30 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
1
The Banner defends Athens officials from claims of folly negligence or misfortune for not creating a sinking fund before 1910. It argues current fund compliance follows the law, and that past mayors and aldermen acted in the city’s best interest. A list of officials from 1885 to 1918 is presented for public inspection.
Names listed include mayor A H Hodgson and aldermen E J Smith H C White for 1837 and Wm Dootson Dr J A Hunnicutt H C McGinty for 1838 with contributors McKinnon M B McGinty T L Gantt and A Coleman noted as participants.
The Jewish New Year observance known as Rosh Hashanah begins October first as communities prepare for reflection, celebration, and religious services marking the new civil year.
The Athens synagogue announces Holy Season services to begin with Rosh Hashanah on October 1. Rabbi F. K. Hirsch leads sermons on "The Wheels of Time" and Psalm 89:15 with services set for Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Orthodox and Reform practices differ in ending dates, October 3 and October 2 respectively.
A compact OCR fragment listing String Beans Turnip Salad and Ripe Tomatoes associated with Arnold and Abney, indicating a grocery or produce sale or display. The snippet names the items and the vendors as a local produce listing.
Dr George Solomon of Savannah spoke at the Athens lodge open meeting at the Synagogue on Sunday evening. He outlined Bnai B rith aims and Judaism and noted the order’s charitable work including outreach to Jewish students at the University. About 60 men attended a banquet at the Wolf House after the speeches, with several members and guests contributing remarks.
Thomas Eberhart known as Uncle Tom on the Athens police force was stricken with paralysis Sunday night after a day on his beat. Family members found him unable to speak or move nearly all over and doctors saw little hope for recovery, fearing he would live only a few hours.
Roofless plates and five dollar gold crowns advertised with fillings and painless extractions. Modern Dental Parlors claim guaranteed work and painless methods. Located at 100 1-2 College Ave Car Broad and College Ave Entrance next to Manhattan Cafe.
Representative women from 65 churches arrive for scrimmage at today’s event. They prepare to showcase skills and team spirit in a coordinated gathering.
Two hundred delegates from sixty one Sarepta Baptist churches gather in Athens for a multi day annual meeting hosted by Athens area churches. Officials note a full speaker program, meeting hours, and topics on the paper's second page. Picnic lunches will be served at Moss building on Clayton street today and again tomorrow noon.
Players displayed surprising ability during a tough practice on a slick field as coaches praised effort and coordination. The session highlighted conditioning, quick pivots, and teamwork under difficult footing.
The Milledge Lumpkin, Lumpkin Milledge, Prince Boulevard, and Boulevard Prince lines will display bright front letters M L P and B to identify routes. Mazda lamps brighten cars and tracks are being redecked, with prepaid cars starting and steel cars soon arriving.
Hon S G McLendon former Georgia railroad commissioner spoke at the University law department on the initiative and referendum and the recall. He analyzed Swiss and European usage and compared systems for the audience without giving his own position, cautioning that recall of judicial decisions is a dangerous innovation.
Cunningham pushed 40 candidates through a 4:30 to 5:30 scrimmage amid rain as Peacock’s second-stringers countered varsity defense. Cary and McWhorter stood out, Smith showed potential, and Captain Peacock’s coaching impressed, signaling a fierce season ahead with two weeks to refine plays.
The State Commissioner of Commerce and Labor H M Stanley locates a partial Clarke county plant list for checking. Entries include Edwards cotton mill, Southern Manufacturing, Athens Mfg Co, Star Thread Mills, Climax Hosiery Mills, White City, Miller & Co, Southern Cotton Oil, Clarke County Oil Fertilizers, Georgia Phosphate, Athens Foundry, Grifith Implement, Athens Pottery, Georgia Brick, Oconee Brick, Southern Brick, Peacock and Pitts Cigar Factories, Athens Coca Cola, Deep Rock Ginger Ale, Atlantic Mattress, Max Hubert, Athens Ice, Klein & Martin, Athens Compress, bakery firms, Star Arnold & Abney bakery, gas company, Athens Furniture, marble firms, carpentry and livestock related firms, and various lumber, roofing, and laundry businesses.
Mr W B Marquis of Augusta, a renowned landscape architect with P J Berckmans, is stopping with Mr and Mrs Fred J Orr on Prince Avenue for several days to plan extensive improvements in Athens homes.
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