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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
8
Six room green cottage on Nacochee Avenue between the Boulevard and Prince Avenue offered for 1350 dollars. It is the first house on the left facing Nacoochee Avenue after you leave the Boulevard. Stop by the office to discuss the deal.
Real estate and fire insurance notes by Erwin & Company. Advertising advice for J C Jester and W M Pittman offering savings on furniture and footwear. Room for rent on Washington Street. Max M Htwettd delivers shot repairs. Teasing Bludwine beverage promotion.
Markets report steady tone in Athens with light trade as conditions remain clear and pleasant. New York cotton figures show fluctuating quotes with Oct delivery near 9.00 to 9.31 per unit, reflecting a calm trading day.
A crowded column lists items for sale and rent, local business ads, and social notes. Entries include Lipscomb & Co real estate and fire insurance, Athens Savings Bank advertising 4 percent interest, rental offers on Cobb Street and Cedar Street, farm sales near Athens, and a parade of visitors and residents from multiple towns such as Cedartown Monroe Commerce Winterville and Athens.
A newspaper notice advertises a daily scan of a wide assortment of home goods. Tinware, enameled ware, woodenware, silver ware, aluminum ware, china and glassware are offered with specialties including Marion Harland items, Percolator Coffee Pots, Lisk's Turkey Roasters, Fireless Cookers, and various kitchen tools and dinnerware sets.
Thornton visited parents in Augusta. Mrs. Edenfield of Macon stays with sister Mrs. Hud in Jefferson. Mr. Comer and children of Athens were guests here Sunday. Mrs. Patterson of Athens guests of sister Mrs. Wills. Nix of Commerce spent Sunday here. Mrs. Maxwell left for Birmingham to visit brother Walter Christian. Mrs. Smith and Miss Johnson spent Friday in Athens. McElhanon family guests in Gainesville. Bonnie Brock and Carolyn McGarity, teachers in Commerce, visited home Sunday. Mrs. Appleby of Athens attended Stockton Hartsfield wedding. Ladies' Club met.
A Rexall Store advertises Rexall Orderlies to relieve chronic constipation with a money back guarantee. The H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co promotes three sizes 10c 25c and 50c and claims the candy like tablets act on bowel nerves without purging.
Mrs C Willoughby of Marengo Wis credited Dr King’s New Discovery with averting a dreadful tragedy and saving two Ilves after a severe cough thought to be consumption. The aunt urged use. results described as the cough nearly gone and another rescue for a boy with bronchial trouble. Trial bottles free, price 60 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by local druggists.
The many friends of Mr. J P Fears are glad to hear he is somewhat improved this morning after a second slight stroke Sunday night followed by a hemorrhage. He was dangerously sick for two days but is now improving.
Harrison S. Elliott of the International Committee Y M C A spoke to nineteen groups at the University Y M C A urging renewed Bible study work. He noted state colleges show high voluntary participation and outlined new plans to expand this year beyond prior efforts.
Bulbs offered include Roman Hyacinths in multiple colors at 45 to 50 cents per dozen and Narcissus bulbs at 25 cents each. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Normal School Pharmacy claiming safe use for all ages with no harmful drugs.
The Elite theater in Athens presents a three reel version of the famous Two Orphans starring Kate Claxton for Monday. The full story is described as touching and thrilling with no intermission walls between reels and admission of ten cents.
Mr. C. G. Hounshell of Korea, former missionary and member of the Student Volunteer Movement, will address Y M C A gatherings at the Normal School this afternoon and evening and at the University tomorrow at 7 00 o'clock under the library. He will share a conviction on studying missions and the obligation to heathen lands and help plan this year's mission study work. His visit last year is fondly remembered by listeners.
Creatore comes Friday night and the United States Marine Band on Monday creating a rich local band menu. The earlier visit by Creatore last year drew large crowds, promising a strong turnout again for this city entertainment spell.
In the morning session Carrie Lockhart pursues divorce from Claud Lockhart in superior court. The first verdict was granted, marking a procedural milestone in the proceedings.
In the superior court yesterday morning a consent verdict was reached in Flanegan v Kittle et al. The agreement satisfied both sides as they settled the dispute over a piece of property.
The D D D Prescription is touted as a cure for eczema psoriasis and various skin troubles by Dr Holmes and the Palmer & Sons Drug Co It offers a 1 00 bottle with guarantee a 25 cent trial and a free pamphlet on bathing diet and remedies to prove its merits.
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