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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
5
Athens bond commission met at city hall and said nine thousand dollars will retire nine 1000 dollar college bonds issued in 1873. A sinking fund of fifteen thousand dollars remains, earning four and a half percent, with six thousand still to be retired January first.
The Athens chamber of commerce urges members to pay annual dues promptly as regular monthly meeting is set for next Friday at 8 30 p m. The treasury is strained by four major projects and entertainments this year, with funds needed for upcoming matters. Please mail checks to secretary A W Brooks for proper credit.
A man posing as a clothes pressing peddler visits homes claiming to deliver husbands messages or return pressed garments. Several outfits, including two suits from P. J. Cape of East Athens, were taken and not returned. Police pursue the suspect for county jail time if caught.
Yesterday morning a Bell Telephone construction worker, Lineman Blackman, touched a live wire on a downtown pole and suffered severe burns. Doctors report injuries are not serious though the incident caused significant pain.
The Banner credits F. K. Freeman as a pioneer in paper shell pecans in this region and notes his success in peach growing. He ordered the peaches as evidence of his dual use of crops.
Reports indicate the commitment trial of J H Potter Jr accused of shooting his father in law A H Richards would be held yesterday with July 9 set as the trial date before Judge Foster. Notables attend Dr Troutman funeral including Mrs A C Whelchel and Mrs H H Dean from Gainesville. Mothers urged to watch for diarrhea in summer children. Chamberlains Colic Diarrhoea Remedy offered for sale.
On Herty Field at 6 00 p m the Mechanics meet the Y M C A in a fastball duel for Quad League supremacy. Both teams boast strong records and a decisive outcome is expected with league rules guiding umpires and stoppage times. Athens residents are invited to attend and watch the clash led by captains and local officials.
A roundup of professional results yesterday across leagues shows wins for Birmingham over Memphis and Nashville over Mobile in the Southern League, Albany beating Savannah, Columbus topping Jacksonville, and multiple Philadelphia and Boston games in the American and National Leagues.
Gertrude Collins hosted a Friday afternoon lawn party on College Avenue in honor of guests Nancy Grace and Frances O'Neal. Guests played several games then moved to the dining room for refreshments.
Mrs W J Mears from Brooklyn New York departs today after visiting relatives and friends in the city.
The state series concluded with a chapel event where nine districts competed in declamation essays and recitation. James Ray won first in boys declamation, Kassowitz second, Perry third. Clara Barrett led girls essays with Wing ham and Lowery second and third. Ninth district captured the athletic cup with high marks across events.
The Classic City council United Commercial Travelers hold a regular meeting tonight at the Elks' Home with important business on the agenda.
Showers on the weather page accompany commodity quotes and financial figures for cotton and Chicago quotations. The column includes prices, open and close values, and notes on the season and month data, along with brief health ad copy and product endorsements from Foley Kidney Pills and Dr King s New Life Pills.
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