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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1911

Page

6

Post Office Additions Target Sept 15 Finish Date

The Newport Construction Company expects the post office and federal court rooms additions to be completed by September 15, with inspections and turnover to the U S Department of inspectors planned around September 7. Superintendent Corbin cites unusual delays from material suppliers and terra cotta deliveries but praises the job’s quality and matching of new with old work. The project aims to include wiring plumbing and heating systems and finish painting doors by the target date.

United States Department Newport Construction Company Corbin Banner Atlanta Department

Shaw Process Proven Success in Georgia Brick Co Plant

The Georgia Brick Co adopts the Shaw process for burning hard brick, slashing kilns from days to hours. Frances B. Shaw of Chicago oversees installation with C. B. Griffith and other executives noting first South plant success. Visitors from Florida, Savannah, Jacksonville and forthcoming guests from California and Cuba tour the facility to consider future plants.

Georgia Brick Co Shaw Frances B. Shaw Chicago C. B. Griffith South T. T. Brockton Robert Gamble Jacksonville Fla Mackall Gavannah California Cuba Georgia Bio Co

Reckless driver fined after collision in city streets

Mr. F. W. Mahaugh was fined 100 dollars for reckless driving and 5 dollars for intoxication in the mayor's court after his car sped along College avenue and Broad street at 2 am. He crashed into the stock watering basin on Broad street, breaking the tank and injuring bystander John Bostwick, who suffered a scalp wound.

F. W. Mahaugh Mahaughu College Avenue Broad Street Warren J. Smith & Bro John Bostwick

Wilsons Way Shows Endorsements For Wilson In 1912 Race

A compilation of editorials from Holyoke Albany Croswell Fort Collins Seignation and Secremento praising Woodrow Wilson as the best Democratic nominee for president in 1912. They highlight his honesty reforms broad views and citizen alignment predicting a Democratic victory with his nomination.

Croswell Mich Wootrow Wilson Wolse Lieving Wilson

Tailored fall garments debut blending French and American fashion

Tomorrow morning we unveil new tailored garments for fall including suits costumes dresses and waists with distinctive character. Visitors and buyers are invited to inspect our ready to wear department and see the blend of French and American fashions, fabrics, colors, and design. Prices are set to attract and satisfy.

Ely

Barbecue Held for Phinizy and Hardeman Warehouse Workers

Yesterday at noon carpenters and other workers at the Phinizy and Hardeman warehouse enjoyed a pleasant barbecue. The event was described as a delightful and pleasant occasion for all attendees.

Gunday’s Phinizy& Hardeman

Remarkable Woman of Athens Ninety Years Old Tomorrow

This morning at the First Methodist church in Athens Mr. R A Hemphill of Atlanta will speak on the Orphans Home work in Decatur. He and his brother have long aided the Decatur orphanage. Mrs Hemphill, a notable state figure, will celebrate her 90th birthday tomorrow, with a quiet observance at her Prince Avenue home.

Athens First Methodist R A Hemphill Atlanta Decatur Hemphill W. A. Hemphill Bob Prince Avenue

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Holyoke Albany Oreg Woodrow Wilson Fort Collins Colo New Jersey Secremento Cal) Union Knaves S Cranks Democratic Party Grover Cleveland Republic Michael Moser Hines and Tan Lisle Togo
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