues to recover his daughter Willie Smith alleging she is 13 and was married to Marvin Crapps. The case turns on her true age with Bible records altered to show 1897, while the girl claims she is about fourteen and thus capable of marrying under state law. The matter awaits March term argument.
Congressman Ben Johnson withdraws from the Democratic gubernatorial nomination contest in Kentucky, altering the party's primary landscape and potential nominees.
An Athens police officer, normally handling criminal cases, presided over a civil dispute among three ten-year-olds. The issue centered on ownership and payment for a pair of roller skates, with a meeting leading to the skates returned to the first buyer, fifty cents to the seller, and one dollar to the third participant.
Mrs James A Moss of Tignall Georgia died Saturday evening after a fast of 49 or 59 days without food or drink. Funeral at Tignall Sunday at 4 pm. She was 4 years married in 1887 and survived by her husband four children and a sister. Mr Moss is president of the National Bank of Wilkes in Washington and a leading farmer merchant.
Fort Valley residents mount a warm welcome as the state agricultural train plans a 5 to 8 p m stop Monday February 27. The event, an educational exhibit, draws interest from Fort Valley and the entire county, with locals prepared to show strong civic support.
Two Tech boys Hill and Patterson lead a subscription campaign to raise 5000 dollars for a new hospital at the Geer School of Technology. The effort follows a chapel talk with Coleman and others, forming committees to solicit support and publicize the project.
Commerce Ga Feb 21 J N Hudson died suddenly yesterday morning while sitting in his chair at home. He was physically strong and died presumably from heart failure. He was widely known and highly esteemed. The interment will take place today with services at First Baptist Church conducted by his pastor Dr Gilbert Dobbs.
The YMCA Intermediate team meets Atlanta’s Boy's High School on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost 25 cents general, 35 cents reserved. Boy's High has played in championships this season while YMCA Intermediates face varsity squads. A Boy's Department meeting at 4:00 p.m. will finalize arrangements.
If troubled with indigestion constipation no appetite or feel bilious give Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial and you will be pleased with the result These tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen the digestion Sold by all dealers.
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