04 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1911
Page
1
The Daily Banner launches a five county ladies contest offering a Ford car as the grand prize and mahogany furniture as the second prize. Votes accrue with new subscriptions and renewals across Daily Banner and Weekly Banner, with coupons worth ten votes in every issue.
The article notes Athens observes the Fourth of July with solemn patriotism and no public displays. Post offices and banks close for the day as schools plan mid year activities and storytelling about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Biograph Today presents The Delayed Proposal a light comedy from the notable company NOTICE shown at the Elite. Attend the office of J R Crane Co to enjoy free Linton's Spring Water and consider subscribing or renewing while campaigns urge voting coupons and contest entry preparations begin immediately.
Miss Randall has become director of the domestic science and home making department at the State Normal School in this city. A Milwaukee-born educator with an excellent reputation, she will lead the program alongside popular courses in morning classes and practical home making.
A terse line asks about the general timing and status of wag. It references a keen tag and seeks clarification on whether the wag remains active and when expected actions will occur.
A. Evans, resident of Athens, praised his First Methodist church pastorate as among the choicest and most delightful he ever served. He spoke of it often to Athens friends during meetings in Atlanta and elsewhere.
Four years' to bar of forty years old four years to bar of forty years old with demonstrations and practice work in kindergarten methods. Miss Carol Oppenheimer leads the Kate Baldwin free kindergarten training school in Savannah, assisted by Miss Hortense Orcutt and Miss Jessie McGrego r. Over thirty teachers attend, observing and learning the modern kindergarten through actual practice.
Mrs J W Duncan formerly Miss Ida Christy of Athens dies at 22 after typhoid pneumonia leaves heart and stomach trouble. She leaves husband J W Duncan and a 20 month old daughter. Funeral plans and interment in Oconee cemetery noted. Athens mourns as the body leaves for the service. Also mournful note on Mrs Hannah Braselton Canning who dies after long paralysis at 81, survived by a large family. Interment in Alta Vista cemetery in Gainesville after services at First Methodist Church.
Regular services will be held tomorrow at Emmanuel Church Prince Avenue at six o'clock. Troy Beatty rector.
Limited supply of fresh beans grown locally. Arnold and bney offer tender harvests prized for flavor and snap.
The July preliminary meeting saw Judge G C Thomas advocate tax relief for Athens Empire Laundry while Col M G Michael urged adding a Meigs street school room for a seventh grade. Plans for extending water mains to Oneida Street warehouses were set to report and fund details outlined.
A clipped note records a plan to prepare several pecks of turnip salad this morning. The message also mentions a phone contact with Arnold and Abbey for coordination.
A Sunday law move in Athens aims to stop sale of cigars tobacco and soft drinks on the upcoming Blue Sunday. The Evangeli cal Minister's Union committee led by Dr. M. L. Troutman and ministers urged dealers to stock for Sunday or risk state cases. City officials told dealers to meet at the city hall and enforcement will apply to soft drinks tobacco and ice cream.
Arnold and Abney advertise fresh produce including Irish potatoes turnip salad and young beans with contact via phone 1076 for ordering.
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