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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
8
Real estate ad promotes Milledge Avenue and Old Milledge plots in Athens growing area. Four lots remain two on Milledge Avenue and two on Old Milledge. Claim notes value increases as town expands and money grows with the town.
The Georgia Red and Black football team hosts Mercer at Sanford Field in a season finale. The lineup lists Georgia players Covington to Powell against Mercer's Grice to Zellars with officials Street Turner and Lawrence. Admission is 50 cents.
Favannah Ga October 26 James Farrell a clerk in the Central of Georgia railway freight offices was sentenced to two months in jail for stealing three barrels of whiskey from the Central road warehouse. He formerly served as a soldier at Fort McPherson and later married a Bulloch County girl who stood by him. She said she would spend the two months in jail with Farrell if allowed. Farrell’s guilty plea likely avoided a harsher chaingang sentence.
In Atlanta the school board voted to keep the rod as one of the four R s in the public schools. The decision follows a report by Mrs. K Ottley for the board of women visitors which recommended eventual abolition but said practicality requires retaining the birch for discipline.
Zade Smith defeats Park Woodward for waterworks general manager in Atlanta by nearly three to one. Smith wins 3,200 votes to Woodward’s about 1,190, carrying every ward. Clarence Haverty elected councilman from the eighth ward. Riverside City voters bar politics from municipal affairs with a single ticket next month, Republicans and Democrats sharing nominations roughly equally.
Oscar Vaughn an engin eer on the Central of Georgia rail road was killed when a switch engine struck him at six o clock as he stepped from his locomotive after delivering a freight train from Birmingham to Columbus. He died instantly leaving a wife and two children and was noted as a high Mason.
The Y M C A opens its double header tonight at 8:30 with four evenly matched teams in a league to run through November. Women invited, schedule lists Friday Oct 27 and follow dates with Y M C A, M C, A and C matchups. W A Reid referees, promising rule‑book play and strong early competition.
Cold weather lists offer coal vessels coal scuttles and tongs along with shovels pokers and other hearth tools. Kitchen necessities include waffle irons muffin pans patty irons potato chippers and aluminum cookware plus dinner sets and Rogers silverware. Contact phone 125.
Farmers visiting the State College of Agriculture observed farm operations and heard speeches by the college president and university chancellor. Demonstrations covered farm implements and dynamite use by Dupont Powder Company, with remarks on ongoing agricultural extension work and regional uplift. The group plans to depart this evening.
Professors Anna and Sabourand claim a scalp microbe causes baldness and exists in Belium oil. They say Rexall 93 Hair Tonic removes dandruff, kills the microbe, and revitalizes hair roots with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold in Athens at The Rexall Store by H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co.
Gray Georgia October 26 W B Norton on trial for murder in Jones County after both sides finish presenting evidence. Judge grants four hours per side for closing arguments as jury was seated over two days and the court spent two days in gathering testimony. Trial expected to run about five more days.
A 75 year old Lake Charles man credits Vinci tonic with renewed vigor after overwork and years of decline. The advertisement touts Vinci as a pleasant tonic for the elderly, claiming it boosts strength and steadiness, with Do. cod liver oil also offered and a satisfaction guarantee from J. R. Palmer & Sons, Athens, Ga.
Real estate and service notes list Erwin and Company offerings with multiple ads including fire insurance, room for regulars at Hotel Sanges, a Winterville rental, shoe repairs, painting and decorating quotes, and house listings. Also notes typewriter repairs and a lost memorandum book with finder contact.
Mutt and Jeff pleased the crowd in a musical comedy adaptation with Hal Hoyt as Mr A Mutt and George Beach as Little Jeff. Bud Fisher’s cartoons were presented with catchy music, strong chorus work, and pleasing scenery, drawing many attendees from surrounding towns and boosting receipts.
Short items list fire insurance and real estate offerings from Lipscomb & Co. Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent savings deposits. Rentals include a Cobb Street apartment and a White Plains building. Help wanted for routes, collections, horse teams, and advertising work. Also listings for buying horses, selling chrysanthemums, and a typewriter catalogue.
Atlanta chauffeur Ed Hays who struck and killed Miss Alline Edwards on Holderness Street was ordered to the rock pile for two weeks and bound over to the state court on charges of involuntary manslaughter and violating the automobile law with a $2000 bond. Mrs Alice Dobbs was seriously injured in the same incident.
The New Eagle Café begins daily three meals for a monthly price of 15 dollars. It touts itself as a top up to date city venue with fresh, attractive surroundings.
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