Hartwell shown as thriving Georgia town and civic leaders
Larry Gantt extols Hartwell Georgia as a hospitable growing city on a pleasant drive from Athens. He lists notable residents like James H. Skelton Sr A Steve Skelton W J Hailey and A N Alford among Hartwell's leading families and public figures. He praises local business and civic effort and notes Hartwell's citizens aiming to press the town forward. He also highlights prominent lawyers and officials including J H Skelton Sr and A Steve Skelton and mentions local institutions such as the Hartwell Bank and First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uartwell
Spartanburg
Ashville
N. C
Greenville
Charlotte
N.C
Nartwell
Hartwell
Georgia
James H. Skelton Sr
A. Steve Skelton
Major Hamilton
Skelton
Hart County
James H
W. J. Hailey
Trailey
Elbert
A. N
Alford
Nieves
Kidd
North Genrria
Pirat National Bank
C. Alford
Hartwell Bank
State Prison Commission
D. ¢. Alford
Magsars
J. H. Skelton
Tmoty Speer
Richardson
University of Gerara
Chrelea
Hartwell City
Pontos Richardion
Athens
T. Kidd
Harnwell
In State College, of Agriculture
J. L. McMullen
H. McMullen
Firat National
Banke
le Morris
Teasley
J. W. Tat
Punty
Whitehead Lot Chosen for Third Ward School Site
The Whitehead property on Lumpkin Street between Rutherford and Fairview avenue, near Crucedale, is selected for the Third Ward school building. W. J. Whitehead’s offer of five acres was accepted. closing to follow soon. Plans for the new building to be reviewed September 20 by a committee including Campbells, Captain Barnett, Chancellor Barrow, and Dr. Strahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Baxtertreet
Whitehead
Lumpkin
Rutherford and
Fairview Avenue
W. J. Whitehead
Fchool
Crucedale
Johnson
Nth Tra
Piss
Chase Street
Aes Phili
Campbell
J. W . Barnett
Chantellor
Barrow
C. My Strahan
Athens
Baxter
Sniiasen
Ford Denies He Seeks to Halt Railways
The Associated Press reports Henry Ford denies plans to block rail lines amid the coal shortage. Ford says he is not bluffing in his bid to end the foot shortages by releasing 76,000 Detroit area workers and pressuring railroads, while denying reports of other causes for his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Henry Ford
Louisville
Ford
University Chemist Doubts Oil Found In Large Quantities
Memphis attorney and geologist will begin making surveys within the next few days in Carnesville where a university chemist doubts oil can be found in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnesville
Memphis
Metamorphic rock claim adds to Franklin county oil talk
Dr H C White, a leading chemist, told a Banner Herald representative that Franklin county lies in a metamorphic region where oil is unlikely in large quantities. He noted the area from Augusta to Columbus, with stratified zones east and west, and explained seepage or a packer as possible but not profitable. Discussions on AthEn streets focus on the Banks property offering gas-like substances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. White
Banner Herald
Franklin County
Wil
Carnesville
Rm Line
Augusta
Columbus
White
Sait
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Kagapan
Pennsylvania
Lin
Menage
South Georgia
G. R. Banks
Athens
Blease Leads in South Carolina Governor Primary
In South Carolina the Democratic primary reports show Cole L. Blease leading with 15,727 votes,Thomas G. McLeod 14,537, and George K. Laney 4,741 across 31 counties. In Charleston partial totals show Blease ahead with about 30,135 to McLeod 24,840 amid talk of a second primary.
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Associated Press
Columbia
South
Carolina
Cole L. Blease
Thomas G. McLeod
George K. Laney
Charleston
The
News and Courier
Reorganization of Army Units Under Way
Washington reports the first general troop movements as part of a broader army reorganization. Units including the 10th infantry brigade and various training and engineering elements move toward Fort Wayne, Camp Travis, Wilbur Wright Field, Fort Oglethorpe, and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pueslay
L0th Infantry
Imp
Mich
Engineering Training Co
Camp Travis
Texas
88Th Aero Squadron
Wil‘bur Wrightfeld
Ohio
Squaron
Fort
Bill Crane Visits Athens Family Between Studies
Will Crane a well known Athens youth attending Harvard Law arrived this week to visit his family for several weeks. He left the University of Georgia last year and entered Harvard in the autumn. He will continue his studies at Harvard this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Crane
Athens Oy
Harvard Law
Bill
University of Georgia
Harari
Har
Postmaster Announces Home Mailbox Requirement
Postmaster Paul L. Smith reports a Washington order requiring all dwellings to be equipped with mail receptacles or a slot for mail. He argues the plan saves national costs by preventing carrier delays and suggests a durable mailbox can be bought in Athens for a small amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Smith
Department
Washington
Smith
Post Office Department
U. S
Athens
Chile Steamer Sinks After Collision Near Coast
Police search for Evans Amey, a Black man suspected in a fatal shooting of his wife aboard a 2,200 ton steamer. The vessel carried about 150 passengers and 72 crew. authorities believe a violent incident led to the sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Egro
Evans Amey
Negro
Judge Humphries Denies Writ Of Habeas Corpus For David
The report notes Judge Humphries denies a writ of habeas corpus for David Watson. A Washington note reports Senate rejection of John F Curran as Savannah postmaster with Senator Watson of Georgia opposing the nomination. Athens visits by gubernatorial candidate Clifford Walker highlight Clarke county canvassing and local reception. Walker, a University of Georgia graduate from Monroe County, reflects on campaign support and regional ties.
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Humphries
David
Watson
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
John F. Curran
Savannah
Georgia
Georgis
Clifford Walker
Man
Roe
Athens
Walker
Robert L. McWhorter
Clarke County
Hardwick
Anid
Univer of Georgia
Atton County
Monroes
Walton
Walton County
Aew
Ath
Ana
River Street Bridge Contract Awarded by County Board
The Virginia Bridge and Iron Works of Atlanta won the River Street bridge contract over the Oconee River for 16,000 dollars. Construction begins soon with foundation work by city and county engineers under Capt J W Barnett and K Nicholson, targeting completion by January 1, 1923. The River Street bridge will be one of two Oconee crossings planned in the city with bond funds approved earlier.
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River Street
Clarke County
Oconee River
Virginia
Tron
Atlanta
J. W
Negro In Jail For Alleged Stabbing to Death Minister's Son
Aston Howard, a Negro, was jailed in Lee County, Opelika, charged with stabbing to death Bagley, twenty, son of a local minister. Lip Howard, the suspect’s uncle, was not expected to survive after officers shot him while attempting to intervene during arrest. The fight began over money matters.
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Tuskegee Ala
Aston Howard
Lee County
Opelika
Nt Bagley
Lip Howard
Bagley
Aaron
Good Conditions In South Georgia Told of By Mrs. Bell
Mrs. Freak M. Bell reports a prosperous South Georgia, noting white cotton fields and fifty bales ginned at Towns up to her departure. She traveled 230 miles by Ford from Townes to Athens via Macon and Albany, visiting relatives in Albany and Towns. She says people are in fine spirits despite weevil concerns.
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Freak M. Bell
Telfair
Macon
Albany
Bell
Ninth District editors plan Clarkesville meeting
The Ninth District Press Association will meet in Clarkesville with editors and their wives. President J W McWhorter arranged an agenda including Welcome by Mayor T Reeves, address and response by Wade Parks and John Shannon, readings by Commerce News staff, and talks on local newspapers and community ties. Election of officers and miscellaneous business are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winder
Ninth District Press Association
Jat
Clarkesville
Eecay Ae
Ealiepapie
Ninth
J. W. McWhorter
The
Clarkes
Pra Rev
Wade H. Parks
T. Reeves
John F. Shannon
Commerce News
Omer Jompeon
Jocke P Patterson
Atlanta Journal
EAS
Yaks N ‘A
Hardy
Ingle
Comerce News
S16
Dupree Attorneys Fight Bid for Last Minute Stay
In Atlanta Fulton Superior Judge Iles denied a writ and refused to grant a stay for Frank Dupree condemned for murder. Governor Hardwick also refused to commute, leaving a scheduled Friday execution as planned pending possible further appeals.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Iles
Fulton
Frank Dupre
Sen
Murteni
Irby C. Walker
Atto
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Hiram Johnson
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Moore
Los Angeles
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F. M. Bell
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