Weather and cotton market brief
Fair weather reported with cotton prices quoted from 12 to 12 18. Market observers note stable demand and a quiet trading day across regional mills.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
8
SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST AND REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING
A collage of ads includes interest details from Athens Savings Bank promising deposits from $1 with biannual compounding, along with assorted notices from Victor J. Evans Co offering patents and free reports, Colonial sale event with children free today, Western Cider Co sales jobs, Massey Grocery chicken menu, and various listings for rentals, piano sale, brick firm, and auto tire repairs. Several small items mention found keys, lumber for sale, and a June 1st rental.
Practical Swat the Fly Campaign Inaugurated at Night School
The East Athens Night School launches a competitive fly-kill drive among students. One day produced over seventeen thousand flies captured and recorded by the teacher, who tracks contestants for prizes. Students craft home made fly-killers from wire screen scraps on stick handles. Work continues with aims toward a million total.
One Cent of Carnegie Fund Left in City Bank
In Athens one cent remains in a bank account tied to a Carnegie gift to Knox Institute. The fund, begun years ago to build a hall, totaled 15,876.29 dollars with the one cent left as a souvenir and small balance likely to stay for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Fund
Athens
Andrew Carnegie
Knox Institute
Chaser
Knox Institute Willow Lineage Ties Athens History
A description of Knox Institute in Athens occupying a historic site near the old University of Georgia campus and former Athens Botanical Garden. It notes a row of willows along a stream planted from a single stock. The original twig was set by Dr. Crawford W. Long, discoverer of ether anesthesia, after obtaining a willow twig from Napoleon’s bier in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Crawford W. Long
Paris
Napoleon
St. Helene
Knox Institute
Athens Motorcycle Club Organized In City
A motorcycle club has been formed by city riders with about forty members. Officers were elected and the group was organized. About twenty members will ride to Atlanta on wheels today and return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Miss Marie Lanier Elected Blakely High School Teacher
The many friends of Miss Marie Lanier will be glad to learn she has been re elected as a high school teacher in the Blakely public school system for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lanier
Blakely
Harry Bell Returns to Athens for Visit and Plans Move
Mr. Harry G. Bell, long based in Athens as home and business headquarters, is in the city for several days. He reports Atlanta as his current home and seeks opportunity to move both cities if business permits. Bell has spent months in Florida and recently traveled through the 32d degree of the Scottish Rite in the Masonic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry, G. Bell
Athene
Atlanta
Athens
Florida
Masonic Order
Nellie Gardner to Marry L. O. Price on June 3
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gardner host Nellie Gardner’s wedding with guests including Mrs. Gardner of Greenville and Miss Fanille Davies of Atlanta. Attending are Mr. Arnold, Mr. Abney, and Miss Myrtle Kelley of Lawrenceville. The couple’s future plans follow the ceremony on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gardner
Greenville
S. C
John ©. Davies
Fanille Davies
Atlanta
Myrtle Kelley
Lawrenceville
J. E. Gardner
Nellie Gardner
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues and cities
The Banner reports yesterday's professional baseball scores: Southern league results include Atlanta 7 over Montgomery 2 and Birmingham 5 over Chattanooga 4. Mobile 2 over Nashville 0. New Orleans 8 over Montgomery 5. South Atlantic shows Albany and Columbia games. Jacksonville 8 over Columbus. Macon 0 over Savannah 1. National league tallies Boston 9 over Brooklyn 3 and 8 in a second game. St. Louis 5 over New York 1. Pittsburg 6 over Cincinnati 2. American league Detroit 1 over St. Louis 9. International Buffalo 5 over Montreal 4. Forrestry class finals scheduled at University of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Atlanta
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Mobile
Nashville
New Orleans
South Atlantic
Columbia
Albany
Jacksonville
Columbus
Macon
Savannah
National Boston
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
American
Detroit
International
Buffalo
Montreal
University Professor Heads to Dillard for Months
Professor Koch of the civil engineering department at the University of Peat and Roads is reported among the prominent citizens traveling to Dillard. Mr Asbury Hodgson departed yesterday for Dillard, likely remaining several months, amid plans involving moustaty canals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Koch
Peat
The
University of
Asbury Hodgson
Dillard
Christian church outing draws large youth crowd
A local Christian church held a recent picnic, drawing a sizable group of children and families. The event featured outdoor activities and communal meals, highlighting community engagement and youth participation in the church gathering.
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Basca
MO. T. Gholston
Tuck Building
Ae Pvr
VIN A Company
Ara Ee Od
Rwim NX Company
W. M. Pittman
Massey Grocery Co
Lynden
Chicago
Mary
Dee. Ee Ee
Lipecon
Athen
Athens ‘Savings Bank
Victor J. Evans & Co
Washington
Colonial Today
Western Cider Co
Ga. Brick Co
Cobbstreet
International Bible House
Perry Bldg
Dept. E
Philadelphia
Banner Office
Phillips and Crew
Mra
Ed M. White
Plante
Suncrest Farm
Sparks Vulcanising Co
Colonial
Waterman
the McGregor Co
East
Colored Institution
Athens Motorcycle Club
U .of G
Harry Bell
Arnold & Abney
Hull Road
Clayton ST
Bloomfield
H. Phinton
Forrestry
University of Georgia
Road Department Survey of Mountain Highway
MR. Asbury Hodgson
Christian Church
Bull
S.A. LA. R
Ian
Stephenson & Hull
Boulevard
Dearing ‘Street
Virginia Avenue
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