This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
1
A staff writer notes prosperity coming to the region as ape farming and developing small industries spur growth. The article reflects optimism for the local economy amid expanding enterprise and community progress.
Readers encounter a garbled OCR fragment listing a church and Sunday schools, a school, a Pine Commercial interval, a Prosperos Bank, a pastor and doctor in the county, social life, and a pig club with potato curinghouse. The text suggests a conglomeration of local institutions without coherent context.
Henry F. Saxon profiles Winterville, Georgia, describing its origin from John Winter, the Six Mile Station, and growth into an incorporated town. The article notes notable residents, a handsome village cemetery, and Winterville’s civic leadership. It details local business activity including five general stores, a drug store, blacksmiths, grist mills, and a cooperative ginnery. The Bank of Winterville, established in 1911, shows a $26 000 surplus and steady dividends, led by President T. N. Gaines and officers H. Winter and H. P. Pittard. the town’s leaders and professionals are listed.
Norfolk July 11 Twenty Martin bombers with ninety four 300 pound bombs prepare to depart Langley Field Wednesday for an attack on former German destroyer G 102 anchored sixty miles off Cape Lightship. The third phase tests air maneuvers and evaluates land aircraft performance and bombing effect with payloads as small as 300 pounds.
Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia and several campus leaders, with Judge Callaway of Athens, travel to Atlanta to address the state legislature appropriation committee. Each state institution may receive thirty minutes to present needs, with Callaway speaking for UGA and Barrow possibly adding a few words.
Postmaster J H Rucker reports half-year postal receipts for Athens up to the 1920 level, with gains over the prior year. A surge in applicants for post-office positions, from twelve to fifteen to fifty-one, boosts efficiency. recent war department shipments left Athens post office fully armed and protected.
In Athens police court on Monday morning eleven rambiling cases and six disorderly ones were heard. Two cases of intoxication were brought up for trial. Each offender was assessed fines totaling 10.75 dollars.
Between January 1 and June 11 1921 freight cars loaded reached 16 356 189 versus 18 811 135 in 1920 and 15 664 897 in 1919. The 1921 volume is 87 percent of 1920 and 98 percent of 1919, suggesting gradual improvement in business.
The Athens Rotary Club plans a barbecue at Fletcher Tuck's on Lexington Road at 6:30 PM as a Ladies Night event expecting a large crowd. Club members invite Athens and visiting ladies to attend, replacing the scheduled regular meeting.
The Emergency Fleet Corporation announced by Shipping Board Chairman Lasker the appointment of J Barstow Small and William J Love of New York and A J Frey of Los Angeles to the operating board. They become vice presidents along with Elmer Schlesinger and another VP to form the executive directorate with Lasker as president of the operating board.
Reported at a Middlesex hearing the petition to remove Nathan A. Tufts, Middlesex DA, cites a four year old midnight party at Mixbawum Manor in Woburn hosted by a woman called Brownie Kennedy. Welfare of accused conspirators centers on $100,000 alleged paid by motion picture men to shield guests. names Hiram Abrams Jesse Lasky Adolph Zukor Walter Greene Abe Burhman appear.
Mrs. Robert Lilly of South Lumpkin street attacked her husband with scissors after alleged insults. He sustained severe wounds to arm and face. Warrant sworn. the couple is held in Clarke county jail awaiting further action.
Washington July 11 reports suggest army resignations during the first ten days of duty may reach as high as 75 000 for July. Officers warn the rate of departures could rapidly drain ranks and affect readiness.
Chattanooga on July 11 reports the city department announces a dress code barring silk stockings for girls at the high school, requiring middy suits in plain white or blue, worn with peekaboo waists and cotton or wool fabrics.
President Harding plans to ask Congress to defer the soldier bonus bill with a joint address possible by Wednesday. The American Legion's legislative committee denounces delay as intellectually dishonest and politically mischievous, insisting the bill is a just measure that aids brea dwinner workers and boosts the economy.
West Lake Club promoters outline contracts modeled on Piedmont Driving Club Atlanta. A meeting at city hall with temporary chair Tate Wright formed committees and ordered immediate work on lake and clip house. Membership limited to 100 with over 60 enrolled. bylaws and clubhouse plans include kitchen dining room billiard room and large porches around ballroom.
Georges Carpentier signed a contract to fight in October with any light heavyweight Rickard may select. It is thought Rickard will pick Harry Gréds or Tom Gibbons. Carpentier sails for France on Thursday.
Frank McElreath, 18, son of farmer J W McElreath, was shot by Will Allen early yesterday on the Danielsville Neese road after a mule dispute. He was operated on at St Marys hospital in Athens in serious condition. Allen was arrested for assault with intent to murder and jailed in Madison County. The incident stems from prior tensions over mules and a March confrontation.
Mc F Keeney president of District 17 United Mine Workers sent a letter to Governor Morgan presenting six recommendations for settling the Mingo coal field industrial dispute. He urged a joint miners and operators commission to arbitrate wage disputes and non discrimination against union men.
Arthur Aeker a negro previously held on insanity charges is reported sane and released by authorities. Allegations claim a dentist extracted his teeth and caused brain distress. he was unsettled from Wednesday to Buriley but soon regained senses and returned to work in good spirits.
During Monday, new wooden traffic posts were installed at intersections in the business district. Previously frail guides stood as the only indicators for drivers and pedestrians. Posts are planned for central intersections with unusually heavy traffic.
Athens boasts the sole two piece jazz orchestra in America the Kandell Smith Novelty Orchestra led by Harry Kandell and Louis Smith both University of Georgia students. Kandell performs astonishing piano feats while Smith handles saxophone clarinet and drums earning local fame through University dances and Athens events. The pair are popular in Athens and frequently entertain city audiences.
Wallington July 1 The suggestion of President Harding for a Washington conference on armament imitation was expected by officials here to meet a ready response from capitals of the powers concerned. Probable attitude toward the proposal appeared favorable based on embassies' reports and overseas impressions suggesting formal invitations would be favorably received.
In Chicago the White Sox players charged with throwing the 1919 World Series to Cincinnati and alleged loyalists gathered in court as trial proceeds. Jurors pickings slow, with only six panelists seated as the case resumes.
Washington July 11 Taft sworn in as chief justice dines with President Harding and Atty General Daugherty at the White House after a afternoon at the capitol where he conferred with Nelson of the senate Judiciary committee and others.
VAN NOY WIBIC represents the Cotton O industry in Kiwanis and is connected with the Southern Cotton Ol Company. He is the only man with that given name in the world and signs lottery, writing to his wife while she visits in South Carolina. He attended the University of Georgia and is a Georgia Tech graduate known as the Golden Tornado. He is 44, assistant secretary of Kinahgs in Athens, member of Kappa Sigma, and a prominent club figure. Born in Greenvale, he has lived in Athens most of his life, married Mrs. Joris Mast of Abbeville in College Avenue, residing at 238 Springdale. He smokes his birthday cigar on April 4. He served in the coast artillery during the war, commissioned as lieutenant, overseas with the 54th C. A. C.
A severe cyclone swept Danielsville yesterday afternoon injuring a farmer and destroying crops. Joe Hicks of Madison County was killed when lightning struck the car on the Dadelaville Noose road northeast of Athens. Jerry Faulkner, riding with Hicks, was badly burned and may not live. A barn on Lloyd Beagraves farm was struck and burned, a negro inside burned severely. Crops on Will Hardeman and Mr Preston farms were ruined. trees blown down and wires down. The storm lasted about twenty minutes with rain and lightning persisting afterward. Hicks was a prominent Madison County farmer with substantial property in the area.
Two men charged with the murder of John Fi. Toggle of Chipley Florida were arrested at Bainbridge Georgia. They gave names as Joe Martin of Brunswick Georgia and Jim Lingo of Camden County Georgia and are alleged to have confessed to Sheriff Martin.
On Sunday morning under Pastor B Jennings four new deacons were ordained at Prince Avenue Baptist church. The named deacons are J H Hubert J K Davis T A Weary and Robert Allen
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.