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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
8
An advisory urged readers to secure low cost fire insurance for home furnishings through Erwin & today in Columbia. The message emphasized affordable rates and the importance of protection against fire loss.
Athens adopts new progressive move with Deadwyler stables offering 24 hour carriage and buggy service. Owner Van Deadwyler hires J. E. Glynn to run night staff. two phones, 661 and 911, ensure prompt calls for travelers and locals needing late or early transport.
Reliable up to date service reports no prayer meeting at the First Church this evening due to a Bible conference in session in the city. A test Sunday evening note mentions a small diamond brooch crescent shaped with pearls. reward offered for return to Mr Yeas at Michaels.
A springlike day brings the first year’s practice to Georgia with about sixty candidates turning out for batting and tossing drills. Coach Colter and Captain Lucas oversee early workouts as the coach plans eventual squad reduction and preparation for Chase’s arrival to intensify training.
Hon. Samuel J. Tribble of Athens spoke in Monticello as the Eighth district candidate against incumbent William Howard. The speech drew several hundred listeners and launched his district wide campaign with planned stops before the late summer primary.
Chairman Bondurant of the Chamber of Commerce union station committee has called a 5 o'clock meeting this afternoon at city hall. Members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
Crystal Theatre reveals a weekly slate featuring Two Imp's Love stories and comedy, Two Bison Western stories, One Itala Comedy, and One Ambrosia Colors and scenery. The theatre plans to reopen Saturday or next Monday, promising over fifty reels in rotation.
Mrs T A Boone formerly of Athens and Lexington Ga died yesterday at 4 AM at her Atlanta home. She was an aunt of Mrs J T Norris of this city. Friends mourn the loss of Mrs Boone who and family have resided in Atlanta for two years.
Rental notices list numerous properties with 4 to 10 rooms on Hancock Ave Harris and Reese Dougherty Pope Dearing Hill Street Prince Ave Lynwood Milledge Washington Bloomfield and other streets. Prices range from 12.50 to 35.00 dollars monthly.
A busy classified page lists services and ads from Erwin & Co and Atlantic Ice & Coal, offering coal delivery and real estate listings. It includes help wanted for a stenographer and barber trainees, rental houses on Hill Street and Clayton Street, sale items like a French Poodle and a large carriage, property for sale, and notices of lost items and rewards. Local businesses promote bath room supplies, towels, shelves, and various home goods, with contact details and addresses.
John Smith, a new city resident from Madison County, was taken to Comer for a preliminary hearing on a warrant for criminal assault. His brother Joseph Smith, a University law student, helped show there was no case. The abusers offered settlement. Graham paid costs and charges were withdrawn.
Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company reports for the term ending December 31 show total outstanding business near 4 million dollars and total assets around 44 thousand. Declared dividends approach 2 thousand with a reinsurance reserve and surplus over 30 thousand. Six months income is about 20 thousand, indicating a strong financial position.
Mrs. Emmie Blackstone aged 48 wife of J. W. Blackstone of the Southern Oil Company offices died yesterday afternoon at her Elizabeth I street home after a three year illness. She leaves her husband four children and her mother. The funeral is set for today at noon at Wray's church in Oconee county.
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