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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
8
Exclusive agency offer promises Gibson mandolins guitars and violins at below cost with other makes like Washburn Yale and Sterling half price. Inspect Gibson or any other brand and receive eight private lessons free with every Gibson sold through the 20th instant.
University of Georgia grads Joe L. Deadwyler and Evans V. Heath announce bids for state representatives. Deadwyler hails from Elbert County and Heath, a Burke County graduate, runs from Burke with Girard, near Waynesboro, noted as his base.
A special meeting of the United Commercial Travelers is scheduled for 8:30 this evening in the Elks Home council rooms. All members are urged to attend for important business planned.
An unsigned editorial urges readers to back a southern man for the presidency, calling for an end to dirty politics and prejudice to unite the South and deliver votes for the party. The piece emphasizes the candidate's broad appeal within the Democratic ranks and across regions.
The Majestic hosts Dr Stewart Roberts of Atlanta for an afternoon talk under the YMCA. He spoke with clear, uplifting insight on the subject White Life and drew a large crowd last Sunday. Doors open 3 30 with Walters Orchestra playing till 4 05 before the main address.
Athens Banner publishes a card from Mrs Maria Hodgson explaining her late husband W H Hodgson served in the Confederate Army starting at age sixteen and asks that his service be recognized for two crosses. She notes her family ties to Capt J L Kennard and asserts loyalty to the Confederate cause.
The Athens district presiding elder Rev. B P Allen D D will lead the 11 oclock morning service at First Methodist Church. He will preach in the evening at Oconee Street Methodist Church. Rev Dr Troutman of First Methodist will preach at Boggs Chapel tomorrow afternoon.
Real Estate Erwin and Company. Fire Insurance Erwin and Company. Why not divide my fire insurance with J C Jester. When you need groceries phone 408 Stone's your order will receive prompt and careful attention. The quality of his goods are guaranteed So are his prices. For Rent Four room cottage with bath Barber street Apply to R S Crane phone 95 Fine Oranges Fancy Indian River Oranges the best of the season Get them while you can the season is getting short At Williamson's. Let us furnish you with clear bright pure water from Linton Spring J R Crane Co Mer a Phone 74 If You Need a light spring wagon for truck or city delivery we can supply it E D Sledge If For Rent Good one horse farm on Central road near Athens H C Anderson city Indian Runner Duck Eggs from Southern Poultry Show first prize pen of light fawns 5 per 14 choice pen called-browns 3 per 14 from mixed yards of above fine strains only 3 per 14 Buff Orpingtons or S C R I Reds 2 per 15 Suncrest Farm Phone 332-1 tf a-51
Athens area notices show savings bank offer 4 percent on deposits, plus ads for farm eggs orchids and poultry. Listings include rental houses, rooms, furniture, and services from Williamson’s groceries to Cherokee Hosiery Mills seeks workers. Local businesses promote water purity, lumber and framing services, and small-item sales in this community ad section.
Traveling workmen described widespread flooding across Walton and surrounding territory. One negro man drowned mule in Alcovy river as fields went under water. Train service slowed with Central line to Macon five hours late due to washouts. Georgia Southern and G M and S A suffered as Southern billed up from water on tracks near local yards.
Announcement sets the stage for the Democratic primary to choose a state senate nominee from Clarke Oglethorpe Madison and Elbert counties. Judge George Thomas says he is not a candidate, with timing for the district primary likely in August. The state party has yet to date the statewide primary.
Retail clerks in Peeksill New York secured a reduction in weekly working hours following negotiations with management. The move aims to balance staffing needs with worker wellbeing and is seen as a precedent for nearby stores.
Nellie Yarbrough a 15 year old girl and the one white girl confined at the state reformatory near Milledgeville was granted parole by the state prison commission on Thursday and turned over to the Tabernacle Rescue Home in Macon. She came from Jackson county. The commission seeks a disposition for other white girls from Whitfield and Hall counties and would favor pardons if they can be placed in suitable institutions in Macon.
At the courthouse a visitor named W A Carter from Jackson county told how three generations of his family lived without buying feed. The elder CArters raised all their own food and feed on the plantation, including meat flour corn and fodder, with only minor staples bought. Mr Carter noted he has never bought meat corn flour potatoes or syrup for himself or his stock, relying on home production.
Chief Lloyd E. Brooks of the Athens police received a gold mounted lion's claw charm from W. A. Sanges. The claw came from the foot of Young Wallace, cub of the famed untamable lion Wallace, once shown across the country. The mount bears the initials L A B and the date Jan 1912, reflecting a prized associational token.
Governor Brown orders capitol flags at half staff and all Georgia military units to assemble on Saturday in Atlanta. A salute and taps to honor the funeral of the Maine at Hiavana harbor are planned around 4:30 p.m. Georgia tribute to the memory of the brave.
Mr and Mrs H V Head are spending several weeks in New York City. Mr Head travels on business for the firm Head and McMahan, while Mrs Head accompanies him for the pleasure of the trip.
High massing benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the Catholic church tomorrow Sunday at 10 30 Stations of the cross at 8 o clock and day evening All are invited Father Clark officiating
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