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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1923

Page

5

Southern Railway schedule notes Athens Lula connections

Southern Railway No 6 leaves Athens at 8 00 a m and Lula at 9 40 a m with limited through connections to Athens and Nanvos, noting arrival times around 4 15 p m and 6 55 p m. G B Miller of Athens Ga. provides remarks on the timetable and service.

Southern Railway No Athena Lula Athens Nanvos Ee A. My Atpent G. B. Miller Mrelewhens

Cotton Monday Steady as Middling 26 1 2 Cents a Pound

Local cotton prices held at middling 26 1 2 cents per pound on Monday with no change from Saturday. Market faced mixed overseas signals as European political concerns, Liverpool dips, and New York trading influenced early and late activity, while spot prices in New York and Liverpool remained steady for key months and futures closed firm.

New York Liverpool Wall Street Manchester

For Dr Brown Funeral Services Held in Sparta

Funeral services for Dr John Brown of Sparta were held at Center near Athens after his body arrived by Central train at 12 10 Rev E L Hill officiated The late Dr Brown a former Georgia athlete was famed as a center on the football team and catcher on the baseball team He died after influenza progressing to pneumonia His death followed the loss of a child and the illness of his wife

John Brown Sparta Georgia Center Athens E. L. Hill Brown Wall University of Georgia Georgia Tech

Mrs. Gunn Laid To Rest Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Z. P. Gunn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W J Whitehead were held at 10 30 Monday at the parents home on S Loompin street Athens. Interment was in Oconee cemetery. Surviving are her parents husband Mr Robert Winefield Jr and several relatives. Rev J A Monsee conducted the ceremony with Dorsey’s handling arrangements. Pallbearers named Talmadge Allen Dr W C Birkhart J J Fowler Dr L N Betta Frank Bell Ben Thorton.

Z. P. Gunn W. J. Whitehead Atlanta Athens S. Loompkin Street Oconee Cemetery Gunn Whitehead Robert Winefield, Jr Jo L. Drake Willie “Low Ruby Whitehead R. P. Whitehead A. L. Whitehead J. A. Monsee Mavon Dorsey's Messrs. Talmadge Allen W. C. Birkhart J. J. Fowler L. Nw Betta Frank Bell Ben Thornton

No Arrest for Mother Who Stills to Support Nine Children

In Wheeling West Virginia a mother explains she started moonshining after her husband Mike Swartz from Boss Run was jailed for robbing a freight car. She says she did so to keep her nine children from want and the officers seized the still mash and liquor. She was ordered to appear at the next court term on a Prohibition Act violation.

Wileeling W. Va Mike Swartz Bosss Run Tno

Britain Exports to U S Rise to 1922 Total

The United Kingdom invoiced exports to the United States in 1922 totaling 359,716,934 dollars, up 20 percent from 1921. The gain compared with 1921 at current exchange rates was 19,647,109 dollars, figures released by the department of commerce show.

Washington United Kingdom United States Department of Commerce

Roosevelt and party reach Peking during Far East tour

The Roosevelt entourage arrived in Peking on Monday after traveling from Manchuria. The party, led by President Roosevelt, continued its Far East tour amid regional interest and media attention.

Peking Kearmit Roosevelt Kant Manchuria

Arbuckle Reinstatement Debate Sparks Hollywood Controversy

James W. Dean argues Fatty Arbuckle was never barred and Will Hays should not be treated as a dictator. He notes Hays advised against early releases after Arbuckle’s trial, yet Arbuckle found work with Joseph Schenck without leading roles, and he contends public opinion, not censorship, will determine Arbuckle’s fate.

James W. Dean New York Fatty Arbuckle Arbuckle Will Hays Hays Joseph Schenck Artis USA Jet & Dictator Hollywood Lfe Haya

Trial Delayed for Five Men in Marion Murder Case

In Marion the trial of five men charged with murder during the unrest has been postponed. Details remain unclear as hearings were rescheduled to a later date while prosecutors and defense gather additional evidence and witnesses. The case draws regional attention due to its connection with the broader crime wave.

Marion Ibc Stefenae

Georgia Kiwanis press farm program 1923

Georgia Kiwanis members gathered in Atlanta to discuss farm problems and agricultural development for 1923. The board urged clubs to create agricultural committees, hold farm area meetings, and assist farmers with markets and financing. Mills B. Lanier of Citizens and Southern Bank spoke on financing non perishables and banks aiding development. Thirty three Georgia Kiwanis clubs exist, with fifteen organized in 1922.

Georgia Kiwanis Board of Trustees Atlanta Fleetwood Lanier Athens Club Kiwanian Lanier Cordele Farmers of Georgia Kiwanis Club Mills B. Lané Citizens and Southern Bank Lan

Brother of Valdosta Woman Dies in Australia

Mrs Herman Martin receives word that her brother Gladstone Burruss has died in New Castle Australia The body is to be returned to Valdosta Georgia for interment with burial plans to follow in the hometown cemetery

Australia Herman Martin Gladstone Burruss New Castle Valdosta

Police and Fire Commission to Meet Tuesday Night

The police and fire commission will meet Tuesday night in the first meeting of the new year. Reports will be heard from the fire and police chiefs and the commission will report to the council. Members are J. W. Griffineth, Jay H. Epting and W. W. Beacham.

Police and Fire Commission Messrs. J. Wi. Gyriffeth Jay H.epting W. W. Beacham

Millionaire Plans Deportation Fight Over Loyal Cook

Billionaire Eugene Meurer battles threatened deportation of his chef Miss Margaret Wasserman age 42. Immigration authorities allege she entered the U S last year. she posted a $1,000 bond supplied by Meurer and returned to his home. The case followed a divorce and property settlement in which Meurer paid his former wife $50,000 and awarded Wasserman $40,000. Belmont Park futures nominations for 1925 run include 1,434 candidates from states Canada and abroad.

Muskegon Mich Eugene Meurer Lagain Margaret Wasserman Wasserman Maerer United States Meurer Miss Wasserman

Harding Named Governor of Boston Federal Reserve Bank

Boston directors announce William P. G. Harding will become Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston succeeding Charles A. Morse who retires after five years due to business interests. Harding will assume duties within a few weeks.

Naval officer dies in Tokio chief of naval staff dies

Admiral Baron Hayao Shima-Muria, chief of the general naval staff, died Monday in Tokyo. The obituary notes his birth and notable service, highlighting his leadership role in the Japanese navy and his status as a senior military figure.

Tokio Associated Press Baron Hayao Shima-Muria General Naval Staff Shime-Moria

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