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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1911

Page

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Last Day to Pay City Taxes Without Fees

Citizens rushed to settle taxes as the town treasurer’s office expected a crowded day. The clerk would be in the office from early morning until late afternoon, and those who pay today avoid a heavy fee.

Mrs Benedict Died Yesterday in Athens Home

Mrs Annie Bloomfield Benedict wife of Dr Samuel C Benedict died yesterday morning at her Broad Street home after months of illness. A devout church and family figure she guided her home with quiet grace and care for husband and children. Survived by husband, son Dr S R Benedict, daughters Mrs DeForest Hicks and Miss Julia Benedict, father R J Bloomfield, brothers Dr James Bloomfield and sister Miss Elizabeth Bloomfield. Funeral at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at eleven this morning. interment in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers named I H C White D C Barrow A E Griffith E Bancroft C A Scudder C D Flantgen.

Broad Street Annie Bloomfield Benedict Samel C. Benedict Benedict Robert L. Bloomfield Athens Emmanuel Episcopal Church Samuel C. Benedict S. Ravaud Benedict DeForest Hicks New York Julia Benedict R. J. Bloomfield James C. Bloomfield Elizabeth Bloomfield Troy Beatty Messrs I H. C. White D. C. Barrow A. E. Griffith E. Bancroft C. A. Scudder C. D. Flantgen Oconee Cemetery

November Account Offer by Arnold and Abney

November account notice from Arnold and Abney states all goods bought today will be charged to next month's account. Florida oranges priced 20, 40 and 50 cents per dozen, Kalamazoo celery fresh today, contact phone 1076. Includes promotion and business contact.

Arnol & Abney Kalamazoo Arnold & Abney

Grand Jury Presentments for Clarke County 1911

Clarke County grand jury reports on county offices jail and courthouse needs. They praise records and insist on a new or relocated courthouse near business district, call for road repairs and permanent improvements, and urge reforms in taxes, licenses, and public offices.

C. H. Brand Judge Superior Court Clarke Co Clarke Superior Court Grand Jury Committee On County Farm Clarke County Holman Clarke Banner County Prince Avenue Mitchell's Bridge Road Roy M. Strickland R. A. Best C. T. Young Aginst Cobb Lampkin W. C. Wingfield Luke, Estes, Rhodes and Company

Bazaar by Catholic church ladies at Georgian Hotel

The bazaar presented by Catholic church ladies runs all day in the Georgian Hotel summer dining rooms. Costumed groups from many nations will oversee booths and features. Mrs Carroll, mother of Mrs Bishop, will perform dialect readings from Echoes from Dixie at 8 30. All are invited.

Georgian Hotel Carroll Walter Bishop Dixie Wor

Lecture on Robert E. Lee to be Held at Colonial Opera

Dr R Lin Cave of Tennessee will deliver a lecture on the life and character of General Robert E. Lee at the Colonial Opera on Friday night November 3. Former Senator Clay of Georgia praised the talk and urged every town and student hear it. Miss Millie Rutherford will introduce Dr Cave. Admission is 50 cents. 25 cents for children under 12. Tickets on sale at Palmer's Drug Store and McGregor's Book Store.

R. Lin Cave Tenn Gener Clay Carton Millie Rutherford CaCve Palmer's Drug Store McGregor’s Book Store

Primary Called Rules Adopted For City Election

City executive committee chaired by John B Gamble met to approve rules for the upcoming primary and set entry deadlines. Closing entries for mayor and aldermen are due Wednesday November 8 at noon, and the primary is scheduled for Wednesday November 22.

John B. Gamble

The Maniac film and sweets at Arnold & Abney

A humorous note reviews The Maniac as a Lubin release described as clear as a bell and worth traveling for. Also advertised today are cream puffs and chocolate eclairs from Arnold and Abney.

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