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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
8
Classified notes list local ads and notices from Athens area, including insurance agencies Lipscomb and Fester, The Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent, used organ for sale, moving services by Williams Bros, a Cobb Street cottage, building lot on Woodlawn Avenue, for rent rooms and houses on Barrow Street Milledge Avenue and Dearing Street, and notices from Albert B. Davison and Claude Tuck with contact details.
Dr Joseph Jacobs and his brother Dave Jacobs toured Athens yesterday visiting old friends and recalling youthful days. Jacobs, though successful as a Sydney–style drug merchant in Atlanta, remains tied to Athens as his childhood home and visits annually. Horace Malphys and wife return from Florida after a Hawkinsville wedding trip, with friends expecting a warm welcome back in Athens.
Georgia hosts the Louisville Base Ball Club in the farewell clash at Sanford Field. Coach Henderson notes improved play since the first meeting, with Georgia aiming to rebound after a seven run defeat. The 3:15 p.m. start offers no admission, insiders say the Louisville club provides strong competition.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate someone named Shigttow-anu plans to occupy a residence formerly occupied by Mr. Gita Whittle, with unclear timing and context. The source lacks complete names and dates to confirm details.
Clarke county commissioners met in regular session to approve a plan for increased food crops at the county farm and Estes camp to support the poor convicts and livestock. They heard a petition from 75 property owners for concrete paving on Prince avenue near the Normal School and ordered consideration and action at the next meeting. Bids were requested for convict supplies and road work cited by the winter damaged roads and routing projects.
A Buffalo Times notice advertises a new rose valued at $15,000 and suggests ordering a couple of dozen while the offer lasts.
Two Georgia teams were selected to debate on April 30. The affirmative team of J H Carmica of College Park and J P Stewart of Atlanta will face Virginia at Charlottesville. The negative team of L H Tippett of Baxley and R W Coutts of Atlanta will argue against Washington and Lee on their home forum. The resolution is that Congress should pass compulsory arbitration of railroad and employee disputes. Georgia will be well represented on both sides.
The University of Georgia and county agent partner to host Friday night entertainment at Fowler's school house on the Tallahassee road. Dr Barrow or Prof Odum will speak on educational topics. The Georgia Glee Club quartet will perform. Admission is five and ten cents with proceeds for school grounds. Chamber of Commerce will arrange autos from the city for attendees. Other rallies and entertainments are planned to boost community interest.
A promotional page in the Banner offers a five dollar cash reward to readers who solve puzzles and report useful information about local businesses. The ad, titled That Hidden Check, promises practical tips on goods and services and directs readers to send a solution to Pinder at the Banner office for a winnings claim.
Reverend Mackay, a native Irishman and gifted preacher, led a revival at the First Methodist church assisted by Dr Belk. Morning services at 9 o'clock and evening sermons at 8 o'clock drew a good crowd, with Mackay praised for clear, persuasive interpretation of the Book and strong leadership in faith.
Miss Ann Teek has furnished her home in colonial style reflecting a quaint, period-inspired setting. Local observers note the traditional decor evokes a sense of historical ambiance for visitors and residents alike.
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