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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

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Jarrell Names Chamber Commerce Committees for Year

At a meeting chaired by Mr Jarrell the Chamber Commerce announced appointments of chairmen for all departments. Positions include Legislation Judge J J Strickland Civic Affairs Julian B McCurry Entertainments Rodney C Wilson Municipal Affairs AB Davison Manufacturing Interests AG Dudley School and Education F A Lipscomb Agriculture and Rural Life James W Morton Publicity and Advertising Charles E Martin Dan H Magill Convention H J Rowe Streets and Roads M J Abney Finances J Warren Smith Sanitation and Health Dr W Hy Bohdot-Prot and George O M Straub

Neri Jarrell Avery A.B. Davison A.G. Dudley F. A. Lipscomb James W. Morton Chas. E. Martin Dan H. Magill J. Warren . Smith W. Hy

Campaign to Raise $20,000 Mortgage Reaches $14,736

Citizens committee led by Mayor Andrew C. Erwin reports progress after a four day campaign of door to door appeals. Funds pledged include 424, 7,369 and others, with asks to cover the remaining balance and a separate $200 monthly target for a full mortgage payoff this year. Citizens urged to send donations if not already contacted.

Citizens’ Committee Andrew C. Erwin Erwin Annonpaign

Income Tax Blanks Now Ready for Filing Forms 1099 and 1096

The article announces availability of income tax blanks including forms 1099 and 1096 for filing under the at source provision. It notes offices of collectors will issue the forms and outlines payment thresholds and related procedures.

Coltecture Sys Neraor Corpo Stent

Hodgson Yerby suit verdict favors plaintiff

Two cases tried in the county court yesterday included Hodgson Yerby where the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff on a note for a mule. In the Link Pittman account suit a counterclaim claimed the plaintiff owed the defendant. the jury ruled for the defendant and dismissed the suit with both sides’ claims unchanged.

M. Link Roy Pittman Link-Pittman

Fate of Americans Causes Much Uneasiness

Asectiated Press dispatch from Constantinople reports widespread anxiety over the fate of Americans amid postwar turmoil. The narrative notes strained relations between Turks and French forces in Galicia and cites refugee suffering and ongoing conflicts affecting foreign nationals.

Gilicia Front Ji ‘Perry Aid Rank’ Ton Seatartere Ameer

Fire Department and Commission Notes from Local Column

The column reports new officers elected including Captain R. H. Wier and three probationary firefighters Ira B. Teat C. M. Lankford and L. H. Guest. It also covers the Monthly Fire Department report by Chief McDorman detailing alarms average, inspections, fines, and arrests for the period, noting no serious fires.

An. Hote Ira Teat Lankford L. H. Guest McDorman Fortunnat

Senator Poin Dexter Seeks Republican Nomination

Senator Poin Dexter told the National Press Club that President Wilken’s role as Adriatic envoy and his pro European stance were part of a broader set of best practices discussed for the Republican presidential nomination.

Washington Poindexter National Press Club Tonight Wilken Fnyopean

Siters Defeat Lightweight in Athens Basketball Drive

Georgia Military College edged past the Lightweight team in Athens, with Moore scoring 19 points and Thornton adding 10. The game followed a Monday victory 37 to 19, as GMc showcased defense from Strupper and Ette while Moore sustained a bloody eye but returned to play.

Georgia Military College Quiet Athens Demtahi Ushets Georgia Quillian Moore G. M.C Biright Eyo Thornton Watson Strupper Ette Godmar ‘Scora

New Yorks Web 17 Return of railroads to private ownership

A speech by Herbert Hoover, president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, criticizes government operation of railroads and ships. He argues railways should return to private hands and advocates renewed employer employee cooperation to relaunch productivity and growth.

New Yorks Thailroads Marc’ Westowil Herbert Hoover Amerian ‘Institute of Mining Zngineer Hoover Membeino ‘Robbens

Col Davison Dies At Greenstore

Colonel James Davison a prominent Greensboro lawyer and businessman died Sunday afternoon after influenza. He headed local and state affairs, taught law, and served as a bank director and prison committee member. He left a son and T C Davison of Comer.

Col. Davison Greenstore James Davison Greensboro Thort Ilness Snd Pol

Pershing Speech Hailed as Victory Theme at Carnival

Readable fragments report General Pershing praising victory in a seized carnival note. The garbled text mentions a speech and a celebration tied to a “Duke of Victory” theme, with references to events closing tonight and a poster-like page cue.

Georgia Wildcats Face Tulane Tonight in Athens

Georgia Wildcats prepare to host Tulane in Athens for a tough early season clash. The Red and Black squad hopes to rebound after a 86 to 23 loss to the Atlanta Athletic Club and will ride a home crowd energy into tonight’s tip.

Georgia Wildcats Tulane Delta State Jeorgia Eridiron Augusta Crescent City Eye Wildcats Tlanta Ianta Athletic Club Ee Egoman Haps Tetuee el An's Alois Mike Neiene Athens Georgia

New York Yacht Club Accepts Lipton Challenge

The New York Yacht Club formally accepted Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for the America's Cup this afternoon. The best three of five races will begin July 16, with subsequent dates to follow.

Yacht Club Lipton Ascociated Press New York Sir Homas Lipton T. Saaty Hook

Trial Begins In France Amid Unclear Court Text

A garbled passage from a French trial report describes a defendant facing charges as the court proceedings start. The readable fragments mention a man connected to Seapee and questions about a charge, with no clear names or outcomes available.

City Council Meeting At Noon Today On Bond Purchase

The city council will meet at noon to consider the purchase of bonds for street improvements voted earlier. Mayor Andrew C. Erwin called the meeting likely to be attended by bonding companies representatives. Mrs Bennett Darnall travels from Athena to visit Mrs Clark Jack before returning home to Baltimore. Augusta Chronicle.

Andrew.c. Erwin

King Hodgson Opens New Tope Retail Store

Local report notes the opening of a retail outlet run by King Hodgson in Tope, detailing the new store as well as related wholesale activity and branch store plans. The piece mentions updated street-facing storefronts and late-supply stock, with emphasis on community commerce growth.

Larce Stackite

Property re Ned Winters

Property of Ned Winters referenced by the United States property custodian and Attorney General's office. The text notes Winter, born in Germany and naturalized as an American, with a sister Jovantia Winter from Brotherven, German origins, and mentions prior war events and a seizure involving gold.

Winter Willy Winterby Staten Atien Ae Aa Otite Germany Friesa Slater la¢ Jovantia Winter Brotherhaven Stasne Bie Marie Gold Ely

Dining Car Conductors Demand Eight Hour Day

In a January 17 note from New York, a Brother union report states that dining car conductors have secured an award granting eight hours of work for thirty working days with time and one half for overtime. The award was directed by General Hines.

Youn Hodd Oan General Hines

Passaic Couple Killed in Sudden Double Tragedy

In Passaic New Jersey on February 17 a man named Prombsvese and his baby were killed by a contractor during a dispute. The wife died fifteen minutes later, leaving investigators to determine the sequence of events in this shocking domestic tragedy.

Passaic New, Tersty Joan Prombsvese Jeoniractar Agen

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