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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
5
The former Huggins & Sons site on Broad Street is leased and undergoing walls removal to launch the largest store in town. A massive sacrifice sale starts today with deep cuts on linens, rugs, hats, suits, overalls, powders, laces, and underwear to attract shoppers in a rush.
Yesterday at Herty Field Rawson’s sluggers fell 8 to 6 to Peacock under chaperonage. Potent first round rally by Rawson. Peacock responded late with timely hits and errors. Pope pitched for the losers and Potter for the winners as Fluker worked behind the plate. Attendance was good and next game Peacock vs McWhorter set for 6:20 p.m.
Jack Bocock returned from Virginia after earning high honors and was taken to Richmond for examination and possible surgery by Dr. McGuire. His parents and Dr. D H DuPree accompanied him.
A large, high quality peach shipment arrived in the city yesterday brought by Mr. W. H. Jones. The fruit is described as exceptionally large, sweet, and vibrant in color, marking one of the finest lots seen in a long time.
Georgia Insurance Department reports on Empire Life Insurance Co of Georgia covering 1912 to 1913 with net assets 1.725 million, net surplus 314 thousand, 1913 income 731 thousand and 1.174 million since March 1912. The firm reorganized from mutual to stock, led by W. W. Reid, and by end of 1918 held 4,285 policies worth 18.1 million.
County schools in Athens area begin summer terms with six white schools and thirteen colored schools in session. Some run full five months. others suspend for crop work and resume later. Local addresses include Princeton J W Atchison principal and Hinton Brown school. An advert also touts Chamberlains Tablets for digestion.
Mr. E. S. Lopez of Marilla NY praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns wounds and sores saying it never failed to heal. Keep a box for burns sores cuts and wounds. Prevents lockjaw. 25c at your druggist. Advertise your Wants.
The Woodmen of the World Athens unit Company D Eighty-second Regiment meets tonight for drill. Preparations are underway for the Tenth district encampment bringing in Georgia Alabama and Florida units. The local camp is in fine shape and should have a strong showing.
The body of Mrs Emma Wells who died Monday at Scottdale near Atlanta aged thirty was brought to this city yesterday morning and taken to Princeton for funeral and interment at 4 PM Rev A L Flury conducted the services She leaves a mother and several sisters
Clarke County Bank solicits small deposits. Sloan's Liniment claimed to relieve neuralgia and sciatic pain, with testimonials from Louisville, Kentucky. Advertised prices 25c 50c and $1.00. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also advertised for sores.
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