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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1913

Page

4

Money By The Million Indications Are Good For Georgia

Georgia's banks report deposits at new highs as cotton prices stay strong. One Atlanta bank tops eight million dollars, with others following in similar gains, signaling a prosperous year ahead. A middle Georgia banker notes rapid money buildup and expects robust legitimate trade, while caution remains about excessive speculation.

Atlanta Georgia West Congress White County Cleveland Helen vMcery Middle Georgia Ion

Women Who Get Dizzy Hold Fast With Electric Bitters

Electric Bitters promised relief for many ailments from fainting spells to backache and headaches. Laure James of Ovoca Louisiana credits the drink with restoring strength after initial weakness and friends feared she would die. The ad urges trying the remedy with doses and notes availability by druggists or mail order from H. E. Bucklen & Co.

Laure James Ovoca H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St Louis

Locker club at Sty Town shuts after strike

The last locker club in Sty Town has been closed after a prolonged standstill. Officials say the closure ends a dispute that affected regulars and staff, with local residents voicing concerns over maintenance and safety.

She Stoops to Conquer Performed by Local Amateurs in Athens

An 1896 program recalls three Athens amateur stagings of Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer. Casts include Mrs Hardcastle, Miss Neville, Mr Marlow, Tony Lumpkin, and Sir Charles Marlow with repeat performances in 1878 1884 and the 1896 charity show.

Aino Campana S. C F. K. Roland Allie McKenzie Traumerei Robert Schuman Carl Reinecke Nell Houston Morgan Hardcastle B. Brown Neville Maud Beckwith White Marlow Grifith Hastings A. H. Patterson Charles Marlow J. A. Benedit Tony Lumpkin Colonial Theater Annie Russell Goldsmith H. C. White Hamilton, Honge Phiniay C. P. Willcox Anna, Hamilton Travellfer Shi Old Athenaeum Flisch Commercial Broadstreet George D Thomas Tony Lumpkin Sylvanus Morria Andrew J. Cobb Nellie Stovall Billups Phinizy Neville Eee Maggie Morton Thomas P. Stanley H. Hy Linton Hastings J. A. Benedict Sylvanus Morris C. Benedict C. B. Griffith Hastings Ae Patterson Sylvanus Morris Mia Essem

Pensions for American Teachers Aims and Debate

A U S Department bulletin analyzes Great Britain’s pension system and weighing options for U S teachers. It notes Germany France and Scotland differ in state and teacher funding and argues for a noncontributory American teacher pension financed and managed by the state.

U. S. Department United States Germany Scotland Biles France Sies

Local merchant carves pipes from pool ball in odd hours

H. D. Marbut, a city merchant near a pool room, cut an ivory billiard ball into a meerschaum style pipe costing over sixteen dollars for materials. He drilled, trimmed, and mounted a amber mouthpiece to create a durable, decorative pipe with vein-like detailing. He also fashioned a cigarette holder from pool ball fragments and other pieces.

H. D. Marbut Marbut

Cleared of Murder Charges in Local Case

Malcolm Smith was cleared after a July trial over the stabbing death of Horace Denton on Chase Street. Jack Scoggins fled the scene. witnesses failed to connect Smith to the killing, though he was present and attempted to aid peace. Attorneys T. W. Rucker and W. L. Erwin defended Smith.

Malcolm Smith Sulvic Young Smith Horace Denton Chase Street Denton Jack Scoggins Smith Scoggins Messrs T. W. Rucker W.L. Erwin

Stomach trouble cured by Chamberlain's tablets

Mrs Hester Waite of Antwerp Ohio shares how three years of stomach trouble and constipation were cured after using Chamberlains Tablets for a year. She says the remedy relieved both conditions and recommends it. For sale by all dealers.

Hester Waite Antwerp Ohio Chamberlain

Corn and Canning Show in Georgia Capitol December

Announcement from Atlanta that the Georgia corn show and canning club contest will be held at the state capitol from December 24 to 25. Boys and 300 girls expected. moving pictures planned. prizes for Boys Corn Club and Girls Canning Club. grand prize winner gets a Washington trip under USDA. Heads are Phil Campbell and Miss Mary Creswell of Athens.

Atlanta State Capitol Moving Picture Washington United States Department of Agriculture Phil Campbell Athens Corp Club Mary Creswell State College of Agrculture Georgia

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Gentle Constipation Relief

A reader testimonial from Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best laxative his wife and he have taken. The product, priced at 25 cents, is available at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.

Future Commercial Survey Maps Athens Growth by Southern Bell Expert

An expert from Southern Bell conducted a two month study in Athens to forecast future growth and guide wiring layouts. He predicts another hotel near the City Hall area and a larger office building in the Clayton to Lumpkin block, with church relocation and a broader Southern Mutual Building plan in sight.

Etherly Southern Bell Athens Gerdine Scudder Holman Clayton College Avenue Lumpkin Shackelford Building First Baptist

First Baptist Baracas elect officers for term

The Baraca class of First Baptist Church elected J. B. Brooks as president Wilson Lanier vice president J F Winzle secretary treasurer Andrew Cobb teacher Col C M Buellng alternate G Quinn standard bearer Arthur hor ister H P Lawrence reporter and W Jackson custodian The class adopted a resolution thanking retiring officers and inviting others to join.

Baraca First Baptist Church J. B. Brooks Wilson Lanier J. F. Winxie Andrew J. Cobb Col. C. M. Buellng J. G. Quinn N. & Arthur H. P. Lawrence W. Jackson Jurge Cobls

East Athens poised for vast residential and industrial growth

The observer forecasts major area shifts around University campus and East Athens with wholesale expansion along Broad Street and the river, new mills near White City, and warehouses replacing residences. A future transit line and a broad arterial road are planned, spurring housing growth beyond Milledge Avenue and substantial population rise by 1933.

University Campus Central and Georgia Railroad Broad Street Spring Street White City Barberville Prince Athens South Lumpkin Milledge Lumpkin Milledge Avenue Cobb Street Scott Georgian Deveopment Co Fortson McWhorter Chase Street

New Farmers Line Connects Athens Ga Telephone Service

A new farmers line connects with the Athens exchange of Southern Bell extending four and a half miles along Whitehall Road. Residents N Hammond J P Williams and R P White of Whitehall gain direct line communication with Athens and other users. Planned expansion will add three more stations, marking progress in Clarke county rural telephone development.

Farmers Athens (Ga Southern Bell Telephone Company Whitehall Road Hammond Whitehall, Ga J. P. Williams Southern Bell Exchange Athens Clarke County Southern Bell Company

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Medicine Appeal

A Mason Michigan reader says the family relies on Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and pneumonia relief. The advertisement touts its use for coughs colds and lung troubles with doses priced at 10c 60c and 1.00 from E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St Louis.

Dr. King A. Stid Mason, Mich

Henry Lane Wilson Praises Presidency and Service

The former ambassador to Mexico speaks of his role and the country’s good fortune under the current president. He notes the honor of being recalled to serve and reflects on duties tied to the position.

Henry Lane Wilson Mexico Promise Uowill

Eczema and Itching Cured by Hobson's Ointment

The advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as penetrating skin pores to remove impurities and instantly relieve itching. It claims rapid healing of eczema, rashes, tetter, and similar eruptions, available by prescription or mail order from HY Prolifer Chemical Co in Philadelphia and St. Louis.

HY Prolifer Chemical Co Philstelr's St. Louis

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Tvs J. A. Benedict Diggory Connerat Btingo M. Lockhart Lyndon I Hodge Harry Hall Norris Arthur Clarke Wilson Senate First Baptist Baracas Elect Andrew Cobb OR. Snelling A. L G. M Stes Pike Jefferson Pike Winterville Greater Georgis Sloans NEW ‘Farmers’ Line Telephone Company R. P. White Whitehall
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