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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

6

Hartwell Braces for Boom in Building Activity

Hartwell, Ga June 26. The town sees a building boom with multiple new structures planned or underway. W. J. Yates begins a large residence on Elbert Street near the J. A. Dickins property. A. G. McCurry to erect a store between A. N. Alford and Adam Teasley, with Julian McCurry and others planning adjacent structures and professionals J. J. Jenkins and B. C. Teasley to build nearby. L. J. Phillips of Hartwell Grocery Co. to put up a business house on Howell Street and a country home beyond Raymon, while S. W. Peek and H. Skelton announce homes and an office building behind the Hartwell Bank on Howell Street.

Hartwell Yates Elbert Street J. A. Dickins A. G. McCurry A. N. Alford Adam & Teasley A. G Julian McCurry Henrietta

Announcement of Democratic primary candidates for state offices

The notice lists candidates seeking Democratic party support for the legislature solicitor general and senate roles. C B Griffith for representative Cobb Lampkin for the senate and W H Quarterman for solicitor general announce their candidacies, all subject to the Democratic party action.

C. B. Griffith Democratic Party Cobb Lampkin Western Circuit W. H. Quarterman The RL. J.gmith

Southern farming urged to focus on butter eggs bacon

Praise for the South grows as discussions on conservation unfold. Mr Egan states his belief that Southern farming should shift from cotton and tobacco to dairy and poultry, noting farmers show interest and openness to suggestions. He calls the land among the world’s most fertile and urges better realization of advantages.

Eouth Egan

Winterville social notes highlight regional visits and events

Items of Interest from Winterville list visits by Rev J B Allen and Mrs J B Allen of Athens, Mrs Garnett McMillen and child of College Park, and many others. Highlights include improvements to Mrs W A Dunlap, a successful Deestrick Skule, a luncheon at the Georgian Hotel, and a road meeting in Athens. Also noted are engagements, visits, and a note about two pictures at Elite.

Five hundred homing pigeons reach Baltimore from Augusta

Five hundred pigeons released at Augusta on June 17 arrive in Baltimore the same day, a possible new distance record. The others follow at short intervals, none exceeding thirteen hours. Pigeon fanciers in Baltimore wager large sums on annual flights, with rail distance exceeding 600 miles.

Augusta Baltimore

Character Who Couldn’t Talk But Blew Like a Steam Whistle

Elberton Georgia June 26 Faust Rousey famed local pantomime and charity figure died at the pauper farm and was buried in Elmhurst cemetery. The aging actor could not speak though hearing was fine and he emitted a constant whistle like sound while attempting words. He wandered the region lifelong, living with families who welcomed him and recalling many who knew his gentle nature.

Elberton Faust Rousey Elmhurst

Baseball News From The Diamond Year Snapshot

A collection of player moves and performances across leagues. Washington leads with seven batters over .300 while Louisville and Brooklyn show mixed form. Trades include Providence selling George Harden to Fort Wayne and Nicholsville receiving Winchester assets. Hank Gowdy and Nanamaker miss games due to injuries and split hands. Sam Crawford and Tris Speaker shine for Detroit and Boston respectively as Giants and Cubs battle batting slumps.

Cotton Region Weather Summary Links Plains to Atlantic Coast

The Cotton Belt saw below normal mean temperatures with 2 to 3 degree excess along the Atlantic coast and 1 to 11 degree deficits from South Carolina to Oklahoma. No rain in southern Louisiana, light showers elsewhere, with heavier rains in southeastern Texas and across northern Louisiana to North Carolina. The week was generally dry and sunny, with a cool second half and a few coastal showers. Weatherford Texas recorded the heaviest weekly rainfall at 4.90 inches. The Texas Panhandle and upper coast counties had above normal rainfall, while sunshine was abundant overall.

Banner New Orleans Cotton Belt Atlantic States South Carolina Oklahoma Okla Atlantic Coast Louisiana Alabama Georgia Texas North Carolina Weatherford Panhandle Upper Coast Rio Grande Valley Red River

Weather and Stockholders Meeting Notice

Showers likely today. The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of Citizens Bank & Trust Company will be held at the banking rooms on College avenue at 3 30 July 3 1922. Cotton: 12 to 12 18.

Citizens Bank &Trust Company College Avenue

Local Lodge Directory Listings

Lodges in Athens listing meeting times and locations for Vernon Lodge 33 Oes Knights of Pythias Athens B P O E 790 Owls Nest 1460 CCO Williama Lodge 16 IOOF Glenn Lodge 76 Woodmen Camp 282 W C W Talmage Building Clayton Street Full meeting details for visiting members and officers listed.

C. Elme Lodge Pt. Eime Lodge Knights of Pythias Ita Castle Hall Max Joseph Claytom Wall Streets Order of Owls Athens Owl's Nest Clayton St Davie Camp Woodmen Hall Talmage Building Clayton Street

Building For Sale At Public Outcry On July First

A described property on Jackson street known as the Carlton Stable to be sold on the premises on the first day of July between 10 and 12 by public outcry to the highest bidder. The Carlton lot recently sold to Clarke County yields a two story eight room building and two small outbuildings. Forty minutes of first class entertainment at Lyric daily for six cents.

Jackson Street Carlton Stable Carlton County of Clarke

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Artel Obo Senate 1 &M 2 State Solicitor General Winterville Matters J. B. Allen A. J. Seara Garnett McMillen College Park J. T. Pittard W. A. Dunlap Geo. T. Murrell Laura Carter Listie Murrell H. F. Pittard J. C. Hayes 8. C. Hayes Lonie Waldrup Hennie Winter Annie Sue Arnold Adiah Huget Jacksonville, Fla Leonard Harris Isabella David Cumming Sarah Harris Dr. McCoy Colbert Ruby Copeland Fannie Smith James Tuck Marion Moore Misses Holleman Pauline Pittard Marshal Nelms Georgian Hotel Louise Kroner Arnoldsville Jennie Ward Washington, Ga Susie Kroner Hayes Kroner John T.pittard Athena Annie Lou Sewell Dr. L. ‘¥. Pittard Amanda Hutcheson J. B. Winter Tanta Emma Sue Colle Greenville Solem Mien Eine Elite City of Baltimore Louisville Jack Soe Washington Winchester Nicholasville New Britain Providence George Harden Fort Wayne Hank Gowdy Boston Nationals Cy Seymour Giants Newark San Francisco S.r Sam Crawford Tigers Zimmerman Chicago Cubs Ben Boston Youngg O'Rrourke Bridgeport Johnny Kling Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Jake Daubert Philadelphia Nationals Rixey University of Virginia Mike Donlin Pittsburg Pirates Pitsburg Pirates Nanamaker Boston Red Sox Hall Aes Young Magee Cardinals Sherwood Magee Hedges St. Louis Browns Napier Sherman Topsy Hartsell American Association Hank Perry Jack Carney Worcester Holy Cross College Haverhill New England John Ganzel Rochester Jack Dunn Baltimore Iida Bob Grant Allentown Ray Cameron Hamilton Chicago Tris Speaker Ed Walsh Big Moose Clark Grifith Washington Outfit Stars Fittery Anderson Carolina Association Greensboro Cleveland Naps Naps Bob Spade Cincinnati Solmnet St. Louis Roger Bresnahan de Haven Grand Forks Johnny Evers Salina Lamb George Winter St. John Bob Ganley Fredericton Detroit White Sox Eddie Plank Athentica Mere Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg Lynch National League New York Liverpool Psa Eatesh Lodge Directory Vernon Lodge A. M Mont H. J. Carter Pred T. Moon McKhaws H. EK. Davis, C. C K. of R Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets Dobbs B. RB H. Palmer Gee’y R. Short B. Corbett Williama Lodge Fellows’ Hall Davison-Nicholson Co All Brethren W. W. Hays N. G A. Mealor Glenn Lodge O. F J.D. Severns C. John Mappin Oliver Duilding Lyric Daily Mt. Vernon Lodge
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