Short Notes of Interest Real Estate Fire Insurance Ads
Real estate listings and insurance offerings accompany miscellaneous notices from Erwin & Company and Jester. Items include furniture and stove sales, rent notice for a nine room house on Washington street, fall hat display at Mrs. W A Ivey on College Ave, and a query about dividing fire insurance with J C Jester. Also mentions fresh orange drinks, milk delivery, and a request to rent a usable piano. Includes Oliver typewriter for sale and a finder notice for W C Grier.
Short Notes of Interest and Local Ads
Fire Insurance Lipscomb & Co Real Estate Lipscomb & Co. The Largest Savings Bank in Athens pays 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually. Deposits from $1.00. For Rent on Cobb Street two private baths electric lights and gas. For Sale or Rent room house on Cedar Street. For Rent front room furnished 531 Thomas Street near Linton's. Spring water keeps you cool this summer. Fall Hats on display at Mrs. W A Ivey 129 College Ave. Try an Oliver Typewriter from The McGregor Co. Paint and wall decorating quotes from Chas W Parr. Shoe repair service phone 1010. Lost oratory gold medal between R Crane Co office and Swift Building. If found contact Miss Velma Cook for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Crane & Co
Cig St
Swift
Velma Cook
Governor Halts Colonial Records Publication in Georgia
Special to The Banner reports Governor Hoke Smith ordered the state printer to stop publishing the Colonial Records and return manuscripts to former Governor W. J. Northen. Since 1865 the state spent 75,299.31 on the compilation, with 24,000 volumes issued and only 1,400 sold, and Smith says the compilation will be stopped after 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
W. J. Northen
Smith
Moore Reelected Macon Mayor in Landslide Victory
Macon Georgia October 6 Mayor John T Moore was reelected by 1 174 votes over Alderman N I Brunner who polled 596 Moore captured 1 764 votes and his ticket also drew strong support This election marks one of Macons notable political events in history with high turnout and clear backing for the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
John T. Moore
N. I. Brunner
Moore
Emul
Layer Moore
Strike on Georgia Florida road unsettled and court citation
Valdosta Ga October 6 The astrikey situation on the Georgia and Florida road remains unchanged Col J M Wilkerson vice president said an application for injunction to restrain the lawlessness by strike breakers has been filed with Judge Pardee in Georgia The case is referred to Judge Sheppard in Florida with no word on when he will hear it The situation is described as desperate and likely to be heard in Valdosta Also local specials list fresh produce with phones 1071 1072 1073
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Valdosia
Georgia and
Florida
J. M. Wilkerson
Pardee
Speer
Sheppard
Valdosta
Low Water Forcing Steam Power In Athens Area
Extremely low water across the South threatens hydro electric plants. Athens relies on a city steam plant to run the car system and lights, emergency power from the steam plant used for the first time in years. Barnett Shoals, Tallassee, and Mitchells Bridge plants show severe drops. Fresh shipment of pecans almonds walnuts and raisins noted at Fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Electric
Barnett Shoals
Tallassee
Mitchell's Bridge
Inspectors to be discussed by Atlanta committee
Atlanta Oct 6 The Ault committee probing the agriculture office met at 2 pm and heard Commissioner Audson’s report which supporters say clears him of charges. The main investigation will occur in November with witnesses to be called. The panel sees lax appointment laws for fertilizer inspectors and calls for stricter limits and higher inspection fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ault
Commissioner of Agriculture
Audson
Doctors Failed to Reach Quorum at Clarke County Meeting
Last night Clarke County Medical Society failed to meet its quorum at city hall. Four doctors attended briefly, but the adjourned Mayo r and council meeting and a chamber of commerce meeting overlapped, leaving no quorum for the medical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County Medical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Building proposal bids for Georgia State College in Athens
Sealed proposals for the construction of a building for the State College of Agriculture at Athens Georgia will be received until 12 00 noon on Monday October 16 1911. Plans and specifications are open for inspection in the office of President Andrew M Soule.
Athens Glidden Party Members Named for Trip
The Journal lists L. C. Browns Mitchell Athens as secretary treasurer and general manager of Athens Coa Cola Bottling. Col W H Morton a leading Clarke county farmer. R L Moss Jr owner of large turpentine interests in South Georgia and a top Athens businessman. H M Hughes of Athens Street Railway and Electric Co and B T Epps a mechanician. Headquarters likely at Hotel Cumberland. Brown was a popular member of the 1910 Journal Heraing tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Brown
Mitchell
Athens
Mr. Brown
Athens Coa Cola Bottling Company
Col. W. H. Morton
Clarke County
R. L. Moss, Jr
South Georgia
H. M. Hughes
Athens Street Railway and Electric Company
B. T. Epps
Mechanician
Cumberland
Journal- Heraig
Athens Social Roundup Highlights Local Events
A large reception for Methodist students at Lucy Cobb Institute and the University of Georgia opened a busy social night. The First M. E. Sunday school cotillion at DuPree Hall drew many attendees with other gatherings noted along with a local ad for Arnold & Abney offering pumpkin yams and fresh produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
University of Georgia
M. E
DuPree Hall
Civil service exam held at post office building
Yesterday morning a civil service examination was conducted by Chief Clerk Watson Fuller of the Railway Mail Service from Atlanta. The tests for mailing clerks in the schemes occur several times a year. Those who passed included E. D. White, John R. Mack, and Marion Holbrooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Watson Fuller
Railway Mail Service
Atlanta
E. D. White
John R. Mack
Marion Holbrooks
Proposals Sought for New Farm Mechanics Building
Dr A M Soule president of the State College of Agriculture announces sealed proposals for the construction of the new farm mechanics building at the State College in Athens Georgia. Plans and specifications are open for inspection in the president's office and bids will be received until 12:00 noon on Monday October 16 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Soule
State Colleg of Agriculture
State College
State College of Agriculture
University of Georgia At
Athens
Andrew J. Soule
New Garage to Rise Between Church and Stern Home
Messrs Allen H Talmage and W H Bishop plan a brick garage on a vacant lot between the Presbyterian church property and the Charles Stern home place. The two story, modern building will cost about $6,000 and include a full garage plus a well lighted display department. The lot is owned by Allen Talmage and DuPree Hunnicutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Allen H. Talmage
W. H. Bishop
Presbyterian Church
Charles Stern
Allen Talmage
DuPree Hunnicutt
Inflammatory Rheumatism Immediately Cured Claim
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in all muscles and joints with severe swelling and six weeks bedridden after eight doctors gave no relief. After using Dr Detchon s Relief for Rheumatism she improved within three days and could walk. Citizens Pharmacy at Clayton and Jackson streets sold it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Detchon
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Clayton and
Jackson Streets
Stephenson and Hull Offer Cottage and Farm Lands
Real estate notice for a seven room cottage at corner DuBose and Virginia Aves with water, lights, sewerage and easy terms. Also offers 67 acres near Barnett Shoals Road at 36 dollars per acre. Total value listed 1750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBose Ave
Virginia Ave
Barnett Shoals Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ervuvin
Erwin & Company
J. C. Jester
M. Pittman
Washington Street
F. G. Umbach
W. A. Ivey
College Ave
Linton
Firecl&y
Dozier & Company
Wood
Lyndon
Oliver
Mutual
E.C. Branson
Ali
Fountain Pen
Orr’s. Finder
W.c.grier
Lipscomb & Co
Cobb St
W. A. Jester
Cedar St. Dr. I
Thomas St
McGregor Co
Chas. W. Parr
Max M. Hubert
Clayton St
Gov. Smith
Colonial
War Records
Foley
Ore
Ming
Scudder, Jeweler
Rogers and International
Huggins
China House
Broad Street
Athens, Ga
J. P. Fears
California
SA Tak
Ault Committee
Andrew M. Soule
Arnold & Abney
Arnold & Adgey
Arnold &Abney
Soule
Hancock Avenue
the Corer
Stephenson & Hull
Hancock Ave
Harris St
Barberville
Lumpkin St
Barter St
Milledge Ave
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