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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

8

SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST INSURANCE REAL ESTATE

Local items on fire insurance options with J C Jester and parcel post terms from Martin Brothers shoe shop. Plant listings from Crucadle Green House. For sale a desirable Prince avenue building lot. Lost blue coat with E T Newsome at Union Point road found. Banner office reward. Furnished room wanted for couple near Banner office. driver position sought by G F Colley. Consumer testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy.

Milledge Harris and Hancock Streets Milledge Avenue Baxter Street Thecy T. Goodwyn Realty Company Southern Mutual Union Point Road Athens Blue Coat E. T. Newsome

Mell Named to Fire Insurance Office in Athens Savings Case

James C. Mell is named to a fire insurance office connected to the Athens Savings building issue. The notice references Mell in relation to the junk building and the oversight actions taken.

James C. Mell Athens Savings Junk Building

Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent deposits

The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 are accepted. Southern Electric Co. handles wiring and repairs with a full line of fixtures motors and cans. Also promotes Jockey Club Coffee at 35c per pound and various rental and lodging notices.

BANK Athens Athens Savings Bank Southern Electric Co Lumpkin 1 St. Herald Building

Athens Represented at Philathaea Convention

Athens' Phi lathea classes show strong presence at the Georgia State Convention of Philatheas in Columbus this week. Last year Miss Bird from Athens served as president of the association.

Columbus Athens Miss Bird

Mrs A F Dobbs Stricken By Sudden Illness

Mrs. A F Dobbs of Meigs Street fell suddenly ill yesterday afternoon and for a time it was feared she would not recover. She rallied and was resting easier late last night, with friends hoping for a swift restoration.

A. F. Dobbs Meigs Street

Federal Court Admits 42 New Lawyers

Judge Newman presided as forty two graduates from the University law school were admitted to practice in the circuit courts of the United States and then permitted to practice in the state courts.

Newman United States Superior Court

Clarke County Bridges To Get Tin Roofs

County commissioners received substantial roofing material for all bridges, with every covered span slated for tin roofs. This action aims to protect structures across Clarke County from weather damage and extend their lifespans.

Clarke County

Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Health Boost

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy to purify the blood prevent constipation and keep the liver kidneys and bowels healthy It claims the pills promote better health by ridding the system of fermenting and gassy foods with a mild effective formula priced at 25 cents and sold by druggists Also promoted is Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for all hurts in the same ad.

Dr. King Bucklen Arnica

Smith Posts Bond Then Attempts Unauthorized Arrest in Athens

Smith was released from city prison on a $15 cash bond. Hours later he failed to appear in recorder's court and urged forfeiture of the bond. He, with a deputized bailiff, tried to arrest Fletch Neely, a black man, drew a pistol and was disarmed by Neely. Neely was arrested on the warrant by police.

Jack Smith Smithonia Recorder’s Court Smith Athens Oglethorpe Justice of the Peace Fletch Neely Neely

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy to prevent blood poisoning and a liniment option priced at 25c 50c and 1.00. The copy emphasizes immediate use and a soothing effect.

Porter

Working Boys to Organize for the Summer Y M C A

The Working Boys of the Y M C A plan a summer program with two weekly classes on Tuesday and Friday at seven. Led by Percy Bramblett, activities include indoor baseball, workouts, showers, and swimming. Meeting at seven this afternoon at the Association building to organize.

Young Men's Christian Association Percy Bramblett Working Boys’ Club Bramblett Forbes Association

Remodeling Bid Notice for Cobb Street Apartment House

Bids due June 25 for remodeling a four story apartment house on Cobb Street owned by Mrs W A Jester. Plans and specifications available at Fred J Orr Architect office 706 7th South Building. Thur Fri Sun 3t.

Cobb Street W. A. Jester Fred J. Orr

Fire destroys barn on Tallassee road near Murphy place

Early yesterday, about 3 am, a fire on W. T. Murphy’s Tallassee road property destroyed a barn valued at 300 dollars, with feed, two mules and a horse burned, and no insurance. The blaze drew city crowds as lights lit the countryside and folks headed out in cars from the night dance.

W. T. Murphy Tallassee Road

Otho Bush Displays Noted Cotton Patch

Otho Bush of Oconee county exhibited a tall healthy cotton stalk with blooms near opening from his Farmington Bishop plantation. The display showed a large field of cotton of similar quality and highlighted his status as a modern business plan farmer making money from his enterprise.

Otho Bush Oconee Sean Farmington Bishop Oconee County

Steering gear defect blamed in Empress disaster

James Galway, quartermaster of the Empress of Ireland, testified that the steering gear jammed shortly before the disaster, a claim disputed by vessel officers. The Canadian commission also heard that salvage contracts were awarded and two months may pass before plans are carried out to remove bodies and cargo.

Associated Press Quebec James Galway Ireland Galway

Hugh Fuller Resigns to Practice Law in Atlanta

Hugh Fuller deputy clerk of the eastern division of the northern district of Georgia resigns effective July 1 to open a law office in the Third National Bank building Atlanta. A graduate of Emory and University Law School he is admitted to state and federal courts. His friends wish him success.

Hugh Fuller United States Georgia Third National Bank Attea Emory University Law School

Delightful Georgian Hotel Dinner for Atlanta Guests

A commencement week dinner at the Georgian Hotel hosted for Atlanta visitors. Twenty covers were set. Attendees included Misses Anne Patterson Marion Dason Alice Muse Louise King Gwen Griffith Mary Stewart Mary Murphy Carrie Black and Messrs Eugene Black Frank Carter Ed Hitchcock Howard McWhorter Charlie Thompson Marion Reed Jack Disosway William McKenzie Wray Hastings and Bernard Neal.

Atlanta Georgian Hotel Anne Patterson Marion Danson Alice Muse Louise King Gwen Griffith Mary Stewart Mary Murphy Carrie Black Eugene Black Frank Carter Ed Hitchcock Howard McWhorter Charlie Thompson Marion Reed Jack Disosway William McKenzie Wray Hastings Bernard Neal

Classmate of Dr Snellings from VMI Now U S Senator

Dr Snellings, dean at the University, notes that Kentucky Governor appointed John C Camden U S senator. Camden and Col Snelling were classmates and roommates at VMI years ago and have remained good friends.

Snellings Kentucky John C. Camden United States Blue Grass State Mr. Camden Col. Snelling

Special Stock Reducing Sale in Georgia Department Store

A Georgia retailer announces a 30 day stock reduction sale to clear inventory before fall goods arrive. Discounts cover dinner sets dinner ware cut glass aluminum enamel Rogers silverware tea spoons ice tea glasses crystal ware and related items with prices from 6 to 50 for 100 piece sets and open stock patterns. The store promotes leading selection and urges inspection to prove leadership.

Rogers Georgia

Arnold Defends City Fees on Sidewalks and Soil Aid

Mr O H Arnold Jr states to the Banner that city officials did not favor him in pavement work on his Rutherford street and Lumpkin street properties. He paid $877.80 for granolithic walks at 11 cents a foot, with the city giving no free work. He provided top soil for Lumpkin street surfacing in exchange for alleys opened and rounded on his property, asserting compensation to the city for all services rendered.

O. H. Arnold, Jr Rutherford Stret Lumpkin Street Rutherford Arnold Lumpkin Hill Whitehead Place

Bowdens to oversee Maple Wood Inn at Tallulah Falls

Mr and Mrs J G Bowden depart this morning to Tallulah Falls to run Maple Wood Inn for the summer. His studio here remains open under long time management and the Holland will also stay open as usual.

J. G. Bowden Tallulah Falls Maple Wood Inn Mr. Bowden Holland

Cause and Effect in Courtly Dress Expectations

A quoted snippet contrasts male and female dress expectations, noting a man's single suit lasts years while a woman's wardrobe needs frequent updates. The dialogue highlights gendered social norms and opinions on fashion continuity versus novelty.

Maud and Marie Discuss Long Search for a Husband

In a playful exchange Maud teases about Oldun's searching eyes while Marie notes she has spent 20 years seeking a husband. The dialogue highlights social norms and humor in a domestic setting.

Maud

Salt Shaker Incident Leads to Arrest at City Prison

Police picked up a drunken man acting as a prospective boarder for the hoose. After being searched before entering the city jail, officers found a knife a pistol a bottle of beer a set of keys a nickel and a large salt shaker half full of salt on him.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fidelity Underwriters America Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Martin Brothers Clayton Street Crucedale Prince Avenue U. H. Davenport L. P. Sawtell Seaboard Station Banner Office Care Banner G. F. Colley Chamberlain S. N Galloway Stewart S. C Adv the McGregor Jockey Club Athens Hardware Co Dr. Conway Temple Cottage Paris Cottage Wrightsville Beach N. C Federal Court D. G. Anderson & Co DR. SNELL _INGS U. S H. T. Huggins & Son 0. A. Arnold Lipscomb & Company THE Athens Audit Co J. F. Hart Margaret Lawrence F.F. Dalley Co., Ltd Buffalo N.Y Magnolia
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