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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1922

Page

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Brews, Paschal family history in Oglethorpe lore

Larry Gantt’s daily column recalls a memoir titled NINO Four Years by Paust of Winder. The piece sketches early Oglethorpe County settlers, Fort Brewer near Lexington, and the Paschal and Brewer lineages, detailing founding families, slave era context, and the rise of Lexington with merchants and leaders like Ferdinand Phinizy.

Winder Nino Oslethorpe Vascal Oglethorpe Lexington Big Savannah Gia Thin Agnes Pascal Fethorpe Calut Weer Gorge Brewer Yankin N.C Long Creek Wilkes Oglethorpe County Laington Bailim Mathews Johnsp McGehees Moores, Smiths Bile Square Mechanics Theru Skewer Burrell Brewer Hia Ferdinand Phinisy Georgia George Phinizy Athens Augusta Omethorpe County Renan Ns. Ruschal Orn A. Ter Yorktown Phintsy WM. H. Crawford

Georgia Markets conference opens in Athens with Hardwick address

Governor Thomas W. Hardwick to be the keynote speaker at the Georgia Markets conference in Athens. About 1 600 delegates from the Markets conference and Northeast Georgia Welfare Conference gather at the University of Georgia and State College of Agriculture. President Andrew M Soule warns of global struggle in agriculture while urging farmers to diversify crops and boost yields.

Georgia Markets State College of Agriculture Andrew M. Soule University of Georgia Athens Thomas W. Hardwick Marketa Lloyd A Agricultural Economica Tow R. H. Black Consolidated Apple Oconee Association of Georgia K. B. Leeds United States Departmanto Bee J. N. Harper Tarbor Phil Campbell Georgia Markets Conference OS Carnes Dr. Soule Soule Soule Ie Thore Ishly Timlatic

Odd War Relic Theft Leads to 50 Dollar Claim

In Omaha a boarding house robbery stripped G. James of A E F era souvenirs including a belt and battlefield tokens. A judge awarded $50 to the owner, noting the trophies were in a suitcase when stolen and the landlord was liable for the loss.

G. James Omaha

To Prorogue Hungary's National Assembly

Budapest reports indicate moves to prorogue Hungary's National Assembly for Bethien amid parliamentary debate. unclear phrasing references Hurgar and context remains uncertain despite location and political procedure mentioned.

Hungary National Assembly

Ford Contract Pending Signature and Return

Washington legal officers completed the final draft of the Ford purchase and lease contract. The document will be sent to Ford after receipt Tuesday, then transmitted to Congress with any comments Weeks wishes to make after Ford’s secretary reviews the offer.

Washington le Ford Sue Shee Ie Ford Congress SG A

New Pensioners Reduced By Georgia Legislature in Clarke County

Attorney General Napier has rendered an opinion at the request of Pension Commissioner Lindsey. The act reduces pensions for Clarke County retirees and cuts old pensioners from 125 to 100 dollars, with pay stopped until law changes. Judge Orr instructed to compile lists under the new statute. the piece notes state borrowing to cover two years and urges restoration of pre 1921 pension levels.

George M. Napier Jon John W. Lindsey Clarke County RB. C. Orr Napier Altenia Georgia R. C. Orr Athens A. W. Lindsey General Assembly

Tennessee River Flood Reaches 37 Feet at Chattanooga

Flood waters of the Tennessee River rose to 37 feet by 7 p.m. near Chattanooga driving over a hundred families, mostly Black, from homes. The ball park flooded and refugees were housed in city buildings while whites stayed in municipal facilities. River stations below Chattanooga reported continued rise.

Chattanooga Tennessee Guneteraville Alabama

Oconee Officer Reports No New Anonymous Threats

An Oconee County official said no anonymous threats have been received since December and no renewed violence was expected. The grand jury is investigating alleged lynchings and illegal killings, with Judge Blanton Fortson presiding at the Western circuit session in Watkinsville.

Oconee County Datiner-Hetala Georgia Oconee Athens Banner Athens Herald Blanton Fortson Grand Jury Banner- Herald Superior Court of the Western Circuit Watkinsville Athens Ocanee

Diary Fragment Reveals Note to Soul Mate in Murder Probe

Philadelphia police pursue an inquest into a slaying after a diary fragment mentions a note to a soulmate and a husband wife relationship. The text references a nickname for a stenographer and hints at a tense domestic backdrop.

Shantung Slat Mines Return Agreement Reached

Associated Press reports that Japan and China agreed on returning Shantung Slat mines to China, leaving the railroad issue as the sole Shantung question. Far Eastern Committee discussions on Japan’s territorial aims and Siberian evacuation progressed with other powers expressing cautious satisfaction.

Associated Press Washington China Shantung Far Eastern Committee Japan Russia Siberia

Civil War Veteran Dies At Nooga

CHATTANOOGA Tenn Col onel B M Steward ex union soldier and head of D M Steward Manufacturing Connery aged 80, died here Monday in a brief obituary noting his Civil War service and leadership of a manufacturing firm.

Nooga Chattanooga Tenn B. M. Steward D. M. Steward Manufacturing Connery

New Pope Might Be One Of The Cardinals

Washington Associated Press reports chatter on a future pope among cardinals. Some weigh Cardinal Maffi as a possible successor to Benedict XVI while De Lia and Boggiani are seen as unlikely. Gasparri and Merry Del Val face doubts over their Italian status or Vatican roles.

Washington Italy Benedict XV Maffi Benedict de Lia Boggiani l Chance Gasparri Merry del Val Eueretore

Stranded Schooner Blanche C Pendleton Seeks Help Off Hatteras

Norfolk VA strong northeast gale hampers rescue as Coast Guard cutter Manning stands by the half submerged schooner Blanche C Pendleton after a collision with oil tanker I C White near Diamond Shoal Cape Hatteras. The vessel sits bow down, decks awash, awaiting repairs on arrival of LC White in Hamlet.

Norfolk Hatteras Coast Guard Blanche C. Pendleton Diamond Shoal Cape Hatteras I. C. White LC. White Hampton

Two Children Die In Port Washington Fire Tragedy

A fire in Port Washington early Monday destroyed five buildings and killed two children. Officials estimate losses run high as investigators determine cause and scope of the blaze.

Port Washington Mata Py

Sympathy ploy uses Legion war records in LA jail

A Los Angeles County Jail inquiry found prisoners borrowing American Legion documents to sway court sympathy claiming war records. The probe notes misleading use of service credentials and seeks to curb improper evidentiary claims in legal proceedings.

Los Angeles American Legion

Intensive Army Camp Training Planned for Summer

Washington reports the War Department plans summer training for 3,100 officers and 20,000 men in each of nine army corps areas. Brig. Gen Lassiter stated troops will be assigned to main camps and additional camps as needed, with facilities prepared accordingly.

Washington War Department Wiliam I House Military Committee Lassiter Kit

Welfare conference and Georgia market plan debated

Hardwick spoke at the Northeast Georgia Welfare conference in Athens on tax revision and the case for a state income tax. The Georgia Market plan aims to unify commodity marketing with bankers backing co operatives. Governor Hardwick urged abolition of ad valorem taxes and supported an income tax to fund state needs.

Southern Banker J. H. Hubert Ie Peoples Bank Athens Banner-Herald Hubert Georgia South Warren G. Harding Poetine Omar Ani White House U. S Po Modern Planta Northeast Georgia University of Georgia Thomas W.rwick Eastern Seaboard United States Hardwick Gia Twick A. Bartholomew Emory University Grace Abbot Child's Bureau Washi D.C J.D. Applewhite Clarke County L Gerding B. V. Elmore Rome David C The University T. F Abierombio State Board Health W. A. Muherin Medical College of Augusta Rfral Haygood H. C. Woorfall State Sanitary Department Bowdoin Ps F

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