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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
8
Rent listings show multiple homes with rooms and prices across Milledge Lumpkin Grady Pulaski Boulevard Pulaski Pulaski College Barberville and surrounding areas. Prices range from five to sixty dollars monthly or yearly with various two to ten room configurations and several other houses noted as available in good city sections.
Erwin & Co. urges monthly deposits to the Savings Department to curb spendthrift habits. Start now and by year end a tidy sum will be in your credit, bringing satisfaction of money ahead and financial habit formation.
Hartwell Georgia September 24 James Partain a white farmer shot and killed John Glenn a negro on the farm of Hon J D Matheson mayor of Hartwell. An inquest exonerated Partain after evidence showed he fired at an intruder at his window in the dead hours of night Glenn lay dead with a brick in hand the coroner Samuel Martin noted Glenn had been treasurer in his two years as coroner incumbs.
The University battalion outlines its staff for the coming year under Major Atkins. Several June appointments did not return, including Captain Bothwell of Augusta, who is replaced by First Lieutenant Howard. The first duty report is Thursday afternoon with men classified and assigned to companies. Uniforms will arrive in weeks, so cadets will wear civilian dress until then.
Short notes of interest outline real estate deals and coverage details from Daan Nay and the firm Otto Insurance and Company. The items mention property listings and insurance arrangements affecting local buyers and investors.
Local ad section lists offers for insurance and real estate in Athens and surrounding areas. It includes savings bank notes, brick sales, room rentals, tire repair, barber training ads, and various classified notices. The piece also notes community church speeches and a brief city update on Dan Conlon’s return to the Atlanta trip.
Farewell service held for Rev J Hartsfield pastor of the Baptist church in Jefferson Georgia. After two years at the church he resigns to enter a two year program at the Baptist Seminary in Louisville Kentucky. He and his wife depart for their new work. The event featured fine music and a large attendance.
New stock includes aluminum cooking ware and boys’ wagons. Items appear in the latest shipment with affordable prices and practical utility for households and children. Limited quantities available at select stores.
University of Georgia records show a total rise of fifty six men registered since last fall. The list of newcomers includes T. G. Peacock Barnesville Ga to G. C. Anderson Wrens Ga with many names from Athens Atlanta Macon and Rome.
Prices for nearby cotton futures turn firmer with January at 11.50, February 11.58, March 11.63, May 21.78, July 11.74, October 11.28 and December 11.61. Forward months show fractional gains with steady year structure and spot values cited.
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