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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1916

Page

8

Short Classified Notes From Lipecomb and Local Advertisers

Short notices list insurance offers from Lipecomb and Davenport, mining property interest, Shorthorn cattle available, rental housing on Dougherty Hull and Meigs Finley, automobile sale or trade by Ralph Walker, debt collection system by Sanford Kingsberg, cottages and building lots for sale by A H Davison, and Peoples Bank stock wanted. Includes boxes in Athens and Raymond Georgia.

Ralph Walker Allgood’s Stable W. Clayton St

Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent deposits

The Athens Savings Bank promotes a 4 percent savings rate with compounding on January 1 and July 1 for deposits starting at 1.80. Also lists rental offers, poultry and plant ads, cooking oil, furniture services, and local notices including lost items and a reward for the return of a memorandum book and a brooch.

Athens Athens Savings Bank R. B. Russell L. W. Cooper Banner

Hot Weather Necessities in Stock at Local Store

A local retailer advertises refrigerators and ice boxes plus ice cream freezers, water coolers, and related items. The notice claims the largest stock of hot weather goods, guaranteed satisfaction, and invites inspections. It states prices are right, offers terms, and welcomes lookers and purchasers alike.

Auction Notice for Barber Street House and Lot

Readable items describe improvements including two bathrooms storm sheeting double hard wood floors cypress shingles large closets gas piped to each room instantaneous gas heater water cut off inside house. The house and lot of Miss Daisy Colbert will be sold at auction next Friday afternoon at quarter past six with easy terms.

Daisy Colbert Barber St Chouse

McCommons-Thompson Co. Big Sale Draws Crowds

The first annual sale at the McCommons-Thompson Co. store drew hundreds from the surrounding area and kept the big shop crowded all day. A later notice states many advertised prices will prevail again today, helping those who missed yesterday’s rush.

McOmmons-Thompson McCommons-Thompson Co

New Method Lengthens Life of Rubber Gloves

A new vulcanizing process for seamless rubber gloves extends glove life. Each successive layer is vulcanized as the glove structure progresses, rather than vulcanizing after all coats are applied, according to Popular Science Monthly.

Popular Science Monthly

Stray Story and Local Ad Note Laughter and Tablets

A stray line from a singer recalls a warm reception with audience shout of fine while a cynic hints at prison. Cedar Grove resident Anna Hawn adds a note praising Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle liver remedy from H. R. Palmer and Sons.

Cedar Grove, Mo H. R. Palmer Sons Adel

Beans and Courtroom of a New Maid

A family lunch reveals a new maid's baked beans as the punch line of a sharp Exchange quip about a poor report card. The sister humorously compares the maid's performance to the beans' sweetness and molasses, eliciting a shared laugh at home.

Mother

Cheap Generosity and a Spent Husband’s Gift

Old Skinner boasts of generosity toward his young wife but his gift of a blank checkbook reveals a major flaw. He provided a beautiful little book of checks but forgot to put money in the bank, leaving her unable to cash any notes.

Skinner

Wanted Young Man to Look After Cattle and Choir

Advertisement from an English country paper seeks a steady respectful young man to look after a cow and conga han d good voice and is accustomed to sing in the choir. The notice emphasizes reliable character and prior choral singing experience.

Martes Ae Oise

Patented Celluloid Watch Crystal A Cheaper Durable Cover

A newly patented celluloid watch crystal can be produced at far lower cost than glass and offers longer-lasting protection for the timepiece while providing equivalent shielding.

Footlight Heir Proves Richest Yet Poorest Actor Paradox

Footlight inherits a fortune and becomes a paradox on stage as he is described as both the richest and poorest actor. The remark frames his financial rise against his figure on the boards and audience perception.

Footlight

Georgia Pharmaceutical Association Meeting Moved to June in Atlanta

The forty first annual Georgia Pharmaceutical Association meeting is set for June 13 14 in Atlanta instead of June 6 7 to avoid conflicts with Mercer University and State University pharmacy commencements. The program promises strong sessions with a lively agenda. Local hosts offer reduced hotel rates on the European plan and railroads will provide discounts for a large turnout. The board of pharmacy convenes June 12 with Piedmont Hotel as headquarters.

Georgia Pharmaceutical Association Atlanta Mercer University State University Schools of Pharmacy Board of Pharmacy Piedmont

Progress June issue features local social and educational pieces

The June number of Progress, edited by F A Merrill, includes editorials and articles on Henry County politics, community service, the senior school, and civics. Announcements preview July content with lectures by Lowell and Lapp and topics on agriculture and education. Special summer school coverage is promised for July and August issues.

F. A. Merrill Henry County Mary M. Woods W. D. Weatherford Mary Blitch Blue Ridge Newell L. Sims C. J

Miss Maude Winn Buried in Milledgeville Funeral

The funeral for Miss Maude Winn who died at a private sanitarium in Milledgeville Saturday was held yesterday at 5 p.m. in Bernstein Brothers chapel, with interment in Oconee cemetery. Rev. Troy Beatty led a simple service. She leaves a sister, Miss Nettie Winn, and had lived in Clarkesville before moving to Milledgeville. The body arrived by Central railway at 1 p.m. and was taken to the chapel. Many friends attended.

Maude Winn Milledgeville Bernstein Brothers Oconee Troy Beatty Nettie Winn Clarkesville Central Railway

Georgia Sunday School Convention Gathers Big in Atlanta

One of Georgia’s largest religious conventions meets at the Baptist Tabernacle Atlanta June 13 to 15 with 2,000 out of town delegates and about 1,000 locals. A mammoth Thursday Bible class parade features men delegates. speakers include Marion Lawrence and P E Green. Music by Excell and Roper adds appeal as a special train from Macon is arranged.

Georgia Baptist Tabernacle Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle of Fulton County Marion Lawrence Chicago International Sunday School Association P. E. Green Birmingham Ala Alabama Synod of the Presbyterian Church U. S Ee Batchelder Montgomery, Mary Alsa South BE. O. Excell Alvin W. Roper Winona Lake Ind Prof Excell Roper State Sunday School Association Macon Central of Georgia Road

Kid Brown Pays Fine and Leaves City

Officers pursued Kid Brown to Atlanta Sunday to arrest him after his Athens conviction for selling whiskey. He paid a $100 fine and left the city. bondsman D. Brown, Manhattan Cafe proprietor, was involved but there is no relation between the two Browns.

Atlanta Kid Brown Athens D. Brown Manhattan

Seniors Challenge University Faculty in Baseball Clash

University seniors and faculty to play a baseball game at Sanford Field Saturday at 4 pm. Kentz Bennett issued the challenge to Mr. Pond, a faculty southpaw, who accepted. The class aims for revenge. lineup and details to follow in the Banner.

Sanford Field Kentz Bennett Pond

Last We Mere An Promoters Hold Year End Meeting

The University Y M C A promotion committee holds its final meeting of the year this evening at 6 30 at the First Methodist church. The outgoing seniors will be honored at the event in what is described as the committee's biggest gathering of the year.

University Y. M First Methodist Church

Grove's Tasteless Tonic Promoted As General Tonic

The ad asserts Grove's Tasteless Tonic contains quinine and tron with value equal to a general tonic. It notes a 50 cent price and a Macon to Atlanta run timed for the convention opening on Tuesday afternoon June 13th. White Sunday schools in the state receive three delegates plus pastors and superintendents. Delegates will meet at the station and be assigned to homes.

Grove Macon Atlanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Theathens Audit Co J. F. Hart Lipecomb J. C. Jeater A. H. Davenport E. O. Martin Columbus, Ga Shedden Arms Raymond, Ga Dougherty Hull Streets Meigs and Finley Streets Louis Camak Sanford Kingsberg Athens, Ga A. H. Davison Peoples Bank Crugedale Greenhouse Lumpkin ST J. T. Anderson College Avenue Athens Engineering A. H. Hodgson Cobb and Prince Avenue Fie Ias Wasce Dougherty St J. L Davis Quitman Prince Avenue Eodet T. V. Hilley Eodtt Hancock Heights Milledge Avenue Eodtf Lyman Hilliard Lucy Cobb H. T. Huggins & Son Broad ST D. G. Real Estate Anderson & Co Clayton St King‘Teh Cheeng China Menai Strait Cornell Spain Portugal France THE Drug-Folks’ State Association Magazine OF Education, Industry, and Social Service Lipscomb & Co City Loans J.D. Bradwell, Attorney City
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