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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1922

Page

2

Edgar Bruges Guilty of Lesser Charge in Macon GA

Edgar Bruce pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault and battery in Macon Georgia. Judge Henry A Mathews presided as Solicitor General Charles H Garrett asked the court to accept the plea after Bruce’s attorney stated their position. The original indictment charged assault with intent to murder. Bruce faced six months imprisonment or a $100 fine, with the charge reduced to battery.

Macon Edgar Bruce Henry A. Mathews Bid Superior ‘Court Charles H. Garrett Mathews Bruce

Diapepsin Relief for Indigestion and Gas

Advertisement notes Pape's Diapepsin as a sure relief for indigestion gas and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets give almost immediate relief and allow eating without fear. Large dose costs only a few cents at drug stores. millions use it annually.

Costa Milliona

Pyramid Drug Co Free Remedy Offer Warns of Fraud

An OCR fragment urges readers to obtain a free remedy for piles from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall, Michigan, warning of misleading promises and inviting readers to send their name and address for a sample. The text is garbled but centers on a mail solicitations scheme.

Pyramid Drug Co Marzhell Mich

Bruce Biased Fine Becomes Subject After Court Session

J Ellsworth Hall Bruce and his relatives attended the scene after court adjourned and Bruce chose to pay the fine. He was indicted for allegedly assaulting David Yates of Atlanta during a Mercer Volunteer basketball game. Yates banished Bruce for a foul that many basketball men deemed not a foul, sparking support for Bruce during the criminal action. Judge Mathews urged Bruce to avoid repeat incidents.

J. Ellsworth Hall Bruce Mr. Hall Bruce Inlaw P. H. Gambrell David Yates Atlanta Mercer Yates Mathews

Cotton Crop Outlook Uncertain Despite Regional Variances

Washington reports mixed February wheat conditions from generally good in the east to fair in the Midwest. Far West and winter wheat show favorable to good conditions. cotton outlook for 1922 remains uncertain with some discussion of increased acreage. Florida potato prospects and widespread fruit trees noted. New England peach damage from cold. Farm labor supply abundant but wages falling as farmers cut help and manage more themselves.

Washington Department of Agriculture Department Florida New England

Baptist Workers and Preachers Winder Meet

In Winder Georgia a regional Baptist conference for preachers and workers ended at First Baptist Church. A large group of women laymen and about thirty preachers from nearby towns attended. Dr John F Purser of the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board delivered a keynote on Working Together and noted mission campaign gains despite boll weevils and finance strains. Rev Batley urged mobilizing forty thousand converts this year while Rev Eden stressed enlistment and factory window cleaning as a community effort.

Winder Baptist Churches First Baptist Church Watkinsville Comer Athens Jefferson Commerce Maysville Hoschton John F. Purser Home Mission Board Southern Baptist Convention Atlanta B. §. Batley D. D J. Fred Eden Scannaine

Roma Disaster At Hampton Roads Ends With Toll

The Roma airship, largest of its kind, collapsed after brushing high tension lines near the Hampton Roads base. Recovery of the last body marks the disaster as the greatest in American aviation, with Maj. John Thornell and Capt. Dale Mabry among the dead. An army board will investigate control failures, a bent rudder, and a possible electrified net as the cause, while survivors recount intense flames and escape through cabin ruptures.

ROMA American Air Service Hampton Roads Air Service John Thornell Washington Dale Mabry Langley Field Mason M. Patrick Bay of the Ramp Italy Army Base Cailroad Liberty Motors Army Board of Investigation Walter. J. Reed B. G.rt Tri Burt Public Service Hospital Charles Dworack McCookfield Norfolk, VA Mason M. Watrick Army Air Service Army Board of Investigation Walter J. Reed Homa Public Health Service Mabry Ross Welch Chapman Reardon Read Reed Yiame Army Base Reservation Hear Ag

Beautiful Sets In Miss Compson's New Photoplay

The film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's The Little Minister produced by Penryhn Stanlaws for Paramount features Betty Compson as Lady Isablie with scenes in Thruma Kirriemuir Scotland and Rintoul Castle. George Hackathorne leads a strong cast in a dramatic tale of a Scotish lord’s daughter incognito amid thrilling events.

Sir J. M. Barrie Penryhn Stanlaws Paramount Betty Compson Isabbie Maude Adama Thruma Kirriemuir Scotland Barrie Rintoul Castle Kirk Mount Hollywood Rintoul George Huckathorne

Roma disaster lists dead and survivors from Langley Field crash

Washington reports list of dead from the Roma disaster with home addresses and ranks, including Major John Thonell and Captain Dale Mabry, among others. Survivors identified at Langley Field and McCook Field. relatives barred from viewing bodies in Newport News as identification proceeds and wreckage is examined.

Washington Air Service John G. ‘Thonell Sidney Iowa Walter Vautemeir American Street Freeport Ill Dale Maby Cardy Tampa Fla Geo. D. Watts Indianola Mississippi Zuien P. McFarland Meridian Street Indianapolis Ind Frederick J. Durschmidt Main Street Derby Conn John K. Hall Kingsville Wallace C. Burns Brandon Miss William E. Riley East 86 Street New York Cluford Smythe Winthrop Avenue Chicago McCook Robert J. Hanson Williams Loughlin McCook Field Ae N. Soulenberg McCookield Roger B. McNally Philadelphia James Murray William J. Ryan Brooklyn N. J Edward M. Schumakher Redbank James M. Holmes Ashland V. C. Hoffman Eaton Rapids Michigan Gorby Raymond City W. Va Lee M. Harris Langley Field Louis Hilliard Coldwater Kans Marion Z. Beall la Plata Abe Harriman Mich Thomas Yarborough Selma Alabama Theron M. Blakely San Francisco Charles W. Dworach Dayton Ohio Walter McNair Bureau of Wards John D. Reardon D. C Walter J. Reed Scarndale Clarence H. Welch Papillon Harry A. ‘Chapman II Stogro Albert’ O. Fores Norfolk Joseph M. Diedenbach Akron Ray Hurley Day St Co Newport News J. H. Mabry Dale Mabry

YMCA Athens Reports Very Successful Year 1921

The Young Men's Christian Association of Athens reports one of its most successful year’s work across all activities. The organization notes strong progress in canvass efforts and regular campaigns completed by November, highlighting significant community support and engagement.

Y. M. GA Forbes Athens Clarke County University of Board of Directors Col. C. M. Snelling University of Georgia Hugh H. Gordon Commercial Bank Alonzo G. Dudley Ladies’ Auxiliary Young Men's Christian Association of Athens

Fears of Setback from Roma Disaster in Lighter-Than-Air Work

Washington reports the Roma disaster and loss of life will set back lighter than air development in America. Chairman Julius Kahn warns the nation will not forget the martyrs to aviation and their contributions, influencing future passage of related policies and funding.

Washington America Beca Julius Kahn Develo

Bankrupt Sale in Clarke County Georgia 1922

Georgia Clarke County witnesses a bankruptcy sale of A P Costa estate assets in Athens on March 4 1922 at 10 am. Items include multiple touring cars a desk chairs two electric fans a rear seat windshield calendars notes and accounts with liens to attach to sale proceeds. Inspect property via Gerdine Lumpkin or Julien Erwin attorneys for the trustee.

Georgia Clarke County Bankeontes Propeli A. P. Costa Athens Clarke Couny Gerdine Lumpkin Julien Erwin Truates Erwin, Erwin & Nix

Freight cars ordered and output projections cited

A fragmented 1918 1920 era note references freight car orders and delivery timing. It mentions coal output and financial figures linked to a Federal Reserve loan program, with scattered figures like 44,000,060 and 0.001,0109, referencing New York distribution. The text is garbled but centers on industrial activity and railcar logistics.

Get Ready For Flu Calomel Warned By Druggists

Clans and druggists urge friends to prepare their systems for influenza by using Calomel at bedtime with water. They claim it purifies the system, clears colds overnight, and prevents complications. Calomel is sold in original sealed packs for thirty five cents with refund if not satisfied.

Povey

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Edgar Bruges Meeanta Prince Ave Baptist Workers and Preachers Winder Meet Brigland J. M. Barrie The Boscoetrn Larry Lemon Miss Compson Palace Hagens Teraporme Tirs W. T. Forbes Association North Georgia Older Boys Y. M. C.act United States VM. C. A Kari House Military Committee Albert Apple Northwest Mexico Federal Reserve Costa’s Sun Mon Isabel Ostrander the Herald Withoe RT
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