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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1913

Page

8

Alabama Has A Track Meet Too At Tuscaloosa

Alabama overwhelmed Owenton 81 to 0 in three quarters, with the fourth not played. Coach Graves used many players while officials and water boys struggled. Hagan and Van de Graaff led scoring with multiple touchdowns as Alabama dominated on a windy day.

Tuscaloosa Alabama Owenton Crimson Graves Hagen W. van de Graaf Hagan van de Graaff Jones Alverton Tucker Harbour Green Havenport Nolen Robertson Kerby Boyd

Athens Savings Bank Promises 40 Percent Interest

The Athens Savings Bank advertises savings deposits paying 40 percent interest compounded twice yearly on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00. Promote the saving habit. Also notices for room and board in uptown, furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent, and a lost watch and pin reward.

Athens T.e Athens Savings Bank

For Sale My Home Near Miltedge Clover Burst Avenue

Real estate notice offering a nine room two bath home with furnace and garage for sale. adjacent to Miltedge, Clover Burst Avenue. terms easy, price reasonable. Dr Otis Johnson Insurance Building, phone 354. Also shoe repairs offered by Martin Bros Clayton Street. Newly furnished room and bath for two young men for rent. Apply P O Box 645 or phone 947. Auto for rent info by H B Shy at 1234. WANTED stock girl for W T Collins & Co. Stray black horse mule around 950 pounds from Farmington. reward offered. Lost baby’s signet ring engraved Hazel near Davison Nicholson Co. and Orr Drug Co.. contact Banner office. Evinrude detachable rowboat motor ads by Ben Garrow. Chrysanthemums available by phone 20. Canis stock for sale at 1903 College Avenue Athens Ga. tf.

Clover Miltedge Otis Johnson Jand Bath P. O Dhtf Davison-Nicholson Co Orr Drug Co Hazel Banner Office

Strahan Returns From National Road Congress Trip

C. M. Strahan is back from attending the Great National Road Congress. He reported on progress, shared insights on road funding, and outlined next steps for local infrastructure plans.

ROF

Meeting at Detroit Sees Road Plan Backed by Experts

Prof. M. Strahan head of Georgia civil engineering and Clarke County engineer traveled from Athens to Detroit for the American Road Congress. Two thousand attendees from thirty state road organizations discussed federal aid and a coast to coast highway building campaign. A national highway plan was urged to improve roads, with focus on regional differences and expert committees for further study.

M. Strahan University of Georgia Clarke Detroit American Road Congress Aphiew md Prof Jahan Ureaniae

Mr Daily Enters Business In Athens On Broad Street

Mr Daily a long time dry goods shoes and clothing dealer in Athens enters business for himself on Broad Street next to the Rochester Clothing Company He brings a complete stock of dress goods shoes clothing and general merchandise at prices matching the quality He invites friends to visit his new shop and support his venture

D. C. Daily Broad Street Rochester Clothing Company Daily

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Postponed in Athens

The regular monthly Chamber of Commerce gathering, scheduled for next Tuesday night, has been postponed until a later date. The busy season makes it hard for Athens business leaders to attend, delaying the meeting until a suitable date can be arranged.

Chamber of Commerce Athens

Lucy Cobb Girl Boudoir Replaces Georgia Boy Den Window

A Georgia shop window redress shifts from the Georgia boy’s den to a Lucy Cobb girl boudoir. Two Cobb girls dressed the display, delivering a pretty and well done arrangement that outshines the previous theme. Sam Wootts may need to improve his display to keep pace.

Lucy Cobb Tcy Cobb Sam Wootts

Mi-Ona Stomach Tablets Solve Indigestion Distress

Stomach upset relief promised by Mi-Ona Stomach Tablets with claims of quick, sure action. Ad emphasizes stopping distress, soothing stomach walls, and strengthening gastric glands, with money back offer and widespread druggist availability through H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Miona Minna H. R. Palmer & Sons

Citizen for Athens This Fall

An over good citizen has been added to the list of those who have come this fall to cast their lot with the men who are making a great city here. Mr. J. H. Whitehead of Rochester New York with the R Brandt business.

J. H. Whitehead Rochester N. Y R. Brandt

Druggist Promises Quick Relief for Itch

H. R. Palmer & Sons Prince Ave Pharmacy advertises D D D for eczema and skin itching. The store guarantees a full size bottle with immediate itch relief or the patient pays nothing. It claims the remedy cools and heals and urges customers to compare with other druggists.

H. R. Palmer & Sons. and Prince Ave. Pharmacy

Insurance Firms Emphasize Strong Assets and Safety

In a bold advertisement two firms tout millions of dollars in assets and conservative methods. They stress fire insurance as essential and urge readers to choose their coverage for protection.

Gus Arig

Funeral Held for Mrs Elijah Herring at Oconee

The funeral for Mrs. Elijah Herring, aged 51, from Mitchell Street, was led by Rev. A. A. Sullivan and Rev. S. R. Eng, at Oconee cemetery. She died after a fall from her rear verandah caused a broken hip, leaving a husband and several grown children.

Yeserday Oconee Street Methodist Church Elijah Herring Mitchell Street Messrs A. A. Sullivan S. R. Enging Oconee Cemetery

Planning Lyceum Course for Athens YWCA

Last night at the YWCA Athens members heard the winter lyceum plan to be presented by the Redpath bureau for the athletic department. Mrs. C B Griffith spoke inspiringly as tickets were distributed for season sales. Five attractions are planned each month starting with Killarney Girls on the 17th. Season tickets for five entertainments cost 1.50. YWCA members pay one dollar. Mr Patterson of Atlanta heads the Redpath business for this territory and promises strong entertainment for the South this winter.

Y. W. CA Redpath Bureau Athens C. B. Griffith Killarney Patterson Atlanta Redpath

Athens Ties to Sulzer Trial Highlight Hiram Todd Link

The Athens region follows the Sulzer trial with interest due to Col. Hiram Todd's marriage to an Athens girl, Susie Lumpkin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FE K Lumpkin. The note mentions their ties to the city as the story opens.

Athens Hiram Todd Susie Lumpkin FE. K. Lumpkin

Sensation in Sulzer impeachment testimony stuns court

State Superintendent Duncan W. Peck testified under oath that Governor Sulzer urged him to deny facts demanded by the Frawley investigating committee and dismissed the oath, prompting intense courtroom excitement. Saratoga observers note attorney Hiram Todd, for the Assembly Board of Managers, secured a pivotal point in the trial.

Sulzer

More Than One Funeral Sermon Each Week Reported

Rev. S R England preached his fifty second funeral sermon this year yesterday afternoon. The year isn’t over yet, but there has been more than one funeral weekly for Mr. England to conduct, a record unmatched in his career. Georgia corn club work will be expanded by a pig club program run by James E Downing of the U S Department of Agriculture, organized with the State College of Agriculture. He will organize pig clubs statewide with farm demonstration agents assisting, starting now. Contest rules include four months of feeding, purebred hogs, and region based feeds. County and state fairs will host contests. some counties will exhibit best pigs next fall. Downing will tackle crop schedules to fit regional crops and conditions.

S. R. England Mr. England Georgia State College of Agriculture James E. Downing Bureau of Animal Industry U. S. Department of Agriculture Downing

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