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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1920

Page

8

Athens Savings Bank Offers Four Percent on Deposits

Local financial ads highlight the Athens Savings Bank paying 4 percent interest on savings deposits with compounding twice yearly on January 1 and July 1. The page also lists varied local services from insurance agents, plumbing, auto repair, to sale and rental notices, reflecting a broad daily classifieds section. Names like Garnett L. Daniel and W. G. Tiller appear among contractor and service listings.

ANK Athens Athens Savings Bank

Where the Best Eats Are Today

Readable fragments list fresh produce and groceries from Arnold Abney & Co. Florida oranges and grape fruit. Time cinnamon rolls. June peas at 28c. Beechnut peanut butter and Davies products. Hibpan tan Maxwell house coffee. Contact R A Whitten.

Florida Arnold, Abney & Co Libby Davies R. A

Thornton's Luncheonette Dinner Menu October 26 1920

Luncheonette offers Dinner with chicken pie or roast reef, turnip salad with ham hock, creamed potatoes, stewed corn, corn sticks, light bread, crumb pudding lemon sauce, coffee or milk. Supper features veal chop breaded American fried potatoes pearl grits vegetable salad hot cream muffins blackberry pie and beverages. Menu notes 60 cents for dinner and supper items.

Dinner and Banquets at the Geor bilan Hotel Cafe

Promote your party with careful tone and detail to ensure success. The 78 Lunch and 1.00 Dinner offer good value and quality. Phone 1171.

Georbilan

Articles Found at First Methodist Church

Found at the First Methodist Church were two pairs of black gloves a dark blue children's overcoat and a sweater along with other items. Owners are asked to contact Mrs Max Hubert at telephone 964-1. Advertise your Wants in The Banner.

First Ellie Sacueet Max. Hubert

Equitable plan promises saving on home purchase in Athens

One year ago a salesman urged a man to buy a home for 4000 under a cheap plan where monthly payments for principal interest and insurance would be under 50. He declined, another bought, and the renter now pays 60 monthly, losing potential family protection. The message promotes Equitable Life Assurance services and a home purchase contract, urging readers to consider saving rent, securing insurance, and contacting T. J. Mitchell in Athens Georgia for assistance.

Equitable Athens Earth T. J. Mitchell Equitable Sife ‘Assurance’ Society Holman Ehg Georgia

Hardwick seeks to regain Senate amid party disputes

The article records efforts by Hardwick to reclaim a Senate seat amid political contention. It notes demands for enforceable laws on private and denominational institutions under state supervision. It also criticizes interference by the Democratic National Committee with Georgia’s party nominating process.

Democratic National Democratic Convention

Greek King Alexander Dies After Monkey Attack

King Alexander of Greece died at 5 20 p m from wounds suffered when a pot monkey attacked him in October He was badly mutilated and his death raises questions of succession Constantine reportedly ready to return and claim the throne while Premier Benipeice says Prince Paul likely to be allowed to ascend according to Swiss dispatches

Society ‘of King Aexander Greece Alexander Constantine Benipeice Paul

Local Candidacy Announcements for Aldermen and Legislature

A flood of notices from Clarke County voters announcing candidacies for alderman seats in Wards Two Three and Four, plus a general assembly vacancy. Figures include J F Rhodes resignation and Joseph H Compain seeking votes in Clarke County ahead of November election.

Board of Aldermen Bjrgst Democratic RT. Dottery Boards of” Aldermen Democrac Lherepy Board of Aldermer J.P. McCall Ross A Creekmore Pine P. H Gonolly T. Hoceny Fourth Ward Clarke County J. F. Rhodes Joseph H. Compein

Panthea revived on screen with Norma Talmadge

A revived Panthea starring Norma Talmadge, directed by Allan Dwan, features the original cast including Earl Fox, George Fawcett, Eric Von Stroheim, Roger Lytton, and Murdock McQuarrie. A Russian setting and romance drive tragedy intrigue as Panthea evades police, escapes to England, and confronts a baron’s demands over her husband’s operas.

Panthea Norma Talbadge Nick Eee Allan ‘Dwan Earl Fox George Fawcett Eric Von-B8troheim Roger Lytton Murdock - McQuarrie Panthea Romoff Baron“de Dutsiter England Ecu Paris Fats Panthea Romoft Dame Meadivin de Duisitor Exiure Ciriman Thearon Russia

Markets Press Cotton Prices Across Exchanges

The report lists New York and New Orleans cotton ruling prices with tone firm midling figures and daily highs lows closes. It notes spot market steadiness in Athens Atlanta and New York, with Chicago quotations and a reference to a naturalization case involving Joseph Murphy and an alleged bomb possession accusation.

New York Nsw Orleans Ealing Athens Atlanta New Orleans

Coal Operators to Meet at Cleveland

Hundreds of bituminous coal operators gather in Cleveland for a general meeting. Attendees plan to discuss proposed action toward lowering prices, with Attorney General Palmer named as a speaker.

Cleveland Oy General Palmer E Zine

Army Balloon Race Mystery Leaves U S Aces Silent

Reports from Saturday's international balloon race say Army balloon pilots Lieutenant Richard Thompson and Lieutenant Harold Weeke have not been heard since the start. An apparent American citizen, Murphy, is involved in conflicting dispatches about his birth in Massachusetts and subsequent travel with his father to Ireland before the voyage.

Saturn Evert Army Richard Thompson Harold Weeke Murphy Massachusetts Irétsid

Deaths and Funerals Miss Frazier Eldson

The funeral for Miss Frazier Eldson, 80, who died at her cousin’s Barnet Shoals residence, was held Friday at 12:30 PM at Barnet Shoals Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Also, Miss Lillian Martin, 20, of Hull Ga, died Sunday at her parents’ home. Funeral from Hull Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Hull Cemetery.

Lillian Martin Beneee Lillian Martin Myre Chas.” 'Martin Hull Baptist Church W. B. Minz

Oglethorpe County Pig Club Boys Win Prizes at Fair

Oglethorpe County pig club boys won five ribbons at the Southeast fair last week. In Junior-Duroc gifts and Junior Poland China gifts they took two and three ribbons respectively. Joe McMahan and Forest Amason placed in Duroc and Poland China classes, with Hue Sanders and Roy Knox also placing in Poland China. The haul marks a strong first show effort and the county plans continued support for next year.

Oglethorgs Boyd Oglethorpe Boys Toys Ag vThe Duroc Joe “McMahan Poland Record Association Hue Sanders

Rotterdam Cotton Exchange Opens to Trade With Germany and America

Rotterdam opens a cotton exchange to facilitate trade with Germany and America. It will manage storage for up to 100000 bales. Red Cross meeting Wednesday at 4 pm in Chamber of Commerce room Hohan building. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other matters of importance disposed of. MAX MICHAEL, Secretary.

Rotterdam Oat Germany America Hare RED Cross Chamber of Commerce Hohan Building Max Michael

Woman's Club Day Committees Ready for Campaign

The Woman's Club announces a coordinated canvass with members from the chamber of commerce Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. A whirlwind campaign will run Wednesday and through the week to raise funds and support for the Sparel tashat in Athens, listing numerous named volunteers and organizers.

Woman's Club Chamber of ‘Comimer Fet Rotary: Club Kiwanis Athens H. A.pondergraph W.L. Hancock C. Se Bik Mia Ieee Mraney Eerie Parrell AS Tenction Ralph Goss Ea W Scott Mina Mro . Myers Misa Jones Gottenheimer FB Ritchio Josalo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hill Street Wynburn Milledge Terrace Erwin & Company Pscomb Jester New York Life Insurance Co. Garnett L. Daniel, Agt W. G. Tiller T. L. Mitchell Auto Starter Repair Company Prince Ave A. B. Pattontas Cynton St Western Electric” Farm A. H. Davenport Martin Porto Rigia win County _Brokerage “Co Comer Woodlawn ‘Ave Austin Camér Woodlawn Ave L. M. Lewis River St R. Terry Civil Service Examiner Washington,d. C Beveroy Fen Addrése“A. 8 Care Banner WIL Lexington Corolla T. A. Sanders Hinwassee Ave Cole McGraw H. C. Anderson Bludwine Springdale Corner Hillk Milledge Hy Dorsey Biz Southern Mutual Building MONEY Vere Gale—Paige Boston Broad St West Rufus Belgium Jones’ Green House Watkinsville Kalamazoo Arnold Abbey ‘&O Thornton Methodist Meigs Street J.T. Anderson Hardwick Senate H. Dunbar C Thornton Georgie J. F. Hades Norma Talmadge Clayton St Chicago Ong Liverpool Ayssust Bee Were Seve Oost Aeee Eere Liberty Lipscomb Fire Insurance ‘Agency Hondred Januraricy Sind Orvi Frank A. Lipscomb Mgr Jake Hutchins Bolletton Green & Michael Loan Department Hubert M.aylee Holman Bidg Oglethorpe County’ Pig Club WC Ashe Jesder Gomi Davie Doria Ethel Kathleen Kytloa Marion Balley Louis Kyte Tint Elder Lea Hanis Mgo Ide le WO Bolton Mra Moss jMra Curry Katie Bell Millar Soll Charles Choydell Kratter Walter Waekog Jago J/B Vaughan Louis Funkenstein Max ‘Hubert Jh’ Watson Julean McCurry Chastrudgeon Charles Jacobson Lewitt Johnson J.m.paggio Mise W.sanford George ‘Thorn John” Morris Milton’ Jamigan A| Lipscomb J.A.’ Talmadge D.bondant Mita Hamilton McWhorter D_ Borenee J.lostrat Mary. Lyndon Hugh “Gordon Mree Jones ‘Yow C. M. Strahan Ralph Hodgson W._F. Doredy D. Fy. Paddock Bee Ea Brooks Aéveriee Prince Mr. Martin s_ Fleetwood Lanier Insurance Department
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