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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence traces Madison County, its county seat name origins, and early paths and timber trade. It recounts tales from Free State era and local legends, including a shoe vendor incident and the enduring county nickname mutton lore. The narrative blends geography, notable families, and pioneer life with sparse dates and places.
The Banner Commissary opens with a strong start after a Sunday notice in the Banner-Herald. The charity has operated for ten years, with thorough investigations by Superintendent Sodie and Teller to ensure aid reaches the truly deserving, avoiding duplication. Donors include Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Jones and others contributing amounts up to fifty dollars, supporting Christmas relief for needy families in the community.
A Jefferson prison murder charge involves a man connected to a local Nicholson school house event. The suspect allegedly obtained a firearm at a Deville performance, then returned and exchanged gunfire with a man named Jackson near Athens.
London dispatch reports Ireland will push to pass a treaty in the Dail today amid a heated exchange. A government plea seeks broad support from Conservative factions and other parties as deliberations continue on the disputed agreement.
Fragmentary OCR text references Muscle Shoals, Ford, Edison, and fertilizer with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases. Core entities include Muscle Shoals and Alabama, with mentions of Ford and Edison amid incomplete actions or events.
The final day of Georgia’s State Baptist convention at the Savannah city auditorium featured devotional led by Rev. Henry Howard and a powerful address by Dr. Walter M. Lewis on the growth of the denomination locally and statewide. Dr. Thomas W. O’Kelly praised missionary work in Japan and China, while committees and trustees for various Baptist institutions were named with terms expiring in 1924 and later, including positions at the Georgia Baptist Orphans Home and Georgia Baptist hospital.
A plan to limit cotton acreage next year to the same proportion of land in cultivation as this year was urged in a move toward diversified farming. State organizations would foster acreage stabilization to steady the cotton producing industry, with resolutions adopted by a committee of the cotton acreage convention to draft such plans. The resolution, to be presented at the convention, follows addresses by planters, bankers and merchants reviewing this year’s reductions and urging similar restrictions for next crops.
JESUP GA Harris W Harris surrendered to the sheriff Monday and was ordered held without bond on a murder charge. He had argued with his ex wife over child custody after visiting her home on Sunday to drop off a child. Harris claimed self defense.
Centre college authorities in Danville telegraphed the chamber of commerce in San Diego, California, refusing permission for the team to play Notre Dame or any other opponent outside a Pacific coast location, stating the plan was originally for an East versus West game.
Yale announces two added 1922 football games as part of the schedule revisions. The Blue football manager confirms the opponents are North Carolina and a second tentative foe. The note references Ernest H. Jennings and church-affiliated context in Athens.
Washington AP The House Census Committee weighs legislation for a 1925 or earlier census after dissatisfaction with last January count. Hoover endorses the plan noting urban migration distortions and that April surveys precede the last census. He cites Steuart and calls for procedural changes to speed total population figures.
The United States and Japan reached a treaty separating Yap from fortification while granting US cable and wireless privileges. Japan retains mandate responsibilities over German Pacific islands, with US access to Guam Yap cable and protection of American interests. Japan must report to the US and League of Nations, while ensuring free missionary admissions and mutual cooperation in obtaining facilities.
Washington hears that modifying the packer consent decree to let five firms handle unrelated lines could, per the Federal Trade Commission, dominate the nation's food supply. W. Durant, assistant chief economist, presented the view to an inter-departmental board.
Eighteen amateur stations in the Eastern United States reported successful messages across the Atlantic in tests coordinated by the American Radio Relay League. Paul Godley near Glasgow received the transmissions as the tests continued from Wednesday to next Friday. The effort featured New Panesider wave and phmmepgetmine equipment, with Percy Maxim calling the results epoch making and predicting a future of unrestricted transatlantic conversations.
Secretaries to Senators Lodge and Underwood received sealed tin packages at the armament limitation conference. Each box contained chocolates from a Cincinnati hotel proprietor after inspectors shook weighed and examined them for safety amid fears of bombs and infernal devices.
Sir James Craig presided in Belfast as he relayed Lloyd George’s unyielding stance toward Ulster. The Ulster premier signaled no concessions amid talk of possible changes, insisting the treaty stands. In Dublin Rampon de Valera warned ratification would not be a mere formality despite Sinn Fein pledges.
A damaged report states a Guam-Yap cable ship was sealed by an unknown person after the United States entered the world conflict. Officials say the vessel never reopened, its title or control remaining with the Allied and occupying powers per the Versailles treaty.
INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 81 is the deadline for reinstating government insurance. All ex service men may reinstate unless disability not traceable to service. The yearly renewable term policy can be reinstated by paying two monthly premiums and a medical exam.
In Thomas County Georgia a friendly dog helped federal prohibition agents raid a local premises on Saturday. The dog guided officers to hidden whiskey and twelve gallons of moonshine was recovered. Temer was arrested.
Dr Charles C Harold from Mac will address the Griffin Woman's Club on the control of cancer. Club president Mrs L C Warren says Harold will arrive December 14 and speak that afternoon about cancer death rates and active club interest in disease control plus a scientific discussion of the illness.
The American Fireproofing Company brick plant in Milledgeville about a year old was sold to the stockholders of the Brick and Tile Company. The transfer ends the plant’s independent operation and returns ownership to the merged entity, with details of the deal not fully disclosed.
The arms conference shows progress with a treaty to resolve the Yap controversy and further talks by the big three. Britain, Japan, and the United States aim to finalize the naval ratio under the 6-5-8 plan and prepare for China post withdrawals by January 1. Senate opposition to ratification increases as Borah and Republican critics push back.
Government plans to settle railroad claims with a reported total of 42,060 as of the latest Senate briefing. An official declined to provide detailed terms for each route, saying specifics would await further review and formal settlement actions.
Wendel Comer Anatade is cited with Ai ee en as witnesses. Fred O. Menhennit, deputy, reports Monday a result concerning the prisoners. The excerpt notes only witnesses and a deputy’s statement about a prisoner-related outcome.
At a Pe Elmo Knights of Pythias meeting brethren were appointed as honorary escort for Charles W. Morse who arrived in Washington accompanied by his attorney. The attorney said Morse would be present with District Gordon on Tuesday.
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