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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
8
Ervin & Co advertises twenty acres unimproved land just outside Athens city limits and seventy seven acres on a good public road with a six room dwelling orchard pasture and running water. One third of the land lies within Athens limits and subdivision potential is noted. Phone 938.
A historical program from June 5 1863 lists graduates and attendees including Robbie Hodgson Alick Erwin and Ruby Mandeville with spouses and career paths. It notes Savannah Atlanta Athens and West Virginia figures as prominent in law medicine insurance and education while detailing marriages and present occupations.
The ad lists beans at 5 cents per quart and new potatoes at 7 1/2 cents per quart or a peck of green corn and squash at a price per pound. Arnold and Abney.
Notice of dissolution states the Ath ens Georgia furniture firm Dorsey & Funkenstein ends as P Funkenstein retires. W F Dorsey continues the business at the same location under Dorsey Furniture Company and assumes all liabilities and rights to collect due funds. Signed Sunday of June 1912 by W F Dorsey and P Funkenstein.
A broad selection of tennis outfits and sports gear is offered including baseball goods croquet sets golf balls and pennants. The ad promises to supply the needs of clubs players and schools with a range of equipment and accessories.
Columns express frustration over a new Georgia Railroad schedule harming Athens merchants. The revised times delay trains, shorten Athens shopping time, and disrupt connections at Union Point, Atlanta, and other points. Citizens urge a return to prior service levels and question the line’s commitment to patrons.
Daughters and sons of the late Mr. A F Brown express appreciation for kindness and sympathy after his death in this city. They especially acknowledge Rev A J Smith pastor of West End Baptist and Rev S R England pastor of Young Harris Methodist for their tender ministrations.
Baseball scores from Southern to International leagues show Atlanta and Chattanooga tied 7 7 after 12 innings. Birmingham 4 New Orleans 8 Moise 2 Montgomery 7 Memphis 8 Nashville 3. Other results include Columbus 7 Albany 3 Columbia 2 Macon 3 Savannah 6 Jacksonville 3 New York 5 Boston 2 Pittsburgh Cincinnati tain. Chicago 7 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 0 Washington 8 Philadelphia 2 Boston 11 New York 3 Cleveland 6 Detroit 2 Chicago 8 St Louis 1 Buffalo 7 Jersey City 4. City League Athens Business College 0 8 L BR R 0.
Miscellaneous classified items promote purchases and services in Athens area. Offers include furniture, stoves, shoes, automotive deals, hardware, groceries, farming supplies, pork, eggs, and livestock. Missing items note hunts for jewelry and a fraternity pin. Listings mention Stone's and Athens Cycle Co. as local vendors.
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