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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1907

Page

13

Webb and Crawford Wholesale Grocers Make City Proud

Athens based Webb and Crawford Co. Wholesale Grocers dominates local volume with multi-state reach. President Joseph N. Webb guides a 27-man staff and seven traveling salesmen from a central depot on Broad and Sprout Streets, with a 17,000 square foot warehouse and a 10,000 square foot annex on the Central of Georgia tracks. The firm backs city uplift, contributes to major movements, and sustains a reputation for reliability and modern methods.

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Head and McMahan Leading Clothiers in Athens

Head and McMahan, a premier gents clothing and furnishings firm in Athens, has earned praise for quality and style. Due to rapid growth, they will relocate from Clayton Street to a corner site at Clayton and Jackson, building a three story flagship to expand operations and serve a larger region.

Clayton Stree Clayton and Jackson Streets Imperial Hotel Head @ McMahan Castle Hall Maz Joseph Wall Street Glenn Lodge Carlton Building Jackson Street Odd Fellows Tx T. Young Beery L. Garebold N. G

Athens Climate and Health Ranked Unmatched in Region

Athens touts its climate and health as unbeatable near Blue Ridge foothills. The city sits 800 feet above sea level with mild four season weather, clean air, pure water from Oconee river works, and a robust sewer system. Death rate under 1 percent, strong board of health led by Dr. W. B. Conway, with Mayor W. F. Dorsey as ex-officio.

Splendid Success Of R Brandt The Jeweler

The Athens jeweler R Brandt has built a premier jewelry firm with a full manufacturing department. The business, from Chester South Carolina, now leads the region with quality goods and reliable service. A new seven story Southern Mutual Insurance building will house his expanded store on Clayton Street.

Brandt Athens South R. Brandt Southern Mutual Insurance Company M.R. Brandt Clayton Street

Athens Georgia A City of Low Taxes and High Credit

Athens presents a model municipal profile with a tax rate under one percent ad valorem and a debt under $275,000. The city boasts minimal crime, strong public works including paving and lighting, a capable fire department with Gamewell boxes, high fire pressure, and ample water supply. It notes efficient governance, dispensary liquor profits shared with Clarke County, and a long history of timely debt payments.

Athens Uerity Bellock Georgia Gamewell Clarke

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