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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
2
Announcement of a prominent minstrel show at the Colonial Theatre on Monday January 30. The Neil OBrien Super Minstrels promise large, distinctive entertainment with clean wholesome capri- and stage appeal, drawing keen anticipation from theatre goers.
Oscar F. Hodge ships his celebrated Neil O’Brien Super Minstrel troupe on a tour boasting massive scenic splendor and a large ensemble of singers dancers and comedians. Nell O’Brien directs the three part program highlighting a premiere travesty and a company of noted performers led by Jack Gray Pete Getzel Joe Carroll and many others.
George Wintsz stages an elaborate musical comedy featuring Miss Nyra Brown and Tisten Irene. The production promises new musical numbers and high artistry, with Brown described as a leading beauty and prominent actress. Listen Trene opens at the Colonial on Friday night.
In Toccoa Georgia the winter term of Stephens County Superior Court opens next Monday with Judge Jones presiding. Three murder cases are set for trial and numerous civil actions await the court’s attention.
Athens board of education votes to ask city council for a 176000 bond election to fund school improvements including a new grammar school on Chase or Hartia street. Mayor George C. Thomas supports economical spending, while debates over lot choice and sewer funding continue. earlier plans for 280000 were rejected by a 5 to 4 vote.
Alonzo Barton Hepburn financier author economist died here after being struck by a bus Friday. He suffered a compound leg fracture and later worsened, with a notable career in banking economics and New York politics. Born Colton New York July 34 1846 he graduated Middlebury College and pursued mathematics teaching and law before serving in the New York State Assembly.
The text chronicles the career of a prominent banker and public official who rose to lead New York state banking, served as state comptroller of currency, and held top posts at major banks including Third National, National City, and Chase. He directed many corporations, supported world affairs, funded an American chair at Tokyo University, and earned the French Legion of Honor.
Six members of a Negro orchestra hired by a Miami hotel were escorted to a suburb, beaten by a 75-strong gang, and forced to board a train to Columbus Ohio. Instruments damaged. Police lack IDs for the attackers. Authorities warned the group to leave Miami within 24 hours. The incident followed complaints about interracial mingling in parks and events. The orchestra was the only Black band in the white section of the city.
Dr J S Moffat former Erskine College president at Due West and a leading ARP church figure died after several weeks of illness in Columbia. He served as pastor after Rev R C Grier vacated the pulpit and preceded Grier as Erskine president. Surviving family includes his widow and several children in the United States and abroad, with J S Moffatt Jr a professor at Washington and Lee University.
Lieutenant Robert Malcolm Fortson of the U S N arrived in Savannah Tuesday from Charleston to assume command of the naval hydrographic station. He will oversee offices here and begin his duties in the coastal surveying unit.
Henry Gentry of Lawrence Kansas testified to the Senate inquiry into alleged war crimes in Europe saying he saw Major Joseph Phillips of Orange New Jersey shoot William Patterson a Negro private for refusing to help cut bread. Patterson died after surgery and the Major was not tried.
Philadelphia report says a wife who killed her husband asks to attend the funeral or see his body before burial as part of the ongoing case. The request highlights the legal proceedings surrounding the death and funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Oscar Rosier, held without bail for a coroner's inquest, is accused of shooting and killing her husband and his stenographer Mildred Reckitt in Rosier's private office Saturday afternoon. The inquest will decide if she should be bound over for grand jury action. The body will be viewed before burial on Wednesday.
In pursuance of an order Judge Howell Cobb refers sale Monday at 11 am. Referee to oversee at 8th floor Souths in the Fal tual Building Athens Georgia. Assets of W O Benton Wenkoupe mainly a store of hoes clothing and general merchandise. Horses mules a Jersey cow and stock in Culles Co. Proceeds to trustee Howard Goppey and attorney Gerdine Lumpein.
New York reports that illicit beverages seized before U S courts have a disposal value exceeding 1,500,000 dollars. Assistant U S attorney Sanford H. Cohen notes the haul includes wine, high proof alcohol, whisky, champagne and brandy totaling thousands of gallons along with confiscated luggage and vehicles.
For sale Ferg light delivery truck priced at 350 dollars. One new body and new tires, in first class condition. Contact Co. A. Trussell Motor Co.
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