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ww I i l IFIR^V’ iWISEST Around Athene i MR. WOOD ASHFORD of Wat- kinaville, wa« in town yesterday. Florida Fruit and Produce Stand For Saturday 10 Pounds 4 Of* Irish Potatoes ""v Also fancy Beans, Let tuce, Cauliflower, Toma toes, Bell Peppers, Cel ery, Onions, fresh Cocoanuts and all kinds Of Fruits'. * J. G. BROOKS Fruits and Green Groceries Located at Combination Store orde: ttWSoad” of "calcium amen.to which will be sold to farmers of Oconee at cost All the farmers in his county who are able to buy poison will use it but if they can not get it Mr. Ashford says it is a waste of labor to plant cotton. NMESSRS. BUD MORRISON, Em ory Lord, George Smith and Joe | Jarmcr, leading citizens and far mers of Jackson county, attended the tax-collector’s meeting Wed nesday. They say enough labor is left to make a crop and .«<rm-1 ers will all go to work with a de- termination t j ’..o something this y«ar. CHIEF BEUF.SE says they are running up on an occasional sup ply of boot-leg whiskey. It is (cheap stuff made in the country and brought to town. The chief hays Athens is on a steady and iconstant improve, so far as viola- jtions of law are concerned. THE FIRST PEACH trees are seen in bloom this week. With the advent of spring it is a de lightful time to drive out in the country. The many verdant fields in smsll grain are a relief to the eye. CONSIDERABLE INTEREST is taken in the race for Queen of the White Way. That celebration Drop Into Our COFFEE SHOPPE and get— The best cup of hot Coffee, the best Cake, the best Buns, the best Sandwich — for light lunch that can ^be found in Athens. BUY OUR BREAD AND CAKES THERE AT ANY TIME. Skelton’s Cakes Are the Better Kind. SKELTON’S BAKERY 184 W. Washington Street • ... . .. TTffsr Athens* *** * oec ** ion foT EVERY DAY strings of tourist cars are pasing through the city on return from Florida. Few stop over in town, but most pass on. MR. WILL SCOTT is shipping many settings of eggs from his White Plymouth Rock firm. He gets $2 per setting, and says there is a good profit in poultry. Clarke county is fast getting to be quita a center for fine poultry, MIL SMITH, our postmaster, is certainly the right man in the rigM place. He keeps every de- partment of the office under his personal supervision and when work presses shucks his coat and fills any position. THE RIVER STREET bridge i« now complete and is ready for laying the concrete floor. It is one of t!-.e ’ best iron bridges in Georgia. . THIS WEEk MR. J. T. AN- DERSON sold the 16-room house nnd store attached, corner Jack- son and S-Yong street, belonging to J. R. Patton, to W. R. Porter. Mr. Patton bought this property a few years ago and made a pro fit of about 12,000 on his invest ment. The demand for city real estate is increasing. THE POPULAR STOKE oi Henry's 426 Broad street has beautifully decorated windows, with the latest spring dresses and ladies' goods. MR. IIAKRY HODGSON says their fertilizer frltory >is now operated on full time and their Mutwhas shoWs some improve ment over last year. He says ev ery farmer who can get poison will use it. MR. HAWKINS, a prominent young business man of Hartwell, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Hawkins says everything is pros pering in their town and county No new developments in the oil situation, but there ii unquestion ably some, infommable stuff un der the ground. i r* ' ■„ THB BANNER-HERALD, ATHENS, GEORGIA Married Kiwa&iiansAdopiS. fCS. But Bachelors Rather Be Adopted Local “Builders" Enjoy Merry Meeting At State Normal; Charmfed With Girls’ Hospitality and Entertainment l— I ini'j-Miiffim By CHA3. & MARTIN if there is anything better than chicken a la king serve*} by kitchen orchestra with a wash board, a iiotuto pestle, a dish pan und skillet as Instruments It chicken u la roost served In , a. lu style by a quarter'hundred la pretty Kiris to hulf a hundred a la hungry men. And— If there's anything t)iat soars sbove> the discordant warbling* of that Kiwanis Imperial Russian quartet -that local members have thrust upon them occusionully on Thursdays it is the beautiful sing ing rendered by fifty beautiful girls —fifty more or less but all beauti ful. And you probably^ know what I mean by now. The* Kiwanis club was entertained at the regular weekly luncheon Thursday nlgiu at *he State Normul School, an in stitution that Bill Meadow waqtqd the club to adopt but after a con sultation with Docs. Gerdlne. “the little boy with the cute‘little mus tache” so described by one pretty little thing in white, Reynolds. Ware, Fleetwood Lanier and t one two more of the lovelorn wo Economy Store Specials SPECIAL PRICES FOR SATURDAY 10 Pounds Silver Leaf $1.59 24 Pounds Best Self Rising dM 1C Flour 31.13 24 Pounds Self Rising QQa Flour Breakfast Bacon, sliced Pound 10 Pounds Large Irish 1 Qa Potatoes IW No. 2 Can Tomatoes 1 9a Per Can 1 Full Cream Cheese, 99a Per Pound Large Blue Ribbon, 90a Large Size Baby Lima Beans I 19a Per Pound 1 Octagon Soap, Ca Large Size Cakes Carnation Milk fi* Small Size Can i v w Martha Washington Coffee Forbes’ Golden Cup Coffee Lettuce, Celery, Fresh Tomatoes and Fruits • COLLINS’ ECONOMY STORE Comer Hancock Avenue and Hull Street MR. WILL DOBBS, who was bom and raised in Athens was in town yesterday. He is now liv ing in Monroe and engaged in the real estate and cotton business. His brother, John, also lives in Munroe. They aro sons of Col. S. C. Dobbs, an. old time Athens Merchant wno helped to build up per Broad street. Mr. Dobbs says the farmers of Walton are this year going largely in for peanuts as they say tncre is more mon ey in them-than In cotton even with the boll weevil eliminated. LOCAL FARMERS are supply ing our market with Velvet bean seed and which we once imported. Mr. Busby of Oglpthqrpe, fraught in a lond-of the ninety-day bean, for which he found a ready sale at $2.60 a bushel. The velvet bean is a new crop for this section and farmers sty if planted in com it does not effect the yield of the crop and the beans are worth as much as the com. Nothing im proves and builds up Rind like this bean. FARMERS IN TOWN say the ground is very wet and they doubt if they will he able to start plows before Tuesday, But they sro con siderably more advanced with their work than at this time last year. MIL CLAUDE TUCK says the country is stripped of negroes and much land must remain untilled. He says farmers must turn their attention to cattle and hogs. There is no money in dairying, or hogs either If you must buy feed hut there is a good profit it n farmer will raise their fed at home. Mr. Tuck ia very much pressed with the peanut. MR. ROSS OF STATHAM, was in the city yesterday and rays his section is about stripped of negroes and the exodusting move ments is still on. Every week nc- groee leaving for the North. But farmere do not seem much wort led over the loss, as they never made anything working negroes but they were kept in debt to feed them and had to buy everything for man and beaat on time at ere. dit prices. mosphere and they are favorite* all over the country, even to those who were not so fortunate as were the Kiwantans who could see them as well as hear them. MARRIED SET WERE $ ALL A-SMILIN* . And those Kiwanis ns who Wtye have not become benedicts were not the only ones wHo fell benea^H the charm-spell of the atmospnere Thursday night. There were B. Du Bose, Mack Howell, Pat L&mKln. Jimmie Bruce “Old Man” Ed Dor- Bey, tne genial captain, and Pres*, and “Marse Jim” 'tjrice wearing smiles that wreathed their cromos with oa inuca delight as XAitner Stapleton's registered emharrsas- qient as he was Introduced as new member, along with Walter Sams, who said he was In business with A*a Candler' but who failed to mention just which line of busi ness of Mr. Candler's he wps :n with,—Atlanta or New Orleans, and John T. Pittard who will take tne spirit of Kiwanis to Wlnterville. Some interesting and heretofore unknown facts were brought out could not see It that-a-way and of- Thursday night relative to the S. N. fered the suggestion to Dr. Pound S. First thing it developed tnat it that Bill's slogan be adopted by was years younger than Billy Bar- the married contingent of the club nott is old, that Fleet Lanier, wno but for us—Ah, let us be adopted contlnualy attempted to flirt with singly by, some one from the Nor- the third girl from the lert on* thet mal (fhcol. Bill readily seconded fourth rdw back in the Glee clunV the proposition. * was one of Its first graduate*, tnat Col. Phil Instilled so muen main BUT THE “ADOPTER" knowledge Into the heads of some MIGHT OBJECT of his studes whiles a toutor there that most or them had become :n- The only \rodble to this scheme ternationally famous and that Dr. would t»e a decision on the adopter. Pound rated his girls too cheaply, that is if the ones willing to be He said they tvere w.ttli 53011.00 the adoptees were to have tne —to the Athens trade com* choice, because on one aide were munlty and Captain J. Willie cor- those charming misses under the reeled him and placed the rigute tutelage of Miss Bessie M. Baird *t a cool million .stating all he had of the Domestic Science deport ment who prepared and served that delicious und delactabe dinner, served with grace and ease compar able to their striking beauty nnd evidenced ability while on the oth er /were, those members of tne Glee dug under Miss Esther Benson who sing gij sweetly that their voices permeate the entire at- VAN-NIL Satisfies Tender green beans, Fresh from Florida. Snow White cauliflower Shipment Saturday morn morning. 'A i Fancy Iceberg Lettuce, Large White Heads. t Indian River Qranges, Thin skin, sweet, juicy. Indian River Grape Fruit, These are especially good. Fresh Potato Chips— We make them daily. Parker House Rolls 12c dozen—We have them fresh morning, noon ' and night ARNOLD ABNEY AGO. especially these who knew so well 1 the way of a man and his appetite were worth that much, certainly. Moses, Mnnne, ucky winner of the sttenGavice prize, a waste bas ket made in the Domestic Bnlence department, made three speeches of acceptance, all loudly applauded VAN-NIL Never Disappoint! Thornton’s SATURDAY DINNER DINNER 50c Vegetable Soup Barbecued Pork Macaronic and cheese Coliard Greens Candled Yams Sweet potato Pudding Muffins and Biscuits Coffee, Tea or Milk 50 Cents T Supper 50 Cents Sirloin'Steak, Country Stylo Pearl Grlta Potato Salad American Fried Potatoes Cocoa nut Pudding ' . Hot Biscuits Coffee, Tea or MUk . 50 Cents bV > then ao(slid"6Feft"^ut n 'wHM bad to ucespt"It' frem the dainty hands of Miss Ruble park he waa speckle*,, and therefore so unlike most members of the club that he won tho appall is of pll. But M. L. wasn't the only prize winner of tho evening because drawing b:Xe* of bon bans nn« chocolates were Miss Esther Ben son, Mis* Esther Hines, Ml*> Katn- erln? Adams and Miss Mpry Hall/ the latter received hers vflth a touch of gallantry from the handa of Jllnmle Bruce, who had pre- vloualy set him,ef v up us an Idol of the jazz lovers with his latest barn yard fling at clog dancing. ARTI8TS, ALL OF THE8E ARE Ml>ses Lily Muc . Kelly. Mary Hall, Katherine Adams, Qullta Brown, Esther Hines, Rutn Comer, Gladys Cory, Mavis, McCreei Lillie Rivers. ,Mary .Grace Kehrcr Mary Vetter. Mary Penteqo,). (Carolyn Fullllove, Selma Shadburn, Carrie Johnson. Harriet Stephen* Alice Hllli*. Susan Bryan, Esther Ben sen, Louise Jenkins, Christa Shan burn. Prances Bond, Florp Wal lace. Evelyn Orr. Olln Bland At hene Chambers. Murgaret / Dough erty. Elizabeth Morten, - Edith Wheeler. Martha Barnswell Julia LaLwrenc®, Fannie xjlu C'ohyero, Lurline Alman. Ehdlne Meadows, Mildred 8trlck|a1ld, .Margaret Clay, Emma Burks. “Kitty" Thomason, Lucih Saprey. Myrtls McGee, lnes floater, Sara Macolm, Luclle Hmltn. Ruble Park. Priscilla Collins, Louise Palmer,- Emela Roberts, Annie Vandiver. Ruth Head. Eather Befson, Ploy Crowe. Lillie fhoup eon Jeaunette Elrod, Grace Kemp, Martha Rcblnson, Eulu Bleckly, Buch Davis. Bess M. Baird. Fran ce* Sue White Bill Mean*. Lillie Mao Smith, Mannah Hanson. Doris M. Robertson. Saha McCook. Min nie Perry, Alice Mae Taylor. Eunice Reid. Sallle Taylor, Estelle Phillips, Lucy Palmer. -Irma Hicks, Mrs. Chandler. m mm Athens Visitors , Our Meats Will Meet .-in- hoi Your Approval Our customers know that the best Western and native meats and all market products await their week end orders at this store. Fresh sfhipments of Western beef and pork received daily. Native meats are slaughtered at the Athens abattoir and put in cold storage— thoroughly chilled. - Service and Satisfaction Our Aim a yi.onu(f\r, jPhtnies jeie«i A | PJEDMONT^MARfcET | 1 240 North Lumpkin Street Among those vieltiog in Athene Friday were: D. C. Llnsey, De catur; Lois McMillan, Bridgewater Maaa.; J. C. Thomson, Atlanta; A. B. Creasy, Atlanta. 7 O. H. Hull, of Atlanta was visit ing In the city Friday. Among other visitor! ware: M. Morse, ieveland, Ohio; W. a Cats. Knox ville. Tenn.; R. a Aiken, Atlanta; E. C. Ayers, NaahviUe. H. O. Horton, Roanoke, Va.; Jos S. Cook, Jr., Atlanta; J. A. Davie, Atlanta; W. 8. Atkinson, Jackson, Miss.; R. O.. Turner, Atlanta; David Waxelbeum, W. M. Coffan, Now York City. W. B. Nichols, Dallas; H. M. Fisher, Atlanta; H/ L. French, At tanta; w. M. Letter, Augusta, Oa.; W. A. Roberto. Qainesville, Oa.; O. W. Adams, Covlagton; John & Cbumbley. Nashville. Tenn.; Mrs. Haskell Porter, Gainesville, Oa.; •Miss Oene Wlae, Gainesville, Ga.; Hugh C. Dobbins, Atlanta. NEGRO DRIVER IS 8HOT BV WHITE WAYCROS8, Oa. - O. K. Haw kins. », nsgro taxi-driver of Way- cross was shot and probably fatal ly, wp^wded Thursday night by an wmoatified while than according t°l|i jhcpoJIcc^ Hnxktaa- The Wier Grocery Co. Phone 166. When you want the best the market affords, buy from us and get it for less < SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY ONLY 24 Lbs. Selzwell Self Rising Flour 98c 24 Lbs. Portell’s Self Rising Flour r. $1.21 10 Lbs. No. 1 Irish Potatoes 21c 1 Lb- Four A Coffee v.. 25c No. 2 Can Cut ,, Okra 17c No. 21-2 Can White House Pie Apples : ...; 23c Extra Large Grape Fruit 10c $1.00 Value, 5 String ;/£.£ Broom 88c Large Size Bee Brand Mayonaise 32c WE DELIVER YOUR ORDER PROMPTLY Trade with us, pa; difft y cash, and save the erence. (red Mm to drive out on the Valdosta road, told him to get out of the automobile and then ‘ phot him. The Wier Grocenf Cft, Phone lOtfW W Last Year's Champions And Locals, Both Light ening Fast, Open Tour ney Session At 7:45. The quintet of Greensboro High School, which last .year won the championship of Northeast Geor gia at tha tournament held here, will take the floor against the strong Athens High School five j a* seven forty-five tonight, with the probability of the wining team going into the finals for the title. The Tigers jis the Greensboro team ia called, brought a splendid quintet to- the Uoumament. last .year, and annexed the title after a hard fight with WatkinsviUe High School in the finals. The team this year is said to be even stronger itian last season’s squad. Several of the ehampionship,crew are back and with the new men, the Tigers are confident of mak ing it two straight Greensboro has an excellent re cord for this season, having played ten games, with -some of the strongest teams in this section of tha state and emerging the vic tors in nine of them. Athena High has had' one of the beat seasons which the Red and White has experienced for many yean. ' The locals ha# played- ten games during the season, Coach Wain men wining every battle. ' The opening game tbnight will bring these two teams and one of the best games o'f the tourna ment should be^he result Both quintets are in the best of shape and ready for the ref vee tb call them on the floor for the game that may mean the titli for the winner. The games are being played at tha Moss Auditorium, with the op ening game of the nigttJs ai ‘ starting promptly at (even Find 3 Guilty of Gambling Three white men were- found gully of gambling by a jury In City Court Friday morning. Each was sentenced 150 and cceta. The men. Abe Fnrbsteln. Max Penson and A. R. Wood, were bound over from Recorder’s court. Appeal for new trial was made. Cable Walton, negresa, waa tried for having liquor Friday Burning. The fury mas i unable . to agree; Judge Bradwel will hear motions for new jrlah Saturday -inornma at 10 o’ettek. . Negro Badly Injured Friday Lewis Turner, a negro man about thirty years of age waa sen- oItaly Injured Friday afternoon whia unloading a car of lumber at the Athena Planing Mill, on Barber street. Party of the lumber fell on the man, breaking a leg In two places and severely bruising him around the face and head. An ambulance was called and the Injured man rushed to St. Mary’s hospital, where It waa stated though he was badly Injured be bad good chance to live. COLDS* ARE™ ONTAGIOU8 Coughs and Colds are contagious and require prompt treatment as they spread or develop irtto Flu and Grippe. Take no chances when you cgn get Foley’s Honey and Tar fog a few cento and quick ly check cmafts and colds. The constantly increasing demand for Foley’s ■ Honey end'Ter,' lot' tbrhe 4 j^MM>jege 1 hei mydeii the tagg laeaioL forty- Q u A L I T Y Select Oyster*, Country Sa U . «age, Cod Fish Middle*, Smoked Bloaters. Stone’* Cake*. Geo. Washing- ton Instant Coffee. 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