A Georgia history sketch boycotted by some readers
Larry Gantt recalls the private history surrounding a governor’s volume titled Fist Settlers of Georgia. The piece notes suppression forces, selective preservation, and the book’s survival in a few families and libraries. It also describes early Lexington burial grounds tied to Gilmer and Crowder sites, and hints at 18th century frontier politics between Clark and Crawford.
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Georgia
Indy Baned
W. Cartjeder
Gol Cartledge
Gov. Gimer
Cartledge
Mezon Academy
Textos
Presbyterian Church
Thats
Got
Gimers
Urrtledge
D. G. Candler
Banks County Guards
Air
Wartledge
Ermor Gilmer
Oglethorpe County
Gimer
Narative
Govbook
Peabody Trustee Addresses Georgia Welfare Session
George Foster Peabody of New York, trustee and benefactor of the University of Georgia, spoke at the three day State Welfare Conference in Athens. He urged trust, mutual understanding, and Christlike brotherhood to meet race problems, with other leaders like Judge Andrew J. Cobb and Dr. James H. Dillard also addressing delegates.
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George
Foator’ Péatoby
New York
University of Georgia
Athens
Strealaig Ouseliers Beer
Andrew J. Cobb
R.R. Moton
Tushkegee Institute
James H. Dillard
Jeanew
Slater Colorrda
James E. Gregg
Pringas
Hampton Institute
Racer
Cobb
South
Dr. Dillard
Booker T. Washington
R. BR. Motor
Tuskegee
Ula
Teem
James E. Gross
C.-Regro Training School
Virginia
MR. Peabody
Georgia Markets Conference Advocates Cooperative Marketing
Hon L R Adams addresses Georgia Markets conference urging a state market federation to unite agricultural business and commercial interests. The aim is to boost Georgia grown products, especially potatoes, via publicity and cooperative marketing, with strong backing for cooperative grading packing and warehouses. John N Holder and Dr I C Hardman also push closer farmer manufacturer ties to sustain cotton profits and boost rural income.
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L. R. Adams
Atlantian
Tas
Georgia Farm Market Federat
Georgia
Kets
Ae Oanosiay
Aoofie
United States
South
Deela
Adama
Adam
Lasseter
W.C. Ter
Kel
Bate College of Agriculture
Maakt Fa
Inate
Asble
Run on Georgia Milroad Bank Resolved In Augusta
C H Phinizy a Georgia Railroad Bank director returned from Augusta after a run on the bank Tuesday. Officials kept the bank open to serve depositors and over two million dollars remained in vaults as confidence returned. Panicky rumors prompted the run, which was blamed on unfounded reports. The bank, one of the oldest in the South, is described as solid and well managed with strong ties to major financiers. Criminal accountability for rumors urged.
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C. H. Phinisy
Georgia Railroad Bank
Augusta
Rock of Gibraltar
Jacob Phiniy
C. H. Phinizy
South
Ple
Death of Prof Myer’s Little in Chapel Hill
News reaches Athens of the death in Chapel Hill of the three year old son of Professor and Mrs Harold B Myer formerly of this city The remains will be taken today to Augusta for funeral and interment Professor Myer was a longtime faculty member at the State Normal School and he and his wife had hundreds of supporters and acquaintances in the community
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Athens
Chappel Hil
Harold B. Myer
Augusta
Ford Signs Muscle Shoals Contract Report
DETROIT reports Ford has signed the contract covering the purchase of Muscle Shoals plant. The agreement was turned over to the War Department by a Ford engineer and announced by Ford officials.
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Ford
Detroit
Henry ‘Ord
Ord
Harding weighs new treaty plan with Germany
Washington, President Harding considered a proposal to negotiate a new treaty with Germany to create a commission for arbitration of private damage claims from World War I. The plan, discussed at a White House dinner with Hughes and Republican leaders, would substitute for Versailles arbitration rights and faces Senate opposition. An agreement was also discussed to renew the 5 million loan arrangement with Liberia.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Germany
Luke
White House
Hughes
Subub
Icrn
Baserto
Itmiso
Liberia
Defense Has Floor In Arbuckle Case
San Francisco defense in Roscoe C. Arbuckle case argues against manslaughter charges with floor time in superior court on Wednesday. Proceedings center on the actor’s actions and legal responsibility amid the high profile trial.
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SAN Prancisco
Roscoe C. Arback
Superior Court
Jere G Gray dies after ten days illness in Athens
Jere G Gray aged 75 of Clarke County died Wednesday afternoon at Athens General Hospital after a ten day pneumonia illness. Born December 20, 1838, he was a lifelong farmer and Civil War veteran with Cobb's Legion. Survived by wife Annie Reese Gray and nephews Walter Pitner Hoyt Pitner and others, with funeral at First Methodist Church Friday at 11 o'clock. Burial in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers announced by family. Remains to be moved to nephew's home on Prince Avenue prior to funeral due to weather.
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Athens General Hospital
Jere G. Gray
Clarke County
Mr. Gray
Cobb's Legion, Cavalry
Annie Reese
J. A. Pitner
Gray
Athena
First Methodist Church
Walter Anthony
FP. Dempsey
Atlanta
Oconen Cemetery
Messia
W. F. Dorary
A. H. Davison
J. H. Bensse
Henry Comer
J. M. Crawford
E. D. Sleder
Otho Brown
Luther Crawford
Walter C. Pitner
Prince Avenue
Winterville thanks Athens firemen for rapid aid
Winterville residents praise Athens Fire Department for a quick, courageous response to a major blaze that threatened multiple buildings. The fire damaged the Dawson store area and warehouse, with several structures sustaining losses and partial destruction to a nearby Methodist church. Local firefighters controlled the spread under Chief M D and Watson, saving substantial property.
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Winterville
Banner-Herald
Updaér
Dorman
Dawson
Collesand
Drag
Sana Soeta
J. R.bray
Henk Johnson
J. T. Pittant
W. O. W. Hall
Hall
C. W. Pit
Winter & Dawson
Dowels
Thay Tar Rand
Weaneta Ee Uren
Ant
Fone
Methodiat
M, D
Watson
1900 Claims Against Government Mexico El Universal
Foreigners and Mexicans have presented 1900 claims for damages suffered during the revolutionary periods since 1910. The claims were compiled by El Universal. The deadline to file under the executive order issued months ago expires January.
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Mexico
el, Universal
Cateral
Georgia Mercer Tickets On Sale Today at Costa's
Georgia's first home game of the 1922 basketball season will be Friday night at the Moss Auditorium. The Bulldogs meet the last Mercer quintet. Seats available and on sale at Costa's.
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Costa’s
Georgia
Moss
Bulldogs
Mercer
Mercer Hy
Lynchings Probe Reaches Athens County Hearings
Reported investigation by state and federal authorities follows alleged lynchings in Oconee county involving Aaron Birdsong George Lowe and West Hale three Black men killed after confrontation with deputies and a posse. Details describe arrests shootings and custody across Watkinsville and surrounding areas with varying theories on motive and resistence.
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Ymperior
Eta Alon
Watkinsville
Ocongety
Fort
Com
Oconed County
Aaron Birdsong
Ceorso Lowe
West’ Hale
Brown
Ahn Dooey
Thowags
Aoe Matton
Gro
Horn of Een
Oconee
Tor
Joan
Lovern
Cat
Somos
Athens
Eas
Birdgong
Ing Lovern
John Brown
Fred Dooley
Wien
Lows
Halestr
Ficera
Acre
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