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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

8

Classified Short Notes and Rental Ads Fragment

A local classified listing contains multiple small ads: auto rental and sale notices, used typewriters for sale, requests for employment as an office girl, rental offers for various properties, a dog or animal sale, and a number of business names with phone numbers. Also includes a missed chance for a prize draw and miscellaneous notices about tires, farm listings, and real estate rentals. The fragmentary text mentions J C Jenter, McGregor Co, Sparks Vulcanizing, Prants Suncreet Farm, Costa's, Banner newspaper, and local addresses in Commerce Georgia.

LARGEST SAVINGS BANK IN ATHENS OFFERS INTEREST RATES

SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST Real Estate Lipsecoms The Athens Savings Bank pays percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.90 upward. Other notices include Wanted the address of Mr J Mitchell former proprietor of the Merchants Cafe Athens Ga. A reward offered. Address E E Dunaway 13 Auburn Ave Atlanta Ga. For Rent two room apartment on Cobb Street near car line.

Athen Athens Savings Bank J -. Mitchell Merchant's Cafe Athens E. E. Dunaway Auburn Ave Atlanta

Cotton Region Weather Bulletin May 22 Cotton Region

Mean temperatures were below normal across the cotton region with the largest deficiency of 11 degrees in middle Tennessee. Temperatures ranged from 56 to 76 in the east, 58 to 72 in the central, and 62 to 74 in the west. Light rain occurred in the North Carolina mountains and scattered areas, with the greatest weekly rainfall at Greensboro North Carolina. Cloudy periods with showers on the 15th and 16th gave way to sunshine and warmer weather by week’s end.

New Orleans Middle Tennessee North Carolina Texas Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Greensboro Georgia Savannah River

New hotel eyed for former Y M C A site in Athens

Athens may see a modern hotel on the present Y M C A property as a company plans to purchase the site when sold. The exact new Y M C A location remains undecided but a decision will come after the sixty thousand dollar completion canvass.

Athens

Officials Paint Out Private on Cars at Mads Central

Washington May 22 The change removes the word Private from officers cars on the Mads Central Railroad replacing it with Officer s Car to reflect the cars as office cars used for company business The Southern Railway previously made the change President Finley uses a car marked Official Car on both sides to show its character on trips

Washington, D. C Mads Central Railroad Southern Railway Company Finley

Mr. Lester Sevell Rapid Progress at Georgia Military Academy

Lester Sevell Savell, formerly of Athens High School and a cadet in the University Cadet Corps, made swift advancement at Georgia Military Academy College Park. He joined as a private in 1911, rose to cadet color corporal, won December oratorical contest, earned a thirty dollar rifle marksmanship medal, and received a corporal warrant at commencement. He is expected to command a company next term.

Lester M. Savell Athens High School Signal Company University Cadet Corps Georgia Military Academy College Park MF Savell Savell Academy Phillipine Scouts

Recital Shines At State Normal School Aud CF

Last evening the Auditorium at the State Normal School overflowed for a Laura Harper recital with Miss Wood and the piano department. The opening night and Tuesday’s play drew high praise, and last night’s audience was highly satisfied. Mrs. Alexander’s expression department showcased training and talent. the commencement was a brilliant success with Ms. Wood’s pupils receiving broad acclaim. The program featured multiple piano solos and vocal solos by Miss Harper, duets, chamber works, and Mendelssohn and Chopin selections, ending with a lively chorus of performers.

State Normal School Laura Harper Wood Alexander Department of Expression Militaire Schubert Misses Tabb Spencé Bowles Solia Luigi Denza Husheen Needham Miss Harper Chaconne—Roubier Jimmie Tabb Israel Elijah Mendelsshon Donizetti Tabb Holton Chopin Rachel Maxwell Faust Gounod Hoffman Hunter Berry Mendelssohn Ada Jane Dolan Golla Villanelle Eva Dell'Acqua B. Bacarole

Indian Princess at Majestic Promises Lively Change

The Hill and Edmonds Musical Comedy Company delivers a new bill at the Majestic this week after strong crowds. The Indian Princess or The West Point Cadet features a thrilling plot, lively songs and dances, and ample comedy. Afternoon shows at 4:30, evening at 8:30 and 9:30. Prices 10 and 20 cents.

Hill & Edmonds Musical Comedy Company the Majestic West Point

Georgia Materials Go Out to Chicago

Columbus Ga May 22 The Industrial Index notes an Alabama firm will supply 275000 dollars worth of marble from a Alabama quarry for a 25 story bank building in Chicago. Preparations are near completion for a 600000 dollar hotel to be built in Savannah Ga.

Columbus The Industrial Index Alabama Chicago Savannah

Summer Rash Relief Ad From D D D Prescription

An old advertisement touts D D D Prescription for summer skin troubles. It claims instant relief from itching and cooling healing for rashes, ivy poison, bites, hives, prickly heat, and related conditions, promising protection in hot weather.

Southeast Developments Highlight Regional Growth

The week’s major Southeast growth items include H R Palmer & Sons forming a $500000 pine products firm in Albany Georgia, plans for six Florida hotels expansion, and a $200000 Macon power plant. Additional construction covers Birmingham Jacksonville Gainesville Montgomery Savannah Ocala Lakeland and many Georgia Alabama Florida sites with hotels offices churches schools sewers bridges and warehouses. Banks are planned at Brent Clermont Nichols and Valdosta with total capital of $719400.

Albany Florida Macon Birmingham Ala Jacksonville Fla Gainesville Montgomer Savannah Ocala Fila Lakeland Notasulga Sylvester Richland Boston Ensley Robertsdale Ocilla Daytona Atlanta St. Augustine Clarkston Enerprise Nashville Valdosta Jesup Anniston Chautauqua Cdtany Mobile Geden Memorial Athens Selma High Springs Wia Sparks Greensboro Tifton Berner J Mghting Gay Veneer Brewton Fitzgerald Brent Clermont, Nichols and Valdosta Ontal

Announcements of Solicitor General Candidates in Western Circuit

Several notices show candidates announcing bid for solicitor general in the Western circuit, subject to Democratic party action. Names include FRANK A. LIPSCOMB R. L. B. SMITH and W. A. STEVENSON in Georgia.

Lily Georgia Frank A. Lipscomb Democratic Party R. L. 3. Smith Etreult W. A. Stevenson

Stephenson and Hal Real Estate Offers Several Lots For Sale

Real estate listing notes two blocks in Milledge avertis area priced at $500 with $25.08 down and five year payoff if buyer builds. Also describes two cottages on Houlevard with modern conveniences and easy terms, an eight room house on Dearing Street at $5,000, a seven room cottage on Virginia Avenue with 62 feet frontage on Foundry Street near Georgia Railroad improvements. Prices cited as reasonable and value certain.

Milledge Avertis Chaser Houlevard Dearing Street Virginia Avenue Foundry Street Georgia Railroad

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Milledge Avenue Lampkin Street Ervuwwin & CO Mo.t Gholston Ravin X Company Fire Inn J. C. Jenter H. Baby W. M. Pittman McGregor Co Weir Vulcanizing Co Jme K. N. Snarp Commerce, Ga Prants Sparks Vulcanizing Co W. Hendcocks Ave M. W. Camak W. A. Carlton, Jr Costa’s DT. D Care Banner Dougherty St Grick Gale Ga, Brick Co U H. Davenport EE Barrett Phinizy Lyndon Lipsecoms Cobb Street Maar Ipe Cotton Region Weather Bulletin Y. M C. A New York French China C. A. Scudder Lester Sevell Gong Burnt Factory Athans le Well Clayton ST H. Phinton Oftica H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens, Georgia Solicitor General Stephenson Hal
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