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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

Page

5

Quiet Christmas Day in Athens Police Records

Athens police reported a very quiet Christmas Day with only two inmates in custody. One white inmate, George Cluisners, awaited a 2 oclock court session. another, Eugene, a tall colored man, was detained for disorderly conduct. Five were charged with intoxication, and twenty traffic offenses were recorded including drivers with no tail lights and reckless driving.

Eugene Hia George Cluisners Thornton Athens

China Expotring Big Egg Shipments From Hankow to Europe

In Hankow along the Yenptse river about 600 miles from Shanghai eggs are packed in crates and shipped to Europe. Two ocean liners, one from Liverpool and another from London, took on crates of shells stripped eggs. Prices average fifty cents a gold hundred. Coolies loading crates earn about 49 per day.

Hankow China Associated Press Gore Europe Porte Yenmtse Shanghai Ching Liverpool London

Shorter Will Install Dr Blocker With Impressive Ceremony

In Rome Georgia the installation of Dr D J Blocker as shorter college president and new William and Mary faculty member in Virginia is set for Thursday morning January 4. Governor elects Clifford Walker and Fatter Loula Newton are among speakers. Dean Furry invites scores of educators to attend. A large procession of trustees faculty students and visitors is expected.

Rome Shorter College Br. D. J. Blocker William and Mary College Virginia Clifford Walker Fatter Loula Newton The Christian Index Dean Furry Collexet

Ruhr Money Issue Raises Question of Currency in Rhineland

The Matin notes money supply questions loom for Rhineland action. If Ruby basin parts from Germany by a customs barrier, can Berlin continue to send paper money. Introduction of foreign money in France creates serious difficulties. In Saarbrucken, newspaper rates shift to French francs. subscriptions and ads increasingly priced in francs. The Saarbrucken Zeitung now costs 1,400 marks monthly or 15 centimes per copy. Printers’ strike adds weekly bonuses of 15 to 20 francs beyond regular marks wages.

Paris Rhineland Germany Berlin France Saarbrucken Saar Publishers’ Association Saarbrucken Zeitung

Death in Auto Accident Claims Young Lexington Man

Mr Ralph Hopper aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs D B Hopper of near Lexington died Sunday from an auto accident. The car turned over burying him beneath it and crushing his skull. He is survived by his parents and one sister. Pallbearers named and Bernstein Brothers handled funeral arrangements at Brown's Church near Lexington.

Ralph Hopper D. B. Hopper Lexington Brown's Church Mr. Brown Megsts Joe Block C. L. Smith Hal Escoe Ernest Goolsby W. J. Argo

Mrs J M Eidson Buried Monday

Mrs J M Eidson aged 69 who died at her home near Lexington Sunday was buried Monday at Corinth church with Rev Mr Hayes of Barnett Shoals officiating. She is survived by brother G T Watson of Athens four nieces and Bernstein Brothers arranged the funeral.

Railroads Ordered to Change Live Stock Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered southeastern rail routes to cancel new livestock rate proposals set for February 25, 1923. Shippers and carriers will present mileage based rates in place, with 7 to 60 cents per 100 pounds from short to long hauls. Horses and mules rates are adjusted similarly though on a slightly different distance scale.

Washington United States Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Forged stock certificates threaten Chicago firm assets

Hugo Ogeren vice president reported to police that $200,000 worth of Commanders Motor Company stock certificates disappeared from his automobile. He fears forged signatures on his bank book could be used to cash or pledge the stolen securities.

Chicago Commanders Motor Company Hugo Ogeren

Upshaw Returns Home After Parting Shot At Officials

Representative William D Upshaw of Georgia returns home after a controversial remark about “wet” officials triggers debate in Washington. The incident highlights growing tensions and divisions within the House as Upshaw faces criticism for his remarks and stance on enforcement.

Upshaw Washington William D: Upshaw Georgia

New Officers Named For W M L S In Gray

In Gray the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs F M Stewart and Treasurer Mrs S Hungerford. The report lists several society roles and names several local students home for Christmas from nearby colleges. Felton Vincent, son of Mr and Mrs C W Vincent of Haddock, died Thursday from pneumonia after influenza, survived by parents a brother and four sisters.

Gray Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church F. M. Stewart 8. Hungerford Ivey E. A. Bragg F. S. Johnson T. C.morton R. H. Bonner Jones County Mack Hungerford Lula Gordon Round Oak Florence Morton Haddock State College For Women At Milledgeville Bueile Tucker Myrtle Pippins Thyra ‘Smith Clio Jackson State Normal School Ad Frank Pippins Emory Academy Felton Vincent C. W. Vincent Sylvester W. H. Califf W. C.munch C. E. Youngblood Annie M., Vincent

Boy Who Argued With Father Returns After 3 Years

PHILADELPHIA. Pat Frederick Livingstone, who left Tincain Neb 11 years ago after a quarrel with his father over college plans, was found Monday in a house of correction. He planned to leave Tuesday to spend New Year's with his father. After begging and a 3 month sentence he told prison welfare agents his wanderings. He hid his identity to avoid disgracing the family. The agent notified his father, Lincoln contractor.

Philadelphia Pat Frederick Livingstone Tincain Neb Colleen House of Correction Prison Welfare Association Livingstone Lincoln Contractor

Governor Praised For Success In Kidnapping Case

Tremendous mail from across the nation floods Gov Parker’s office praising his role in solving the Morehouse parish kidnapping case. He recently visited Washington to confer with President Harding, Attorney General Daugherty, and W J Curtis seeking Federal aid to deter masked men from other states entering Louisiana. The Governor has maintained silence on the procedure program for Morehouse parish over the last four months.

Baton Rouge Parker Morehouse Parish Washington Harding Daugherty W. J. Curtis Louisiana

Georgia Cracker Editor Praises Enquirer-Sun Spirit

The Macon Georgia Cracker defends the Columbus Enquirer-Sun in a dispute over a Macon article on Urbs Futura. Editor Mooney reports the Cracker salutes the Enquirer-Sun, praising Julian Harris as a strong editor and noting the piece spurred discussion and a library reopening effort.

Spirit of Enquirer-Sun Macon Georgia Cracker Chamber of Commerce Central City Savannah Press Atlanta Georgian Prudential Committee Columbus Enquirer-Sun Mooney The College Monthly Harris Columbus W. T. Anderson Macon Telegraph Gorgias Columbus Enquirer Julian Harris kTeal J. K. Mooney Eultor-Inchief. A. TD Telegraph Jersey Enquirer Sun Georgia Enquirer-Sun Inquirer-Sun Georgia Crooker

Six Killed With Bootleg Liquor In New York

Police attribute six deaths to bootleg liquor during a Christmas period seen as the driest in memory. Autopsies planned Tuesday will identify the six victims, five men and one woman, with bodies sent for examination. Bellevue Hospital logged only 12 alcohol related cases, the lowest Christmas day count ever. Prohibition agents conducted minor raids and confiscated liquor in several locales.

New York West Side Court Bellevue Hospital

Second Death From Anthrax in Cloverdale

CLOVERDALE New York Pat Sweeney 54 of Johnstown died from anthrax contracted while handling skins in a local mill. He fell ill about a week ago and believed poison from Spanish skins caused his illness before death yesterday. This marks the second anthrax death in the area.

Cloverdale N. Y Pat Sweeney Johnstown Sweeney

Egyptian Students to Study in United States

Thirty three Egyptian students chosen by the Minister of Communications will go abroad for technical studies. Ten head to the United States for training in locomotives, engines, shipbuilding, telephone service and automobile factories under a pact with the American Department of Commerce. All expenses are covered by the Egyptian government to foster closer Egypt United States economic ties.

Cairo Egypt Minister of Communications United States American Department of Commerce

Fort Mills Beaten by Manila Team in Exhibition

The United States baseball squad from both major leagues defeated the Fort Mills army team 0 to 0 on Saturday in an exhibition game.

Manila Associated Press United States Fort Mills Army

World popularity of American machinery across the globe

A historical overview notes the growing global demand for American machinery across decades. It cites exports of locomotives, cash registers, adding machines, elevators, metal working and agricultural equipment to dozens of countries, with automotive and electrical machinery expanding in reach since World War I.

Nidee United States Globe

Carload of bridge material arrives for River street project

One car of material for the River street bridge has reached Athens with two more en route. Engineer H. K. Nicholson announced the shipment, noting abutments and foundation work are complete and Virginia Bridge and Iron Co. won the contract. Erection will take about thirty days once all materials arrive. In Spokane, Kenneth Love, twelve, lost his left eye after police fired to stop a man, doctors say the condition is serious.

River Street Athens H. K. Nicholson Brige Virginia Bridge and Spokane Wash Kenneth Love

Notice of Creditors Meeting in Bankrupt D W Daniel case

In the United States District Court Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division Bankruptcy No 1458 a meeting of creditors for the bankrupt D W Daniel of Athens Georgia R F D No 3 is scheduled January 6 1923 at 314 Southern Municipal Building Athens at 10 00 A M The purpose is to examine the bankrupt allow claims select a trustee and conduct other legal business Referee Towell Cobb Athens GA Dec 23 1922

Cresto United States Towell Cobb Athens

Bankruptcy discharge hearing for Frank Hofmeister in Atlanta

In re Frank Hofmeister Bankrupt No 1313 in Bankruptcy in the Northern District of Georgia a discharge petition is filed. The court has ordered a hearing on January 20 1923 at 10 AM in the United States District Court room Atlanta Georgia. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. O C Fuller Clerk.

District Court of the United States Georgia Frank Hofmeister United States District Atlanta

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promised To Cure Stomach Ills

A patient narrates relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming it cleanses the intestinal tract, reduces inflammation, and improves digestion. The testimony notes prior medical exhaustion and bloating, praising the one-dose effectiveness with a money back guarantee.

Mayr

To Photograph Every Man Brought To Trial

Des Moines police chief John B Hammond announced that every drunken person brought to headquarters will be photographed. Once sober, he will receive the picture to see how he looked, a so called picture cure to curb drunkenness. Eighty intoxicated men spent Christmas Eve in the city jail.

Des Moines John B. Hammond Hammond

Masonic Notice for Mt Vernon Lodge Meeting

A stated communication of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M to be held at the Masonic Temple Wednesday evening December 27 at eight oclock The M M degree will be conferred and all qualified brethren are cordially invited by W M FE 0 Kinnebrew and Secretary G Quinn

Mt. Vernon Masonic Temple Kinnebrew W. M G. Quinn

E H Dorsey Better After Illness at Home Milledge Ave

Friends report E H Dorsey Sr improving at his Milledge avenue residence after several days illness prevented his outings. He remains under care but shows progress and will be glad for continued support from his friends.

E. H. Dorsey, Sr Milledge Avenue

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