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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
2
Essex sales have exceeded deliveries since the model was announced. Production now nears 100 units daily but still cannot meet demand. Essex dealers report high interest and urge early decision to secure one.
Telegraphed report says Auction of Souls will premiere in Athens this month after approval in Atlanta. Manager Funkenstein in New York books Colonial fall attractions and the film draws crowds in major cities despite initial opposition. Two daily showings planned with one dollar admission and Haughey's orchestra providing special music.
The war department announced recruitment efforts to enlist volunteers for a replacement Siberian expedition sailing from San Francisco around July twenty six. Sergeant Fisher in Athens leads the drive at the Shackleford building recruiting station for the Siberia posting, with interest from locals though no volunteers yet.
Dog Catcher Adams declares more than fifty dogs in the pound may be destroyed unless owners obtain tag licenses. He plans further raids on alleged harboring sites. Male dog tags cost one dollar and female tags two dollars.
The streets and drains department in Athens announces purchase of two mules for 600 dollars to pull a brand new street sweeper valued at 4650. The money was ready yesterday and the animals will be delivered to the city this morning.
Notice of the annual meeting for stockholders of the Commercial Bank of Athens to be held at 170 College Avenue Athens Georgia at 3:00 p m on Wednesday July 2 1919. J Everett Patman cashier.
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