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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

9

Helen D Longstreet Hits Georgia Water Power Trust

Mrs Helen D Longstreet denounces the Georgia Railway and Power Co as seizing Tallulah Falls in defiance of law and urges Governor Blanton to test title in court. She declares the Tallulah Falls Conservation Association fights for the state’s property and vows the suit will proceed despite corporate pressure.

Gainesville Water Power Trust The Georgia Railway and Power Co Tallulah Falls Georgia Georgia Railway and Power Company Helen D. Longstreet Tallulah Falls Conservation Association

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Preview

Results list shows Southern league games with Memphis beating Atlanta 6 to 5 and 0 to 1 in different contests. New Orleans lost 3 to 6 to Birmingham and other scores include Nashville 6 Chattanooga 2, and multiple National and American league results with Brooklyn 11 Boston 8 and New York 11 Philadelphia 4.

Southern Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Nashville Chattanooga National Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis American Washington Detroit South Atlantic Jacksonville Albany Columbia Columbus Macon Savannah International Buffalo Providence

Martin Institute Beats Locals in Tight High School Showdown

Martin Institute of Jefferson defeated the local high school yesterday afternoon by 2 to 1 in a closely contested game. Daniel starred for the visitors with a home run and a three bagger while pitching well, tying the series at one win each. Umpire Bennett oversaw the 109 in attendance at the Jefferson park.

Martin Institute of Jefferson Daniel Jefferson Cummin Hi's RHE. Martin Institute Bennett

Died in New York and Buried in Athens

Thomas W. Stynchcomb aged 24 died in New York on Saturday the 27th after a year long illness. He was a son of John M. Stynchcombe and survived by a brother J M Styncomb and three sisters Mrs J H Devaney Athens Mrs Linton Smith and Mrs J W Potat. The burial will follow funeral exercises at Bernstein's chapel at 4 o clock this afternoon.

Thomas W. Stynchcomb New York Kingston John M. Stynchcombe J. M. Styncicomb J. H. Devaney Athens Linton Smith J. W. Pot

Madison County Primary Selects Local Officers

In Madison County the presidential race favored Underwood. Apparent results show state senator DuBose and Pat Thompson as representative elects, with Sheriff Davis and Patton Crook winning. County commissioners Eberhardt, tax receiver Mitchell, and collector secured unopposed posts. clerk’s race remains undecided.

Madison Underwood DuBose Pat Thompson Milt Davis Davis Patton Crook Eberhardt Mitchell

Real Estate and Fire Insurance Listings and Rentals

Real estate ads offer rent houses and cottages in Banner area with rates from 9 to 15 per month. Real estate and insurance notes include Jester fire insurance division questions and H B Shy contact for rent and purchases. Listings mention Tomato and Pepper plants, veterinary supplies, and tires, with multiple business names and addresses.

Federal Court Adjourns as Civil Business Awaits

The federal court yesterday adjourned about 2 15 until 10 this morning with the court grand jury and traverse juries busy on moonshine cases. The civil docket will be reached today and several cases of importance are expected before the court.

Federal Grand Jury Traverse

Beautiful Hands and Misc News Notes

Mrs Jamieson extols clean well kept hands and constant needlework to keep blood circulating. England cures for a stiff neck include live snakes and snake stones. An egg shell worm garter is claimed to prevent cramps. A quip notes rising prices may soon lead to grand larceny. A Wisconsin man praises Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism after hours of relief and full recovery. Gold by Citizens Pharmacy in Madison Wisconsin.

England Hebrides Islands N. B. Langley Madison Wis Detchon Citizens Pharmacy Calyton and Jackson Sts

Insurance & Real Estate Short Notes From Athens

The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also notices about auto repair services by Sparks Vulcanizing Co and pottery orders from the local manufactory. Rentals: two unfurnished rooms at 137 Summey Street.

Athens Athens Savings Bank Summey Street Boulevard Dearing Street Virginia Avenue

Industrial Progress in Two States for a Week

Industrial Index reports a week of activity across the Southeast with Uncle Sam backing multiple building projects. New contracts include hotels, school buildings, hospital additions, sewer systems, and a $300000 to $500000 tourist hotel plan in Savannah. Seventeen new corporations formed with $635000 in minimum capital.

Columbus Industrial Index Gam Miami Fla Atlanta Savannah Lanta Augusta Birmingham Ala Thomasville Tourisl Kentucky Ohio New Decatur Mobile Suwanee Springs Warrior Coal Mining Alabama Manchester Mobile County Uniontown Arcadia Palm Beach Tampa Agricultural Implements Demopolis Hay Press Bi Ala Iron and Holt Apalachicola Panama City Naval Bay Minete Brunswick Decatur Lavonia Bath Barber Street

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