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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1921

Page

5

Mrs. S. E Jackson Dies At Whitehall

Rosa Emerline Jackson aged 32 wife of Mr. S. E. Jackson died at her Whitehall home after a long illness. A lifelong Whitehall resident she was a Methodist church member. Funeral arrangements pending at the Whitehall Methodist Church. Survived by husband John William, parents J. W. and Mrs. Shadden, four brothers W. C. N. H. C. L. C. Shadden, and two sisters Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Lillie May Cunningham.

Rosa Emerline Jackson FE. Jackson Whitehall Methodist Cnuren John William Jackson J. W. Shadden W. C N. 11 L. C. Shadden Mary Cunningham Lillie May Cunningham

Eminent Jurists Attend Bar Meet

Cincinnati reports that supreme court judges from nearly every state will attend the American Bar association annual meeting in Cincinnati from August 30 to September 2. Ben Nelson of the Cincinnati Bar association handles delegate registration and hotel assignments. Six of Ohio’s seven supreme court judges are expected to attend, with hotel reservations noted for Vermont judges Miles Powers Slack and Taylor, Mississippi’s W D Anderson, Iowa’s Truman S Stevens, and three Illinois justices.

Cincinnati Supreme Court American Bar Association Ben Nelson Cincinnati Bar Association Supreme Court of State of Ohio Miles, Powers, Slack and Taylor Vermont W. D. Anderson Supreme Court of Mississippi Truman S. Stevens Iowa Linois

Editors Meet In Athens Plan For Sept 10 Program

Committees from the Advent Club and the Chamber of Commerce, under Secretary E. Carroll, draft plans for the eighth district editors convention in Athens on September 10. The program envisions a large gathering of editors and friends, with a baseball game and other features to showcase the visitors. The editors aim to finalize a constitution and by laws to govern the association and determine membership.

E. Carroll Chamber of Comerce Adventz Club Carroll Wttn Athens Memhe Association

Hellican Springs to Reopen as Major Resort in 1922

Hellican Springs along the Danielsville road plans a major comeback for the 1922 season with a large dancing pavilion, tea rooms, pergolas, and other amenities. Owners aim to attract Northeast Georgia tourists and University of Georgia students, reviving the former popularity once rivaling Indian Springs. Plans call for completion by opening of the 1922 season and include a jazz orchestra for evening dances.

Hellican Danielsville Road Georgia Anc Flors Athens University of Georgia Boys Julian B. McCurry Hellicon Springs Indian Springs

Hodgson Named Head of Prudential Committee at U Georgia

Governor McDaniel appoints Marcus McWhorter as third member of the university prudential committee. Harry Hodgson and Hugh J. Rowe were named chairman and vice chairman respectively, based on seniority. Hodgson is the oldest member, appointed a year or two before Rowe.

Hugh J. Rowe Marcus McWhorter H. D. McDaniel University of Georgia Board of Trustees Prudential Committee University Harry Hodgson Mr. Rowe

Salesmanship Club drives large prizes and early entry urged

The Banner-Herald announces an eight week Salesmanship Club drive starting August 29 to win three automobiles and more than $9,000 in prizes by October 22. Entry offers 10 percent commission on subscription votes, with top prizes including a $3,150 Lexington Lark, $2,000 Columbia Sport, and an $850 Chevrolet Touring, plus many other awards.

Ion Banner-Herald Lexington Club Lst Columbia Sport

Woman Charged With Murder After Sandy Creek Shooting

Pearlee Kelly, a Black woman, shot and killed her stepfather John Roberson in Sandy Creek district Sunday. Roberson died Tuesday morning. Kelly was jailed in Clarke County on murder charges and will be tried at the next superior court session. Motive remains undetermined.

Pearlee Kelly John Roberson Sandy Creek Clarke County

French Awards Honor Long Serving Household Staff

Paris report notes a shortage of domestic help while the Official Journal lists 24 silver gilt and silver medal recipients for long service in households. Thirty years’ tenure qualifies, with records showing many awardees in Paris such as Mademoiselle Levasseur at 71 years and couples serving together in the same family.

Paris Official Ministry of Labor Mademoiselle Levasseur Mademoige Andrieux Marie Delaporte M. Delpove Michel Joseph M. Cassel Madame Geiger Colette Madame Ray M. Mosnier Jean Madame Escot Madame Mosnier Jeanne

Marines Quell Sea Mutiny Aboard Steamship Alliance

New York report says three mutinous firemen were ironed aboard the Alliance while twenty two marines were transferred from the Connecticut at sea to guard the ship. Fearing for passenger safety including many women and children, Captain James Stone summoned aid by wireless from a battleship and marines arrived to restore order.

New York Alliance Cristobal Connecticut James Stone

Pairing tragedy ends with double death in Bedford

Minnie Lekatos, thirteen, was shot through the heart by Mike Pinter, thirty eight, after which Pinter killed himself. The tragedy allegedly followed her refusal to marry him. Pinter was a boarder at the Lekatos home in Bedford.

Bedford Minnie Lekatos Mike Pinter Pinter Lekatos

Senate panel eyes West Virginia coal field trip

Senate labor subcommittee chairman Kenyon said the committee likely will visit Mingo county West Virginia soon to conduct inquiries into the coal fields situation. The panel is examining conditions and issues affecting miners and local labor relations as part of its ongoing probe.

Washington, D. C Kenyon Senate Labor Mingo W. Va West Virginia

Yarborough First Clarke County Cotton Bale Again

For the second year R T Yarborough has produced Clarke County s first bale of cotton. A 440 pound bale brought to town Tuesday was graded strict middling and sold at 15 cents per pound at auction. The Yarborough farm lies on Barnett Shoals road near Athens. Local brokers expect the crop to come in fast as boll weevil pressure eases. The first Clarke bale arrived nearly two weeks earlier than last year.

R. T. Yarborough Clarke County Miller and Company Yarborough Clarke Athens Barnett Shoals Road

Youngsters Jailed For Stealing Sugar

Pope Crowder and Roy Lee Anderson, both twelve, were arrested Sunday for stealing 200 pounds of sugar from a local grocery. They are held in Clarke county jail awaiting trial and will appear before Judge Braswell to transfer to the juvenile court.

Pope Crowder Roy Lee Anderson Clarke County Jt. D. Braswell R. C. Orr Crowder Anderson

Burglars Loot Kappa Alpha House Trophy Loss

Overnight Monday burglars smashed a side window at the Kappa Alpha chapter house on Han cock avenue and stole the Pan Hellenic trophy silver loving cup won last May for the Inter fraternity baseball championship. Also taken were a dress suit two civilian suits two worn shoes and other clothing. Police are investigating and hope to recover the items and arrest the burglars soon.

Kappa Alpha Hancock Avenue Pan- Hellenic Council Aia

British Aviators Captured By Turks Near Geiveh

Constantinople dispatch reports a British airplane on a practice flight was downed within Turkish lines at Geiveh. Pilot and observers were taken prisoner by Turkish forces claiming reconnaissance for the Greeks. Britain plans reprisals and has sent warships to the Black Sea.

Constantinople Geiveh Black Sea

Senators Spat On Disarmament Meet

In Washington on Monday Senator Harrison defended open sessions at the disarmament conference amid a heated Senate debate on a 200000 dollar appropriation for conference expenses and Harding appointees. Senator Lodge condemned the move as out of place and futile bad manners and attacked the push for open sessions, prompting Harrigan to withdraw his amendment directing delegates to demand openness.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Harrison Senate Harding Lodge Harrigan

Water and Religion Boost Zion City Garden Yields

In Zion City Illinois workers claim water plus faith boosts garden output. Testimonials from followers of Wilbur Voliva say orthodox plots yield more, with tales of long beans and berry patches. A blackberry plot produced 100 quarts and another earned $452, reportedly watered and prayed over.

Zion City Ill Wilbur Green Voliva Church of Zion

Prince Avenue Missionary Society Meets Wednesday

The Prince Avenue Baptist church missionary society will hold its regular meeting at 4 30 Wednesday afternoon. All members are requested to be present. It's a good thing your husband didn't see the pictures you had taken on your vacation.

Prince Albert Prince Ave

Minister and Priest Murder Case Opens in Birmingham

Ruth Stephenson Gussman, first witness for the state, testified before the grand jury in the Father James Coyle murder case. Rev Edwin Stephenson, father of the witness, stands accused after the priest was killed on August 4 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Ruth Stephenson Gussman James Coyle Edwin Stephenson

Four Bogus Federal Reserve Notes in Circulation

The Treasury Department warned of counterfeit currency circulating as four new Federal Reserve notes. The fake bills include a fifty under New York, a twenty under Chicago, a ten under Kansas City, and a five under Chicago.

Washington Treasury Department Fedrral Reserve New York Federal Reserve Bank Chicago Kansas City

Incendiary Fire Hits Virginia Town Courthouse Block

Norfolk report states a Tuesday morning blaze of incendiary origin destroyed two blocks in Mathews courthouse business section, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Bristles down ad copy appears in text, not relevant to event.

Norfolk Mathews

Reed censured over Volstead reference in Senate speech

The House adopted a resolution censuring Senator Reed for remarks last week in the Senate that cited Representative Volstead, author of the prohibition act. The vote underscores partisan tension surrounding Prohibition era debates and the Volstead Act.

Associated Press Washington, J. C House Senator Reed Senate Representative Volstead

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