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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
4
A collage of brief notices from vendors and job ads. Items include Lipscomb's Insurance, renting a 17 room house near court, Erwin & Co urging votes for Anna Rhodes, sale offers on a Twin Excelsior motorcycle and used items, a lost keys notice, opportunities to operate vending machines, a travel salesman post for 1916, and a money loan service by Joe L. Deadwyler.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on deposits with compounding and minimal amounts from 1.00. Rentals include a 6 room house on Cobb Street and another on Milledge Avenue. Job openings seek top life insurance sales talent. Bicycles priced 14.50 and 17.50 at Athens Cycle Co. Pecan and peach trees for sale by F. K. Freeman. Progress seeks agents. Georgianne Cooking Oil marketed locally. A dressmaking service resumes at 185 Hull Street run by Mrs. W. R. Booth.
In Realty Business having sold out my grocery business I am now devoting time to Real Estate with special attention to renting. I will appreciate your business and give my best attention to it. GRO. COLLINS, Phone 244-1. Also available for sale: five-passenger Fords, a Maxwell Special, an Overland roadster, and a Hudson, all in good condition and overhauled. SASNETT YOW, 133 Clayton St. Phone 531.
The vestry releases a commemorative communication read at the January 9 dedication of a tripartite stained glass window honoring Ella Frances White. The piece highlights Jesus as divine savior and as the man from Nazareth, focusing on hospitality, Martha and Mary, and the humanity and divinity of Christ.
We are clearing out sold dimmer sets at actual cost with Severs Haviland sets included and floral decorations. See our open stock patterns, about twenty. browse brooms, mops, dusters, tins, enamelware in four grades, woodenware like bread trays and rolling pins, washboards, clothes pins, and foot mats in all sizes.
The article describes a temple dedication offering a symbolic art piece The Cross the lilies and the Dove representing the Lord's ministry resurrection and Spirit It links Mary to the home as a model of Christian hospitality and virtue and honors a beloved local Saint noted for service to humanity and the Christian home.
The body of Mr. R L Bloomfield veteran Athens resident died in Cincinnati Friday was brought home to Athens and the funeral is set for 4 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of his son Dr James C Bloomfield with Rev Troy Beatty of Emmanuel church officiating. Interment will be in Oconee cemetery.
A short philosophical note asserts that whatever a person sets as mental objective the mind can achieve. It emphasizes the power of belief and determined focus to realize personal aims through consistent thought.
Secretary Heidler of the Chamber of Commerce and C P Robertson of Bristol fair association discuss establishing a permanent annual fall fair in Athens. Robertson's company will supply six large exposition tents, prizes, amusements, and help organize exhibits. The fair aims to serve Clarke and surrounding counties with a major agricultural and cultural event each autumn.
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