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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
8
Advertises fire insurance with Erwin and Company offering prompt settlements from Fidelity Underwriters, described as the largest company in America. Claims assets over forty two million dollars.
Short items include a fire insurance division proposal with J C Jester, Clarke County Bank 4 percent savings, Mrs E C McEvoy music class resuming September 14 with hours by request, preserving pears by Jones Greenhouse, a kitchen and dining room outfit for sale from Sanges Hotel, a lost female fox terrier pup reward call 1297 Poss Place, and Mutual Girl Majestic today.
The third battalion of the first United States Infantry is moved from Fort Wright near Spokane to Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena to await developments in the disturbed mining district.
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo says the federal reserve board aims to launch the new banking system for business by October 1. Also promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for fall coughs and colds, suitable for babies and children, 25 cents at druggists.
The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits with compounding on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also offers a $5,000 local loan on city real estate. Box 438. Also notices for furnished room rental and piano class enrollment with contact numbers.
Mrs. Kate Wilkinson of Lavonia owner of the Lavonia hotel takes over the Sanges Hotel in Athens to operate a lodging house. Her son Ralph Wilkinson and daughter Mrs. Green join, marking a welcome return to Athens and revival of the property.
Veteran resident Reuben Bales, 63, died at his Jefferson road home after several weeks illness. Funeral and burial were held yesterday at 4 PM near Center. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters and was noted as a large farmer and local leader.
J. H. Potter thanks friends and acquaintances for kindness and attentiveness during his wife’s illness and after her passing, expressing sincere appreciation for support and sympathy.
Cure for dizziness biliousness and constipation promises a healthy bile flow and cleaned stomach and bowels. First dose claimed to lift spirits and improve fullness with a tonic for stomach and liver. 25c at all druggists.
At the Macon convention hall on September 2 morning the 12th ballot sparks chaos as Slaton and Hardwick surge to the front seeking to address the crowd. The chairman bars speeches then orders roll calls, with Felder and Guerry attempting to speak amid frenzied cheers and singing as votes unfold. Hardwick leads in scattered counties while Slaton gains and loses support through the night.
The sixth and subsequent ballots swing toward Hardwick amid county shifts and confusions. Final tallies show Hardwick ahead at 160 to Slaton 112 with Felder 93 and Hutchens 6 as the lengthy roll call continues through the eleventh ballot.
Readable fragments show a teacher compiling first aid notes for pupils and humorous misinterpretations of Bible names. A London police court exchange centers on nibals and cannibals, with Hedderwick noting ignorance and praising courteous speech. Also notes fly anatomy and a light ad urging readers to advertise.
The Huggins China House advertises jars for sale with prompt delivery. Available sizes include half pints one pint one quart half gallons and other jars.
Local store offers Mason's Jars Sure Seal jars and Perfection jars with extra tops rubbers and jelly glasses. Stone jars range from 1 to 5 gallons, plus preserving kettles and related equipment.
A brief entry noting the listing for H. T. Huggins & Son with contact phone 125 located at the China House. This classified item records a business listing without additional details.
A southbound S A L freight derailed near Elberton shortly after 9 pm. Fourteen cars piled on the track with rails broken. no engine departure and no injuries. The train had passed Athens northbound at noon and stopped in Elberton for the night.
The Norman Field Players presented Lost Paradise again at the Colonial to a good sized audience. A matinee today at 3 p.m. offers 10c children and 20c adults. Darkest Russia remains a popular wartime bill with a pretty love story and strong military themes. Seats are on sale at Palmer's.
Mr and Mrs Meyer Stern returned from several weeks at Atlantic City in better spirits and health Athens Savings Bank president looks to eventual recovery of American business and lessons of economy. Po Do Lax ad promotes laxative benefits and money back guarantee. Chamberlains Colic Remedy praised by May Higgins Peru Ind for quick relief from summer illness. Advertise your wants.
Athens bank changes name after legal waiting period. With Andrew C. Erwin as president and Harvey Stovall as cashier, the institution reports steady business and expects continued progress under the new name The Commercial Bank of Athens.
Mrs. J L Stevens widow of the late J L Stevens died at 763 Prince Avenue yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral by Rev E L Hill and Rev S J Cartledge at 2 pm. Body to Asheville on Southern train. Survived by sister Miss M A Freeman of Athens and brothers F K Freeman of Athens and L R Freeman of Washington. Pallbearers named and invited. Tribute recalls her devoted missionary work in northeast Georgia and mountain schools.
Yesterday morning at Moss Mfg Co on the Southern Railway Oscar Mabrey suffered severe hand injuries from a shaping tool while working a cap at Athens Manufacturing L D Guess at the mill crushed his hand repairing an engine Johnson Shoe Co book keeper Harvey Cook thrown from a bicycle after a collision with an auto driven by John Moody of Oglethorpe. A newsboy on College avenue escaped after a wagon wheel passed over him then he rose and walked away.
The Majestic offers Our Mutual Girl plus a two reel story End of Perfect Day and other good features. The Keystone comedies are highlighted as the week’s best, shown daily at the Majestic.
Rev A Sullivan pastor of the Oconee Street Methodist church returns home after weeks in the mountains said to be strengthened and ready to preach next Sunday. Interment listed for Asheville NLC. Mutual Girl Majestic ad runs at 2 PM for small borrowers from 768 Prince Avenue.
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