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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
8
A large crowd attended the basketball game shouting for their favorites while the official, Fleetwood Lanier, maintained firm control of the match. The report notes strong spectator energy and smooth officiating throughout the contest.
For Sale by S F Story Athens Ga Bradley's Patent Guano and A D Bone Reliable goods that have stood the tests for 40 years Basis pure animal bone At lower prices than they have sold for several years 1td bw
The YMCA religious committee plans a four part series on temptations with Dr. J. P. Campbell of the University of Georgia lectures on sex topics and Hon Seaborn Wright of Rome speaks on liquor. Wright will discuss the cost of alcohol to individuals and society with Walter's Orchestra opening at 3:30.
University baseball activity halted by midterm exams. Coach directs focus on studies, reducing practice. Many veterans and freshmen face cut as Georgia grapples with a hard schedule and western invasion. Several listed players show mixed form, with Irwin excelling at bat and Morris, Peacock, and Durden among others vying for spots as the team begins to take shape despite a bleak outlook.
Wholesale and rean trade list of white enamel ware and houseware items with wholesale and retail prices. Includes baby bath tubs slop jars washers basins coffee pots sauce pans with various prices, glass enamel aluminum tin wooden and silverware. Phone 125 for orders.
Domestic science experts report 40 percent of food lost when cooked on wood or coal stoves. Fuel costs rise about 30 percent and cooking takes 60 percent longer. A gas range preserves more food, cooks faster, and improves taste, addressing rising living costs.
Local notices advertise savings bank interest at 4 percent comp with semiannual credits, sale prices on goods like a $29 cabinet ice chest offered for $8, and stock sale of Southern Refining Co. 35 shares. Real estate wanted and for sale listings include a house on Pulaski Street and a 5 or 6 room house with good lot. Loans sought start at $3,000 with DuBose and DuBose, plus jewelry and watch loans. Fresh eggs and Buff Orpington stock advertised by Mrs. W. B. Hill.
The article outlines rules for C O D parcels by Parcels Post including missing return receipts, examination restrictions before receipt, non returnability after delivery, forwarding without extra C O D fees, requirement to file duplicate receipts, and retention of records for one to three years. It also covers indemnity claims and responsibilities for sender errors and miscommunication.
Notice in the District Court of the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division that S. M. Davaney of Athens Clarke County was adjudicated bankrupt March 11 1913. The first meeting of creditors is set for March 21 1913 at 11 a.m. at the Referee's Office Athens Ga to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. FRANK L. UPSON Referee in Bankruptcy Dated Athens Ga March 11 1913.
At the Y M C A in Athens a business meeting of the 500 club reported forty three new members since the last gathering, bringing total membership to seventy three as the movement gains local support and more residents are urged to join the association work.
For sale a well established business with small capital required and good selling reasons. Addressed care of Banner. Chamberlain's Liniment advertised for rheumatism relief with claims of no internal treatment required. Sold by all dealers. Advt.
The First Presbyterian Church ladies invite the men of the congregation to a supper next Friday evening in the Sunday school rooms of the church basement. Last year’s event was enjoyable and a success from every point of view.
Compact Athens notices list fire insurance inquiries, real estate for sale, rental offerings, and exchanges. Includes Lipscoms Jester division question, J L Arnold polish, Emil Walter services, DuBose & DuBose marketing, For Rent and For Sale items, motor cars for exchange, rooms, houses, and employment as stenographer. Also Purebred Barred Rock eggs by C Lee Gowan. wed-suntt
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