Athens Trust Bank Receivership Ordered by Governor
Athens Trust and Banking Company faces receivership after insolvency found by bank examiner and auditors. Frank A. Lipscomb named temporary receiver with permanent appointment set for March 8 before Judge Co H Brand in Athens. depositors organize to cooperate and protect $12,103 in claimed deposits.
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Frank A. Lipscomb
Geo. L. Bell
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Athens Trust and Banking Co
Felder
Geo L. Bell
Superior Court
Atlanta
Bell
Idescomb
Brand
Athens Institution
J. W. Griffin
Bernstein
McCrary
Smy
State Bank
W. J. Speer
T. 8
Brown
T. S. Felder
Athens
Co. H. Brand
Fulton Superior Court
Florida
First Pushball Game in the South Played in Athens
The sophomores beat the freshmen six to four at Sanford Field yesterday in the first pushball contest in the South. Safeties counted all points as both sides battled, with Crump and Harrell starring for the freshmen and McWhorter Minnehan and Conyers leading the sophomores. The event drew a large crowd despite poor weather and marks pushball as a new southern sport and the end of the old banquet scraps tradition with gate receipts funding a peaceful postgame feast for the winners.
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C. E
Sophonores
Sanford Field
Sophs
Red Cap
Crump
Harrell
Wallace
Irwin
Broyles
McWhorter
Minnehan
Conyers
Paddock
Wood
Overton
Malone
Brenau
Gainesville
Athens
Address by Dr Hardman at the Majestic on Alcohol and Society
Athens awaits next Sunday at the Majestic as Dr Hardman plans to speak on Alcohol, Fair Treatment as a Factor in Society. The event follows a prior delay and aims to address public concerns with Professor Emit Alter present.
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Athens
the Majestic
Prof
Emit Alter
Worthy Cause for Attention Raided
The Banner publishes a note from Mr. Asbury Hodgson seeking donations to pay off a debt of 150 dollars left by Rev. M. H. Eakes who died in Bishop Georgia while ministering. Donations may be sent to Rev. M. L. Troutman Rev. A. A. Sullivan or A H Hodgson. Chief Brooks and his men report success in raiding illicit whisky suppliers. Three negroes Fred Jones Dawson Williams convicted of keeping whisky for sale fined 200 dollars each and six months on the streets. Hattie Young not tried due to attorney illness. case reset. Disorderly cases heard with fines imposed.
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Asbury Hodgson
M. H. Eakes
Bishop, Ga
Madison
M. L. Troutman
A. A. Sullivan
A H. Hodgson
Fakes
Oconee Street Methodist
Chief Brooks
Fred Jones
Dawson Williams
Hattie Young
E. K. Lampkin, Jr
Arnold & Abney Oyster and Produce Ad
The ad promotes Sealshipt Oysters at 50 cents a quart with claims they are nicer than ordinary oysters. Fresh this morning and offered by Arnold & Abney along with Florida head lettuce and crisp celery.
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Arnold & Abney
Florida
Merchants Contest Voting Coupons Offered at Local Stores
Local merchants prize a Schultz piano as a prize for a community group and distribute voting coupons with purchases. Participating shops include Davison Nicholson, Miller Furniture, Athens Shoe, Normal Ice Cream, Toomers Music, Costa's, Broadway Market and others. More names join daily as the contest expands.
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Davison-Nicholson Co
Miller Furniture Co
Athens Shoe Co
John Roberts.& Co
Toomers’ Music House
Martin Bros. M. & W. Cigar Co
H.R. Palmer & Son
Costa’s
the McGregor Co
R. Brandt, Davis
Wingfield Bros
Hardware Men in May to Convene in Athens
The retail hardware men of Georgia, four hundred or more, will meet in Athens May 21 to 23 for a three day session. Invitations were extended by the mayor and council, chamber of commerce, local hardware dealers, and other organizations. A planning conference in Athens outlined welcome plans, program topics, and efforts to inspire visiting merchants to return to Athens.
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Georgia
Athens
Rothe
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Woodruff
Winder
J. L. Moore
Madison
W. Brabston
Thal
Physicians Reject Cure Guarantee for Pellagra Aid
The Athens medical community criticized claims that pellagra cure could be guaranteed and urged caution in charity efforts. The Banner supports benevolence but quotes two local doctors who insist no reputable physician can guarantee a cure, as the disease is in its infancy. Madam Kora at Majestic remains the contact.
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Athens
Atlanta
Col F A Quillian Visits City as Noted Atlanta Attorney
Col F A Quillian of Atlanta, a prominent attorney and bond commission chairman, visits the city. He is rumored as a potential candidate for mayor of Atlanta, with acquaintances expressing pleasure at his presence and attributes. Madam Kora at Majestic is mentioned for inquiries.
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F. A. Guilian
Atlanta
Bond Commission
Cty
Appeal for Pellagra Sufferers Raises $59 of $100 Goal
The Banner reports a city fund appeal for two pellagra sufferers. Donations totaled 59 dollars yesterday, with 41 dollars still needed. Contributors included E F P Stone Col W J Morton J C Hutchins Talmadge Bros Co Mrs J D Price Ladies Hebrew Renewal Society B P O E by D P Haselton and E R Hodgson Sr trustee.
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E. F P. Stone
D. P. Haselton
E. R. Hodgson, Sr
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Speer
Carey Anderson
J. B. Vaughan
Cobb & Erwin
The
Majestic
Madam Kora
George A. Mell
F. J. Willingham
J. B. Vaughn
Aaron Cohen
South
Hardman
Schultz
Knights Templar
Godfrey de Bouillion
Grand Commandery
John C. Greenfield
J. W. Dickey
Masonic Temple
Max Joseph
Col
F. A. Quillian
Arnot & Abney
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