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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1910

Page

6

University Summer School closes as record term ends

The University Summer School concluded with the most successful four weeks in history. Attendance from across the state grew, and the closing week includes lectures by Prof. R. E. Park and Chancellor D. C. Barrow plus notable entertainments by Mrs. William Calvin Chilton. Her three recitals on Southern literary figures are praised as exceptional and well worth admission.

University R. E. Park Department of English D. C. Barrow William Calvin Chilton Thomas Nelson Page Joel Chandler Harris

Wreck on Hancock Ave Endangers Paving Chief

A near fatal crash occurred yesterday around 9 am when a stretch car, driven by A J Gurry in charge of granolithic paving, collided with an automobile on Hancock Ave. Gurry escaped injury by leaping free as the car struck his machine. The auto was heavily damaged and a crowd on a trolley car reacted with excitement.

Stretc A.J. Gury Hancock Ave Gurry Hancock Hull Street Toound Auto Troiley

Athens Readers Learn Great Southern Accident and Fidelity Status

The Great Southern Accident and Fidelity company of Atlanta faced an injunction but was dissolved and allowed to continue operations. Athens investors including Walter Pitner were linked to its stock. The firm reported assets over 300000 dollars and a surplus near 65000 dollars, with municipal bonds a major holding. Anonymous letters aimed to wreck the company.

Great Southern Accident and Fidelity Company of Atlanta Athens Walter Pitner

Coca Cola wine at Elbertton district sacrament

A humorous mishap at the Elberton District Conference near Commerce Georgia involves a steward using Coca Cola syrup in place of grape juice for the Lord's Supper. The store misfilled the bottle with Coca Cola syrup, prompting surprised reactions and later town-wide chatter about a mix up with Asa G. Candler's product.

Commerce Elberton Asa G. Candler Cialty Candler

Washable Garments Half Price Sale At Store

We received from our buyer to clear the suit department all washable garments including ladies suits linens lingerie are at half price. Buy suits skirts and related items at one half to two thirds of original price. Early shopping advised to share in this great sale.

Athens

Coat Suit Sale Prices Listed for Parish Store

An old classified style notice advertises multiple coat suits with progressive markdowns from 15.00 and 14.00 down to 4.00, highlighting sale prices across several lines and emphasizing affordable wardrobes.

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U. 5. School Will Mr. Gurry Accident Company Asa 2. Candler Uncle Remna Magazine Yours Ginghams
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