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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
8
The Colonial Teater hosts a one night only bill featuring Mutt and Jeff and the new musical comedy In Panama with a thirty person company. Annie Russell's Comedy Company earlier impressed Boston audiences with She Stoops to Conquer and The Rivals.
Rev John F Yarbrough of the Jefferson Methodist church visited the area after a trip to Atlanta with Rev and Mrs A Sears. He returned toward Jackson County. A Sunday school class led by Dr RosL Stephens was postponed due to the death of Mr Henry Rhodes.
A chronic dyspeptic homeowner from Hornellsville New York testifies that Chamberlain’s Tablets have done more good than any other medicine he has tried. The testimonial invites others to buy the tablets from dealers nationwide.
Area notice lists savings offer from Athens Savings Bank paying 4 percent interest on deposits starting January 1. Reads as public advert for savings accounts with small minimums and a reminder to start a saving habit.
Classified items include home for sale on Cloverhurst Avenue with nine rooms two baths furnace and garage listed by Dr Otis Johnson Insurance. Danish game cocks offered at 1003 College Avenue. Administrator sale in Clarke County Georgia describes two land tracts near Helicon Springs with cash terms. Andrew S Wilson administrator of Josephine Wheeler announces sale in November 1913 with specific land parcels and burial ground reservation.
Mr. George S. Moffett of Penn Mutual Insurance Company and local manager Linhardt visited Athens yesterday. Moffett, based in Atlanta, spoke highly of Athens enterprise, hustle, and life.
Mr Yancey Harris, who has run a business in El Paso for several months, visits here this week and leaves today for the Texas city he has adopted. He comments on the Mexican situation in the border town.
Capt. T. H. Fraser marshal of Hoschton arrived on official business seeking a man who jumped a labor contract. The marshal learned the man had already left for South Georgia, leaving no trace at the home place of Big Dilly of the Georgia football team.
City Attorney F C Shackelford opines on who may vote in Athens Georgia's October 18 charter election. Voters must be Georgia General Assembly qualified, resident twelve months in state, six months in Athens, ten days in ward, and current on city taxes. Registration not required. "registered voters" means "qualified voters."
Clarke County Georgia official notice lists state and county levies for 1913. It sets 85 percent of the state levy plus specified mills and dollars per thousand on county values, with detailed allocations for jury bailiffs road and building, salaries, coroner, law charges and more. The notice requires publication and directs surplus to lawful county charges. Dated September 2, 1913.
An advertisement extols Danderine hair product claiming soap harms hair and promises dandruff removal and hair growth. It urges using Danderine or a “Danderine Hair Cleanse” via scalp treatment to improve cleanliness, moisture, and shine with a 25 cent bottle.
Promoters book a 125 pound main bout between Mike Kelley of Athens and Kid Young of Atlanta at the Colonial theater next Wednesday night. Semi final matches pair Kid Brown of Indiana and Kid Brooks of Atlanta. Athens contenders Walton Rowland and Lang Brown also train locally at Buschner's roadhouse.
The Modern Dental Parlors at 10s College Ave advertise crowns and bridges so natural they are undetectable. They claim the best materials, guarantee quality, and offer painless new methods. Four operating rooms and a full lab enable simple fillings to complex operations with free examinations and low prices.
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