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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest Lipscomb's Insurance and Savings

Lipscomb's Specialty Fire Insurance promotes safety. The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits from $1.09. Martin Brothers displays serviceable dog muzzles, leads, straps, and bag straps at 50 Clayton Street. Yow Brothers advertises a Stutz Sport Model for sale. Garnett L. Daniel sells New York Life Insurance at 1081.

Athens Athens Savings Bank Clayton Martin Brothers Jester New York Life Insurance Co Garnett L. Daniel Agt Yow Brothers

Piggly Wiggly Thursday Close Times July August

Local ads indicate Piggly Wiggly stores will close at 2 p m on Thursdays during July and August with last delivery at 1 p m and employees given a half holiday. Also notes of produce specials and nearby real estate listings appear.

King-Hodgson CO

City Taxes Second Installment Due July 15 to August 1

The second installment of City Taxes is due from July 15 to August 1 inclusive. Tax payers who fail to pay by August 1 will incur a $1.50 cost on fi. fa. assessed against delinquents. G. E. O'FARRELL, City Marshal.

O’farrell

Masonic Lodge Notice for Mount Vernon No 22 Meeting

A called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M will be held in Masonic Hall this Thursday evening July 16 at 7 30 o clock. The Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred. All qualified brethren are invited to attend by order of W M H A NIX and secretary MO G QUINN

Mount. Vernon Masonic Hall

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Include Narrow Wins

American League results show Boston 6 Detroit 4 and Washington 6 Chicago 4 while New York 3 St. Louis 7. National League outcomes place St. Louis 1 New York 7 and Philadelphia 2 Chicago 2 with Brooklyn 3 4 Pittsburgh 4. Southern standings feature Atlanta 4 Birmingham 3 Memphis 6 Nashville 3 Little Rock 8 Chattanooga 4. only three games scheduled.

American Boston Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland New York St. Louis National Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Southern Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga

Causes of Painful Teething in Babies

Article explains that painful teething stems from improper feeding causing indigestion and undernourishment, delaying tooth formation and increasing gum pain. It warns against harsh laxatives, advocates Baby Ease as a safe option, and advises consulting a physician if no improvement.

Thornton's Luncheonette Underweight Class Dinner Sparks Interest

Athens mothers discuss a 60 cent dinner at Thornton's Luncheonette on Thursday July 15 1920 featuring barbecued lamb roast beet green peas cabbage with ham hock Carolina rice corn muffins Yankee pudding tea or milk. The event highlights a frugal meal option amid local chatter.

Thornton Athens

Home Economics Program For Rural Schools Delivers Meal Plan

Mrs. Resefa Stanley Wood and a class of twenty eight young women demonstrate Home Economics in Clarke county Rural Education meetings. They showcase poultry canned goods and kitchen charts while Annie Mae Wood outlines underweight child welfare work and school health efforts. The program promotes securing home economics teachers in rural schools and emphasizes efficient food use and healthier, happier homes.

Misa Annie Mae Wood Clarke County Miss Wood State Normal School County Court House Athens American Red Cross Resefa Stanley Wood State Home State College of Agriculture Cissen M. IL Duggan Elizabeth Helt

Athens Merchants Adopt Thursday Afternoon Holiday Pattern

Athens merchants announce a first Thursday afternoon closing at 2 p.m. for July and August to give employees a half day. Local shop signatories include King Hodgeson Co Clayton Street, Milledge store, Piggly Wiggly, Costa Delicatessen, Costa, Frank H Howden, and numerous local merchants and families. Wives are urged to shop early after 2 p.m. to accommodate the schedule.

Au ‘Gust. King-Hodgson CO Athens King-Hodgson O. Clayton St. Prince Avenue Milledge G. H. Williamson Costa Delicatessen Colin Frank H. Howden Lou Fields Essie Almond M. P. Mathews Bell Grocery R. L. Wilson H. E. Stevena D. C. Deas J. S. Hawkes J. W. Holmes N. Methvin R.S. Woortham & Son T. J. Oldhama & Son Poss Brothers J. B. Wicr Wingfield & Smith. Co J. Kinney W. W. Edwards

Clarke Superior Court to hear Georgia highway fund dispute

The Clarke Superior Court in Athens will hear a case over highway fund allocations. Petitioners seek mandamus to require the State Highway Commission to pay counties per post road mileage, with county sums listed for Butts, Berrien, Haralson and Henry. If granted, funds distribute to all counties. if denied, state schools may gain maintenance appropriations. Knight bill to distribute auto tag funds next day faces House consideration amid possible litigation plans by several counties.

Highway Commission Clarke Athens Clarke County Andrew J. Cobb University of Georgia State College of Agriculture State Normal School State Highway Commission Butts County Berrien County Haralson Henry Knight Atlanta Rules Committee Representative Knight

Airmen Prepare for 9000 Mile Nome Flight

Mineola New York July 14 Preparations are nearly complete tonight for the nine thousand mile round trip to Nome Alaska and back that Army Air Service pilots will attempt tomorrow in four airplanes.

Associated Press Mineola N. Y Nome Alaska Army Air Service

Booth Baby Dies in Nicholson Home

Johnny Griffith Booth one year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry G Booth Nicholson died early yesterday morning after a brief illness at home. Rev Willie Baye conducted the funeral at Avantis church at six yesterday afternoon with interment in the churchyard. He is survived by his parents.

Johnny Griffith Booth Henry G. Booth Nicholson Willie Baye Avantis Church

Study finds underweight children across Clarke county districts

The report notes mothers calling daily to enroll children in open classes. It states under-nourishment affects children beyond parental finances and cites a Clarke county study showing forty percent of children in one Atlanta school district were underweight.

Clarke County Atlanta

Athens Men Visit Copper Holdings In Utah

Captain J. H. Beusse and Mr. Warren Conolly, both Athens men, spend weeks at Basin Metals Mining Corporation in Ouray Utah. The mine is a top Utah earner and operated by Athens residents with Beusse as president and Conolly as secretary among others. They report strong ore output and expect return home next week. Also notes local support for Cox and Roosevelt and a record wheat, hay, and alfalfa crop outlook.

J. H. Beusse Warren Conolly Basin Metals Mining , Corporation Ouray Utah Athens Captain Heusse P. M. Conolly W. J. Conolly W. C. Pitner Freusse Cox Roosevelt Captain Beusse

Aged Jackson Woman Dies at Berry Home Near Center

Mrs. L. A. Hudson, 79, died yesterday morning at the FP T. Berry home near Center after a six month illness. A native of Oglethorpe county, she lived in Jackson county eighteen years. Funeral services will be today at Center Methodist Church with Rev. Mills officiating. She is survived by one brother and many nieces and nephews.

L. A. Hudson FP. T. Berry Center Oglethorpe County Jackson County Center Methodist Church Mills

Rural School Conference Minutes Reported in Garnett

Tom Wisdom presided in the morning and M L Duggan led the afternoon session while Wisdom directed the meeting with the gavel. The notes reference Rural School-Community Problems and a talk by WIS dom EF.

Tom Wisdom Wisdom EF Garnett M. L. Duggan

Dempsey Set for Brennan Bout in Heavyweight Clash

New York July 14 K O Bill Brennan was matched to box Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight title within two months, after Georges Carpentier backed away from a punch duel with the champion. Brennan arrived for a conference with manager Leo P Flynn and will train at a nearby resort. Kearns promised Flynn the first crack in the case, while Carpentier claimed a London contract barred a meeting.

New York K. O Bill Brennan Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jess Willard Brennan Leo P. Flynn Jack Kearns Flynn Kearns Carpentier Cochran London Dempsay Champion Belmont

Douglas Freeman Dead At His Home In Athens

Douglas Freeman age 19 of 965 Chase Street died at his Athens home after a three week illness. He was active in church and Sunday school work. Funeral services are set for 4 PM at Hannah Creek Church in Madison County with Rev. Flury officiating. Interment will follow in the churchyard. He is survived by his parents three sisters and four brothers.

Douglas Freeman H. Freeman Chase Street Madison County Athens Hannah Creek Church Flury West End

Thomson Defeats Elberton in Baseball Rivalry

Thomson won 4 to 2 against Elberton with Donaldson hitting a homer with one on. Smith of Elberton argued a call, striking Handleman, who continued pitching. Washington then beat Monroe 12 to 2, taking three of four in the series as Wilder and Sargeant struggled. Standings show van 3 572 and ava 4 3 572 with upcoming games and Y club invitation.

Elberton Thomson Smith Handleman Donaldson Rhe. Thomson Haggerty Bloodworth and Hope Anis Washington Monroe Betsill Wilder Sargeant Nm. E. Monroe Wilder, Sargeant and Walton Retaill and Dent Pet Van Costa Bedgood Slaughter Brown

Bedgood Team Beats Slaughterites In Close Ball Game

The Bedgood boys were overpowered by the Slaughterites on the Y diamond in a postponed contest. Early lead by Bedgood dissolved as Slaughtertes piled up ten runs in later innings while Bedgood totaled three. Both lineups were hampered by missing strong players and Tony Costa and Bed await next clash.

Bedgood Slaughterites Slaughter Redgood Bed Dr. Brown Tony Costa Tony

Holder Delivers First Campaign Speech in Cordele

Special to The Bariier reports from Atlanta that Hon. Johar N. Holder speaker of the house will speak in Cordele on Saturday. He will deliver his campaign address at 3 times and will speak as his duties in the House permit.

Holder Cordele Atlanta

McEntee Players Open Summer School Program at Octagon

The McEntee Players present a Shakespearean program tonight at 8:45 in the college Octagon with pastoral and dramatic scenes. Seats for tonight and tomorrow are in high demand, aided by special stage settings and lighting for the summer program.

McEntee McEntee Players College Octagon

Funeral Yesterday For Mrs. Sallie A. Howard

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Cloud Creek church for Mrs. Sallie A. Howard who died Tuesday at age eighty at her niece's home, with Rev. Weaver and Rev. Phil Davis officiating. Nephews Henry, Willie Jarrell, John, Eddie and Clarence Howard served as pallbearers.

Cloud Creek Church Sallie A. Howard Robert J. Reynolds Weaver Phil. Davis Messrs Howard Henry Willie Jarrell John Eddie Clarence Howard

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