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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
The Athens Savings Bank announces 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually. Deposits from $1 accepted. Also offers local rental ads and classifieds including clothing sale at Massey’s and farm notices. Phone numbers and addresses included for inquiries.
Real estate and fire insurance inquiry. J. C. Jester mentioned as possible partner. Offers money to loan on city or farm property. Contact Harvey Stovall at 618 Southern Mutual Bank for details.
The Garage of Cartey and Hill moved from Clayton Street to 140 Washington Street with skilled workers and complete facilities for prompt high grade work. A fine line of supplies and accessories is available.
A local supplier advertises Mason Fruit Jars SURE SEAL glass tops in pint quart and half gallon sizes plus jelly glasses. They offer carload lots for wholesale and retail trade and stock ice boxes refrigerators cream freezers water coolers and tea glasses. The sale includes china glass enamel tin and aluminum ware along with brushes brooms and general house furnishing wares.
A. H. Davison returns from Greene county praise for wheat oats corn and hay cotton in good condition. He laments peach crop failure. He visits Daniel's Springs and lauds the water resort and summer management.
Paul E. Jackson, known for pleasing summer guests, spends the season at Mountain City with Mrs. Fred Morton, manager of the Mountain City Hotel. Athens visitors frequent Mountain City, perched 2,700 feet above sea level on the Tallulah Falls railroad, advertised as the nearest heaven.
Mr S H Zinberg returns to the Classic City with his wife from Baltimore after a two week absence. Friends he made during a short residence in Athens greet the couple as they settle back in the community.
The article notes Mr J N Grittom's return from a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas with friends rejoicing over his improved health after months of poor condition. He has been back for several days and is in better physical shape.
Weather summary for the cotton region reports mean temperatures 1 to 8 degrees above normal in most areas with Texas showing a deficit. Central and eastern states saw highs 78 to 82, low 74 in Asheville, NC. Precipitation varied, over 2 inches in parts of Texas and up to 5.20 inches at Corpus Christi. some areas remained dry. Reports from Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia note cool to hot conditions with showers, and good growing conditions overall.
Mr. Ficklen chief cashier of a Washington bank and treasurer of Wilkes county capital arrived as a witness in bank cases at Clarke superior court. He previously refused a mayoral warrant to withdraw bond funds for transfer to other banks, a decision upheld in lower court and now before the supreme court.
Store advertises a range of hammocks stylishly designed for relaxation. Shoppers are encouraged to choose from multiple color options and enjoy comfortable lounging at home.
The L. C. Smith Co through Mr Booth of McGregor Co and Mr Mayes showcases one of the best dressed windows for typewriters in Athens. A campaign is underway with many machines displayed and the line promises the latest in typewriters and modern conveniences.
The YMCA boys camp on the Chatooga River five miles from Tallulah Falls runs July 8 to 22. A minimum 25 participants and a $2 deposit by July 1 are required to confirm camp equipment and transport. Cooks Rob ert and Monroe return, and special tours of the North Georgia Power Company plant at Tallulah Falls may be arranged for campers.
Results across Southern and National leagues show Memphis 0 Atlanta 1 and New Orleans 0 Chattanooga 2 in the South. In the Atlantic region Charleston 8 Macon 11 and Columbus 4 Jacksonville 7. In the East New York 5 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 11 Brooklyn 8. American standings list Chicago 4 St Louis 1 and Washington 2 Philadelphia 14. Other regional results include Cordele 1 Waycross 0 and Valdosta 4 Brunswick 1 with Thomasville 1 Americus 3.
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