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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1910

Page

6

Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports wide set of new corporations

The weekly Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index notes 24 new charter applications totaling 856,300 in capital across the two states. New entities include a 250,000 mining firm at Dadeville Alabama a 100,000 insurance company at Cedartown Georgia a dyeing machine maker in Columbus Georgia and a 90,000 venture in Georgia. Additional items cover sewer projects in Birmingham and Atlanta permits, land purchases by St Louis investors for colonization, road and courthouse bonds, lodge and fertilizer factory announcements, rail extensions and streetcar improvements, and oil and gas land options by a Pittsburgh capitalist.

Columbus, Ga Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index Georgia Alabama Dadeville Ala Cedartown Chattanooga Tenn Atlanta Columbus Brewton Guntersville Thomasville Ashville Birmingham Douglasville Washington County Mississippi County St. Louis Terrell and Lee Madison County Himore County Monroe County Decatur Quilla Southern Augusta Montgomery Pittsburg South Georgia

Diocese Shifts Fiscal Year and Plans 1912 Council

Columbus Ga Dec 10 The diocese of Atlanta decides to shift its fiscal year from December 4 to May 1 with the next annual council meeting set for May 24, 1912. Parish assessments run to May 1, 1918 as the diocese raises 1200 dollars for the University of the South Sewanee Tenn and elects H D Phillips R C Harrison to trustees.

Columbus Atlanta Episcopal Church University of the South Sewanee Tenn H. D. Phillips Robert C D. Harrison Smith Mission Board Appleton Chicago Benedict Memorial School Good Shepherd Mission LaGrange Henry Phillips South Mission of the Holy Comforter Woman's Auxiliary Christchurch Macon

Greece to vote tomorrow to pick new assembly

Athens reports general elections will be held to choose a new Greek assembly after the dissolution of the previous body following a revolt recount. The situation is described as tranquil as voters prepare to cast ballots.

Athens Greece

Directory of Gifts for Christmas at Michael's 1910

An ad man and department heads cooperate to fill space in a Santa sized directory. Michael's 1910 Christmas Gifts catalog promises modern style and a mix of rugs laces and Oriental works. The piece hints at future pages and a fuller list yet to come.

Athens Michael Budha Mohamed

Holiday gift list from a vintage department store

A long catalog of women gift ideas including kimonas silk and crepe robes aprons parasols belts and vanity boxes. It lists silver and sterling items such as brooches rings belt pins pencils toothpick holders napkin rings and vanity boxes with generic prices and notes on quality and style. The tone is promotional and scattered with misspellings and broken phrases.

Maslin Billy Broome Horne Doretey

Gifts for Women Features Linen Napkins and Silk Scarves

A wide array of gift ideas for Mothers and daughters, offering Linen Napkins from $1 to $10 a dozen, Hemstitched and Damask sets, Bath Mate towels, spreads, and sheets. Also presented are hosiery, linen blouses, lingerie, gloves, handkerchief boxes, and decorative items like mirrors, curtain fabrics, cedar boxes, and chimes, with prices ranging from under a dollar to several dollars.

Tewele Marseille Dea Wilton Axministers Smyrnas Michael Auto Wells

Gift Suggestions From The Directory Catalog

An old time catalog lists gifts for women including fast color calico dresses, sterling silver items, hiderdown wool comforts, satin, steamer rugs, bath robes, petticoats and coats. It highlights fashion pieces like lace handkerchiefs, Irish crochet sets, belts, scarves, knit underwear, and jewelry cleaning items as appealing holiday presents.

Heatherbloom Dresees Muffiers Rose Point Duchess Paris

Gifts for Men in Athens Store Offers Wide Range of Accessories

An Athens retailer advertises a broad selection of men's gifts including walking canes, gloves, hat and neckwear, silk hosiery, scarf pins, cuff links, silverware, knives, rings, belt and suspenders, cigarette cases, match safes, buttons for Masons and Elks, watch chains, trunks, robes, blankets, underwear, handkerchiefs, and gift sets. Prices range from a few cents to tens of dollars.

Athens

Young Girls Gifts and Accessories Catalog

Catalog style listing items for children and young girls including purses, jewelry, blankets, coats, suits, and ribbons. Highlights holiday gift boxes, small toys, and personal wear with prices from 35 cents to 3.50 dollars. Mentions croup preventatives and new designs in white pink and light blue linens.

Peter Thompson Haney

Dolls and doll outfits on sale at low prices

The ad lists Paper Doll outfits at 25¢, Paper Flower outfits from 5¢ to 25¢, and Sweatere for all ages priced from $1.00 to $2.50, offering thousands of dolls and accessories to delight young shoppers.

Baby Outfit Catalog Highlights Dainty Dresses and Accessories

A vintage catalog entry lists infant garments and accessories with prices in cents and dollars. Items include dresses at 75¢ and up, sacques, kimonas, bath robes, bibs, cloaks, mittens, and wrappers. sterling and pearl accents noted, with various color options and unique designs. Sizes and stock reflect early 20th century infant apparel trends.

Outing

Bank Organized at Winterville Georgia

Winterville Ga Dec 10 A bank has been organized at Winterville with Jno T Pittach as president D H board members named. Applications for more than twice the amount of shares were sold and the bank building nears completion. The bank is to open for business around January 15 1911.

the Banner Winterville Jno T. Pittach D. H

Chamber of Commerce Urges Members to Pay Dues

The Chamber of Commerce notes significant city efforts and expenses supported this year. It warns many members have unpaid dues for the last quarter and urges all members to pay promptly by sending checks to Secretary Brooks to settle outstanding bills.

Chamber of Commerce Brooks

Sophomore declaimers listed with home towns and societies

The Sophomore declaimers contest at the University of Georgia was held yesterday at 3 pm in the chapel under Prof. H. A. Nix. Declammers from Atlanta Augusta and Gainesville were represented by members of Phi Kappa and Demosthenian societies with Chin Chiu of Honolulu included among the speakers.

University of Georgia Bern H. A.nix Department of Public Speaking Atlanta Augusta Gainesville Demosthenians W. Bothwell Phi Kappa P. Carter Chin Chiu Honolulu Demosthenia J. L. Cooper Cowan

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Diocese of Hilt Reuben Baby Minterulle Chamber of Comerce Ad Ventiataer Chin Chia Edgar Dunlap Phi Kap H. Hogan Carrollton J. R. Wiliams Bremen Watson Loganville J. G. Woodruff Dacula F. D. Garrison Cornelia Demosthenian H. Q. Maddox Culloden W. H. Smith United States Canada France Napoleon J
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