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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1914
Page
10
The listing details a Bed In with white or vernus martin finish, 2 inch continuous post, 52 inch height, 14 fillers, heavy locks and rails, large connecting bars, baked enamel finish. A Spring uses twin link construction with heavy pipes, angle iron cross bars, corner blocks. A Mattress of forty pounds felted cotton in eight layers with bed tick and roll edge. All items shown with regular prices.
A collection of local ads mentions Lipscomb sharing fire insurance with J. C. Jester, Clarke County Bank savings at 4 percent, for sale of 500 bushels apple oats through W. S. Holman, a stenographer seeking part time work from University student, and a room mate search for a furnished room at 650 Meigs Street. Also listed are rent notices for Milledge Avenue and Cobb Street properties, a Sunday lunch invitation at Wilkinson Hotel, a lost gold bracelet on Hill Street between Franklin and Cobb engraved B. W. April 1908, with reward offered for return to 387 Franklin Street.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 per cent interest on savings deposits with compounding twice yearly on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 are accepted. Also notices include boarding at Wilkinson Hotel, meals for patrons, a 6 room cottage for rent on Grady Avenue, 800 bushels Appler Oats for sale via W. S. Holman, property exchanges for automobiles, and various classified requests for lodging, insurance sales, and furniture for sale. NEW MARKET opens at 376 Washington St offering oysters and fresh seafood. Barry's Parlor Market advertised.
Captain Paddock of the Reg and Black football squad arrived after a Brooklyn trip and planned to join the Georgians for a grudge game. He was expected at Sewanee yesterday but came here to lead his team. He said I am coming, beat Sewanee.
Georgia defeated Sewanee 7 to 6 on Sewanee's home field in a hard fought game played in rain soaked mud. Logan and Tolley starred for Georgia while Hitchcock, Garard and Garmany shined for Sewanee as officials called many penalties and both teams relied on straight football with few tricks.
The Holland offers a Sunday dinner from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with orchestra. The menu features Chicken Soup with Croutons, Baked Sea Trout, Ham, Creamed Sweetbreads, Baked Chicken with Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Waldorf Salad, Ice Cream Cake, Demi Tasse, and Cheese Wafers.
Yesterday and last night many Athens viewers noted that the bride’s father and her mother's husband in the Lubin film Stop Thief had white hair that was real not a wig. Ed Lawrence of Florida plays the part and has friends in Athens who have seen him in Lubin pictures before.
Atlanta residents mourn the death of Billy Barlow a veteran minstrel known for making locals laugh. He was fatally attacked by a intruder who forced into his home in Little Rock Arkansas and clubbed him. his wife was found with a severed throat and did not survive.
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