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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
8
Local notice items cover mileage coupons in ads, items for sale including eggs lettuce and syrup, rental housing at Milledge Avenue and Barber Street, painting services by John L. Arnold, papering discounts, and a used automobile roadster sale. Also listings for scrap iron, grain bags, and a milk cow swap.
After a four week inspection of city water works by the city engineer and repairs to filters plus new equipment the board of health says city water is safe for all uses. If future conditions threaten safety the board will alert the public through daily papers. October 14, 1915.
This morning at 10 oclock Michael's will give a hand spin top and bear squeaker to every school child who calls. The store introduces Bear Brand hosiery for children with a guaranteed stock, shown in window bears in cages.
The council accepted and rescinded a resignation, keeping Alderman Tibbetts on the council. It authorized a new incinerator plant after a Greenville study praised its odorless operation and cost of about $4,000 plus roof. A street repair order and a contract committee for the plant were also set.
City officials discuss rapid start for work with top paints and equipment. Mayor names finance streets and health committee heads amid plans for an incinerator and patrol wagon purchase. Alderman Gordon compares Athens sanitation to Greenville and seeks full cost and method details for improved city cleanliness.
Lost: Bunch of keys owner I Haddock return to Banner. Ad promotes Max Joseph's Delicatessen and Fish and Oyster Market offering kosher meats and a contact phone 1321.
The Georgia Railroad announces changes to train arrivals and departures in Athens effective Sunday, October 17. Trains 51 and 57 adjust arrival times, while trains 60 52 56 change departure times. No changes to trains 53 55 and 54. Times shown in Athens city time.
New York Oct 15 The trial jury for eleven directors of the New Haven Railroad accused of conspiring to monopolize transportation traffic in New England had been chosen late today.
An advertisement for Max Josephs promotes kosher bolognas wieners and goose liverwurst. The note lists contact as 1321 Josephs with phone 1321 and mentions grocery meat delicatessen and fish offerings.
A forty foot high stockade surrounding the gallows has been erected in Murphysboro Illinois for the hanging of Joe Deberry scheduled tomorrow. About two thousand spectators can be admitted and four thousand have already applied for passes.
The U S state department was informed that Britain will issue permits to export licorice from Turkish ports to the United States in American ships. The move follows a request from American tobacco manufacturers. Fresh banana prices and grape notes appear in the same column with local contact details.
In re W A Sanges bankrupt No 469 in bankruptcy a petition for discharge has been filed and a hearing is set for October 30 1915 at ten o'clock a m in the United States District Court room Atlanta Georgia. Creditors and others in interest are to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk C C Fuller Deputy Clerk W G Corinett. Also an ad for wall paper by John L Arnold in Athens promising best selections.
At a farewell gathering last night at the temporary Y M G A headquarters in Edwards building, plans were announced for a new facility opening next week. C A Rowland spoke on the religious side, six lay members shared thoughts, and an all star basketball game ended with Lanier’s team 13 Broom’s 11. Rev Jarrell offered a closing prayer as ladies served cream and cake.
Fresh arrival of red snappers black fish butter fish mullets and freshwater fish plus shrimps. Telephone order 1321 for quick delivery. High quality pork beef veal and calf at prices lower than competitors.
The Linton Spring Water Co announces it will deliver pure water to Athens families and respond to emergency calls today. The message invites friends and patrons to enjoy the spring, with phone contact 504.
Football results from Oxford show Louisiana State defeating Mississippi by 28 to 0. The brief notes an ice cream shop advertisement nearby offering flavors and sherbets with contact details for Ye Garden.
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