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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
8
In Clarke County the Judge details a long fight over salary for Judge Cobb’s unexpired term and his own appointment under a 1911 law. He asserts that despite court rulings confirming his custodianship, county commissioners refused to pay the difference due, leaving over $800 of his rightful back pay in dispute.
The speaker rails at county commissioners over salaries and office space, denounces neglect of bridges and roads, and questions who truly controls Clarke County. He questions recalls, asserts he serves the public though opposed, and urges citizens to hold him or replace him if dissatisfied as crowds fill the town’s bookstore with quiet bustle.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1 with deposits from $1.00. It also runs help wanted for training as nurses, shoe repairs, desirable rooms, and miscellaneous sales including a horse and buggy, and a 4 HP gasoline engine bargain from Sparks Valley Co. Itinerary notes describe various local services and sales in the ad section.
Mr. C. C. Callaway of Athens returned from Macon where he represented Athens at the State Chamber of Commerce organization. He joined a key committee and his ideas were adopted to establish a charter and a permanent, business-like Georgia chamber. Through Callaway, Mr. W. F. Dorsey of Athens was named to the executive committee.
Short items list services sales and requests. Lipecon fire insurance division suggestion. Jester noted. Water supply offer by J. Linton. Shoes repaired while you wait by Martin Bros. real estate loan available Box 438. For sale a near new heavy two horse wagon Klein Martin $65 cash. Dr Otis Johnson advertises insurance. Furnished rooms for rent 403 South Lumpkin. Cabbage plants wanted and phone numbers included. Shetland pony and cart for sale Box 357. Some items contain contact details and pricing.
Yesterday's American League games included Chicago beating New York 9 to 3 and 2 to 3 in two contests. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 4 to 8, Detroit beat Washington 5 to 1 and 4 to 2, while Cleveland triumphed over Boston 2 to 0. Nationals were rained out.
An urgent telegraphic message reached Dr. I H Goss here just before 1 o clock announcing the critical illness of Judge Emory Speer at Highlands North Carolina. He was asked to go at once to the bedside of the sick jurist. The report coincides with the opening of the school term which drew crowds to book shops for school books and educational accessories.
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