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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
8
The largest bank in Athens offers 4 percent interest on deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also listed are plant cuttings and an enamel belt pin lost with a reward offered at the Banner office.
Insurance and real estate notes list Lipscomb and Jester fire insurance share ideas. Old polish solution advertised at 26¢ a pint or 40c a quart. A teacher seeks summer work in office bank or store with typewriter and testimonials. Apartments on Cobb Street offered by W J Jeater. Loans on farm property and city property offered by W L Erwin and Geo C Thomas. Music sale announced at Langston Music House. Gas range demonstration advertised by Sibley Fireless Cooking at local gas company office.
This week attendees at the Gas office reacted positively to a demonstration of the Sibley Fireless Cooking Gas Ranges. Thirteen ranges were sold on Wednesday and Thursday.
Washington official from the farm demonstration division spoke at the College of Agriculture with Georgia extension leaders focusing on education, industrial efficiency, and the elevation of rural homes. Demonstration agents and canning club workers from twenty eight counties will meet again for joint sessions.
J C Haden of Atlanta visited Phil Campbell to outline a statewide plan for county trade bodies tied to the boys corn clubs. The plan envisions village and rural advancement via road upgrades, better schools, dairying and truck farming, with Atlanta and state agents coordinating June meetings to boost cooperative marketing and nationwide extension programs.
Special to the Banner. Atlanta Ga May 29. The push to create Candler county in Southeast Georgia is described as one of the liveliest and most strenuous county-formation efforts in a decade. F H Sills editor of the Metter Advertiser and secretary of the county committee says they are working quietly and will present a strong showing to the legislature. Other committee members are Dr D B Jones chairman A J Bird treasurer and J R Dixon assistant.
The effort seeks to carve a new county from parts of Emanuel, Tattnall and Bulloch. Backers say 99 percent of locals favor the plan with little internal opposition. If approved, the undeveloped, rich agricultural territory could see rapid growth and regional prosperity. Pitcher Mamaux shines for Huntington in the Ohio State league. Jack Slattery, ex major leaguer, signs with Portland in the New England league to play first base.
The Whitehall Baseball Team will face the East Athens Grays Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on Sanford Field. The Grays are stronger than last year, Covlton Mill Boys boast an unbeaten record, and aWatkinsville game saw the Grays lose 2 to 0 to the Oconee Boys. Batteries: Whitehall Towns and Johnson. Grays Peeler and Peeler.
Atlanta May 29 A proposed Georgia State Industrial Home for Wayward Girls would be created with a $75,000 appropriation. A five member board including at least two women would appoint a superintendent to run the home and school for girls sixteen and under at risk from immoral surroundings. The plan follows pleas from judges and the Prison Association of Georgia to replace the Milledgeville facility which now serves only boys due to limited space and funds.
Notes on veteran backstops Nig Clarke and Jack Kleinow, Clyde Milan leading American league base stealing, and a fierce batting race featuring Cobb Jackson and Collins. Reports from Pacific Coast, Southern, and Western leagues note strong play, while managers Heckert and Chance shuffle lineups. Injuries, coaching shifts, and lingering bids for a top pitcher, plus a rooming ad at Collins House.
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