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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
8
Real estate listings and small ads noting Erwin & Company fire insurance, monuments from Lockhart Marble Co. and cleaning. Rentals include a four-room cottage, two 6-room Cobb street apartments, two light housekeeping rooms, and boarders at Hotel Sanges. Also eggs from Dixie Poultry Farm, a Chalmers touring car for sale, and a light spring wagon for delivery.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Local classifieds list various notices including household goods for sale, rentals, eggs and poultry offerings, a used auto exchange, and services.
Athens police say an affirmative answer to key questions can be proved in a case involving a 16 year old orphan girl who accused J P Scott of insults at the Athens Manufacturing Company mill. Scott and others deny retaliation, while the girl seeks new work at J W Ingle's White City Thread Mills.
National aviator Rol J. G. Fowler will perform an aerial voyage over Athens starting near the old race track and touring the residence districts before landing at University Place for exhibition maneuvers. The event requires no admission and is accessible via Milledge Lumpkin streetcar lines.
The fund for the Hiawassee Settlement has received eighty feet of pennies with 5200 feet still needed. A recent meeting at the Villa named squad captains to collect more gifts: Dorothy Hodgson Janie Will Miller Judith Moss and Master J C Hutchins. The suffragette play on April 8 is urged for support.
The Y M C A meetings at the Mr. Jestic theater have drawn large male audiences with strong speakers. Miss Mildred Rutherford of the city will address men on The Mother Love of God, with Walter's orchestra providing a 3 45 to 4 10 concert before the talk.
Real estate advertisement offers one of the most desirable homes on Prince Avenue with attractive terms and price. The seller urges immediate inquiry through Renit Two Horse Farm near Athens, operated by C. W. Cooper of Commerce, Georgia.
A notice clarifies that the Georgia dog law was not amended at the last legislature. The law was debated but no changes were enacted and taxpayers are advised the taxable property notices should not reflect any change.
The Banner notes a bid request to add two stories with passenger and freight elevators to the Washington street block occupied by the Davis Nicholson Company. The additions will expand the building owned by the firm as the business grows.
Mrs. Margaret Lowry died yesterday morning at 11:05 at 923 Oconee street in her 73rd year. She is survived by four children and one brother. Funeral at Oconee Street M E church at 2:30 with pallbearers named. interment in Oconee Cemetery.
A Banner critique praises the Majestic vaudeville for the last two days noting variety, excellence, and inspiration. The management is unaware of the publication and the show runs its final day today.
Dr E L Hill returns to Athens after leading a successful series of meetings at Eastman. He will occupy his pulpit beginning this week and continue his ministry in the local church.
The Mothers and Teachers Club held a reception for parents at Oconee Street School on Friday night March 29 from 8 to 10. Col. M G Michael praised teachers and urged patrons to support the club for the school and wider community. Refreshments and music by Prof Bond's orchestra followed. organizers hope for more frequent events.
Mrs Henry Winter died at her home in Winterville aged 83 or 84. The funeral and interment were held at 3 PM with Rev Lovick Winter, stationed at Grantville, Ga, and Rev A J Sears assisting. Burial was beside her husband and children. She is survived by a brother and two daughters Mrs Argo and Mrs Methvin. Winterville namesake ancestor of the town.
Reader seeks to purchase a cottage in a good neighborhood with six or seven rooms. Provide location details including a definite address or P O Box 645. Inquiry appears to be directed to the First Presbyterian Church for tomorrow.
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