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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
8
New York July 14. Further heavy covering of July put options led a modest rise in August values while the new crop gained little. Spot sales reached 7,000 bales at 25 points higher as weather reports appeared unfavorable. Latham Alexander & Co. reported the activity.
Report states Fred Barry was arrested yesterday afternoon on selling whiskey and posted bond for court today. The case will be tried before the mayor at ten. Also notes on Mrs. Mark Bell’s improving health and the illness of Mrs. J P Anderson and Mrs. J E Carlan.
The Athens Greys face the Elberton Stars in a rematch aiming to settle standings. Both teams seek a decisive win as they clash on Elberton soil to push clear in region play.
It was 8 to 5 as Athens Grays bested Elberton in a slow hitting game. Pitts and Hodgson pitched for Athens with Thomson catching, Bagwell homered for Elberton, and Barbers steady behind the plate. McWhorter and Ham set to face off tomorrow in the series finale.
In Atlanta on July 14 the senate wrangled over abolishing the fee system for solicitors general. A point of contention was how the bill would affect old insolvency cost claims. The matter was referred to a three lawyer special committee for report, with a vote to reconsider tomorrow. The senate also concurred with an amended House bill authorizing county school boards to borrow money to pay teachers.
A sharp short squeeze in New York July cotton option pushed the price to sixteen cents per pound amid frantic covering. August option also rose and other options gained as bears faced two weeks to cover and thin supply in New York and Liverpool.
Rubbers jelly glasses cream freezers preserving kettles and other china and glassware items featured in the listing.
Monroe Georgia July 14 A deal of local interest was the sale of Bostwick Manufacturing Company assets in Morgan County after bankruptcy. W H Nunnally served as trustee and Coleman T Mobley led Monroe Oil & Fertilizer Co to win a bid of 25000 dollars for mills, stores, hotel buildings, ginneries, land and a telephone system, signaling a restart of regional business.
In the city petitions circulate seeking to abolish near-beer salons and to refuse licenses to dealers in these drinks in the future. Reported 30 petitions hold signatures of citizens and several hundred names are said to be attached to the efforts.
The page lists advertisements for Prince Avenue Pharmacy and H R Palmer & Sons, a four passenger touring car for rent via Bishop Motor Car Co, fire insurance by Lipscomb & Co and Erwin & Co, a Ford Runabout for sale in good condition, and a vacant lot and residence property for sale or purchase through Lipscomb & Co.
Elberton Georgia July 14 The congressional race in Elbert county overshadows gubernatorial railroad commissioner and treasurer contests. Peyton Hawes likely carries the county, with Hoke Smith probably winning Elbert easily, Brown second, Hart with solid support. Tribble vs Howard factions claim margins. outcome hinges on final counts. Also notices on rentals, sales, and a lost puppy are included.
The text notes a choice that will sweep him into office by the accustomed Elbert county majority and mentions co workers meeting this afternoon at 6 30 at the home of Mrs E H Dorsey.
Atlanta July 14 Hon Peyton Hawes of Elbert state treasurer candidate returned from a South Georgia trip and said the region shows remarkable progress in agriculture and industry. He noted population growth and consistency across counties from the Chattahoochee to Savannah and called southern Georgia Georgia's real gold mines.
Lake Toxaway North Carolina announces the opening of the Toxaway Inn under manager L H Aiken. The hotel is described as one of America's best equipped and modern in every sense, operating on a liberal plan. Travelers can reach it via Southern Railway with a through sleeping car from Atlanta to Asheville, with a single change at Hendersonville. For information contact Southern Railway agents or J L Meek Atlanta Ga James Freeman D P A Atlanta Ga.
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