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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1914
Page
11
A classified advertisement lists numerous houses and apartments for rent in St. H with all conveniences. Locations include College Avenue Hoyt Reese Findly Washington Boulevard Barber Harris Prince and State streets. Some entries note availability in October and October 1.
Hart county jail holds Jordan a negro man charged with the murder of John Teasley at a baseball game nine years ago. He was captured this year at Clifton Fodge by Sheriff Johnson and brought back for an adjourned Hart Superior Court term. Judge Meadow is disqualified and Judge Hodges aids the state. McCurry men defend Jordan who plans self defense. His wife’s yearly Hartwell visits led to the capture after a trunk loss revealed their location.
An archival ad promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for fall coughs and colds. It claims quick relief for adults and children, soothes throat and lungs, loosens phlegm, antiseptic effect, and prevents cold germs with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
The article notes Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement falls this year on the thirtieth of September. It describes fasting prayer and repentance as central, with services at the Synagogue Jackson and Hancock avenue Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Memorial services are listed for 3 p.m. Memory's Hour led by Rabbi Hirgch, with an invitation to attend all services.
Washington September 26 The Southern Railway Company will temporarily reduce to a minimum the number of ticket collectors on passenger trains due to decreased revenues caused by uncertainties from the European war. The new arrangement takes effect October 1, announced by A H Plant Comptroller.
Mr John S Banks president of Savannah Rotary Club and Dr R V Harris a director visited Athens from Augusta yesterday to attend a merchants meeting at city hall. They toured Augusta to organize a Rotary Club there and praised Athens progress while noting Augusta club formation.
Huggins China House announces daily arrivals of china dinner ware in gold band patterns and Onyx enameled cooking ware. Crystal glass and aluminum wares join a large tableware range plus fireproof cooking items and assorted household goods. Cold weather items include coal scuttles and pokers. Import toys arrive next to Nature Baby Dolls and an array of wagons and tricycles. The war in Europe may limit future doll supply, prompting early purchases for the holidays.
H T Huggins and Son lodged acceptance of officer roles for the Augusta Rotary Club. J M Hull Jr as president, J Rice Smith vice president, W W Hackett secretary, Clarence Levy treasurer, Frank Ellis sergeant at arms, with directors named including F H Barrette and R W Spofford. Charter filing to International Rotary, October meeting to set dues and meetings. Savannah visitors Banks and Dr Harris received congratulatory telegrams at luncheon.
Hartwell Georgia reports potential ferry trouble on the Savannah river as Portman Shoals Co. holds up water at night, hindering crossing to Anderson South Carolina and other cities. Ferry owners A. H. Alford, J. G. Craft, and Dr. W. S. Hailey operate their boats on the river.
The Baptist church in Hartwell Ga concluded a six day revival led by Rev Milo H Massey with Rev C W Daniel of Atlanta assisting. Large crowds attended and a protracted service now opens at the Methodist church led by Rev T R Kendall Jr with Rev Crawley of Forsyth assisting. The church is crowded and spiritual interest is high.
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