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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

8

The Rose of the World and Cast of Overdene Names

A fragmented listing names The Lady Katherine de Vaucelles and The Rosary by Mrs Bar clay among characters and places from England Egypt and Scotland with ushers from Georgia. An advertisement urges rheumatism relief via Chamberlains Liniment with repeated local dealer notes.

Barber Oliver Dain Katherine de Vaucelles Brotherhood of the Cockleshells Robin Turgis Fircone Rosary Florence Barclay Elizabeth Ruth McWilliams Overdene England Egypt London Deeside Scotland Jane Champion Garth Dalmain Duchess of Jane Deryck Brand Rob MacKenzie Rosemary Grey Simpson Margery Garth Bessie Bruce Athens Annie Harris Hartwell

Colonial complete change at Colonial matinee at four-evenings

Colonial Theater presents vaudeville and moving pictures with a full lineup. Miss Dix, a soubrette, sings new songs. Mr. DeVaux offers magic and ventriloquism. The Gallernna Four provide a diverse musical program including Ill Trovatore excerpt and a violin solo by the youngest American soloist. Admission info mentions a $2,000 loan option through John J. Strickland.

Dix DeVaux Gallernna Four Colonial Theater College Billy Georgia Mr. DeVaux Gunga Dia Kipling the Gallerina All Stat Company Ill Trovatore

South Carolina Endorses Wilson but Refuses Instruction

In Columbia on May 15 the South Carolina Democratic convention endorsed Gov. Woodrow Wilson for the presidential nomination by a small delegate majority yet refused to instruct the state delegation to vote for him at Baltimore. The uninstructed delegation will proceed to the Baltimore convention. Wilson had long ties to the state as a prominent educator.

South Carolina Wilson Columbia S. C Woodrow Wilson Baltimore

Jackson county primary winners named in Georgia race

In Jefferson Georgia on May 15 a key Jackson county primary produced Braselton as chairman after defeating Bennett and Head by about 200 votes. Sheriff winner Sam Potts defeated incumbent Ben Collier. other officers named included Lord for clerk, Appleby for tax collector, Hawkes for tax receiver, Wood for coroner, Willis reelected as ordinary and George T. Smith as treasurer with margins ranging from 100 to 500 votes.

Board of Commissioner A. R. Braselton T. Jack Bennett W. F. Head Bennett Braselton Sheriff Collier Sam P. H. Jennings J. A. Wood W. L. Haggard J. A. Willis Canning Brothers Athens Geo. T. Smith

Short notes of interest promotions and ads

An assortment of local ads for services and goods. Auto for rent and a request for jumble boarders. Bondurant Hardware offers tools, ice cream freezers, and vented items. Weir Vulcanizing seeks a competent colored chauffeur. Wood for sale and hot specials include celery tomatoes peppers and fruit. Phone numbers provided for inquiries and orders.

Change Vaudeville at Majestic Today

Vaudeville comes to the Majestic with two highly recommended acts. Nash appears as a coon song artist and imitator, Brisk and Briscoe perform as comedy jugglers and hoop-rollers. Two reels of good pictures and the best orchestra in North Georgia accompany the program.

the Majestic Nash Brisk Briscoe North Georgia

Court Hears Whitehead v Hudson. Jury Rules for Hudson

Superior Court resumed yesterday with evidence and argument in Whitehead versus Hudson. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant Hudson. Three divorce cases were disposed of and a consent verdict and decree granted in Whitehead administrator versus Whitehead administrator. Jail and bonded criminal cases to be taken up today.

Whitehad Vs. Hudson Mr. Hudson Whitehead

Funeral of W. H. Gann Conducted Yesterday

Yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock the funeral of Mr. W. H. Gann was held from his Doughertry street home. Reverends Willie Saye and Geo Sone led the services and the interment was at Ooonee cemetery. Many friends attended and laid floral tributes on the new grave.

W. H. Gann Doughertry Street Willie Saye Geo. Sone Ooo- Nee

Green Bell Peppers and Fresh Produce Highlight

A brief note praises large fresh green bell peppers and crisp quality. The item mentions Arnold & Abney and states a commitment to finish outstanding work and adjourn Congress before the Republican and Democratic national conventions.

Arnold & Abney

Jossey's Specials and Clarke County Notices

Local ad lists farm goods with prices and contact details at 763 College Ave. S& B Jossey Georgia. Clarke County notice appoints Mary Buchwald as administratrix of Ephraim Buchwald estate. hearing set for first Monday in June 1912. Sheriff sale announces piano from W P and Mrs W P Davis to satisfy Luden Bates suit. sale at court house door in June 1912. Distress warrant execution lists two bales of cotton owned by George Elder for Jessie Elder in Oconee County.

Georgia Clarke County Mary Buchwald Ephraim Buchwald Court of Ordinary S. B. Wingfield Court House Said Sudden & Baies W. P. Davis City Court of Athens George Elder Jessie Elder Oconee County

To Fix Calendar for City Court Next Week

The city court of Athens will meet next Monday morning with Judge Henry S West presiding. A bar meeting is called for Friday at six at city hall to fix a calendar for the term beginning Monday May 20, by order of judge H S West and clerk E J Crawford.

City Court of Athens Henry S. West

Mr. Anderson Sets Georgia and Alabama Trip

H. Anderson, president of the Bludwine Company in Athens, leaves today for an extended business journey through Georgia and Alabama. The trip aims to establish several Bludwine plants in multiple towns and cities. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatic back muscles, available from dealers.

H. ©. Anderson Bludwine Company Athens Georgia Alabama Bludwine

Local Classifieds Show Cash Rates and House Listing Mix

A dense block of late 19th or early 20th century classified ads lists savings bank offers, tire repairs, rental housing on Cobb street, sale of house and lot near Lumpkin and Wray, wear Ever utensils, apartment rentals, and various goods for sale. Names include Sparks Vulcanizing Co., Alfred Akerman, W. O. Bill Ltd, Kingham’s Sliced Bacon, Rosenberg Bros., and Mrs. J. L. Pendley, with locations in Athens and nearby areas.

Lumpkin and Wray Streets M. R. Akerman Alfred Akerman Southeats Street

Stephenson and Hull Property Listings Near Milledge

Stephenson and Hull advertise several lots within two blocks of Milledge avenue sized 70 by 200 feet priced at 500 dollars with 25 dollars down and balance due in five years if the purchaser builds. Also two cottages on Boulevard with modern conveniences and favorable terms, an eight room house on Dearing Street for 5000 dollars, a cottage on Virginia Avenue with seven rooms, price 3,000 dollars, and 62 feet frontage on Foundry Street near Georgia Railroad improvement.

Milledge Avenue Boulevard Dearing Street Virginia Avenue Foundry Street Georgia Railroad

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Old Milledge Avenue Lampkin Street Mo.t Gholston Tuck Building Cloverhurst Avenue Sweet-Heart H. Phinton the Real N.S Chamberlain Gallerina Lacubic America Jno J. Strickland Co. A. Scudder the McGregor Co Potts Lord Hawkes Appleby Wood Jackson Jefferson, Ga Jackson County Hull Road Burnt Factory Jewell Clayton ST Oy Realsestate DAN COOL BNSC J. C. Jester H. B. Shy W. M. Pittman Bondurant Hdw. Co Sanges Bondurant Hdw. Co. Oe Weir Vulcanizing. Co Apply Weir Vulcanizing Co. v Ring FEARS Florida Superior Court Josseys Specials College Ave S& B. Jossey W. E. Jackson Mr. Anderson Neurance & Real Estate, Lipecom Athens Savings Bank MR. Case Boston R&r. Brandt's Cobb Street Car Line A. Jeater E. &. Lyndon Normal School Pharmacy House Paints Ponte Hdw. Co Broad Paris W. 0. Bill. Ltd A. A. Johnson Carolina Cotton School Dept Charlotte, N. Cc Suncrest Farm Kingham Pulaski Street W. I. Cheatham Angees C. H. Philzy, Jr Rosenberg Bros Albany, Ga Jas. W. Morton J. L. Pendley Dougherty A. H. Davenport K. N. Sharp Commerce, Ga Stephenson & Hull
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