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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
8
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded biannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00. Also notes a 6 room cottage for rent on Grady Avenue via J. W. Ingle at 171 Grady.
The police force is equipped with new badges chosen by the council committee. Captain Hill holds badge No. One, marking a long service tenure. Separate notices advertise a Berkshire sow with eight piglets and chrysanthemums for sale.
After a second operation for appendicitis within weeks, Mr Ed Rhodes at St Marys hospital is steadily recovering. His friends will be glad to learn of his improved condition.
Brief classified item listing Lipscomb advertising fire insurance with J. C. Jester and a florist offering fresh cut flowers Parma Violets. Also notes calves and plants for sale, tire repair service, and houses for rent by E. S. Lyndon. Includes phone numbers and multiple small ads.
The University of Georgia faces Alabama in Columbus with doubt about the outcome. Athens fans expect a Georgia win yet acknowledge Alabama’s threat as both teams try to rebound after recent setbacks.
E R Hodgson Jr takes seat on the Georgia School of Technology board of trustees following the resignation of E R Hodgson Sr after years of service. The orderly transition preserves leadership and continuity with continued cooperation from former trustees.
Fresh country eggs 30c a dozen and extra large fries 35c each. Nice fat hens 45c each. Large Irish potatoes 35c per peck and fine yam potatoes 30c per peck. Large cooking apples 30c per peck and fine Northern apples 40c per peck. Florida oranges 25c a dozen. New canned tomatoes 3 for 25c. Rutabaga turnips 2c a pound and winter collards 10c a head. Turnips with salad 10c a bunch. Phone orders 1176 for delivery.
Dr Benedict reported Judge C H Brand is ill with acute appendicitis. The Banner noted an initial attack followed by a correction that appendicitis was not certain. Physicians now say the judge is pretty sick but an operation is not deemed necessary at this time.
Davison-Nicholson Co advertises flags and bunting for the Daughters of the Confederacy in sizes from 12x18 to 29x36 inches with consistently low prices.
Sanitary department wagons continue city cleanup ahead of the Daughters event. Citizens are urged to place trash and rubble in boxes or barrels where collectors can reach it, as many scores already cleaned up.
Miss Ludelle Bullock, about fourteen, died at her Hull home from congestion of the brain after several days illness. Funeral services were held at Hull at 3 PM led by Rev. J. P. Cooper of East Athens Second Baptist Church. She was the daughter of W. H. Bullock and had many relatives and friends in the city.
Charles Weatherly son of Mr and Mrs C N Weatherly fell and fractured an arm yesterday morning. He is attending to the injured limb and is expected to suffer no serious complications.
A notice to Journal readers requests anyone with complaints or missed deliveries to call the listed number 1251. It promises a special delivery if the paper is not received.
Our regular line of China, Glass and Housefurnishing Goods grows daily with new items. The expanded assortment reinforces the store’s commitment to home elegance and practical tableware.
Mrs. A T Harper and Miss Beulah Dunlap return from Atlanta. Miss Annie Love Thornton visits friends in Watkinsville. Alsa Moore stays with uncle James Dillard at Arnoldsville. Zillah Hutcheson returns home after visiting niece Mrs. R T Moore in Comer. Leola Dunlap visits relatives in Augusta and Washington. Annie Seymour at home after Gainesville trip. A dramatic club forms with an axet play next week. Mrs F Kroner returns from Fort Leavenworth with ill son Lieut Hayes Kroner. Gladys Glenn improves after early return from Normal School. Ruby Dowdy visits sister Mrs Furth in Jacksonville. Mrs S C Hayes visits son W M Hayes at Arnoldville. Lizzie Carter called to Americus to see ill grandchild. Pierce and Lunlap Herndons visit their parents.
A Montgomery Alabama traveler Mr D A May gave two dollars to the Wilson Marshall fund in Georgia saying he wished to help while it would do good. Mr H P Law rence contributed one dollar and another dollar came from a cash gift. More donations were anticipated today.
The enterprising Bernstein Brothers furniture firm adds a second passenger elevator to their Athens store. The multi floor showrooms feature a large stock across several floors and promise convenient access for patrons, especially ladies.
Rev. Troy Beatty rector of Emmanuel church will return today from Griffin where he attended a missionary conference. At the gathering Jewett Williams was ordained to priest's orders and Beatty preached the sermon for the occasion.
The October Brenau Journal from Brenau College Conservatory in Gainesville is praised for its neat layout. Readers note refined type, color effects, and tasteful paper tints, marking a top effort by Banner Printery and college editors.
Yellow and black seals featuring Wilson and Marshall promote the campaign with the motto Win with Wilson cut the cost of living. They are seen in many areas marking envelopes and cards as a novel publicity effort. Mr M T Green is out of hospital after an accidental pistol wound to his left arm.
A congenial Athens auto party returns from the Georgia State Fair in Macon where Studebaker Day was presented. Led by Guy Barnett the group includes E G Barnett, Barnett’s father, A L Deadwyler, James Baugh, Pulnaut, Carter, Grady Whitehead, and W C Denny who achieved a perfect round trip score with no punctures or delays.
Morgan Mann a longtime and respected Black resident of Athens died at his Odd street home. He was buried yesterday with many white attendees at the Gospel Pilgrim cemetery. Mann served as an attache of the 8 A L station force for many years.
The adult son of Rev. Hammond, a well known colored preacher here, will occur today. The death happened yesterday at the Foundry street home.
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