Athens Lieutenant Bocock Arrives With Amherst Ambulance Unit
Newport News Virginia April 3 Special to Banner Lt John H Bocock Athens Ga commander of Amherst College ambulance unit arrives with his men aboard the President Grant after campaigning in France They expect to demobilize at Camp Devens Massachusetts and return home to Athens He is praised for gallantry and decorated with Croix de Guerre The unit nicknamed the Black Cats has seen four minor offensives and three major actions in the war
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Athens
John H. Bocock
Willis Bocock
Newport News
Kurst
Bocock
Amherst
U. S
Grant
Camp Stuart
Camp Devens
Massachusetts
University of Georgia
University of Virginia
America
University of Virginia Ambulance
University
Allentown
Penn
France
John Bocock
Amherst College Ambulance
Outit
Amherst College
Marne
Aisne
Jeter
Belgium
University of
Souther Field Commander Killed In Plane Fall
Americus Ga April 3 Lieutenant Colonel Frederick W Dickman commanding officer at Southerfield and Major John W Butts executive officer were killed when their airplane plunged 200 feet in a nose dive during an afternoon flight Col Dickman son of Major General Dickman commander of the Third army of occupation on the Rhine Major Butts home was Cisco Texas Both graduates of West Point Each leaves a widow and one child The wind was gusty and the plane failed to recover during the last turn before landing
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Associated Press
Americus
Frederick W. Dickman
Southerfield
John W. Butts
Dickman
Third Army of Occupation
Rhine
Butts
Cisco
Tex
West Point
Arnold and Abney Advertise Fresh Produce and Bread
A compact shopper notice from Arnold and Abney highlights fresh Fancy Iceberg lettuce and Graham bread. The items are presented as fresh offerings for customers seeking quality produce and bakery staples.
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Arnold & Abney
Rev Paul Crane dies in Korea auto train wreck
cable from Korea confirms sudden death of Rev Paul S Crane and Mrs Eugene Bell when their car was struck by a train. Crane had served three years as Southern Presbyterian missionary in Mokpo Korea as secretary treasurer of the Korean Mission. He married Katherine Rowland four years ago. Mrs Crane and their two children will return to Athens in mid May.
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Chas
A. Rowland
Executive Committee of
Foreign Missions
Southern Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Tenn
Korea
Pauls. Crane
Crane
Eugene Bell
Mokpo
Katherine Rowland
Funeral of Mrs Strickland at Barnett Shoals
The funeral for Mrs Mamie Strickland wife of L N Strickland a Barnett Shoals resident will be held today at 11 30 a m at the Methodist church Rev W M Saye will conduct the services She was 26 and died after a brief illness Survived by husband daughter Katie two sisters Ida Cox and Sallie Ford and two brothers Gordon Osley Detroit Mich and Kelly Osley Crawford Ga
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Mamie Strickland
L. N. Strickland
Barnett Shoals
Methodist Church
W. M. Saye
Sallie Ford
Atlanta
Gordon Osley
Detroit
Mich
Kelly Osley
Crawford, Ga
Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club Delights Gainesville Crowd
A large audience praised the Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club at Brenau auditorium Saturday. The annual Georgia boys visit to Gainesville is warmly welcomed, with social courtesies extended. Hay wood C. Hosch, son of J. H. Hosch, serves as manager this year.
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Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club
Brenau Auditorium
Georgia Boys
Gainesville
Haywood C. Hosch
J. H. Hosch
Ferndell Ad Urges Quick Orders Before Mrs Shaw Leaves
A fragmentary note from Ferndell urges customers to place orders promptly as Mrs Shaw’s last day approaches. It contains garbled phrases about calling and hours, without clear details on items or contact numbers.
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Ferndell
Johnston Against Philpot at Sanford Field This P M
Baseball fans in Athens anticipate a doubleheader as Auburn visits Georgia at Sanford Field this afternoon. Johnston and Philpot are set to duel with Mangum catching. the Red and Black aim to prove their strength against the Auburn line up in a clash that could define the early season.
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Bill Beck
Auburn
Georgia
Sanford Field
Oglethorpe
Athens
Johnston
South
Philpot
Mangum
Athens Mourns Miss Ellen Mell Died At Home
Athens and the state mourn the death of Miss Ellen L Mell at midnight at her brother Rev John D Mell’s Milledge avenue home. Daughter of the late Chancellor Patrick H Mell of the University of Georgia, she was beloved for her southern grace and character. Survived by brothers Thos S Mell Rev John D Mell E B Mell J C Mell of Athens and Charles I Mell of Augusta. Funeral arrangements pending, with service time to be announced.
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Ellen L.mell
Joan D. Mell
Milledge Avenue
Miss Mell
Athens
South
Patrick H. Mell
University of Georgia
Thos
Mell
John D. Mell
E. B. Mell
J. C. Mell
Charles I. Mell
Augusta
Council of Four Confronts Serious Peace Differences
Paris reports show President Wilson and the premiers Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando facing sharp gaps in key peace terms. Disputes center on Germany western frontier and Franco German and eastern Polish frontiers amid cautious progress in the four power talks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
Council of Four
Germany
Warden Long Faces Charge of Unbecoming Conduct
Warden William T Long of the county convict camp resigns amid claims of lenient leadership and loose control. A guard and convict scheme, a roadside garage, and a missing employee tied to payroll theft are alleged. Long disputes orders, is found intoxicated, and a trial is slated with prison commissioners arriving from Atlanta. A letter from a longtime inmate praises Long while urging forgiveness. Whisky found on the farm adds to the investigation as officials prepare for court proceedings.
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W. T. Long
Timem@n
Timemon
South Georgia
Tennessee
Clarke County
Warden Long
Long
Evans
Saye
Wood
Chase
Fletcher Tuck
Athens YMCA open house features gym demo and races
An Athens YMCA open house offers a night of activities for Clarke County residents. The program includes an 8:45 pm lobby music set by Prof. Morris and a baritone solo, a gym demonstration with fast junior basketball, class drills, swimming races for Junior A and B and seniors, and a public building tour.
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John Morris
George Daniel
Morris’ Orchestra
C. W. Jones
Tigner Wiggins
J. D
Tom Mix in Hell Roarin Reform at Elite Theatre
Tom Mix stars in Hell Roarin Reform a Fox Western at Elite Theatre yesterday and today. The feature blends gunplay with religion as Mix roams mountains and rooftops saving a town from outlaws while winning a heroine.
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Tom Mix
Fox
William Fox
Hotus
Mix
Bret Harte
Campaign drive aims for rapid $15000 boost in Athens YMC A
A Athens YMC A drive committee plans a rapid fundraising push next week to raise 15000 for youth work. Six of twelve captains report ready teams. campaign staff line up workers and schedules at the local YMC A.
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W. T. Bryan
Athens Y. M
C. A
C. H. Phiniy
Edwards
Ana Est Michael
Abit Nix
Ed. F
J. F. Shehane
C. J. Talmadge
Sidney Boley
Frank
Billaps
W. H. Botock
EB. B. Lamkin
A. W. Baker
W. K. Meadow
Casper
Palmisano
Harvey Stovall
I. T. Kilpatrick
A. G. Coe
W. Barnett
G. C. Armstrong
Flatwood Lanier
R. Grubb
J. L. Sexton
Rodney C. Wilson
Ben Eppes
Joel A. Wier
BE. W. Carroll
rEom Gamble
Walter B. Hodgson
Hinton
J. Moga
Lotter Roskenstein
M. G. Nicholson
M. J. ‘Costa
J. W. Jarrell, Jr
Blanton
Fortson
Carlton Jester
R. G. Davis
R. P. Stephens
Davis
T. .H. Pee TE E
Detachment of Motor Transport troops arrive for Camp Jesup
A late night arrival of Motor Transport service troops from Camp Greene, Charlotte, en route to Camp Jesup, Atlanta, found a friendly welcome on Lumpkin Street. About thirty troops used the baths and swimming pool and were given sleeping quarters in a building for the night, as Camp 18 was announced to be discontinued.
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Motor Transport Service
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Camp Jesup
Atlanta
Eaeh
Lumpkin Street
Ani Ddest
First Baptist Church Sets New Service Hours for Sunday
By deacons recommendation the Sunday school will start at 10:30 a m the morning preaching at 11 45 and the evening service at 8 30 on the upcoming Sabbath April 6 with future hours subject to monthly conference approval after the Sunday morning sermon.
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Board of Deacons of
The
First Baptist Church
General Wood Receives Distinguished Service Medal
War Department releases list of officers awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in the war. Includes Major Generals Leonard Wood Hugh L. Scott and John F Morrison among the honored recipients.
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Wood
Washington
War Department
Leonard Wood
Hugh L. Scott
John F. Morrison
Commandery to Meet Tonight
A called conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14 KT will be held in their asylum on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Friday evening April 4 at eight o'clock. All Sir Knights are requested to be present. Also notes on local advertisements for Ferndelt fruits and vegetables and labeled Mothers bread sold by Arnold & Abney.
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Audley Morton
Sciene
Young Men’s Christ In
Godfrey de Bouillon
K.T
Max Joseph
Temple-dearee
T. Kilpatrick
MO. G. Quinn
Sale of Unclaimed Stock at Athens Court House
Unclaimed shipment from Gainesville to R E B Goddard will be sold at public auction at noon on April 10, 1919 in Athens Clarke County Georgia. The property includes two dark bay horses and a mule weighing approximately 2100 pounds total, with freight charges unpaid and the consignee having refused delivery.
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Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
Gainesville
Genin
Athena
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C. K. Burgoyne
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