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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

8

Local Insurance Real Estate and Service Ads

Short notes list sales and services from Athens firms. Insurance by Lipscomb with J C Jester. shoe repair and harness by Martin Brothers. paint and painting by John L Arnold and Chas W Parr. Southern Electric Co wiring fixtures motors and fans. sale of safe Maxwell Runabout and Ford. Hay, pasture, and car driving, watch repair and jewelry by A C Stephens. wall paper samples by Chas W Parr.

Southern Electric Co Lumpkin St Herald Building

Savings Sank in Athens as Bank Pays 4 Percent

Short notes report the Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually from January 1 and July 1 with deposits starting at $1.00. Also listed are multiple rental properties and a home painting claim, plus a lawn party by Philathea and Baraca classes at the high school lawn tomorrow night.

Athens Athens Savings Bank Philathea Baraca The Tabernacle

Eye care offer promises free consultation and help

The speaker laments many such cases today but asserts readiness to help. Readers are urged not to act before visiting for a free consultation, framed as a duty to one’s eyes.

Hartwell Fight Envisions Harris vs Harris in County Race

Special to The Banner notes Judge Nat E. Harris has old friends backing him in Hartwell Georgia As one-time Hart County legislator M M Richardson and A G McCurry who served in 1882 legislature are mentioned The current race in Hart county appears set between Judge Harris and W J Harris with evident competition.

Hartwell Nat’ E. Harris Hart M. M. Richardson Hart County A. G. McCurry Harris W. J.harris

Eighth District Masons to Convene in Washington

Washington hosts the Eighth District Masonic convention in early August with about 600 delegates and visitors. Lafayette Lodge No.23 prepared for a grand two day event celebrating the new Masonic Temple just paid for. Georgia grand officers will attend the temple dedication with notable speakers from Georgia and South Carolina.

Washington Wilkes Masonic Georgia Lafayette Lodge No.23 Athens City of F. H. Colley Lafayette Lodge No. 23 G. A. Green W. F. Dorsey Robert L. Colding Savannah George Twiggs Bryan Greenville S. C South Carolina Grand Lodge of Georgia Geo. W. Wells Watkinsville W. M H. W. Quin S. W R. L. Caldwell Greensboro J. W Troy Beatty L. N. Betts Fred T. Moon

Winds and Lightning Toll Across Minnesota and Wisconsin

The AP reports on June 24 seven deaths and many injuries from wind and electrical storms in Minnesota and Wisconsin, causing heavy property damage and widespread disruption.

Associated Press Chicago Minnesota Wisconsin

Death visits home of Wallace Parnell

Yesterday death visited the home of Mr and Mrs Wallace Parnell at 1443 East Broad street calling their two year old daughter Malianda The funeral is set for 4 o clock this afternoon at Oconee Street Church with Rev A A Sullivan officiating The child will be buried in Oconee Cemetery

Walace Parnell East Broad Street Malianda Oconee Street A.A. Sullivan Oconee Cemetery

Word from Camp Throwing Contest at Camp Barrow

Special correspondence from Gainesville Georgia reports nineteen Boy Scouts from Athens under Scoutmaster Charles C. Jarrell enjoying a week in the woods at Camp Barrow on the Chattahoochee. The day was warm with mountain air, and features included a third-naming contest won by D. D. Quillian, a throwing contest first place by Ralph Davie, and signal practice won by DeLaney Sledge.

Gainesville Barrow Chattahoochee Charles C. Jarrell Athens D. D. Quillian Ralph Davie DeLaney Sledge

Hart County legislators oppose tax bill in 1910–year race

Hartwell Georgia June 24 Hart County's representatives in the legislature have opposed the tax bill. Julian B. McCurry led the senate fight in 1910 with A. A. McCurry opposing last year in the house. Seaborn Winn, a prominent farmer, has announced for the legislature on a platform against the tax law. At least one more candidate is expected to run. four are currently in the race.

Hartwell Hart County Julian B. McCurry Senate A. A. McCurry House Seaborn Winn

Special Stock Reduction Sale Invites Quick Visit

Our annual stock taking begins soon with 30 days of special reductions on dinner sets ware glassware and silverware. Prices range from 6 to 50 dollars for complete 100 piece sets plus open stock patterns. See our Georgia display for medium and low priced dinner ware and cooling appliances.

Georgia

H. T. Huggins & Son Advertisement

H. T. Huggins & Son promotes services from its Broadway Street office. The notice cites phone access at the company and highlights customer offerings in the local business section.

Outdoor Sports Demand Push For 2024 Games

Community groups urge residents to participate in outdoor athletics this season. Local leagues announce schedules, field upgrades, and safety guidelines as schools reopen and families plan weekend events.

Government cars used for personal purposes protested

Washington June 24 A protest in the house over government automobile use for personal trips led to an amendment in the sundry civil appropriation bill. The change assigns two electric cars to the public printer and specifies they may not carry passengers.

Washington

Prostration From Heat Strikes Local Worker

A man named John King collapsed from the heat yesterday and required urgent medical care. Dr. DuPree reports the patient much improved and expected to return to work in a few days.

John King DuPree

No Early Agreement On Anti-Trust Measure

Washington reports the senate judiciary committee made no progress after ten days of study on the Clayton anti trust bill passed by the house. Some members say an early agreement seems unlikely. D W Williford and J W Matthews of Commerce traveled through town en route home after a full day motor trip to Maxeys.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Judiciary Committee Senate D. W. Williford J. W. Matthews Commerce Maxeys Williford

Street Crews Begin Work on Milledge Avenue

Street crews started repaving Milledge Avenue to match the sections from Hill to Hancock. The Lumpkin Street stretch from Hancock to Dougherty is also near completion as part of ongoing improvement.

Milledge Harris and Hancock Streets Milledge Avenue Baxter Street JT. Goodwyn Realty Company Southern Mutual Hill Hancock Lumpkin Dougherty

Woman Reports Cure From Indigestion and Constipation

Mrs Mary E B McMullen of Phelps New York says she suffered for years with indigestion and constipation until taking Chamberlains Tablets. After five years of use she was cured and the remedy relieved her symptoms. For sale by all dealers. adv.

Chamberlain Mary EB. McMullen Phelps N. Y

Foley Kidney Pills Praised For Kidney and Rheumatism Relief

At Bremen Georgia W M Golden of the Equitable Life Assurance Society says Foley Kidney Pills are the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism He adds that anyone with kidney trouble backache or rheumatism should be glad to find such a wonderful remedy H R Palmer and Sons advertise this product.

Bremen W. M. Golden The Equitable Life Assurance Society H. R. Palmer & Sons Ady

Impaired Appetite Treated with Chamberlain's Tablets

A Detroit man says Chamberlain's Tablets cured a bloated feeling and produced a pleasant satisfactory bowel movement. The ad claims the tablets improve appetite and digestion and are sold by all dealers.

J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich

Georgia Textile Mills Report Totals From Commissioner

Atlanta June 24 The report by H M Stanley Commissioner of Commerce and Labor is ready for distribution. It details Georgia textile mills including 145 cotton mills with $35,378,928 capital using 288,100,188 pounds of cotton and producing 503,709,596 yards of cloth plus 82,673,152 dollars in products. It lists 7 woolen mills, 29 knitting mills, 182 total mills, and extensive payrolls, spindles looms and machinery counts with wage and age breakdowns for male and female workers.

Atlanta H. M. Stanley Commerce and Labor Georgia Augusta

Cures Stubborn Itchy Skin Troubles With Eczema Ointment

An advertisement touts Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment to stop itching and heal red rough scaly skin. A Rock Island resident Mrs C Hinfeldt reports nine years free from eczema after use. Guaranteed 50 cents at your druggist.

Stout Person Benefit Ad for Tablets by H.R. Palmer & Sons

An advertisement touts tablets as a regulator for stout people, promising smooth digestion with no odor, constipation, distress after meals, or greasy taste. Claims users feel thinner and more comfortable with regular use.

Foley H.R. Palmer & Sons

Only One Entirely Satisfactory Colic Remedy Endorsed

S N Galloway of Stewart South Carolina reports complete relief from colic and diarrhea with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to friends and says it cured him when afflicted. For sale by pall dealers. adv.

Chamberlain S. N. Galloway Stewart S.C Pall Dealers Adv

Foley Kidney Pills Promised Quick Kidney Relief

Advertises Foley Kidney Pills to ease bladder irritation and kidney trouble. Claims to restore regular kidney action, relieve pain in back and sides, improve appetite and sleep, and restore health. H. R. Palmer & Sons endorse the remedy.

H. R. Palmer, & Sons Ady

Also Mentioned on This Page

With Erwin and Company Fidelity Underwriters Amer Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Martin Brothers Clayton Street John L. Arnold’s Crucedale Chas. W. Parr John L. Arnold A. C. Holliday Athens Cycle Co John L. Arno Maxwell Maxwell, Care Baner. I James W. Morton H. C. Anderson Bludwine G. F Care Banner A. C. Stephens Lumpkin St. i A. H. Davenport Grady Avenue J. W. Ingle Hancock . Ave Harris St Boulevard Wynburn Ave A. H. Davison Jockey Club Janie Hudgin Optician Lumpkin Street D. G. Anderson & Co IN Hart Harrises the Masons Wallace Parnell Camp Barrow H. T. Huggins & Son Broad St the McGregor U. S Lipscomb & Company Athens Audit Co J. F. Hart Bo and Brewers
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