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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1910

Page

8

Athens Husky Fellows to Play Commerce Eleven on Grid

The Classic City team plans a trip to Commerce this afternoon to clash with the local high school eleven. After strenuous practice they hope to return victorious, led by captain Rawson, with a lineup including O’Farres Rubenstein Cobb Lavelle Wier Leasier Moss Flanigan Stewart Mell Arnold and substitutes. the squad weighs about 120 pounds.

Husky Classic City Harmony Grove Commerce Athens O’farres Reo Rubenstein B. Cobb Cobb Lavelle

Providence Storm Hinders Athens Streetcar Service

Heavy rains and floods struck yesterday and last night, crippling Athens streetcar operations. No cars ran on schedule, headlights failed on many, open cars were soaked, lights dim, and service was severely disrupted when most needed.

Athens

Reverend George Stone Returns From Carlton Revival

Reverend George Stone returned from Carlton after conducting a highly successful revival at the Methodist church there. The junior preacher on the circuit, he holds a regular appointment in Carlton and has endeared himself to the residents of the settlement.

Geo. E. Stone Carlton

J D Watson completes two elegant store rooms on Lumpkin street

Mr J D Watson a contractor has finished erecting two store rooms on the Cobb Lumpkin property on Lumpkin street next to the Southern Express company offices. He has done fine work in building these new business spaces.

J. D. Watson Cobb Lumpkin Lumpkin Stret Southern Express Company Mr. Watson

Angel Cake Ad Listing

Freshly made angel cake available Friday afternoon. Contact Arnold and Whitney by phone numbers 1076 1077 or 1078.

Arnold & Wihney

Cake Baking Contest Planned With Music Benefit

The N. K. Fairbanks company will host a Friday cake baking contest on Oct 14 to showcase Cottolene. Proceeds and entertainment will aid the YWCA fund, with prizes from O'Farrell Grocery Co., J P Fears & Co., G H Williamson, and H D Marbut. Details were in last week's Banner and will be repeated next week.

N. K. Fairbanks Company Y. W. C. A. Fund O'Farrell Grocery Company J. P. Fears & Co G. H. Williamson H. D.marbut

The Soul Kiss Bashes a Theatre Production

A critic condemns The Soul Kiss as entertainment not up to theatre standards. The piece, revised from last season, is blamed for moral decline and poor execution. The reviewer mocks the management and laments the show’s failures while urging harsher reforms.

Iconoclast at the Majestic screens in Athens

Biograph today presents Iconoclast at the Majestic on Clayton Street. The Athens District Meeting of the Woman's Department of Home Missions will be held in Crawfordville Georgia October 28 to 30. Delegates from each auxiliary are urged and pastors with no auxiliary should ensure representation. Mrs Rufus Brown and other conference officers will attend. Send names to Mrs A J Melton Crawfordville. District Secretary Mrs W L Pierce.

Athens Woman's Department of Home Missions Crawfordville Rufus Brown A. J. Melton W. L. Pierce

Mount Airy Firm Files Bankruptcy Petition

In U S Court Deputy Clerk W G Cornett filed yesterday the bankruptcy petition for James Funk and Brewer & Funk of Mount Airy Col Sam Kinsey is attorney. Liabilities amount to 2134 61 and assets to 3189 00.

W. G. Cornett U. S. Court James Funk Brewer & Funk Mount Airy Col Sam Kinsey

Shelled Nuts from Arnold and Abney Serve Local Market

English walnuts and pecans offered under the Arnold and Abney brand. Product codes 1076 1077 and 1078 referenced for inventory or labeling. Local merchants list these shelled nuts for wholesale or retail sale.

Arnold & Abney

The Exceptional Equipment of the California Fig Syrup Co

The California Fig Syrup Co touts its own scientific prowess in creating Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna through purified plant principles and skilled blending. It warns against imitations and notes the genuine product bears the company name on the front to ensure proper benefits.

California Fig Syrup Co California

Young man hurt by fall from streetcar on Clayton

Gene Cheney, a young white man, was seriously injured last night around seven o clock when he fell from a streetcar on Clayton Street. The wet steps caused the fall and he was carried into the Talmadge Hardware Company store for medical attention.

Gene Cheney Clayton Street Tallmadge Hardware Company

Young Troy Harbin Improves After Strynchine Incident

Master Troy Harbin son of Mr and Mrs James Harbin was improving after taking five half grain tablets of strychnine Thursday evening. He had been near dying but by yesterday morning doctors said he had a chance for recovery and he remained quite a sick boy.

Troy Harbin James Harbin

Whiten of Toccoa Files Bankruptcy Petition

Petition for bankruptcy filed in the office of Deputy U S Clerk W G Cornett by J H Whiten through attorney N R C Ramey. Whiten was a Toccoa merchant. Assets listed at 1460.00 liabilities 1508.55.

U. S W. G. Cornett J. H. Whiten N. R. C. Ramey Whiten Toccoa

Georgia expected to win at Gordon in hopeful clash

In a double-barrel column Tom Akers jokes about Georgia’s chances after a surprising 101 to 0 victory over Locust Grove. He notes pessimism from Red and Black insiders but hints at a dramatic contest against Gordon requiring an adding machine and accountant. Also notices Rev George E Stone preaches at Young Harris Memorial Church tomorrow at 11 am and Rev J D McPhail at 8 pm with all invited.

Tom Akers The Journal Athens Georgia Gordon Young Harris Church George E. Stone Young Harris Memorial Church J. D. McPhail

Currants and Raisins New Lot From Arnold and Abney

Fresh lot of currants and raisins now available. Phones 1076 1077 1078. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for cures of coughs colds croup and influenza. No harmful substance. Prompt relief. Sold by all dealers.

Arnold & Abney

College football card with varied 1920s games

A schedule listing numerous college football matchups across the United States. Games include Georgia at Athens versus Gordon Institute, Alabama at Tuscaloosa against Union College, Georgetown at Washington against Washington College, Tennessee at Knoxville against Moon ey School, Vanderbilt at Nashville versus Rose Poly Institute, Washington and Lee at Lexington against Hampden Sydney, Sewanee at Sewanee against Anderson Training, South Carolina at Columbia against Charleston College, North Carolina at Lexington against Kentucky State University, Mississippi at New Orleans against South Panda, and University of Texas at Austin against International opponents.

University of Georgia Gordon Institute Athens University of Alabama Union College Tuscaloosa Ala Georgetown University Washington College Washington, D. C University of Tennessee Mooney School Knoxville Tenn Vanderbilt University Rose Polyt. Institute Nashville Washington & Lee University Hampden-Sidney College Lexingston Sewanee University University of North Carolina State University of Kentucky Lexington University of Mississippi Southpanda — University Nigra Acutewestern University Austin Tex

Mystic palmist Ward offers clairvoyant services to public

advertisement extols David Ward as an honest fearless clairvoyant able to name clients, reveal their personal circle and answer inquiries on love, business, lawsuits and more with immediate relief and lasting help. Ward promises to charge nothing if not beneficial and invites immediate consultation.

David Ward Ward Bishop Motor Car Co Mr. Ward America

King and Mrs King to Celebrate Annive rsary in Athens

Dr and Mrs William King celebrate the 659th wedding anniversary on Saturday. The 80th birthday of Dr King is observed this week with family guests, including Mrs William Howard of Lexington Ga. and members of the Sunday school class. Relatives share tea and memories amid golden red decor and salvias in the home.

King William King Dr. King Eugene Black Henry Grady Grady Eugene Julia Black Howard

Special at Fears Head Lettuce and Fresh Produce

A Ferndell pure food shop advertises head lettuce, tender snap beans, fancy California and basket sour pears, rice cakes, coffee, asparagus, and new oat products. Includes catalog numbers 107, 1072, 1073.

California

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