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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1913

Page

8

Athens Savings Bank Pays Four Percent Interest on Savings

Short notes advertise Athens Savings Bank offering four percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually, with deposits from one dollar, and a notice of limited debt liability by A. Rubenstein. Also included are assorted local notices: a bicycle reward, a clothing sale at Massey’s, furnished room for summer school students, cowpeas for sale, three rental rooms, young pigs for sale, and the veterinary department at the State College of Agriculture listing.

Veterinary Department State College of Agriculture

Fire insurance divide with J C Jeater proposal

Sidelined fragment suggests splitting fire insurance with J C Jeater. Also notes home raised blackberries for sale and includes phone contact 823 J.

J. C. Jeater

Rampage and Arrest Sprang From Heat Gone Wild

Sunday afternoon heat sparked clashes as Thomas Mason, a Black man near Barberville, attacked several Black individuals with a knife. A wife fled barefoot to city hall seeking help, but police could not act until County Officer Saye secured a warrant and captured Mason, sending him to county jail.

Thomas Mason Barberville Saye

State Normal School Athens Named Among Best Fifteen in U S

The State Normal School at Athens Georgia is recognized by a United States Commissioner of Education as one of the best fifteen state normal schools in the nation. The campus includes fifty six officers and teachers ten buildings eighteen departments and full certificate courses in many subjects. Diploma licenses to teach and two practice schools are offered with total yearly expenses under 150 dollars.

United States Commissioner of Education United States South

Thibodeau Fails to Win Atlanta Mail Superintendent Post

Special to the Banner Atlanta Georgia June 30 Thibodeau who had been promised the Atlanta post office mails superintendent job learns from postmaster Bolling Jones that the appointment is off because he voted for Joe Brown for governor Jones says the appointment came through Hoke Smith and that no one who voted against the senator will be named for the position.

Atlanta Joe Brown Georgia Jos S. Thibodeau Bolling Jones Thibodeau Jones Hoke, Smith

Parcels Post C O D and Stamp Interchangeability Begin

With the new fiscal year, parcels post introduces C O D. Recipients pay at the receiving post office, sender gets funds by money order. Ten cent fee insures up to 50 dollars. Insurance fees rise to five cents for 25 dollar value and ten cents for 50 dollar value. Stamps become interchangeable between letters and parcels post items. Any stamp is valid if postage is correct.

Committees to be named in unprecedented Senate and House

Atlanta June 30 Breaking precedents for years the committees in the house and senate will be announced tomorrow likely by Speaker Burwell and President Anderson The senate has several chairmanships known Senator Ed Wohlander of Columbus will chair general judiciary committee No 1 Senator Du Bose of Athens chairs the insurance committee Bush vice chairman Judge Allen of Milledgeville heads the University of Georgia committee DuBose vice Pound's score of ten to two Hutchinson pitched for Pound then weakened Morris pitched well and Hutchinson led with three hits in four trips Next game set for Thursday with Pound and Rawson tied for second if Rawson wins both captains would be tied for second place

Atlanta House Senate Burwell Anderson Ed Wohlender Columbus General Judiciary Committee DuBose Athens Bush Judge Allen Milledgeville University of Georgia Pound Hutchinson Cutler Morris Quillian Hipkins Rawson Losk Rawson

Jack Amick's Co Has Good Show at Colonial

The Jack Amick company opens a week at the Colonial with a stronger act than last week. The Pennant Winners present Navajo, a musical comedy with a cast of twelve, strong songs, catchy specialties, and a worthy overall show. Matinee at 5:30, then tonight the only chance to see Navajo before the program changes tomorrow.

Morris Team Beats Pound's At Y M C A

Morris team defeated Captain Pound's yesterday afternoon at the YMCA in a close basketball clash. Eddie Rawson reports the event, noting Morris secured the victory through sharper defense and steady scoring.

Morris Pound Eddie Rawson Y. M.C. A. Morris

Campers Secured for YMCA Summer Camp Plans

The Young Men's Christian Association secures twenty five campers for the summer camp. An advance party of ten with baggage departs Monday morning July 7, followed by the remaining campers Tuesday July 8. By week’s end estimates rise to thirty five campers. by Friday, late arrivals may still join.

Young Men's Christian Association Southern Depot Heidler Association Forbes Howell Peacock University

Mason Fruit Jars and Glassware For Wholesale and Retail

We offer Mason fruit jars and SURE SEAL glass top jars in pints quarts and half gallons with jelly glasses. Carload lots available for wholesale and retail trades. Also ice boxes refrigerators cream freezers water coolers tea glasses plus china enamel tin and aluminum ware brushes brooms and general house furnishings.

Mr Belser Opens Law Practice in Athens Georgia

Mr Belser begins practice of law in Athens after completing the state bar exam with distinction. He will operate from the Southern Mutual Building with Joe L Deadwyler, previously living in Columbus and Montgomery. Aimed at supporting university and YMCA programs, Heidler and Forbes coordinate with Peacock to supervise boys and men in health focused activities.

MR. Belser Athens Dana Belser Columbus Montgomery Georgia Southern Mutual Joe L. Deadwyler University

Third Week of Tabernacle Revival Opens with Converts

Sunday marked the third week of Baptist Tabernacle revival meetings. Evangelist Dew delivered a strong morning sermon on Salvation and Rewards while many in attendance expressed interest and several joined the church. Afternoon meetings featured men’s talks, a vigor filled song service, and five strong men professed faith. evening services drew packed crowds with more baptisms and prayerful responses. A thunderstorm passed during services yet the revival continued with moving testimonies and calls to prayer.

Baptist Tabernacle Revival Dew Christ C. E. Mason D. J. Fant Butler Charlotte Atlanta Pastor Neighbour Mr. Butler

Ingenious Hall County Pen Built Without Nails

Gainesville Georgia June 30 Hall county has a cleverly designed convict camp house measuring about 50 by 80 feet. It is wooden, fully bolt joined with no nails and can be dismantled and moved. It was conceived and built by Edwin Smith son of county road supervisor John A. Smith and costs less than a tent of the same size. Road crews from other counties admire the design and consider adopting the idea.

Gainesville Hall County Edwin Smith John A. Smith Smith

A Good Investment by Whitemound Merchant

W D Magli, a well known Whitemound Wisconsin merchant, bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell sick and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.

W. D. Magli Whitemound Wis Chamberlain

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