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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
6
Classified items show help wanted opportunities for males and females, along with sales and rentals. Ads list jobs, used autos, livestock, housing, and business space, reflecting a bustling local classifieds page in Athens.
A newspaper ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick relief for backache and a range of pains from neuralgic twinges to rheumatism. It claims ease without rubbing and recommends keeping a bottle handy. Largest size touted as most economical with prices 70c and 1.40.
T L Mitchell district manager for Equitable Life Assurance Society offers a non cancellable salary protection policy and home financing plans in Athens Georgia. He invites inquiry by phone and promotes a million policyholders ownership as part of the society.
A vintage style grocery listing notes apples pears grapes and citrus from Arnold Abney Co and Fleming Oliver with shipments of oysters cheese coconuts and various vegetables. It highlights lettuce celery peppers cauliflower onions and turnips along with nuts and dried fruits and mentions King Hodgson Co. and Costa Delicatessen among suppliers.
A. G. Dudley runs for Representatives in the legislature after J. F. Rhodes withdraws from the nomination in the recent primary creating a vacant office. The move concentrates support around Dudley as the primary proceeds.
Mrs Chapman of 901 E Broad St reports that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her long standing kidney disorder. She suffered backache and swelling in feet and ankles and found life brighter after trying the remedy. Read of it in the news and endorse them to friends. Do not simply cash a kidney remedy elsewhere.
A. G. Dudley runs for Representative in the legislature following the withdrawal of J. F. Rhodes who was nominated in the recent primary, creating a vacant office.
Local ministers including Faust W H and Read attended revival at First Methodist with Dr Clovis Chappel of Washington DC preaching. A separate note describes a telephone call between Chief H C Leeroy and his wife Letroy in San Diego arranging her journey to Athens. Citizens urged to vote for Jos H Lumpkin in the upcoming legislature election on November 2.
The Y M C A hosted a junior Halloween party for 150 boys and girls in fancy costumes. Mort on Hodgson and Harry Dews led the boys department with a large committee. a fortune teller witch entertained guests. refreshments were served and decorations praised. a Sunday boys meeting with Ablt Nix planned for 3 PM.
The Georgian Hotel Cafe promises careful detail to ensure a successful event. It advertises a 780 Lunch and a $1.00 Dinner and provides a contact phone A171 for reservations.
Mrs Forbes announced she would host a party for the Working Boys Club of the Y M C A. The event, to be held next week, recognizes Mr Randall Weems for his creditable effort in organizing the forthcoming sociable at the Y M C A.
Atlanta chronicler reports a strange find in the sixteenth century records kept by J Bowe, chair of the Georgia State Board of Accountant Examiners. The ledger notes bindings, bindings, and a route that mentions a broken leg near toll town, with Arabic numerals now superseding prior rotation methods. The fragment hints at historical counting practices and raises a curious arithmetic puzzle from old era.
Capt James W English longtime Fourth National Bank founder and former president marks his eighty third birthday in Atlanta recounting Civil War memories. He rose from poverty after Virginia voyage to help build a thriving financial institution and community.
Hartwell Ga October 29 a Hartwell policeman was fired upon during a night disturbance. Two automobiles raced through the area as shots were fired by an armed man forcing bystanders to seek cover and suspects fled toward South Carolina amid liquor questions.
Obituary notices report Elmer Chesley Locklin aged six dying yesterday at 9 10 am with services pending at a local church. Survivors include mother sister three brothers and a family dog. Also noted are details of Edward Beacham infant death and memorials planned by relatives in a somber community update.
A fragmented lodge directory lists Knights events and hall details. It references Lodge No. 14 10/0 meeting nights Mondays and building locations at Wall Street corner Ey and Petty Hall.
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