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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1917

Page

6

Admiral Dewey Buried With National Honors At Arlington

Admiral Dewey, famed for Manila Bay and the world’s top naval ranking, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery after two ceremonies. A private home service and a Capitol rotunda service drew President, Supreme Court, Cabinet, Senate, diplomatic corps, and other officials. Annapolis midshipmen led the honor escort as thousands lined the streets.

Associated Press Washington Admiral Dewey Manila Bay Arlington National Cemetery Capitol Supreme Court Cabinet Senate Nouse Diplomatic Corps Othrs Arlington Annapolis

Mrs Rosa Golding Dies in Mississippi Widow of Capt Thomas Golding

Funeral notice reports the death of Mrs Rosa Crawford Golding of Mississippi widow of Capt Thomas Golding. She was daughter of the late Major John Crawford and sister of John A G Crawford of Athens. Survived by sons John C Golding and Hunter Golding, sisters and grandchildren. Described as gentle and saintly in life.

Athens Rosa Crawford Golding Thomas Golding Mississippi John Crawford John A. G. Crawford Messrs John C. Golding Hunter Golding Fannie Crawford

House rules committee to begin leak inquiry hearings in New York

The House Rules Committee will start public hearings in New York on Tuesday focusing on advance information about the president's peace note. The inquiry is not expected to broaden to the stock exchange probe urged by Langon. Samuel M. Whipple of Boston was retained as counsel and will lead the New York hearing.

Associated Press Washington House Rules Committee New York Stock Exchange Langon Samuel IL. Whipple Boston

Commission Acts On Car Shortage

The Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to appoint a relief committee within ten days or face independent action. Roads must return to original owners cars of specified types as fast as delivered and unloaded. The order takes effect February 21 and runs to May 1 amid reports of widespread car diversion and misuse.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Clements

New Edison Dealers Highlight Margaret Jenauer

In music today there is no greater name than Margaret Jenauer the noted figure among New Edison licensed dealers.

NEW Edison Margaret Jenauer Matzenauer

Road Trip Schedule Set For Georgia Baseball Tour

Prof Sanford lists April trips for Georgia baseball with dates in North Carolina April 23 24 Trinity April 25 North Carolina A M April 26 27 Virginia April 28 29 The schedule includes games in Athens Macon with Mercer and two games here and in Atlanta against Tech with further games to be announced by telegrams from colleges.

Sanford Georgia Carolina Virginia North Carolina Trinity Macon Mercer Atlanta Tech Athens

Jefferson Social Circles Share News and Club Growth

The Jefferson social page notes illness of Dr. J. W. Lynch, travels of Miss Rutherford and Miss Basiline Prince, and visitors in town. The Jefferson Woman's Club grows with ten new members, hosts a music program, and plans a Lyceum event featuring home talent and readings.

Jefferson A.C. Brown Music Ned Pender Grass Myrtle Reed Morris M. Bryan Miss Anderson A. Jere S. Ayres Ned Penderer H. S. Mobley F. M. Bailey Sydney Nix Hal Moore Ruby Hancock Ethel Anderson Jefferson Woman's Club Lyceum M. M. Bryan Grace

Not Guilty Acquittal Shocks Georgia Jury Case of Thad Chafin

A Oglethorpe County jury found Thad Chafin not guilty of murdering his young wife after a week long trial. The verdict came at 3 30 pm with the defendant freed from custody amid cheers. Attorneys included Horace M Holden Phil Davis Paul Brown Hamilton McWhorter Jr and W W Armistead. The case is described as one of the most mysterious and sensational in the region.

Lexington Thad Chafin Oglethorpe County Chafin Horace M. Holden Athens Phil Davis Lesington Paul Brown Hamilton McWhorter, Jr W. W. Armistead

Impromptu Debaters Named for University Contests

The complete list of impromptu debaters for the university includes Phi Kappa members John Stewart W D White Irvine Levy Hinton Longino Richard Bowden Roft Sims and Demosthenians Bartow Bloodworth Lewis Tippett K L Floyd R W Westley S H Holbrook Scot Holland.

Phi Kappas Messrs John Stewart W. D. White Irvine Levy Hinton Longino Richard Bowden Roft Sims Demosthenians Bartow Bloodworth Lewis Tippett K. L. Floyd R. W. Westley S. H. Holbrook Scot Holland

Bernhardt Shines in Athens Kazan of Stage Greatness

Last night in Athens, Sarah Bernhardt graced the stage delivering a performance that captivates critics and audiences alike. Her voice and gesture transcend language, leaving an enduring impression of a radiant personality and unparalleled artistry.

Athens Sarah Bernhardt Bernhardt

Mr Billups Woods Joins American Railway Association

Mr Billups Wood son of Mr W J Wood of this city has worked with Southern Railway in freight for years. He leaves this week for Norfolk Virginia to take up a position with the American Railway Association car service.

Billups Wood W. J. Wood Southern Railway Norfolk American Railway Association

For Sale Office Furniture and Play Opportunity

Office furniture including a roll top oak desk a typewriter and desk plus a revolv ing office chair offered cheap for cash. Inquiries to Burnett at Poss Soda Fountain 37 College Avenue phone 1029. 21 Schley to direct a splendid play in February.

Schley Will

Medical Society of Clarke County Joins Athens Chamber

The Clarke County Medical Society joined the Athens Chamber of Commerce at a Friday luncheon hosted by President Tibbetts. The merger pledges cooperation and support, establishes a chamber library and reading room, and plans public meetings and free clinics for residents. Dr Cabaniss presented a nose diseases paper, and future group invitations are planned.

Athens Chamber OF Commerce Medical Society of Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Athens Tibbetts Clarke County Medical Society Holman Building

Booster Banquet Planned for Interurban Effort in Commerce

Commerce Georgia hosts a booster banquet Friday night under the Chamber of Commerce to promote the Atlanta and Anderson Interurban Electric Railway project viewed as a certainty. About 200 boosters from Anderson S C Hartwell Royston Jefferson Hoschton Atlanta and other points attend to unite merchants for the cause.

Commerce, Ga Chamber of Commerce of Commerce Atlanta and Anderson Anderson S. C Hartwell Royston Jefferson Hoschton Atlanta

Governor Rye Bans Liquor Receiving Orders in Tenn

Nashville January 20 Governor Rye signed a bill prohibiting receiving orders for liquor with immediate effect. The measure aims to curb liquor distribution and enforcement begins at once.

Rye Associated Press Nashville

Judge Brand resigns from Western Georgia Superior Court

The Western circuit of Georgia bids farewell to Judge Brand after nearly a dozen years on the bench as his resignation takes effect. In March he becomes a congressman for this district, while Judge A J Cobb assumes duties in Watkinsville for Oconee county. Yesterday he ruled on numerous motions and probate matters, with several cases overruled and others sent to Judge Cobb.

Brand Western Circuit Georgia A. J. Cobb Watkinsville Oconee County Cloth Computing Measuring Co. Vk Paul Buckley Brandt J. P. Butler High Shhoals Mfg. Co J. A. Chandler Russ Smith A. M. Chandler Watkins Med. Co Berryman Cobb International Med. Co Stanley

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