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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1911

Page

8

Bargain Cottage For Sale On Nacochee Avenue

A six room green cottage on Nacochee avenue between the Boulevard and Prince avenue is offered for 1350 dollars. It is the first house on the left after the Boulevard. View it at the office to discuss terms. Also note Dr. A C Quillian, a local dentist, broke an arm yesterday while cranking his auto. the fracture is not serious and will limit use of one arm for days.

Nacochee Avenue Boulevard Prince Avenue Nacoochee Avenue A. C. Quillian D. H. DuPrees Harria St Hancock Ave Barberville City

Farm Demonstrators Profit on Second Day Meeting

The Georgia farm demonstration program reports higher yields across corn and cotton, with per-acre corn up to 14.3 bushels and seed cotton at 1299 pounds, as 53 agents from eighty counties share results and plan next year. State Agent E Gentry summarized a year of work while discussions outlined future tasks and revises agent lists across Georgia.

Sta’ Johege E. Gentry Georgia Farmers of Gentry State College of Agriculture J Phil Campbell Creswell Boys’ Corn Girls’ Tomato and Canning Club Bradford

Essanay Feature at Lyric Promises Best Picture

Essanay's The Stace Driver's Daughter plays at Lyric today as Mr Anderson controls the end. The program is billed as ample guarantee of top quality, with the paper touting the film as the best offering on the bill.

Anderson

Dynamite Demonstration Planned by DuPont Officials in Georgia

E I Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co arranged a demonstration with expert Dennis Shannahan for Mr E Gentry and sixty five USDA sub-agents at Athens Georgia. The event will occur October 26 on the Georgia State Agricultural College land near the Lumpkin Milledge car line. All interested are invited.

E. I. DuPont de Nemours Powder Co Dennis Shannahan E. Gentry United States Deteriment of Agriculture Athens Georgia State Agricultural College Lumpkin-Milledge

Athens Man Promotes City During Auto Tour

Mr Francis Jackson of the Atlantic Ice and Coal Company departs for a auto tour through Middle Georgia. He travels via Atlanta Griffin Barnesville Forsyth and other towns carrying pennants and a banner to advertise Athens as the best town in the South.

Francis Jackson The Atlantic Ice and Coal Company Middle Georgia Atlanta Griffin Barnesville Forsyth Athens

How to Remove Freckles With Wilsons Freckle Cream

An advertisement claims Wilsons Freckle Cream permanently fades and removes freckles. A Swiss reader testimonial supports the product plus a money back guarantee. One jar fades freckles, two jars remove them. send 50 cents to Charleston, South Carolina for a full size jar if local druggists lack supply.

Wilson M. J. Rivers Berne Switzerland Wilson Freckle Cream Co Charleston S. C

Elks Call Regular Session At Eight Sharp

Regular session at eight o'clock sharp invites applications then follows the usual social session. GEO, H. PALMER, Sec. H. CARITHERS, R.

Geo H. Palmer H. Carithers

Frosty morning prompts wide range of kitchenware items

The notice lists coal vessels such as coal scuttles and tongs alongside cooking tools like waffle irons muffin pans and oyster fryers. It advertises Saratoga potato chippers assorted bakeware and aluminum ware plus open stock china dinner sets and Rogers silverware. Contact phone 125.

Saratoga Potato Lick Rogers

Salty Charges in Hanson Case

In Avlanta on October 24 deposition in Hanson will case reveals sensational claims by widow Mrs. Cora Lee Hanson. She alleges late railroad president J F Hanson favored Mrs Daisy Horner now Mrs McVickar of New York, courting her on trips, gifting jewels and flowers, furnishing preferred rooms, and spending Europe trip mostly with Horner while wife played cards with others. Theosophy topic also discussed.

Avlanta Hanson J. F. Hanson Cora Lee Hanson Railroad Daisy Horner McVickar New York Horner

Grand Jury to Meet Thursday

The grand jury adjourned yesterday after an unusually busy day to meet again Thursday morning. It is hoped to conclude their work Thursday and make their presentments.

Accommodation Train Delay After Freight Wreck Near Lawrenceville

The Atlanta accommodation train was late arriving here, arriving at 10:30 instead of 7:30 due to a blocked track from a freight wreck near Lawrenceville. No injuries reported, several cars derailed but not a danger to passengers.

Atlanta Lawrenceville

Mutt and Jeff Cartoon Series Garner Wide Adult Interest

The Mutt and Jeff cartoons by Fisher captivate adults as much as children across the country. Fisher’s simple strokes yield strong, daily laughs, earning him the nickname easy money kid. Guy Hill prepares a lavish Colonial musical now touring, promising a large cast, chorus, and spectacular scenery.

Mutt and Jeff Stud Fisher New York American Continents Fisher New York Mutt Jeff Guy Hill Mutt and Matt

Emmanuel church choir practice at 4:30 this afternoon

The boys of Emmanuel church are requested to meet at the church at 4 30 this afternoon. Rector Troy Beatty directs the session.

Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty

Williams Seeks Special Treatment at Hardman Sanitarium

Mr J O Williams visits Commerce for several days to undergo special treatment for a persistent physical ailment at the Hardman sanitarium, aiming for relief after ongoing health troubles.

J. O. Williams Commerce Hardman Sanitarium

Short Notes of Interest Real Estate and Ads

Real Estate Erwin and Company. Fire insurance Erwin and Company. Want to divide fire insurance with J C Jester. Notable ads for Hotel Sanges promote Bludwine and meals. Wording shows rooms for two regulars, comfort, convenient location. Also ads for repairs, painting, furniture sales and rentals including seven room house on Cedar Street and a four room house with bath.

Markets Athens Weather and Health Ad

Athens quiet and steady nine cents. Weather fine. Advertisement urges aid to strikers of liver kidneys and bowels with Dr King s New Life Pills to restore proper function. Includes health soap endorsement. Mentions retailers W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons selling 25 cents products.

Dr. King New Life W. J Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Fires Insurance and Real Estate Listings in Athens

A compact page item lists Lipscomb & Co. handling fire insurance and real estate, the Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest on deposits with biannual compounding, plus rental and sale notices for several properties on Cobb, Hoyt, Thomas, and Washington streets. A Roman gold brooch is lost near the theater, and help is sought from Mrs Mathews. an ad calls for two to three young boys to work at a moving picture show.

Normal School H. M. Mathews Moving Picture Show E. P. Stone

Colored Bakery and Supply Company Chartered

Clarke County superior court yesterday granted a charter to the Bakery and Supply Company, a corporation financed and led by colored residents of the city and nearby towns. Thompson, a leading figure, helps head the enterprise. A trick bicycle rider entertained Clayton street crowds while a fight between a white boy and a colored boy drew attention away from the main display. Street car conductor W. J. Rumpley retires after nearly five years, planning farming and college farm work as the reason for leaving railroading.

Colored Company Superior Court of Clarke Bakery and Supply Company Thompson Clayton Street W. J. Rumpley College Farm

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Erwin & Coo Trators O. H. Benson Washington Felix Williams Carrollton W. O. Cornelius J. G. Oliver C. M. Down W. N. Manning Funston W. A. Hill Georgetown W. C. Lewis Wellston J. T. Pittman Attapulgus J. D. McGee Knoxville W. T Walliday Lumpkin R. D. Gay Cuthbert G. L. Harris Palmetto W. Cubbedge Guyton D. H. Smith Swainsboro W. A. Logue Gibson P. D. Johnson Covington W. W.s Yates Temple J. T. Waters Gainesville W. R. Tucker Summerville J. W. South Martin J. W. West Fort Gaines L. Peacock Ellaville L. G. Collins Camilla E. S. Collins Blakely, Co V. Cunningham Americus Macon W. C. Cornelius Cedartown M. Down Union City L. Johnson Oxford B. Coogler Jonesboro J.B. Brown McDonough J. G. Tolleson Monticello J. E. W. Smith Waycross M. W. Walker Blackshear E. Morgan E. T. Jackson J. Pitts Bowman Pw. Mundy Harlem J. W. Preston Newton W. W. Rast Pidcock J. A. Booker Ft. Valley C. Hl.strangward Sylvester W. R. Smith Fender S. M. Richardson Hartwell NEW Eagle Cafe NEW Eagle Essanay LYRIC FR Jackson Huggins China House Broad Street Athens, Ga Salty R. R SALIF Clayton ST Citizen’s Pharmacy Clayton and Jackson Erwin & Company J. C. Jester Hotel Sanges Bludwine Max M. Hibert Cedar St L. N W. M. Pittman Chas. W. Parr R. S. Crane NEW York Cotton Close Liverpool Cotton Fire Insurance—Lipscomb & Co Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co Bank IN Athens Savings Bank Cobb St W. A. Jester Hoyt and Thomas Streets Nce Pittman Washington Street F. G. Umbach Hotel
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