Colonial Scores a Great Success in Vaudeville Bill
Matinee and evening performances drew strong audiences as three acts and three reels impressed. Miss Gladys Dix wowed with dainty singing and mirrored costumes while Chas DeVeaux dazzled with ventriloquism assisted by Joe. The Gallerina tour provided strong musical variety, with a talented family performing rag time to classical numbers.
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Gladys Dix
Miss Dix
Chas
DeVeaux
Joe
Athens
Aluminumware Demonstration Led by Miss Lebby at Talmage Hardware
Miss Lebby showcases aluminumware daily at The Talmage Hardware Co in Athens. Women are invited to attend as a sauce pan valued at 65c is offered at a special price of 20c during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebby
Athens
Talmage Hardware CO
Merchants Agree To Refuse Piano Coupon Con Test
Merchants including Wingfield Bros and Athens Shoe Co sign to stop issuing coupons after Wednesday May fifteenth the date set to close the Piano Coupon Con test. A H Whitehead J Brandt H R Palmer Sons Costa M W Cigar Co Miller Furniture Davison Nicholson M G Nicholson The McGregor Co J F Whitehead signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingfield Bros
Athens Shoe Co
A. H. Whitehead
J. Brandt
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Costa, M. & W. Cigar Co
Miller Furniture Co
Davison-Nicholson Co
M. G. Nicholson
the McGregor Co
J. F. Whitehead
The Swine or The Flower Source
A narrator contrasts a repulsive sty with a field of roses and a whispered clue that the source is cotton. The piece links decay and beauty to a Southern scene and hints at cotton as the underlying cause of the scent and sight.
Preparation Made for Convention in October
Laura Rutherford chapter Daughters of the Confederacy held a meeting led by president Mrs. Welch. Miss Mildred Rutherford described the Macon reunion and praised a 75 year old Washington woman who funded hospitals. The chapter voted to contribute 5 to her fund and began plans for a state convention in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Rutherford
Daughters of the Confederacy
Welch
Mildred Rutherford
Macon
Millie
Berkeley
Virginia
George D. Thomas
Washington City
Confederacy
Daughters of the State
A. O. Harper
Gerdine
Gerald Green
T. W. Reed
R. W. Lamkin
M. A. Lipscomb
Cobb Lampkin
Chamber of Commerce
the Elks
Bunch Turnips Sold In Large Lots At Local Market
Large bunches of spring turnips priced at 10 cents are available at Arnold and Abney. The offer highlights fresh produce and a value deal for shoppers.
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Arnold & Abney
Baseball results from yesterday’s games list scores
Southern Atlanta 4 Birmingham 5 Memphis 3 Mobile 1 Nashville 4 Montgomery 6 Chattanooga 10 New Orleans 3 Sally Savannah 1 Albany 6 Columbia 2 Jacksonville 7 Macon 4 Columbus 5 National Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 2 New York 4 Chicago 4 Boston 3 St Louis 4 Philadelphia Pittsburg Iain American Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1 Detroit 15 New York 4 St Louis 9 Boston 14 Washington 9 Cleveland 6
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Southern
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
Mobile
Nashville
Montgomery
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Sally
Savannah
Albany
Columbia
Jacksonville
Macon
Columbus
National
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Charter Granted for Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
A charter was yesterday granted by Judge C. H. Brand of the Western circuit to the Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church. The trustees will proceed to erect a new elegant house of worship on the Milledge and Prince corner lot.
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Western Circuit
C. H. Brand
Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
Milledge and
Prince
Stunts that Gall for Fig Encores at Majestic
Athens patrons praised a Majestic show featuring two films and a strong vaudeville bill. Frances Stewart impressed as a lively comedienne while The Original Bernards amazed with balancing, contortion, and aerial artistry. Audiences cheered the entire program.
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Athens
Majestic
Gabe
Frances Stewart
Bernards
America
Seven Prizes For War Essays Expanded By D C Chapter
At the Laura Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy the plan to award annual prizes for essays on the Civil War era is being expanded. For spring 1913 seven prizes totaling 51 in gold will be offered to students from the State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute Athens High School Baxter Street School College Avenue School and the county at large. The objective is to boost participation and interest in Southern history. Dr. Thomas Raw wheat bread and fruit crackers fresh goods just arrived at Arto ld & Abney.
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Laura Rutherford
Daughters of the Confederacy
State Normal School
Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens High School
Baxter Street
College Avenue
Athens
Dr. Thomas
Artold & Abney
Electric Bitters Fights Malaria Boon for Health
The advertisement claims mosquitos spread malaria and typhoid, causing chills fever appetite loss and weakness. It touts Electric Bitters as a cure that expels malaria from blood, restores appetite and strength, with a testimonial from Wm Fretwell of Lincolna NC and a price of 50 cents at druggists.
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Wm. Fretwell
Lincama
N. C
Short Notes of Interest Sparks Local Ads and Rentals
A collage of small ads lists services and items for sale or rent. Items include insurance asks, auto rental contact, Linton's Spring water, furniture and appliances, hotel meals, screen doors, and Weir Vulcanizing Co. notes. Rentals include houses on Henderson Avenue and a six room rental. Also sought are milk cows, a competent colored chauffeur, and three boys for theater work.
Daily Specials at Jossey's Market for Today
Nice Fat Hens priced at 50 cents. New Irish Potatoes at 10 cents per quart. String Beans 12 12 cents per quart. Fresh Country Eggs 24 cents. Call Jossey at 1176 for orders.
Hand of Fate and The Violin's Message at the Elite
The Hand of Fate presented by the Selig Company and The Violin's Message by the Lubin Company headline today’s Elite program. Visitors are invited to see the best in pictures at the Elite today.
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Selig Company
Elite
Lubin Company
Local Housing and Services Advertisements in Athens
A collage of 1920s Athens ads lists real estate for sale and rent, a savings bank offering 4 percent interest, medical and beauty courses, hardware and tire services, water brands, and various small trades. Reads like a community classified page with mixed offerings and notices.
Stephenson and Hull Property Listings Near Milledge Avenue
Several lots within two blocks of Milledge avenue size 170 by 200 feet priced at 500 dollars with 25 dollars down and five year balance if purchaser builds. Two cottages on Boulevard with modern conveniences and easy terms. Eight room house on Dearing street for 5000 dollars. Cottage on Virginia avenue seven rooms with all conveniences priced 3000. No. 62 Foundry street frontage of 62 feet near Georgia Railroad improvement. The price is reasonable.
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Milledge Avenue
Boulevard
Dearing Street
Virginia Avenue
Foundrytreet
Georgia Railroad
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Tesidet
Ervin && CO
Mo.t Gholston
Milledge Aveenue
D. G. Anderson
A. C. Erwin
Dearins Street
H. P. Hinton
Tuck Building
Colonial
Popular
House
Tled
Skie Optician
Werlaire
Gc. A. Scudder
Jewette
Max Hubert
Athens, Ga
NEW Presbtern Church
Hull Road
Burnt Factory
Campbell & Barrow
Clayton ST
Erwin ‘& Company
Fire Insurance, Erwin & Company
J. C. Jester
H. B. Shy
Linton
W. M. Pittman
Bondurant Hdw. Co
Hotel Sanges
Linton'’s Spring Water Co
A. H Steadman
Henderson Avenue
J. Tribble
Washington, D. c
Weir Vulcanizing Co
J. A. Peeles
Oconee Street
Sunset Farm
A. H. Davenport
Jas. W. Morton
W. W. Brown
City Demist
Linton Spring
Weir, Vulcanizing Co
E. P. Stone
J. L. Pendley
Dougherty
Hand OF
France
Lipsco
Athens Savings Bank
Case
Brandt’s
Cobb Street
Car Lime
W. A. Jester
Lyndon
Lumpkin and
Wray Streets
M. R. Akerman
Alfred Akerman
Lumpkin Street
Web Vulcanizing Co
Moler College
House Paints
Broad and
Paris Streets
W. O. All
A. A. Johnson
Carolina Cotton School
Dept
Charlotte
N. K
Harde- Taan Warehouse Co.'s
Commerce
Fr Snot
Bondurant Hdw. Co. It
Stephenson & Hull
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