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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1912

Page

9

Campers Head to Nacoochee Valley This Week

The advance group of YMCA campers departs today for Nacoochee Valley. They include Pat Mell Howell Cobb Conrad Hadaway Curtina Kytle Florence Broom Alban Reed Dr Ned Bancroft Olin Brooks Secretary Forbes and two cooks. The remaining campers led by Boys Work Secretary Rogers leave Wednesday morning.

Young Men's Christian Association Nacoochee Valley Pat Mell Howell Cobb Conrad Hadaway Curtina Kytle Florence’ Broom Alban Reed Ned Bancroft Olin Brooks Forbes Rogers

The Red White and Blue Man Fruit Stand

Acquaint yourself with Nick the fruit man billed as the best fruit stand in Georgia. He offers peaches, pineapples, plums, oranges, cherries, cantaloupes, cigars, nuts and cold drinks and invites families to stop by on the way home and pick fresh fruit for summer.

Nick Georgia

Silent Dances and Cinema Offer at Maxwell Contest

A garbled column notes that a performer will sing today and all week at the pop war place. Admission is two reels of pictures and a ticket for every nickel in the Maxwell automobile contest, with a promotional tie in during the event.

Iiss KB Kubay Iudticana

Congregation Remembers Pastor at First Methodist

The First Methodist church mourns its pastor as his body travels to Rome. The congregation recalls the pastor’s strong bond with the flock and community. A male quartet sang and a Sunday school committee was formed to prepare resolutions and arrange pulpit coverage. The North Georgia conference meets November 20.

First Methodist Church Rome Messrs Payne Magill von der Lieth Frank Griffeth Shar North Georgia

Death of M E Tucker in Winder Georgia

Special to the Banner reports the death of M E Tucker at his Winder home after a long illness. He was about 28 and is survived by his mother and two sisters who lived with him. He formerly resided in Comer, his birthplace, for many years.

Winder M .E. -Tucker Comer

July Council Meeting Tackles Campus Water, Paving Plans

The July regular meeting heard Col. E L Griggs seek campus water mains funded by the University of Georgia with city directing work. Long Feather-Shepherd Co. shaded trees proposal referred to parks committee. contractors urged repeal of small-amount contract fees and broad coverage pending investigation. Petitions aimed to pave Boulevard with macadam and rename MillEdge Terrace. damage suit over sewer near Hodgson property noted. Reports from committees indicate progress and will be ratified Thursday.

Col. E. L. Griggs University of Georgia University Beazley Longfeather-Sheperd Co Committee On Parks and Trees Messrs R. C. Adkins L. Handon G.M. Caskey Msttene J. N. Booth C. D. Flanigen J. F. Rhodes Barber Street Wynburn Place Lyndon Avenue Prince Avenue Messrs.Green Michael Hodgson Milledge Terrace

Hot Weather Drinks and Fresh Produce Listings

Pineapple juice grape juice lime juice apple juice praised for taste. Arnold and Abney appear with fine tomatoes green corn pimiento cheese and cream. Phil and company noted alongside Arnold and Abney in the list of offerings.

Arnold &Abney Arnold & Abney Pimiento Cheese Phil

Plans Adopted for Clarke County Courthouse Design

Clarke County selects A Ten Buck Brown Atlanta to furnish final courthouse drawings after a competitive, impersonal plan contest. The winning architect’s past projects include Vanderbilt Dental College and Forsyth Theater. two runners up receive $300 each. The new building will be four stories with a basement, reinforced concrete, stone and terra cotta exterior, and centralized offices on the first floor.

Clarke County South Ann Atlanta Tate Wright Board of County Commissioners Bond and Building Commission John Reneoutsman Bond. Commission C. H Brown Clarke First National Bank Norfolk St Luke's Highland Methodist Church Birmingham Ala U. S. Court House Hammond Ind Spalding County Court House Griffn Fulton County Court House N. Y Albany N. J New Orleans Griffin UB House Post Office Ees Buncombe St. Ee Greenville 8. C Daurets County Laurens Carlton Lot Washington Street

Need for New Building at State Normal Cited

Athens citizens travel to Atlanta to urge Georgia legislators to approve a 1000000 dollar appropriation for an auditorium and academic building at the state institution. The campaign emphasizes the campus shortage, historic underfunding, and the school’s role for Georgia youths. Local leaders listed include C B Griffith A H Davidson J H Dozier and others.

State Normal Georgia People of Athens Atlanta Messrs.c.b. Griffith A. H. Davison Aardy Cohen J. H. Dozier A. Rhodes J. M. Pound D. C. Barrow H. J. Rowe B. J. Bondurant C. D. Heldier H. S. West W. H. Shelton M. J. Abney T.S. Mell R. L. Moss, Jr T. H. Nickerson M. G. Michael W. D. Beacham C. H.phinizy

Very Beautiful and Unusual Tribute to Dead Minister

A remarkable obituary memorial in Athens describes a funeral honoring a minister. The service omitted routine religious rites at the Synagogue and featured a unique tribute, with admiration extended to the deceased’s memory by the community.

Fine Attractions at Chautauqua This Week

The Chautauqua week features two evenings with Evelyn Bergalt the cartoonist reader and three lectures by Dr. DeLoach on birds. Last week included concerts by the Orpheum Musical Company and talks by Dr. Edwin Poteat of Greenville South Carolina. Miss Bergalt performs again this evening.

Young Harris mourns 7-year-old death in Georgia

Funeral services will be held for a seven year old, with burial at Oconee cemetery. Rev. H. R. England, pastor of the Young Harris Methodist church, will conduct the rites. Pallbearers from the community are asked to meet at the establishment of Doftey. The deceased was well known in Bailey and nearby, with two brothers and two sisters surviving.

Georgia Oconee Cemetery R. England Young Harris Methodist Church Doftey Messrs D.L Benton W. Woods Méalor Pias Anne

Five Extra Specials From The Market Bulletin

Five extra specials list fresh country eggs at 18 1-2 cents per dozen and tender corn around 18 1-2 cents per dozen. Lemons are offered at 18 1-20 cents per dozen, large potatoes at 18 1-2 cents, home grown tomatoes three pints, and three fryers for one dollar. Phone number 1176.

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