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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1909
Page
5
The listings describe Barber Street properties with 8 rooms on Lot 70 by 150 and 10 rooms on Lot 105 by 300, positioned a convenient distance from town for busy men. Prices are stated as affordable for buyers with limited funds for a home.
A Georgia profile describes Joseph M. Brown, governor elect, planning a plain inauguration. It notes he will keep a Marietta home alongside the Atlanta mansion, favors modest hospitality, and may ride a streetcar to the capitol. The piece highlights family life, Southern homeliness, and restrained ceremony with a focus on Brown's character and domestic aims. It also promotes Perry Davis Painkiller for horse care.
Central of Georgia Railway offers round trip excursion tickets to New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and the east via Savannah in connection with Ocean Steamship Company and Merchants & Miners Transportation Company Tickets on sale May 28 through September 30 with return by October 31 1909 Ships depart Savannah to New York Tuesday Thursday Saturday Savannah to Boston Monday and Thursday to Baltimore Tuesday Thursday Saturday and to Philadelphia Wednesday and Saturday Apply to H R McLean Commercial Agent for full information and reservations
Athens Typographical Union 595 urges women to send their names and labels to Label Committee Box 462 Athens Ga before June 15 1909. Names and counts are being compiled and published starting June 22 1909, with no new entrants after the deadline.
Hon Joseph M Brown addresses Elberton crowd urging a state constitutional amendment to issue about 600000 in bonds. Proposes a permanent loan fund to pay teachers salaries monthly from the school fund, funded by state credit and 3 percent bonds, with 2 percent net via depository rates. Calls for timely teacher pay and fairness.
Summary of baseball results between Atlanta New Orleans Memphis Birmingham and Montgomery Mobile with runs and battery lines listed. Several games were curtailed by rain or end of day, including Atlanta New Orleans called after 8th inning and second Memphis Birmingham ending early by agreement. Also includes Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement.
A brief note highlights women admired for face, form, and temper, inviting readers to view at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons for showcasing beauty and charm.
Fives shares of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company stock for sale at par value 200 per share. Lonr dis tance phone 5012 main. Charles E. Thompson stock and bond broker 204 Equitable Building Atlanta. Trouble Makers Ousted. Dr King s New Life Pills improve digestion appetite nerves vigor as stomach liver and kidneys work better. 25c at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer Sons. commenc ement ride in Buick touring car Athens Transfer Livery Co phone 661.
Atlanta reports that a new constitutional pension amendment for Confederate veterans and widows could raise Georgia’s pension rolls by about 75 percent. The 1908 data show 15,619 pensioners costing $927,775.85, with Fulton and Bibb counties leading in beneficiaries. Georgia’s total pension outlay since 1879 exceeds $12 million, far above other southern states, while county census data and fraud concerns prompt calls for reform and better oversight.
Athens Transfer and Livery Co offers automobile rental services with phone contact 661. This short notice announces available vehicles for hire and emphasizes local service options.
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