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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
8
Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also notice of a good buggy for sale and a furnished room for rent near the Post Office with bath. Apply P. O. Box 397.
An upsurge of bicycle thefts around the State Normal School reports three stolen bikes, all recovered, with thieves identified. On June 27 Prof D J Earnest lost a high quality wheel, Sam Wingfield’s son had a bike stolen, and another wheel disappeared last Saturday night. Authorities expect arrests soon. Cartey & Hill with the New Ga wage.
Short notes advertise Hammocks at cost with quick sale and urge customers to come. Also promoting Moler Barber College in Atlanta offering fast barber training with paid work during learning and job placement after completion. Wanted dress-maker with phone number 1045.
Judge West confirms an August term for Athens city court despite rumors of no mid summer session. He notes cases remain on the docket and lawyers and officers need rest, so a term will be held next month.
The second city league game saw Captain Pound's Y M C A beat Capt McWhorter's Pen Pushers 4 to 1 in a close contest. Peacock starred with a homer and two stolen bases as Pound and Holden delivered strong pitching, while seven steals by the Y M C A defined the win. Attendance was about 472. next game set for Thursday at 6 20 between Hodgson's Y M C A and the Office Men.
The University summer school reports numerous students registered for graduate school work. Listed names include J. W. Adams A. B Mercer University W. L. Ash A. B and BPh Dalhonega N. R. Blackman B S University of North Carolina Miss Anne W Brumby Lucy Cobb W. C. Charlton A. B Mercer University Miss J A Clement A B Chicora W. C. Greene A B University of Nashville Lombard Kelly A B University of Georgia J C Koch B S in C E University of Georgia Brandt Laboon B S University of Georgia Mrs E F Lowe A B Brenau Col J T Lowe A B Emory College Miss Mary D Lyndon A B Wesleyan Miss F M McGuire B S Dahlonega
Mrs. Glennie Marlow of 2438 Jackson St in Athens Georgia endorses Dean's Kidney Pills claiming their use cured her daughter of a severe kidney illness and that the child has remained healthy since. She notes personal relief from kidney weakness and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U.S. sale agents.
The article highlights the danger posed by houseflies and stable flies to health, noting Cleveland’s anti fly campaign led by Dr. Jenn Dawson. It stresses starting before spring to curb rapid breeding and urges immediate action.
A catalog style notice promoting Mason jars and SURE SEAL glass top jars in sizes from pints to half gallons. It also advertises jelly glasses, jelly jars, jar tops rubbers and associated items including ice boxes, refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, ice tea glasses, and a general line of china, enamel, tin, and aluminum ware with car load wholesale and retail terms.
Carl Thompson former Georgia University star started shakily but settled to win his first game for the Crackers against Memphis 5 to 3. He allowed four hits and received solid support with a homer and two triples by Atlanta. The day featured multiple league results including Boston over St Louis and New York edging Chicago.
Marquette Michigan July 8 "Black Bart" Holzhay longtime railway and stagecoach bandit will be released tomorrow after twenty four years of a life sentence. His crime spree included robberies in Wisconsin and Michigan and a fatal shootout with banker A E Fleischbein. He reformed in prison becoming librarian photographer scholar and investor with savings in copper stocks. He may choose to live with relatives in Wisconsin.
The will of Mrs Maggie Johnson of Hill Street was probated yesterday in Clarke County court by Judge R C Orr in both common and solemn form. The large estate was left to her three sons Herschel Carleton and Eugene with the oldest and youngest named as executors.
R H McCrary former cashier of the Athens Trust and Banking Company pled guilty to wrecking the bank and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. It is understood he will be sent to the State Farm at Milledgeville to begin his term, likely on Saturday.
A note of gratitude from Mrs. Otto Hubert and Mrs. F. E. Hubert and family for the kindness shown during their bereavement in the loss of husband, son and brother. They express appreciation via the Banner columns.
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