The Unwritten Law at Colonial Theater Today
The Colonial Theater shows The Unwritten Law for two days from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. admission 10 and 20 cents, 10 cents for children, with Haughey's Orchestra. Beatriz Michelena stars in a melodramatic tale of sex and marriage with dramatic fire scenes and a suspenseful, well paced production.
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Colonial
Colonial Theater
Haughey
Dee Eeyien
Funkenstein
Athens
Haughey’s
Beatriz Michelena
Edwin Milton Boyle
Andrew Robinson
William Pike
Asa Thornton to Open Ye Garden Place Cafe
The former Ye Garden site in the Holman building is being renovated for occupancy by Asa Thornton who will open a cafe there soon. He has prior experience in the business and knows the local clientele and menu direction.
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Asa Thornton
Holman
Col Upson Urged for Place on State Court of Appeals
The Banner reports strong support for Col. S. C. Upson solicitor of Clarke County City Court and Harris campaign manager to join Georgia’s expanded Court of Appeals. Backers from South Georgia and Athens say his legal skill and impartial record fit a judgeship, and his candidacy is under serious consideration.
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Court of Appeals
South Georgia
Athen
Col. S. C. Upson
Clarke County
Harris
Georgia
Upson
Smith
Brown
Atlanta
Farm visitors from Sparta Hancock and Madison counties tour State College
Yesterday the largest gathering yet for the State College on Lumpkin Hill welcomed about 400 visitors from Sparta Hancock and Madison counties. The event included a tour of facilities a dinner at the dairy and praise for the college programs while B W Hunt of the Georgian Bankers Association discussed agricultural scholarships with local authorities and course students.
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State College
Sparta
Hancock County
Madison County
Lumpkin Hill
B. W. Hunt
Eaton¢on
Georgian Bankers Association
Agricultural Fund Committee
Calles
Hunt
President Wilson Seeks 8 Hour Day to Avert Nationwide Rail Strike
President Wilson presented an eight hour day plan to 640 employer and manager committees as a basis for wage calculation. If managers resist, he will appeal to railroad presidents for a White House conference and possible action by financial powers. Hale Holden led the presidents in discussions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
Hale Holden
Burlington Road
War Situation Reported Without Incident
London notes for the first time in weeks no significant changes in any theater of the war. The western Somme sector sees the heaviest fighting with German assaults repulsed and trenches captured northwest of Bazentin. Submarine warfare resumes in full, per Temps, referencing Germany’s February note on peaceful ships.
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Associated Press
London
Somme
Pasierer
Bazentin
Vienna
von Boehm-Ermollf
Tarnopol
Berlin
Brody
Rome
Cadorna
Triest
Venice
Germany
Paris
Temps
United States
Temps Reports Danish West Indies Sale Talks
The Temps notes negotiations for selling the Danish West Indies to the United States are widening in scope. It cites the Danish finance minister saying the government aims to sell due to fear the islands could be seized by force.
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Danish West Indies
Associated Press
Paris
The
Temps
Delighful Greene County Barbecue Hosted by Griffeths
A Greene county plantation barbecue hosted by W. G. and Frank Griffeth attracted the Morris band and many friends. Supervisors Huff and Crawford organized the event with a two hour concert by the band. Tenants and their families, including workers of color, shared in the meal after a well arranged feast.
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Mesers
W. G
Frank Griffeth
Greene County
Morris Band
Griffeth
Huff and
Crawford
Griffeth Farm
Former pastor visits city of Oconee Street church
Rev. A. A. Sullivan, longtime pastor at Oconee Street Methodist church, now works as financial and field agent for Rheinhardt College at Waleska and serves as pastor there. He was in town yesterday meeting friends and former parishioners.
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A. A. Sullivan
Oconee Street
California Produce Advertises Fresh Fruits and Potatoes
An old newspaper snippet lists California oranges, Malaga grapes, cantaloupes, and Scuppernongs priced at 10c per quart. Also advertised are sweet potatoes at 30c per peck from Arnold & Abney.
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California
Arnold & Abney
Georgia freight rate reform sparks state hearing
A major hearing opens before the Georgia state railroad commission in the senate chamber as railroads and shippers clash over proposed interstate freight rate revisions. W A Winburn and R A Brand present carrier arguments while J M Smith of Brunswick Board of Trade seeks rate reform approval.
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Vollanta
Georgia
Railroads of
State Railroad Commission
State Senate
W. A. Winburn
Central of Georgia Railroad
R. A. Brand
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Central of Georgia
Southern
J. M. Smith
Brunswick Board of Trade
Commission
Deutschland Sighted Off Grand Banks
Boston reports the sighting of a large submarine off the Grand Banks, believed to be the Deutschland, by a crew member aboard the Warren liner Sachem. The submersible moved northeast at a moderate speed, with the report relayed from La Pallice, France, and Liverpool.
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Associated Press
Boston
Grand Banks
la Pallie
France
Liverpool
Passers By film adapts Chambers stage drama with Cherry
C Haddon Chambers story Passers By becomes a film drama by Equitable Motion Pictures starring Charles Cherry produced from Chambers story. The play drew capacity crowds at the Criterion in New York for nearly two seasons and had record audiences in Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Montevideo Vienna Berlin Hamburg Dresden London and Paris.
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C. Haddon Chambers
Chambers
Equitable
Charles Cherry
Equitable Motion Picture Corporation
S. E. V. Taylor
Criterion Theater
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
Montivedo
Uruguay
Vienna
Austria
Berlin
Hamburg
Dresden
Germany
London
Paris
Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation
J. J. Browns Speaking Dates Announced
J. J. Brown a candidate for commissioner of agriculture announces speaking dates in Locust Grove on Saturday August 19 at 10 oclock in Walton County Monroe on Tuesday August 22 in Laurens County and Dublin on Wednesday August 23.
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J. J. Brown
Locust Grove
Walton County
Monroe
Laurens County
Dublin
Mrs Mendal Morris Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Sarah Morris, wife of Mendel Morris, died at Hancock avenue residence last night after months of illness. She was sixty nine and longtime Athens resident known for devotion to family and charitable works. Survived by husband, son Lee Morris, daughter Maurice Jankower, two sisters Flora Bernstein and Jos Alexander, and brother Selig Bernstein. Funeral arrangements to be set after contact with Bernstein. services planned at the residence on Sunday.
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Sarah Morris
Mendel Morris
Hancock Avenue
M. Morris
Lee Morris
Maurice Jankower
Flora Bernstein
Athens
Jos. Alexander
Hot Springs
Ark
Selig Bernstein
Bernstein
Obituary: V A Edwards Prominent Clarke County Farmer
V B Edwards died after several days of fever at his home near Corinth church. Aged forty, he leaves a wife six children his mother Mrs E E B Edwards two brothers and four sisters. Born in Oconee moved to Clarke as a youth. Funeral at Corinth church this morning at 10 30 Rev Wm Coile to officiate pallbearers T W Morton James W Morton W W Puryear J P Crawley J R Tuck and T A Holbrook.
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V.B. Edwards
Corinth Church
E. EB. Edwards
Oconee County
Clarke
Rev
Wm. Coile
T. W. Morton
Jas. W. Morton
W. W. Puryear
J. P. Crawley
J. R. Tuck
T. A. Holbrook
Mr H P Lawrence Joins Guaranty Investment and Loan
Mr H P Lawrence, a noted real estate expert, is appointed to manage the real estate department at Guaranty Investment and Loan Company. The firm, led by prominent local businessmen, seeks to build a valuable city institution. Lawrence assumes duties immediately and will oversee the department personally.
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H. P. Lawrence
Guaranty Investment and Loan Company
Lawrence
Managers thank Athens supporters and Sanford for field use
Manager Green of the Washington baseball team and Manager Carmichael of the Monroe team thank the people of Athens for courtesies and the use of the University athletic field this week.
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Green
Washington
Carmichael
Monroe
Athens
Sanford
University Athletic
Strand and Elite Showings Highlight Weekend Schedule
Friday features Hazel Dawn and Owen Moore in Under Cover and Grip of Evil number 5 at Strand and The Passer By at Elite with ongoing Colonial Unwritten Law. Saturday offers Lionel Barrymore in The Quitter and Helen Gibson Railroad Drama plus Liberty Daubter of the U S A chapter at Elite. Barrow County Sunday School Convention at Winder noted.
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Institute
Clarke County
Supt
Dozier
Hazel Dawn
Owen Moore
Elite
Chas. Cherry
Colonial
Strand
Lionel Barrymore
Helen Gibson
Liberty
Barrow County
Winder
Under Cover at the Strand News of a strong screen debut
The Strand presents the Paramount Picture Under Cover starring Hazel Dawn and Owen Moore in a thriller about United States Customs and international smuggling. A grafting official is ensnared by a plot involving a determined woman in love with the man he seeks to control. Critics praise its action power and novelty.
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Roi Cooper Magrue
Cort
New York
Famous Players Film Company
Broadway
Paramount Picture
Strand Theater
Hazel Dawn
Owen Moore
Miss Dawn
Mr. Moore
United States
Strand
Athens
Liberty At the Elite Begins Saturday
A promotional note for the silent film Liberty at the Elite presents Marie Walcamp as Liberty Horton, an American girl in Mexico, with rival suitors, bandit raids, a stolen fortune, and a romance across 20 episodes. The first chapter screens in three reels with extra comedy features. Piedmont Market advertises fresh produce and spring lamb.
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Liberty
Marie Walcamp
Liberty Horton
Mexico
LKO
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