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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1914

Page

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Short Notes of Insurance Real Estate and Local Ads

Classified notes include insurance share inquiry with J C Jester, bank savings at Clarke County Bank 4 percent, hide trade, a barber apprenticeship offer from A B Moler, furnished room for rent near Milledge and Hill, sale of paper shell pecans by F K Freeman, sale coal by Athens Ice Co, help wanted for sales staff at Fred G Davis store, rental ads for rooms and store space, unwashed sack drive for D A R fund, and a plea to rally Old Georgia for the D A R.

Savings Bank Advertises 4 Percent Interest in Athens

The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also notes other local ads for lodging, meals, cigars, seeds, hides, pigeons, and loans. Various names and contact points appear for each item.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Tollivers Smart Set Company Delights Morton Theatre Crowd

A large Morton Theatre audience last night witnessed Tollivers Smart Set Company deliver an all star musical program headlined by The Dances of the Nations and a Wooden bicycle act. The cast drew a capacity crowd with many turned away and a new show promised for tonight including a Thanksgiving matinee.

Morton Theatre Tolliver

First Presbyterian Ladies Fill Thanksgiving Baskets

Young ladies of the First Presbyterian church will fill many Thanksgiving baskets this afternoon at Miss Minnie Thomas's home on Prince Avenue. Those who will donate are asked to send items to Miss Thomas this morning.

First Presbyterian Church Minnie Thomas Prince. Avenue Thomas

Two Candidates Enter Senate Secretary Race After Northen Death

Atlanta November 1923 two entries have emerged with more likely contenders for secretary of the senate seat left vacant by Charlie Northen. D F McClatchey reading clerk of the house for seventeen years confirmed his candidacy with expected victory. Secretary Jesse Perry of Governor Slaton's office also joined the race. Senator M C Tarver of the forty third district is being urged by supporters.

Atlanta Senate Jett Charlie Northen D. F. McClatchey Reading House Jesse Perry Slaton M. C. Tarver Forty-Third

Jury verdict favors Nichols in Lumpkin Parr trust case

In city court yesterday J H Lumpkin Jr for C W Parr sued T J Nichols. jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Later John L Arnold’s case against Nichols opened and adjournment was set to finish today. A jury was stricken in Felming vs Ivey which is to be tried today.

J. H. Lumpkin, Jr C. W. Parr T. J. Nichols John L. Arnold Felming

Reorganize Meeting Of Local Labor Federations

Representatives of eight local unions including printers musicians barbers and others meet tonight at Federation Hall Lumpkin Street over The Banner Printery to reorganize the trades federation Legislation in favor of labor rights and mutual cooperation are stressed O A Cone from Atlanta attends as organizer.

Athens Labor Union Federation Hall Lumpkin Street Banner Printery Federation of Trades O. A. Cone Atlanta

Gridiron Club Holds Fifth Banquet at Athens

The University of Georgia Gridiron Club, a prestigious campus society, held its fifth banquet of the year. Governor Slaton could not attend, sending regrets. Neophytes welcomed included John McK. Gunn, George D. Allen, Noble P. Bassett, Robert Griffith, and Charles M. Davis.

University of Georgia John McK. Gunn Cuthbert George D. Allen Brunswick Noble P. Bassett Fort Valley Robert Griffith Athens Chas. M. Davis Atlanta

Colorado Coal Company Seized Over Labor Troubles

Associated Press report from New York cites Rev. Genry A Atkinson accusing the Colorado Coal Company of dominating politics and courts, leading to arrests and jail for enemies of the company amid recent labor unrest.

Associated Press New York Colorado Coal Company A. Atkinson Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Mada

First fall and winter men’s meeting at the Majestic

Sunday afternoon gathering drew a full house with nearly twenty on stage in the men’s chorus. Dr Neighbour spoke earnestly and seventeen men pledged to seek a better life, with three making a public profession. The event left leaders pleased with the season’s start for city men’s gatherings.

Future of the Hour Hale Princeton Neighbour

Financial report of First Methodist Church Augusta

The pastor Rev C C Jarrell reports the church led conference in missions and raised 4809 for orphans home. Membership and baptisms rise while church property parsonage and insurance values shown. Sunday schools and Woman's Work totals, plus financial exhibits, are detailed with grand total expenditures and receipts.

C. C. Jarrell Marietta St. John’s Augusta Woman's Missionary Societies Home Department Presiding Elder Precher Bishop's Land American ‘Bibl Society

Baby Howitzer Labeled Latest Terror Weapon of War

The article describes a compact weapon called the baby howitzer or minenwurfer with a metal adapter guiding a shell to its target. It notes shell velocity around 130 feet per second, ranges from 190 to 550 yards at varying elevations, and that two men can move the device a short distance on a heavy platform despite its light gun weight.

It Really Does Believe Rheumatism

It really does believe rheumatism says keep Sloan's ointment on hand for joint and muscle pain. Apply to the sore area without rubbing. it penetrates quickly to ease swelling and discomfort. A 25 cent bottle from any druggist provides instant relief for colds, rheumatism, neuralgia, and similar ailments.

Toys Galore at Roberts' Book Store

Roberts' Book Store advertises a wide selection of toys and games for children of all ages, promising delightful entertainments. The notice also promotes stationery, office supplies, novels, periodicals, and magazine subscriptions, urging readers to subscribe now.

Salt Magazine

Wife and Mother Died Recently He Felt Life Worthless

Henry Huffman, a special railroad agent based in Macon, Ga., died at Grady Hospital in Atlanta after drinking carbolic acid at a rooming house on Ela Street. He had been in the city a week. His wife and mother had recently died, and he expressed that life was not worth living.

The Banner Atlanta, Ga Henry Huffman Macon Grady Hospital Atlanta

Thieving Epidemic Strikes Athens County Looted Harness and Valise

A citizen reports a broad daylight theft of an $18 harness left in the courthouse lot after going to a meeting. The culprit took the mule, Bugsy, harness, bridle and collar. Earlier, a valise with valuables was stolen from an Oglethorpe county lady’s automobile as she arrived to help her daughter at the State Normal school.

Court House Oglethorpe County Athens State Normal School

Seigel Convicted of a Misdemeanor

Genesee New York Nov 23 Henry G Sigel a New York merchant charged with grand larceny in connection with a store chain failure was found guilty of a misdemeanor late tonight The jury returned the verdict early tonight Sigel was sentenced to pay a 1000 dollar fine and ten months in prison A stay of execution was granted until next June Bail stood at 25000 dollars

Associated Press Genesee, N. Y Henry G. Sigel New York Siegel

Athens Woman Credits Dean's Kidney Pills in Cure

Mrs Louise Smith of 951 East Broad Street Athens writes about two years of severe kidney trouble back pain and sleepless nights due to back strain. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Smith and Bros Store her symptoms improved and eye dizziness subsided with regular kidney function restored.

Athens Dean Smith’& Bro

Among the Best at Majestic Harry Rodgers Mardi Gras

At the Majestic Harry Rodgers and His Mardi Gras Girls drew a fair audience with ten strong voices and varied talent. The show, including comedy and dancing, promises larger crowds this Thanksgiving week. Manager Stone deserves praise for securing a strong company. Two matinees at 3:30 and 4:30, two evening performances at 7:45 and 9:15. Admission ten and twenty cents.

Majestic Harry Rodgers Rogers Stone

Jumped Fox In the City Limits

Yesterday morning Conductor Martin of the Southern Railway said his switch crew near the field by the tracks inside the city reported a fox was seen. A chase was organized but fox-hounds were unavailable and the animal escaped. It is the first wild fox seen inside the city in many years.

Martin The Southern Railway

Georgia Tech offered post season game for Belgian relief fund

Georgia Tech in Atlanta on November 23 received a offered post season football game with Georgetown to aid the Belgian relief fund Washington declined by reason of faculty regulations leaving the plan uncertain and not yet finalized.

Atlanta Georgia of Technology Georgetown Washington

Meigs School to Stage Mother Goose Play

Primary pupils at the Meigs School building will present Mother Goose production Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock. Tickets or ads encouraged from Gollins and Cooper General Contractors with contact numbers 3224 or 9838.

Meigs Goose Latire Blue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woodlawn Avenue Armstong Orr’s School Ss. P. Orr Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Clarke County Bank Hide Co E. Broad St A. B. Moler Milledge and Hill Street F. K. Freeman Athens Ice CO Eod Watkinsville Fred G. Davis Mr. Silverman College Ave Care Banner Holland Clayton St Francis Long Taylor Old Georgia Kmas Gins the McGregor Company Rubber Stampa Gardner & Price, Staioners and Printers Lampkin Holland Cafe Wright’s Cafe M. H. Merry Athens Hide Co Broad St Antonio Pomar Griffin A. c. J., Banner J. F. Hart White and Lemon Setter Jack J. M. Howell Care Banner Office Morton Theater Lampkin Street Bower D.G. Ant Real Estate Ders Ion & Co Clayton’ ‘Street Wclatchey Offering Tarver Athens Federation OF Labor Gridiron CLUB Colorado Churchman First Methodist Church North Ewes Anderson Banking Co Anderson, ‘Banking Co Anderson - Banking Co Baby Howitzer Roberts’ Book Store Lipscomb:& Company F. Hart Crocedale Greenhouse Seigel Aitvaittia Fox Gollins and Cooper
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