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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
8
For Rent rooms and houses listed with prices across Milledge Street and Pulaski Street locations. Includes rooms at 165 S Milledge 35 dollars and 604 Boulevard 20 dollars, plus multiple Pulaski Street addresses with monthly rents around 17 to 60 dollars. College Avenue area noted with surrounding properties.
The city and chamber officials plan to greet a visiting delegation of boosters in Athens for the county exposition. A parade of several cars will arrive via the Jefferson road around 11 o clock with the mayor and chamber secretary leading the welcome.
Those who missed the first representations at the Majestic yesterday or last night saw a show that impressed critics. Johnny Bes provided a sharp monologue and dance routine. five or six musical acts surpassed vaudeville and lyceum averages. A Damrosch Orchestra violinist delivered well. Lou Ray sang with culture and power. Dante Ricci, twelve, is a remarkable violin prodigy. Stone and Keiths booked a top vaudeville attraction that drew strong crowds and high prices.
National baseball results Philadelphia 13 Boston 4 New York 4 Brooklyn 3 American Cleveland 11 St Louis 6 Washington 4 New York 3 Boston 7 Philadelphia 5 Notice to Oliver Encampment No 14 I O O F officers and members to meet Friday night Oct 4 1412 at Odd Fellows Hall for third degree work. E E Aaron C B J A Mealaor Scribe.
A poultry show briefing is planned by the Southern Poultry Association. Details point to a major event with city participants and a year ahead schedule. The note mentions exhibitors, judges, and a porkery feature as part of the program.
A water color sketch for a new Athens athletic field is displayed in the window of Mr. C. A. Guider’s on Clayton and College. The design, framed by McGregor’s, honors Mr. and Mrs. Morton and envisions an outdoor facility to expand membership and utilize sun and air. Architects plan a longer building to suit southern climate and lower costs, with public input invited on final plans.
The Lyric presents three features headlined by Robin Hood. The three reel film, praised by the New York Telegraph, showcases the Eclair Company of America in vibrant medieval chivalry and romantic storytelling with stagelike acting and lively Sheriff of Nottingham antics enhancing audience enjoyment.
Mrs. W. D. Arthur and family express sincere appreciation through the Banner for kindness and thoughtfulness shown by friends and neighbors on the death of Mr. Preston Arthur.
A fragmented note hints at a case involving interest shares and a tale behind a technology project. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment suggests financial stakes and possible governance questions surrounding a tech venture.
A cluttered short notes page lists items for sale and services from Williamson’s and Davison-Nicholson Co. including dried fruits, raisins, gifts, table boards, carved items, cut glass, rubber purses, and a hook on a Great Sensation Fibre Brooms. It also mentions rental housing, an auto for rent, jewelry like a Kappa Sigma badge, and a small horse with phaeton. Local shop promotions emphasize gifts and household goods with new shipments and assorted farm produce.
The Thalians dramatic club met last night and planned to present the first play of the season around December six or seven. Eight to ten new members will be sought at upcoming tryouts amid keen competition. A prize of 25 dollars was proposed for a student written play accepted by the club. Miss Mary Lyndon returns as director with Mr. Henry Howard as president to uphold Georgia’s dramatic standard.
In Clarke, 215 cast ballots in the regular election while 1 080 voted in the primary. Athens recorded 121 votes. county totals include Princeton 25, Winterville 24, George Factory 15, and others. Amendments on justice courts, Bleckly county, borrowing power, tax returns, and common schools show varied approval with strong support for common schools.
A large Athens audience enjoyed a refreshed program at the Colonial last night. Suzane Carter continues to delight with songs and artistry, Duncan debuts a new funnylogue, and Signor Gualano adds a fresh act. Baby Browne appears in response to demand, with a special matinee this afternoon for children under twelve. Manager Bishop invites all local kids to attend. No matinee Saturday. A druggist praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds, sold by dealers.
At the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs meeting Athens prepares a Made by Women display. Mrs H C White presides. A collection from Athens will be shown in Atlanta on the 22nd and 28th. Mrs T F Green leads local collection efforts. pieces must be sent to Atlanta on the 11th.
Atheny flood of Red and Black placards announces the football game Saturday and the mass meeting in the chapel tonight at eight. The crowd will hear from Coach Cunningham Coach Ketron Captain Peacock and the entire team with startling statements planned.
The mixed choir of Emmanuel Church will meet for practice this Friday evening at eight o'clock. Rector Troy Beatty notes all members should report promptly.
For sale a twenty acre tract of good farm land includes a two room tenant house. The property lies on a graded road about four miles from the County Court House.
Notice informs Clarke County residents of an October 16 election to decide adoption of an 1912 act to establish a county board of education and fund schools by tax. It details voting options For County Unit System of schools for Clarke County and Against, with election procedures and duties of officials. Also includes a separate notice to creditors for J D Lester estate administration.
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