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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
8
Short Notes of Interest and Local Ads
A collage of small local notices and ads: dry wood for $1, cleaning and pressing by Daniel Isaacs on Clayton Street, Lipscomb & Co. fire insurance, car sales from Bishop Motor Co., plumbing by Sanitary Plumbing Co, fresh produce at Williamson's, barber training from Moler Barber College, car repairs and tire work, wood and lumber sales by Klein & Martin, rental notice for Mrs. R. D. Mure’s residence, Ferndell brand goods, dairy and coupon offers, and a clearance sale at McClure's.
For Sale Cottage and Houses in Athens Area
For Sale notice describes multiple homes in Athens near Prince Ave Hill Street and Oak Grove. Properties include a five room cottage with bath, a new double floored cottage, an eight room house on a main street, and a country farmhouse with 35 acres and macadam road access. Prices and terms offered, with emphasis on convenience and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Street
Macadam Road
Athens vacant lots for sale with bargains offered
A notice for vacant lots in all sections of Athens offers a complete list and good bargains with prices ranging from 200 dollars upward. The short ad invites readers to see the listings for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
For Rent Notice Offers Studio to Six Rooms Nearby
For Rent. Nicely arranged new six room cottage near Normal School at 15 dollars. Large store room on Thomas Street near Broad at 80 dollars. Rental listings describe affordable housing and storage space in the town center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Thomas Street
Broad
DissatIsfied Tenant Objects In Elevator Scene
A frustrated elderly woman confronts a bellboy, insisting she will not stay in what she calls a pigsty of a room. The exchange escalates as the bellboy orders her to move, clarifying the area as the elevator rather than her room.
Boys Sociable at the Y I C A
The boys sociable planned for last Thursday will be held this afternoon at 3 30. The event will address an important matter for every boy in the association and will include plenty of games. The Ladies Auxiliary will serve sandwiches and hot chocolate along with other goodies.
Athens Presbytery Meet Next Week Promises Insightful Sessions
Commerce Georgia March 24 Special The last session of Commerce Presbyterian Church elders convened to review Rev J D McPhail s first year and prepare a report for the upcoming Athens Presbytery meeting at Mizpah church next Tuesday March 30 The session elected E A McDonald as delegate and Mitchell Burns as alternate The presbytery will also feature Calvin celebration programs led by local clergy and will elect two messengers to the General Assembly in Savannah Georgia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Te Commerce Presbyterian Church
J. D. McPhail
Athens Presbytery
Miszpah Bhureau
Commerce Church
Commerce Presbyterian Church
E. A. McDonald
Apple Valley
D. Mitchell Burns
Athens
Mizpah
Calvin
E. L. Hill
Athens Presbyterian Church
L. A. Simpson
Danielsville
H. F. Hoyt
Cornelia
Bay Minet
Ala
Elite theatre owner buys Fairyland in Athens
Mr. E. P. Stone, proprietor of the Elite theatre, has purchased Fairyland on College avenue and renamed it the Favorite. He will operate both venues and continues to offer five cent admissions for broad audience entertainment. Stone emphasizes access to top releases and rapid access to new pictures for Athens patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Stone
Fairyland
Moving Picture Theatre
College Avenue
Stone
Moving Picture
Athens
National Association of
Motion Picture Manufacturers
New York
Atlanta Delegates Here for Convention
Mr C J Hollingsworth of Atlanta state director of the railroad committee of the T P A arrived with delegates from Post Atlanta and Post H Rome. A conference with Southern road officials covered traveling men interests and benefits to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hollingsworth
Atlanta
Railroad Committee
Southern Road
Hollingsworth
Post - Atlanta
Messrs
W. R. Allen
C. A. Simpson
Fitzhugh Lee
P. S. Brownlee
J. M. Waddy
W. P. Anderson
T. D. Finney
Post H
Rome
Cary J. King
J. W. Ledbetter
W. T. Ledbetter
John Cantrell
Oscar Stamps
James F. DeJournette
Colman Brown
J. H. Taylor
Mr. Hollingsworth
Oconee Oil Manager G M Craig Transferred to Eatonton
Mr G M Craig long associated with Oconee Oil Refining Co. is moved to Eatonton as plant manager. He and Mrs Craig depart for Eatonton to reside. C C Cooper moves from Eatonton to Dublin as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee Oil Refining Co
G. M. Craig
Eatonton
Craig
C. C. Cooper
Dublin
Tomorrow Night Mock Trial Promises Local Fun
The Colonial Theatre hosts a Breach of Promise mock trial tomorrow night with a prominent city lady as plaintiff supported by her niece. A well known Athens man alleged to have trifed with her affections faces the suit. Proceeds aid cadet encampment tents and the public is urged to attend for entertainment and civic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Trial set with Cobb presiding and named legal team
Judge Andrew J. Cobb will preside. Hon T S Mell represents the defendant and Col T F Newton the plaintiff. A jury includes Col C M Snelling and Mayor Dorsey among others, with witnesses H H Linton E B Cohen and S C Benedict for the defense. Sheriff Jackson serves as sheriff. Clerk E J Crawford as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J.cobb
T. S. Mell
Col. T. F. Newton
Col
C. M. Snelling
Dorsey
E. J. Tondurant
E. R. Hodgson
H. J. Rowe
R. E. Park
C.G. Tabradge
Case Settled In Georgia Tax Case Against Central of Georgia
Atlanta debt case ends seven year fight over back taxes on 15,000 shares of Western Railway of Alabama stock. Georgia railroads win on a technical error, offering compromise of 335000 dollars, about 68 percent of claims through years up to the settlement. The tax status of property remains unsettled, likely triggering further litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ulm
Atlanta
Snecal
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Western Railway of Alabama
Georgia
Central and Georgia
Western Railway of
Alabama
Joseph M. Terrell
Alien D. Candler
Terrell
Boykin Wright
Augusta
Wright
Fbe
Richmond
Georgia Railroad
John C. Hart
Supreme Court of the United States
Central Tax Battle Ends With Settlement On Stock Ownership
The Georgia Central case centered on situs and control of stock deeded to a New York trust for bond interest. The state claimed ownership and voting power remained with Georgia, while the Central argued only a reversionary equity interest existed. A $225 000 settlement settled claims through 1905 with future tax disputes to be litigated. Debentures in the Atlanta and West Point line under dispute lead to injunction petitions by Louisville and Nashville. Also noted are requisition for William H Sharp in Kentucky and Judge Hillyer’s illness. No. 3 white oats seized for violating purity laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central
Situs
New York
Georgia Corporation
Georgia Railroad
Louieville
Nashville
Atlanta and
West Point
Western Railway of Alabama
Louisville & Nashville
Georgia
Hillyerd
Atlanta
George Hillyer
State Railroad Commission
Hillyer
Railroad Commission
W. H. Stallings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Real Esta
Ervin & Comparty
J. R. Crane
Clayton St
Veniences
Vince Matthews
Daniel Isaacs
Clayton Street
Dorsey & Funkenstein
Lipscomb & Co
J. C. Jester
Erwin & Company
Ford
Bishop Motor Car Co
Clayton Sb
Sanitary Plumbing Co
Williamson's
Moler Barber College
Klein & Martin
Lyndon
Ferndell Brand
Fears & Son
Findley St
Court House
W. A. Reeves
Piedmont
Canning’s _Drug Store
McClure’s We Co
Prince Ave
Oak Grove
John Calvin Cele
Bration
MR. EP. Stone
Craig Goes
Colonial Theatre
the Gas Company
Lanta News
Sharp
James Hart
Owensboro
William H. Sharp
Kentucky
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