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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
8
Erwin and Company act as agents for the Made in Athens brand, handling distribution and inquiries in the Athens market. The note indicates representation and sourcing for local buyers and retailers seeking Athens origin products.
A dense compilation of ads and notices from Lipscomb & Co. and local businesses listing autos, real estate, painting, roofing, insurance, shoes, and sewing jobs. Items include wanted sales staff, for sale eggs and furniture, rent notices, property listings on Barber Street, and various services with phone numbers. Includes a brief note on Mr Northcutt visiting to aid a son injured in baseball practice.
The Crystal Theater screens Mother Love showing tonight as the main feature. A strong, acclaimed performance from the cast is highlighted as the cinema’s top choice of the day.
Hartwell Georgia March 23 Special by Southern Bell Telephone Col Sam J Tribble of Athens addressed about 600 voters in the Hart county court room presenting his views on the political situation. His speech drew interest but avoided sensational departures from prior addresses in the Eighth district and did not refer to the Watson Howard exchange.
About thirty cases were filed for the spring term of Clarke county superior court with the last return day Tuesday. Most filings are divorce proceedings and no sensational civil case stands out. If the grand jury does not meet in April, the next term will be a very light docket.
Mr. Sandy Beaver, head of the University School for Boys at Stone Mountain, was in the city yesterday with the team.
A Wisconsin mother recounts lifelong headaches and irritability eased after switching from coffee to Postum. She notes her husband and daughter also gained relief from bilious attacks and improved health. The letter argues coffee harms families and suggests Postum brings sun shine and happiness.
The Ladies Committee of the Woman's Club plans the operetta Alice in Wonderland for March 30 and 31. Miss D Hope Leonard leads the production with about 250 local talents assigned to speaking and singing roles under Miss Kenney from New York. Col John F Bragg of New York manages the overall show with over 500 costumes and elaborate stage effects portraying Lewis Carrolls tale on Athens stage.
The committees appointed to organize the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows of Georgia met at city hall last night. They plan to host about three thousand guests in May and are dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, city proud entertainment for the fraternity.
The Banner aims to publish all suitable family news and key state developments as they occur, matching Atlanta papers. It already carried the Watson Howard tilt and the German consul appointment, plus Dr Dillon's appointment at Western Union, via telegraph or telephone from its Atlanta correspondent.
A Friday night at Ath ens Athletic Club features Glenn Colby vs Mike Knockemoffski for the state lightweight title. Colby has defeated two Atlanta rivals and Crops with Knockemoffski, who has only lost to Jerry Murphy. The bout promises a gruelling clash with fast preliminaries and a hot crowd.
Ordinary S B Wingfield Sr completed the distribution of state pension funds to county pensioners. From an initial 140 checks, he narrowed to the final three then one, wrapping up payments to soldiers and their widows.
The Lumpkin street sewers are being enlarged with a large labor force while a water main line is extended toward the Milledge avenue end. Both water and sewer project progress is tied to city funds to meet rising demand for service. Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky reports Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his kidney disease and would have cost him his life otherwise.
Frank Anderson, Riverside prep coach, toured Georgia yesterday to scout the varsity and assess his squad’s prospects for Saturday. A highly regarded coach with strong ties to local fans, Anderson is viewed as a potential fit at the University of Georgia. Riverside aims to match or exceed Rome Mountain’s strength in the coming game.
Emmanuel Church Sunday School members and teachers convene in the chapel Thursday at 4:00 PM for a final rehearsal ahead of the annual Easter festival held on Easter Sunday. Children from the community are invited to participate, with the procession entering church at 4:20 PM. Rector Troy Beatty urges punctual arrival to avoid delays.
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