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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1913

Page

7

Athens Public Library charter petition filed in Clarke County

Clarke County Georgia Superior Court hears petition by Mrs H L Barrow and others to incorporate as Athens Public Library with no capital stock to operate a public library in Athens. Petition seeks power to adopt regulations own property borrow funds and issue notes and bonds. Filed February 11 1913 with clerk E J Crawford.

Georgia Clarke Said County H. L. Barrow Luelie Brand Rosa Smith Leila May Hull Cobb & Erwin E. J. Crawford Geeorgia—Clarke Clarke County Court House Sahil County Kate L. A. Leard Superior Court Madison County Advance Threshing Machine Co W. E. Jackson Gale County of State of Georgia Nathan Green Videh Strickland Frank Graham Harrison Barnett J. A Hunniecutt Athens-Danielaville Meem—15 Ory James Inda Billups Es Parks and Albert J. H. Huggins, Jr J. H. Huggins, Sr J. W. Barnett Maria George Claude Henderson Claude Hentze Clarke Superior Court Claude Hentzel Athens Chas. H. Brand Clarke ‘Superior Court Charles HL Brand

Athens Plans Street Improvement Bond Election

The City of Athens announces on March 25, 1913 a bond election for seventy five thousand dollars to fund grading paving and street improvements. The Mayor and Council seek voter approval for the issue of seventy five bonds to finance city street upgrades.

City of Athens Geora City of Athens Sald Clarke County Georgia

Athens bond election notice for street and school bonds in 1913

The text outlines a bond issue for Athens Georgia voters with principal and interest payable over thirty years from July 1 1913, all payable in gold coin. It lists polling places in each ward, ballot wording for FOR or AGAINST the bonds, and directs publication in the Athens Weekly Banner thirty days before a March 25 1913 election. W L Wood signs as Clerk.

United States Athens City of McDonald's Clayton Street City Hall Weatherly’s Broad Street County Court House Athens Weekly Banner Georgia Clarke County Wy. L. Wood W. L. Wood Police Court Weatherly's Ww. L. Wood

Athens City to seek $100000 school bonds in March election

Notice declares a March 25, 1913 election for Athens voters to authorize bonds totaling $100,000 to purchase property and build and equip new public school facilities within the city. Proceeds fund school property purchases, construction, and improvements under the city government.

City of Athens State of Georgia

FIGHTERS DONT LAST. Early declines among boxers noted

Jim Corbett declares modern boxers peak early with rapid lung and muscle development. Wolgast Ale Attell Matt Wells and Frankie Conley faded by mid-twenties, Monte Attell and Jeffries show longer primes while Corbett and Fitzsimmons illustrate aging timelines. Corbett cites training era and rapid growth as factors.

Jim Corbett Jim Corbet Aris Wolgast Ale Attell Matt Wells Sind Frankie Conley Ty-Thres Monte Attell Ringsters Jeffries Tithe Corbett Fitzsimmons Fitz Sullivan

Fans open up on Tinker Reds signing Brown

Cincinnati fans criticize manager Joe Tinker for signing Mordecai Brown and pursuing Johnny Kling. They accuse him of wasting money on aging stars and favoring old teammates. Frank Chance of the Yankees says Brown remains a top pitcher despite knee injury. Kling's return to the majors is considered unlikely.

Reds Brown Cincinnati Joe Tinker Mordecai Brown Johnny Kling Hey Tinker Frank Chance Yankees

Uncle Willis Jones an A M E preacher ill at home near 99th birthday

Willis A. Jones known as Uncle Willis in Athens is critically ill at his home after two weeks in bed. The long time A M E preacher and washboard maker near 64 years in Athens could reach his 99th birthday on the 28th if spared. He is famed for his dignity, white friend respect, and old time humor "Wy, yes" while serving his community.

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Return of Delightful Operetta The Spring Maid

The season's favorite light opera The Spring Maid with a company of over sixty singers and a special orchestra will play at the Colonial on February 27. Led by Gene Luneska the cast features Miss Luneski as Princess Bozena and Harry Short as Roland with J H Goldsworthy and others. The show promises strong stage setting and costumes with popular songs Day Dreams How I Love a Pretty Face and Two Little Love Bees and remains a repeat success from New York.

Werba Luescher New York Liberty Theater Atlanticity Gene Luneska Donne Miss Luneski Hattye Fox Arthur Hyde Orpha Hewes Elsie Thomas Harry Collins New York

Charming Afternoon One Piece Frocks

An article on draping and fabric choices for two small dresses No. 7340 and No. 7436. It advises patient fitting, adaptable drapery, and harmonious color and texture with options in Copenhagen blue ratine and olive green charmeuse. Embellishments include lace trims and embroidery for a refined finish.

Copenhagen

California iron ore deposits eyed for western steel plants

The Pacific coast hosts large iron ore deposits at Minaret in Madera County and Eagle Mountain in Riverside County. USGS Bulletin 503 analyzes the Eagle Mountains deposits, their extent, geology, and a potential to supply ore for future blast furnaces if coal supplies reach the coast. An application to the Geological Survey in Washington, DC, provides a free copy.

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Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed for Children

Mothers can safely buy Dr King's New Discovery and give it to the little ones for colds coughs throat or lung troubles. Mrs. Bruce Crawford of Niagara Missouri reports her boy improved from pale weak sick to the picture of health. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Co.

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