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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1922
Page
5
Weather bulletin notes showers and thunderstorms across several areas with cooler air moving in. Tuesday forecast calls for partly cloudy skies then more showers and possible thunderstorms, especially in the east, with cooler, temperate conditions overall.
Reports say a man planned to kill his wife and three children before taking his own life with a razor. Mrs. Barden was seriously injured. the suspect attacked his wife Saturday night and died when police arrived. The family had attended a ballgame in Commerce earlier that day.
Police raid disrupts a classic gathering with about three officers and twenty cards observed. A black performer challenges them as a crowd watches the event unfold.
Regular trains will arrive in ample time for the address. For further reform is so to local agent or the under.
Readable ostracized fragments describe a late night pastime in Brooklyn with ebony knight pieces and a group led by local names. The text references a city court process, a cash bond issue, and a long list of individuals including Neal McKinnon Irea Fields Anderson Brown Lee Slivey Steve Williams Jack Robertson Isaiah Butler Ralph Thomas John Dixon B Thomas and Willie Blackwell.
A charter was granted at Baturs day to the Athens Saw and Plab ing Mill company, linked with Carter-Moss Lumber. The enterprise has operated partially and will expand to become one of the largest mills in north Georgia.
Washington reports show coal operators and United Mine Workers officials meeting for the third time with Hoover and Davis as mediation hopes rise and threats loom of opening non union mines, including a 6000 ton daily Pittsburg Coal Co. mine, if talks collapse. Davis remains hopeful while wage scales and government role linger unsettled. Judge Brand attends to postmaster action and city mail extension during the visit.
Congressman Charles H. Brand arrives in Athens from Washington after a strenuous session. He plans a brief stay and is expected to announce his candidacy to seek re election in the coming primary.
Society notes mention a signal greeting by Mr and Mrs Bolling Saanett of Atlanta and a forthcoming visit from Mr and Mrs Brip Crai of Macinpertray. They plan to be in the area next week for a stop at Pleasant A Sto vall former minister to Switzer.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease a powdered antiseptic healing powder for foot issues. It urges readers to mail a postal to Allen's Foot-Ease LeRoy New York for a free sample via their druggist or distributor.
Mr. David Well will spend the 4th of July in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thornton will spend Tuesday in Comer for a July barbecue and picnic. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wood are spending the summer at Lakemon with children, and Bedeod McGowan and family are at Lakemont for the summer.
The Central of Georgia Railway touts its freight service and patron focus. It notes handling 8 175 cars of peaches during a shipping season and 7A16 cars originated, delivering to 31 states plus Cuba and Canada. The article emphasizes reliable schedules, coal and lumber traffic, and a modern fleet including 315 steam locomotives and 508 ventilated box cars.
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