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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
8
President Pound and the employment committee report strong demand for graduates and two to three job openings for every teacher produced this year. It is difficult to secure good teachers to fill open positions as the school notes a worsening shortage.
Miss Louis Williams of Augusta presented A Night in the Old South at the State Normal School last night and drew spirited enthusiasm. Uncle Remus’s tar baby and Brer Rabbit delighted audiences familiar with Joel Chandler Harris. The performance was hampered by bad weather, though the Normal School Sextette contributed several selections.
The eastern division of the northern district of Georgia federal court in this city was rescheduled from April 14 to May 26 by Judge W. T. Newman. Deputy clerk Commissioner Walter C. Cornett was notified. All attorneys parties jurors and witnesses are advised of the new date.
Spring Goods highlights include freezers up to 8 quarts priced at 1.25 each, plus refrigerators, ice boxes, water coolers, water filters, and white lined refrigerators. Also offered are mops, brushes, polishes, wall colors, and extensive houseware lines for china glass and metals with quick delivery.
Two additional bankruptcy petitions were filed in the district court, adding to a growing list. E. G. Brock of Commerce, a merchant, petitions involuntary bankruptcy. A. N. Nowell, represented by W. W. Armistead, files for voluntary bankruptcy with estimated liabilities around 2000 dollars and assets near 600 dollars.
Sweet Potato Plants Nancy Hall Triumph Providence Porto Rico Yam and Pumpkin Yam priced at 1.75 per 1000 with special rates on large orders. Tomato and Pepper plants 50c per 100 or 2 per 1000. Prompt shipment guaranteed on all orders accepted. Address.
An evening event at the High School starts at 8 to raise funds for the athletic association. Guests enjoy games and entertainment for 15 cents admission with promised four hours of amusement and fresh doughnuts and cream puffs from Arnold and Abney.
A Fleming Dearing Hardware Co dray with a grey horse and colored driver ran away and crashed into Albert Davison’s automobile at Clayton and Jackson. The car suffered bent step guard and headlight but no injuries were reported. Arnold & Abney advertise sponge angel food and pound cakes by phone.
The city of Athens Clarke County will hold an election on April 8, 1913, to fill the Fourth Ward aldermanic vacancy created by B. Y. Harris resignation. Polling at the County Court House during normal municipal election hours. Notice published in the Athens Daily Banner ten days prior, certified by Clerk W L Wood.
Indian River oranges and grapes fruit listed with Nancy Hall and Spanish yam potatoes advertised by Arnold and Abney. The notice highlights agricultural produce and nursery offerings with emphasis on fruit varieties and tubers.
The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 up. Also notices for rentals and sales of houses and rooms, real estate ads, and local business services listed by several merchants. Includes contact names such as John Morris and T. W. Powell and phone numbers.
The condition of Mr T W Reed 18 registrar of the University and secretary of the city board of health is steadily improving. He remains confined to his home and doctors advise rest until next week at the earliest.
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