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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
5
An OCR fragment shows a mixed local advertisement page noting Lipscomb's Specialty Fire Insurance and The Athens Savings Bank, with banking details and interest statements, plus various local business offerings, rental and sale notices, and job ads. The jumble lists printing, plastering, garden hose, a dentist, painting, public notices, and several classifieds including rooms for rent and wanted help.
Washington June 10 President Harding signed the bill creating a budget system for federal expenditures. To launch the new system quickly he is expected to appoint a director of the budget within a fortnight.
The Commercial Bank of Athens calls a stockholders meeting at 170 College Avenue Athens Georgia at 4 PM on Wednesday July 6 1921 J E Patman Cashier Notice appears in the paper as a formal bank shareholder call with location date and time details.
Miss Mildred Rutherford will address the public Sunday at 3 30 PM at Hill's First Baptist Church corner Reese and Pope streets on the topic My Visit to the Holy Land. John A. Ector will present his charts and sing old-time songs including O Mary Don't You Weep and Get On Board Little Children.
A broad market list shows tomatoes cucumbers okra butter beans beets potatoes and sweet potatoes available with King-Hodgson and other brands. Fresh eggs ham bacon and breakfast meats are offered alongside fruits including cantaloupes pineapples peaches plums oranges apples bananas and grapes. Athens Fish and Oyster Co advertises seafood and Costa's Delicatessen Shop lists deli items and baked goods.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph H. Dorsey wife of Capt J H Dorsey were held from the First Methodist church yesterday at 5 p m conducted by Rev Walter Anthony assisted by Rev E L Hill of the First Presbyterian church. Her remains were laid to rest in Oconee cemetery. Mrs Dorsey was one of the most beloved women in Athens and hundreds of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved.
A religious reflection contrasts fleshly denial with spiritual strength in Christ. It links Samson to Jesus as a head and bridegroom, noting Christ’s incarnation and atonement to redeem sinners, while warning against worldly comforts and the perils of spiritual laxity.
Athens reader Mrs. A. C. Sutherland describes ten years of kidney trouble and relief with Deans Kidney Pills from Smith & Bro. Drugs. She reports back pain headaches and dizziness improving after starting the pills and continues to use them when colds settle on her kidneys. Ad mentions 60 cents at dealers and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
The schedule lists morning and afternoon events for the university commencement from June 13 to 15 including undergraduate exercises with named colleges, Phi Beta Kappa orations, alumni meetings, an unveiling ceremony for Dr Crawford W. Long, and the baccalaureate address by Judge William M. Howard. A closing reflection notes recurring rent and pay day contrasts.
A Palm Beach reader endorses Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual relief. She recalls severe prior pain and heavy washing duties, credits regular use of the product, and urges others to consider it as a possible remedy.
A fragmented description outlines a Canton inspired crepe garment with dark tones and gold thread decoration. It lists pattern pieces, fabric yardages, sizes up to bust 46, and prices for blouse No 9389 and related items including embroidery accents and waist measurements.
Virgil Decker aged 19 was found guilty of first degree murder of Leroy Lovett by a jury in Warsaw Indiana and sentenced to life in prison. Decker remained calm as the verdict and sentence were announced and returned to his cell. SHERIFF S SALE. GEORGIA Clarke WALTE sold at auction in July 1921 before the courthouse floor. The property Lot 10 in Block D Oconee Place Clarke County Georgia conveyed to Tennie Thomas by American Land Co. levied to satisfy a judgment from the City Court of Athens in favor of John Ollie Lay against Tennie Thomas. Legal notice given June 6 1921. W B Jackson, Sheriff.
The first Tuesday auction will sell a six cylinder National touring car Car No 24336 No A FP 2 Motor SN4768 built 1918. Property levied from a Franklin County Superior Court action for Farmers Bank Canon Georgia against C J Culpepper and B B Bower and J Duncan. Located in W H Chafin's possession on this date June 1 W E Jackson.
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