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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

4

Classified notices and sales notices in Ga. ads

Short notices include Lipscomb Insurance offers fire insurance share J C Jester, loans on farms or city property. Various items for sale such as 2 million Warren yellow yam drawers at $1.25 per thousand from F O B Sycamore Ga. Ice station opening on Foundry St Atlantic Ice Coal Corp. Wanted: real estate salesman for Jets in growing town. 75c per horse load kindling blocks Moss Mfg Co. For Rent 64 House N Milledge J A Gordon. Wanted mining property any kind EB O Martin Box 267 Columbus Ga. Shetland pony ad C C Vandiver Jefferson Ga. For Sale Cadillac self-starter auto. trade for stock or cattle Ralph Walker Goods Stable W Clayton St.

Cadillac Ralph Walker Allgood's Stable W. Clayton St

Classified notices and requests in Athens Banner

A jumble of notices including savings bank ad and rates, job inquiries for women, a stray blue pigeon, requests to buy stock and rent rooms, sale of plants and animals, lost items, and a loan offer. Mentions Athens Georgia, street names like Milledge Dougherty Hull Meigs Finley, and entities like Prince avenue and Lucy Cobb.

Power Attributed to Gem and Lapis Lazuli Healing

A 5000 year old belief linked lapis lazuli to healing the eyes. Egyptians valued the stone for this attribute and attributed healing powers to the gem across time.

Wheat Cup contested as tournament advances at country club

The Wheat Cup requires three tourneys to win. J W Richardson defeated Morton S Hodgson ending Morton’s two title run, forcing another tournament. First round results include Cunningham over Bloodworth and Griffeth over Morris. Hodgson defeated Ashford. Second round underway with several byes and upcoming matches drawing strong interest.

Morton Hodgson J. W. Richardson W. A. Cunningham B. R. Bloodworth Arthur Griffeth Charles Morris BE. R. Hodgson William Ashford R. L. MceWhorter John Morris I. T. Kilpatrick I. W. Richardson Morton S. Hodgson D. G. Anderson R. P. Brooks R. P. Stephens E. F. Porter W. B. Hodgson A.E. Griffeth E. R. Hodgson

YMCA Plans Building Continuation On Lumpkin Street

Directors and the building committee met to ensure uninterrupted progress on the Lumpkin street YMCA project. Allotment expected from June 1 ranges from 7000 to 8000 dollars while on hand bank funds are 2403 dollars and subscriptions overdue total about 30000 dollars. collectors will seek prompt payment this week and next to avoid work stoppage.

Young Men’s Christian Association Lumpkin Street

College Y M A installs new officers and chairs

The University Y M C A held installation of officers and committee chairmen with remarks by retiring President Newton and Treasurer Milton Scott. Installed were President Tad Paine and other officers. committee heads include Henry Greer, J. B. Lenhardt, S. E. Alverson, and Alf Scott. An afterglow Blue Ridge Meeting eyed summer assembly plans and athletic officers.

University Newton Milton Scott Barrow Tad“ Paine R. D. Hutson Max Rogers Alfred Scott Henry Greer Hugh Willett Fraternity J. B. Lenhardt Mission Prohibition L. J. Fox Extension R. D. Bedinger Work City Y. M. C. AL RR W. Coutts W. R. Mixon R. L. Etheridge J. F. Brown Ino. Stewart Bolling Gay A. W. Scott Blue Ridge Georgia Lawrence Fox Alf. Scott

Odd Fellows Elect Georgia Officers For Year

The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Georgia elected officers for twelve months and installed them in Atlanta. New Grand Master H. R. McClatchey of Rome and other officials were announced, with Daughters of Rebekah officers also installed. Visitors praised the hosts and southern hospitality.

Atlanta Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia Grand Lodge State Assembly of the Daughters of Rebekah Odd Fellowship H. R. McClatchey Rome J. E. Bodenhamer Decatur T. H. Robertson Gainesville R. E. Edwards Douglasville Sovereign Grand Lodge Frank Harwell LaGrange Nell Rodriguez Macon Myrtice Beattie Sarah Lee Tice Augusta M. C. Strickland Ivie Henderson Savannah Daughters of Rebekah Order

Eckman’s Alterative for Tuberculosis Distress

Notes that Eckman’s Alterative has been widely used for over twenty years to aid tuberculosis complications. Emphasizes rest, diet, fresh air, and calcium chloride content for easy assimilation. Claims safety and lack of habit-forming drugs with Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia as source.

Eckman Druggzist Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Thalians to Stage Old Heidelberg at June Commencement

The Thalians dramatic club of the University plans its commencement play Old Heidel berg for June 16. Lead actor Howell Peacock stars with Henry Brown president and a cast including Lewis Morrison J B Conyers Francis Price C M Eiler G P Donaldson F Davidson A C McPhail Ralph Hosch. Miss Miriam Haselton and Miss Mary Lyndon will play female roles.

Thalians South Old Heidelberg Howell Peacock Henry Brown The Lewis Morrison J. B. Conyers Francis Price C. M. Eiler G.P. Donaldson F. Davidson A. C. McPhail Ralph Hosch Miriam Haselton Mary Lyndon

Rival Junior and Senior Law Classes Play at Sanford Field

One final ball game is set at Sanford Field with University of Georgia students forming competing teams. The Junior Law Class meets the Senior Law Class tomorrow in a eagerly anticipated contest featuring varsity and scrub players from both sides.

Sanford Field University of Georgia Scrubs

Birth of a Nation wraps second Colonial run Athens

The Birth of a Nation concluded its second run at the Colonial theater last night after three matinees and four night shows drawing large crowds from the surrounding country. Athens merchants benefited from the increased traffic and Banner's Auto Show. The film moves to Gainesville for two nights and a matinee at Brenau College Conservatory auditorium.

Colonial Athens Great Picture Banner Gainesville Brenau College-Conservatory

Gillis Elected Captain of Georgia BasebalI Team

Neil Lee Gillis Jr of Conyers Georgia was chosen captain for the 1917 University of Georgia baseball season. He is a junior law student and IA B who will likely end his college and Red and Black career next year. After the vote the team joined him for refreshments at Costa's.

University of Georgia Neil Lee Gillis, Jr Conyers Costa’s

Freckle-Face Remedy Promised To Clear Complexion

An advertisement promises Freckle faces a free trial of a double strength ethine solution from any druggist. If it removes freckles the cost is trifling. if not the money back guarantee applies. One ounce usually suffices for even stubborn freckles.

Costa's Annual Treat to Team

Costa's entertained the Georgia baseball team with a long standing post season banquet. The event featured a banquet of food and drink and yesterday's gathering also chose the team captain for the next year. expressed appreciation echoed in cheers of Costa's.

Costa Costa’s Georgia

Bankruptcy sale of Fleming-Dearing Hardware stock and assets

By order of Hon. Frank L Upson, referee in bankruptcy, a sale to the highest cash bidder will cover stock of hardware valued at 11 668 23 fixtures 2 220 00 notes and accounts 8 827 16. The sale is Saturday May 27 at 11:00 a m in the referee’s office Southern Mutual Building Athens Georgia. Bids subject to confirmation. Inspection and information from MAX MICHAEL Trustee Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co.

Frank L.upson Fleming- Dearing Hardware Company Southern Mutual Max Michael Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co Athens Georgia

Post Office Installs Gilded Radiators This Summer

The post office adds three new gilded radiators in the front lobby. Officials say the timing is to be prepared and keep customs, not in anticipation of an August cold. The department notes it often installs fixtures after the season or before to stay on schedule.

Arrest of Turner Washington on burglary charge

Police arrested Turner Washington, a colored man, last night on an alleged burglary charge. The report notes the arrest was made by local officers and identifies the suspect by name and race.

Turner Washington

Annual policyholders meeting for Southern Mutual Insurance

The annual meeting of policy holders of Southern Mutual Insurance Company will be held Tuesday June 6 1916 at 11 p m in the company office in Athens. A E Griffith secretary.

The Southern Mutual Insurance Company Athens Georgia

Baseball Results From Associated Press Rounds Up Scores

National Cincinnati 8 Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 0. American Washington 3 Chicago 3 14 innings called at darkness. Boston 5 Detroit 2 New York 7 St Louis 5 Philadelphia Cleveland rain ended. Southern Chattanooga 11 Atlanta 2 Nashville 9 Birmingham 3 Little Rock 2 New Orleans 7 Memphis 3 Mobile 8. South Atlantic Montgomery 5 Charleston 3 Macon 2 Augusta 1 Albany 6 Columbia 2 Columbus 2 Jacksonville 7.

Washington Chicago Boston Detroit New York St. Louis Philadelphia-Cleveland Southern Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans Memphis Mobile South Atlantic Montgomery Charleston Macon Augusta Albany Columbia Columbus Jacksonville

Streets overrun by fast moving cars threaten pedestrians

A citizen laments growing street traffic with new cars daily and warns that drivers and footmen struggle at crossings. Footmen, with right of way, risk harm as pedestrians and drivers fail to yield and misjudge turns, endangering lives.

Sister of Former Georgia Governor Dies in Gainesville

Sallie Slaughter Candler born 1836 in Gainesville died aged about 80 after months of frail health. A Southern Female College graduate in 1858 she taught mathematics there soon after and dedicated her life to education at prominent Georgia institutions.

Georgia Gainesville Sallie Candler Sallie Slaughter Candler Ham House Green and Spring Streets Southern Female College

Miss Wenona Bell Reappointed Art Director at Texas College

Miss Wenona Bell art director at the Baptist College at St. Marcus Texas arrived to visit her parents Rev J A Bell and Mrs Bell before heading to New York for work at Looper Institute. She has been re elected as director of the art department for another year.

Wenona Bell the Baptist College St. Marcus Texas J. A. Bell New York Looper Institute Miss Bell The Texas College

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Spring Cleanse

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a time tested laxative. It promises to move sluggish bowels stimulate the liver and cleanse the body of winter poisons. Sold 2c at druggists.

Dr. King

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ambulanc Athens Audit Co Lipscomb Insurance J. C. Jester H. Davenport Warren Sycamore Atlantic Ice Coal Corporation Care Banner Moss Mfg. Co N. Milledge J. A. Gordon O. Martin C. C. Vandiver Jefferson, Ga Gracedale Greenhouse Lumpkin St J. T. Anderson College Avenue Bank IN Athens Savings Bank Sanitary Co 4Th Ave Brooklyn N. Y Robert Miller Springdale P. O Pulaski St Dougherty St Crucedale Greenhouses Porto Rigan Nancy Hall J. I. Davis Quitman, Ga Shedden Arms Raymond, Ga Peoples Dougherty Hull Streets Meigs and Finley Louis Camak Lucy Cobb Turqoise Opera House R. A. McKnight Atlantic Ice & Coal Co Prince Avenue D. G Anderson & Co Clayton Athens, Ga Csvaiaseees Athens Engineering Company Lipscomb & Co City Loans J. D. Bradwell, Attorney Gillis A. E. Griffith Sec’y Associated Press National Cincinnati Pittsburgh Knights Templar Godfrey de Bouillon
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