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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1911

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest Real Insurance and Rentals

Short notes of interest list fire insurance offerings from Irwin and Company. Mentions Jester, Pittman on furniture and shoes. Notices seek hotel boarders and room vacancies, rentals on Washington and Cobb Streets, and two private baths with gas. Langston Music House offers a free double disc phonograph record with Grafonola, Victrola, or Graphophone. Also ads for shoes repairs, painting prices, and piano rental inquiry.

Langston Music House

SANCHEY BACK AT TECH PROSPECTS NOW LOOK GOOD

Tech gains hope for a winning football season as Gilbert Sanchey of New Orleans returns to enter college. Weighing 174 pounds he shows conditioning and may play on the line due to size. Practice emphasizes tackling and fielding punts. squad grows from 45 to about 75 by next Monday as improvements rise.

Dean Hill Tech Gilbert Sanchey New Orleans Sanchey

Cotton Market Activity Grows Fast in Gainesville

Gainesville Ga September 22 about 500 bales of cotton have been marketed to date, well ahead of last year. The first bales this year were bought by H B Smith on August 29, with Smith, Parker and Carter as the three buyers. Market receipts peaked at over 80 bales in one day, and cotton in fields is opening quickly this week.

Gainesville P. N. Parker H. B. Smith Messrs P.N. Parker Carter

Moralist-Ahh and Friend Debate Telegrams in Chicago Journal

A brief exchange in the Chicago Journal notes the saying deeds count more than words as Moralist-Ahh asks about telegrams and a friend questions what was sent, highlighting a dialog on communication and action.

Chicago Journal

Scientist cowards claim overlarge foot a ruse

A Houston Post note accuses a scientist of cowardice for refusing to name the woman tied to a remark that a woman's foot was growing larger after the challenger pressed him to identify the subject.

Houston Post

YMCA Physical Department Plans Stronger Workouts

The YMCA announces start of regular night classes next Monday September 25 at 8:30 pm under Charles O Heldler, longtime physical director. The program combines hard workouts, recreational games, massage facilities, and a $10 membership granting access to all activities including massage services, aimed at developing strength, health, and moral well being for young men.

Young Men’s Christian Association Charles O. Heldler Heldler America Association

Bride Burned To Death In Coal Oil Fire

Fort Lauderdale Florida September 22 Mrs H F Howell formerly of Athens Ga died after being burned while trying to kindle a fire with coal oil. The accident happened about 6 am and she suffered intense pain for about six hours before death. The dispatch and headline were reprinted from the Constitution and appeared widely yesterday.

Howell Athens Fort Lauderdale Fla H. F. Howell

Negro Convicted of Murder in Elberton

Elberton Ga Sept 22 Tom Trice colored was found guilty of murder with recommendation to mercy to Elbert superior court and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. Trice killed another negro in the bathroom of the Elberton oil mills months ago. Superior court adjourned after the murder case and will reconvene Tuesday to dispose of civil cases lingering in litigation.

Elberton Tom Trice Mercy Elbert Superior Court Trice Superior Court Tmreet

Dividend Declared by Oglethorpe County Bank at Lexington

Og elethorpe County Bank stockholders met in Lexington on Wednesday to wind up the year. A dividend of seventeen percent was declared, ten percent paid now with the rest added to surplus. L. O. Benton of Monticello and R. E. Maxwell were reelected president and vice president. G. A. Barron will again serve as cashier.

Lexington Oglethorpe County Bank L. O.benton Monticello R. E. Maxwell G. A. Barron

Housekeepers' Supplies Advertises Kitchen and Dining Items

Marion Harland Coffee Pots and percolators, enamel and tinware, Saratoga potato chippers and slicers. Sisk Roaster, bread and cake boxes, sugar and flour buckets, patty irons and table mats. Rogers Silverware in knives forks spoons ladles and more. Haviland and Austrian china open stock and sets. White and gold china in several grades. Prices to suit all. We carry everything for the house keeper.

Marion Harland Saratoga Sisk Rogers Haviland

Prof Strahan In Demand For City Paving Meeting

In response to a request from Clarkesville mayor and council Prof C M Strahan head of the civil engineering department at the university and state road consultant leaves today for Habersham capital. He will advise city leaders on paving or top sailing the street from the railway station to the city center.

Clarkesville C. M. Strahan Habersham

Dooley Fined $200 For Alleged Liquor Violation

In the mayor's court yesterday morning Gina Dooley a Black man was found guilty of selling liquor and violating the city ordinance against illegal sale. He was fined $200 or to serve the full limit on the city chain gang, with shackles riveted on his ankles yesterday afternoon.

Gina Dooley Jennings Dooley

Doctor W T Nash Visitor in Athens

One of the city's notable visitors this week was Dr W T Nash of Philomath who came to enter his son David in the University of Georgia. Dr Nash is a leader in this section noted for good works.

W. T.nash Philomath David University of Georgia Dr. Nash

Archdeacon Henderson to Visit St Timothy’s Mission

The Venerable Archdeacon E L Henderson will visit the mission on Sunday September 24 and celebrate Holy Communion at 11 a m He will also conduct an evening service at 4 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend both services Theo Pollard Missionary in charge

E. L. Henderson Theo. Pollard

Brenau College Bursts With Freshman Enrollment

Special to the Banner from Gainesville Georgia notes nearly 400 students have enrolled at Brenau College Conservatory this term. Dormitories, sorority houses, and nearby residences are filled while many families relocate to Gainesville. Dr. Simmons warns another dormitory and a new classroom are urgently needed to meet demand.

Gainesville Brenau College Conservatory Brenau Riverside Simmons

Banks County officers face thorough books inspection report

Homer Ga Sept 22 special to the Banner Col John B Gamble of Athens completed an audit of Banks county officers books and the grand jury adopted the report. It found Gillespie overcharged by 249.52, Wiley short by 1810.32 with 560 paid leaving 1250.32 due. the solicitor general ordered collection. The school commissioner clerk sheriff tax collector and tax receiver were correct. the ordinary was short 100 and some irregularities were found. The probe followed an injunction over a $27,000 loan and ended amid bitter fight. Judge Brand praised in Walton county matter.

Homer, Ga John B Gamble Athens Banks County Grand Jury M. W. Gillespie Gillespie Geo. W. Wiley E. S. Carter D. R. Prickett Col. J. B. Gamble G. W. Wiley Logan Perkins Atlanta National Bank Brand G. G. Strange C. A. Meeks J. M. Henderson Judge Brand Charles H. Brand Walton County

Boy Scouts Learn Weeds and Mushrooms at Sight

The Boy Scouts of America are being taught to distinguish poisonous from edible weeds and mushrooms and to destroy toadstools. Training at Camp Recreation Big Darby Ohio emphasizes practical weed and mushroom knowledge for boys and leaders alike, with Scout Master Malcolm Junkin stressing its value to prevent illness and save lives.

Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America Camp Recreation Big Darby Ohio Malcolm P. Junkin State College Pennsylvania Scout Movement

Till Then Will You Be Mine Marriage Exchange

A brief quoted exchange from the Toledo Blade features two participants negotiating a future union with lines about love and commitment until marriage. The dialogue playfullly centers on mutual pledges and future status within a relationship.

Toledo Blade

Umbrella Mender Promises Fair Return Policy

A Red Hen exchange shows a playful street dialogue about an umbrella repair. The mender assures the owner the item will be returned, noting he always charges more for mending than it could fetch if sold.

Red Hen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Erwin & CO Real Metric Essp & Company Irwin & Company J. C. Jester W. M. Pittman Sanges Washington Street F. G. Umbach Cobb St Groom W. A. Jester Ever” Aluminum A. A. Johnson DuBose & DuBose Wood Lyndon Tangston Music House Clayton Martin ‘Bros Clayton St Remington McGregor Co. Sattua C. D. Flanigen Williams-Moore Dairy Company Prince Avenue Geven J. H. Griffeth Chas. W. Part Care Banner The McGregor Co B. Care Banner Max M. Hubert Winder J. J. Wilson Fire Insurance—Lipscomb & Co Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co Lipscomb & Co Athens Savings Bank Jersey Langston Music House Hotel Sanges Delaware Niagara Grapes Arnold & Abney YMCA Bride the Constitution HT. Ruggins & Son Prof Strahan W. T. Nash ST. Timothy's Mission Episcopal Church Brenau College Athena Stephenson & Hull Real Estate Bogart Road Virginia Avenue
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