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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1916

Page

19

Funeral for Congressman Tribble Held at Local Church

The funeral for Congressman S J Tribble will be at 11 am from the First Presbyterian church with Dr J W Lynch and Dr BE Hill officiating. Pallbearers include T W Reed and J H Beasse among others. burial in Oconee cemetery to follow.

First Presbyterian Church Congresman Tribble First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Hill Tribble First Baptist Second Baptist Church

Southern Intercollegiate Association picks Athens for next meet

At Charleston the S I A A votes for Athens Georgia as host for next meeting and defeats the one year rule. Georgia withdraws from the Southern Conference leaving Tech Auburn Tennessee South Carolina and Clemson as members. Baseball players gain more vacation play freedom if not in pro leagues and if they keep up studies.

Augusta Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Charleston Athens Georgia University of Georgia Southern Athletic Conference Southern Conference Tech Auburn Tennessee South Carolina Clemson

City Court to Convene Tomorrow in Athens

The city court led by Judge West will reconvene tomorrow for civil business with several cases on the docket this week. Tribble served a decade as a Sunday school teacher at the church and led as superintendent during trying times, last speaking publicly in Athens on October fifth, addressing matters of right living and thinking at the pastor Rev. W H Lord’s invitation.

J. Harris Federal Trade Commission Georgia Washington Hughes Athens Federal Building Milledge Avenue Tribble Rucker Chamber of Commerce Court House Lamar Tribble West Presidins W. H. Lord

Bar Association Called to Attend Tribble Funeral

The Athens bar is summoned to meet at 10 15 this morning at the residence of the late Hon. 8 J Tribble on Milledge avenue to act as honorary pallbearers and attend the funeral of Congressman Tribble a member of the association. President H 8 West and Secretary Erome Michael issue the notice.

BAR Association Athens Bar J. Tribble Milledge Avenue Tribble West Erome Michael

Deportation policy debated as Belgian prisoners cited

Washington reports public opinion will shape any steps the United States takes with Germany over Belgian deportations. State Department officials say Germany’s reply may justify deportations as socially necessary. Berlin insists neutral observers misread the issue and cites military needs to safeguard Germany against invaders, denying compelled labor in munitions plants.

Associated Press Washington Publc Germany State Department Berlin Belgium

Churches Should Offer Offices of Peace

William J. Bryan urged the Federal Council of Churches to appoint a deputation to Europe to confer with religious leaders on peace. He said if the government withholds good offices, the churches should step in to seek to bring about peace.

Associated Press St. Louis William J. Bryan Federal Council of Churches Today Churches of America Europe Bryan

Wanted Improved FARM full particulars

Personal notice from R. E. Burdett of Decatur Georgia seeking details on an improved farm. Request appears in a classified-style brief with contact hint and location included.

R. E. Burdett Decatur, Ga

Lloyd George Cabinet Postponed to Tomorrow

London reports the expected cabinet announcement delayed until tomorrow as some appointments remain unresolved. War council members named include Lloyd George Andrew Bonar Law Lord Curzon Lord Milner and Arthur Henderson with Balfour likely to join the Lords as foreign secretary. Parliament meets Tuesday with questions expected on Greece and other matters.

Associated Press London Lloyd George War Council Andrew Bonar Law Lord Curzon Lord Milner Arthur Henderson Balfour Grey Greece

Grand Juries Plan Sweep on High Cost of Living

Washington reports federal grand juries in New York Detroit and possibly Cleveland Kansas City Minneapolis and St Louis will probe soaring living costs. Hundreds of witnesses from coal rail and food trades expected as Frank M Swacker leads the New York inquiry while USDA data show larger refrigerated food stocks than a year ago.

Associated Press Washington Department of Justice New York Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minneapolis St. Louis Frank M. Swacker Agricultural Department Publc

Beloved Athens Woman Daisy Crane Laid to Rest

Hundreds attended the funeral of Daisy Davie Crane at First Methodist Church where she was a devoted member. Dr James C Morris led the service with Dr Belk reading the lesson. The procession moved to Oconee Cemetery for the interment as the choir sang hymns of faith.

Daisy Davie Crane First Methodist Church Beau- Aioul James C. Morris Birmingham

Weather forecast for the South Atlantic and East Gulf states

Weather outlook for the week beginning Sunday forecasts generally fair conditions with temperatures well below normal early, trending warmer toward the end of the week. Lost: Rear light and tag 8 302 return to J Davis 441 Broad.

The Banner Atlanta South Atlantic East Gulf States J. Davis Broad

Teuton advances and Romanian losses in Romania reported

The report notes 70 000 Romanian prisoners since December 1 with many cannons and machine guns captured and calls the total booty incalculable. Entente and Russian fronts see renewed attacks and heavy losses as German and British tanks show new speed and use in Romania. A prisoner exchange for those over forty five is planned and a Belgian deportations answer is anticipated.

Bucharest Cerna Macedonian Somme London Atlantic Romania

Electric Building Crowded at Athens Electrical Week Close

The Electric Building in Athens drew over a thousand visitors during America's Electrical Week closing night. Prizes were awarded after a register draw, with items including a Hoover sweeper, sewing machine motor, and electric irons. The event highlighted home use of electricity and proved a great success with strong interest in demonstrations and appliances.

Athens America R. Slider S. C. Reese Sam Wingsfield J.w.o'kelley le McKie

Peace mobilizes mass support in war-torn lands

Miss Maudeline Doty of New York told the Woman's Peace Party annual meeting that people in England France and Germany favor peace. She cited lack of accurate wartime news as a chief reason hostilities persist and described German meetings where civilians and soldiers discussed peace prospects. Jane Addams of Chicago was re elected chairman.

Associated Press Washington Dec England France Germany Misa Maudeline Duty New York Woman's Peace Party Bellig Miss Doty Jane Addams Chicago Peace Party

Mrs Mary Harris Armor to Speak at Christian Church

Mrs Mary Harris Armor known as the Georgia cyclone and temperance orator will address Athens at First Christian Church this afternoon at 4 oclock under the Athens Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She also will speak to State Normal School students at 7 this evening. The article notes international war coverage and Belgian deportation protests as contemporaneous issues.

Mary Harris Armor Christian Church Mary Harris Georgia United States First Christian Church Athens Woman's Christian Temperance Union

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Senate HOUSE S. J. Tribble J. W. Lynch Mr. Tribble BE. J. Hill J. H. Rucker Henry C.tuck Dr. Goss C. M. Snelling John Elliott G. H. Hulme Congressional Oconee Cemetery Seaboard Ruth Tribble Dick Johnson South Dakota Norris Nebraska Hardwick Florida Sterling Fenald Maine Bell Crisp Edwards Wise Vinson Austin Mudd Maryland Farr Pennsylvania Cul- Jop Indiana Lobeck Goodwyn North Carolina R. B. Gordon Harold Ketron John Wayland Missouri William City Court Grand Jury X H.C Uncle Sam
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