Banner Moves to New Petrie Building on Lampkin Street
The Banner relocates from Jackson street after fifteen years to the Petrie building on Lampkin street. The move involved over fifty workers and multiple drays to install heavy machinery and set up on the first floor with dedicated offices for business, editorial, press, and carriers. The new plant features a 5 horsepower electric motor and updated type, with plans for further improvements to position The Banner as a leading city newspaper.
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Petrie
Lampkin Street
Jackson Street
Busi
United States
Rock Causes Freight Wreck West of Elberton
Heavy rock toppled from a flat car and derailed three freight cars on the Seaboard Air Line about three miles west of Elberton. Track torn up for a long distance, no deaths. Passengers transferred. southbound trains 82 and 83 delayed and routed.
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Seaboard Air Line
Elberton
Oine
Oomer
Athens
Atlanta
Death of Mr. J. M. Billups in Columbus Mississippi
A telegram announced the death of Mr. J. M. Billups in Columbus Mississippi at four o clock He formerly lived in Athens in the sixties and was the father of Miss Sallie Billups who had been visiting Mrs A B Phinizy and left for home yesterday afternoon.
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J. M. Billups
Columbus
Mies
Col. Billups
Athens
Sallie Billups
A. 8. Phinizy
Young Lady Rescued By Panama Remedy Letter
A Panama physician reports a sixteen year old girl with a severe dysentery who failed to improve with standard treatments. He administered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and within eight hours she felt better and by a week was fully well. The note urges Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild reliable remedy available from druggists.
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Obas. Hateer
Panama
Colombia
Chamberlain
Marriage of Maj Wilkins and Miss Katherine Thomas
Waynesboro Georgia August nine Major William A Wilkins and Miss Katherine Thomas were wed at the bride’s parents home at five o’clock The bride is the daughter of Mr C H Thomas of Waynesboro Rev T M Christian officiated Only a few relatives attended Wilkins a prominent Georgia figure and yacht enthusiast recently hosted a party on his yacht Jessie in Thunderbolt The couple will reside in Waynesboro Savannah friends were surprised by the secret engagement and wedding
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Maj
W. A. Wilkins
Waynesboro
Katherine Thomas
Maj. Wilkins
O. A. Scudder
William A. Wilkins
Miss Thomas
C. H . Thomas
Mas. Wilkins
Georgia
T. M. Christian
Methodial Episcopal Church
Maj Wilkins le
Savannah
Jessie
Glass window damaged at Davison Lowe store on Jackson Street
A plate glass window at Davison & Lowe on Jackson Street was found broken late Sunday night. A small hole suggests damage by a slingshot or rock, with the glass valued at 75. Ropes were placed around the opening to prevent danger.
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Jackson Street
Davison & Lowe's
Iathens Negro Talks At Negro Congress Address
William D. Johnan a prominent Athens negro spoke at the Negro Congress in Atlanta last week on The Necessity Teacher His address praised white allies and urged focus on positive race qualities noting four million negroes in the Civil War era and referencing Prof Kvaling and Bushe W J Gaines as leaders in declaring progress since freedom.
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William D. Johnan
Athens
Atlanta
Kanda
Homer
Blamelras Kethtovia
Bushe W J. Gaines
Athenians Leave for the Army
A sergeant in the general service recruited thirteen Athenians for Army branches. Captain W. M. Sville swore in the men in Athens, praising their qualities. Recruits headed to Columbus, Ohio for Tofantry and Calvary, and to Savannah, Georgia for Calvary. Captain Boville departed to Macon to swear in more men.
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General Service
United States Army
W. M. Sville
Atlanta
Athans
Army
Tofantry
Noah W. Matthews
Fred W. Miss
John R. Crawford
Joseph R. Adame
Claud E. Gibson
Columbus
Ohio
Calvary
G. K. Hammond
A. J. Kenney
Fred H Wade
William F. Saye
Charles W. Porter
Savannah
Discharged From State Sanitarium Reports Reach City
Dr. T O Powell superintendent of the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville notified authorities that two Black patients Howard Crawford and Sam Whitlaw, sent from the city, have been discharged as sane. The cases were light and their immediate care was expected to end.
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T. O. Powell
Stats Santarium
Milledgeville
Howard Crawford
Sam Whitlaw
New Firm Plans Athens Store Opening
Meyers Thompson and Campbell, prominent Ila Georgia planters and merchants, seek a Athens store location this fall. They plan to relocate family members to the area and note strong business prospects. The item also mentions Little Hackisberry as an active bowel remedy used in Dr Biggera Huckle berry Cordial sold by druggists.
Seaboard says it will not build Atlanta to Macon line
General Passenger Agent A B Ryan of the Seaboard Air Line denies rumors that the Seaboard plans a Atlanta to Macon route to link Atlanta and Savannah. He calls the reports absurd and says no retaliation against the Frisco or Central of Georgia is planned.
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Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Central
Southern
A. B Ryan
Seaboard
Ryan
Sabord
Maco
Ran
Hill Urges Summer School at Athens for Georgia
Chancellor W B Hill of the University of Georgia and President Branson of the State Normal School back a plan for a summer school in Athens next year. They cite the city’s high altitude and health record, university facilities, and dormitories as suitable for about 400 students at $7 to $8 per month. They note initial funding and legislature support required, with tuition likely contributing about half the costs.
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W. B Hill
University of Georgia
Branson
State Normal School
Athens
Hill
Athena
University
University of Tennessee
Eama
Lund
Georgia
McDaniel
Candler
Bargain Prices on Fabrics and Accessories Revealed
A local advertisment lists printed lawns at 7c to 15c, Madras shirting at 11c, Mosquito netting and duck fabrics, lace and silk goods, handkerchiefs, ladies purses, umbrellas, Jap fans, sailor hats, trimmed hats, Windsor ties and more. Items include bulk discounts and bulk lots with price points from a few cents to two dollars.
Machinery Arrives for Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Plant
Three carloads of machinery for the new Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co. plant have arrived in the city and are being positioned in the new building on Oconee street. Remaining equipment is due this week, with operations planned to start by September 15.
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Oconee Oil and Fertilizer Co
Oconee Street
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Tered
J. H. Johnson
Broughton
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Bons
State Sanitarium
Thompson and Campbell
Hamburg
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