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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1921

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Hugh Hodgson Concert Delights Savannah Audience

Special to The Banner Savannah Ga March 17 Hugh Lew lie Hodgson of Athens pianist of note appeared at Lawson Memorial Ioh before a crowded house under Savannah Music club. The program showcased his range from Schubert to Rubinstein with expressive touch and technical skill. He received multiple encores as audiences praised his artistry and adaptability. Hodgson was hosted by Mr and Mrs Wimberly DeRenne at their country home.

Savannah Hia Schytt Sonsta Allegre Tirta Chopin Brereenve” Walle Etude Pantaate Pretade Sharr Miner Rubin Ten—R Bareavolle Calne Pettertles Lisgt Moyerbe Plingt Fe Prophetes Tle Hodgson South Georgia State Normal School Lacey Cobbgila Mirsteat Stevannah Hodeeon Wimberly DeRenne

Anita Stewart Shines at Palace Theater in Harriet and the Piper

Anita Stewart, famed star, headlines at the Palace Theater today and tomorrow in Harriet and the Piper. The Paramount production comes with vaudeville acts including the Onvallo Trio and a posing study titled a "Harriet and the Piper" praised as her best vehicle yet.

Anita Sereer Palace Theater Harriet and Piper Anita Stewart Onvallo Athens Old Kentucky the Piner Thia Paramount Unus Miss Stewart

Noted Man Preacher to Speak at First Baptist Church

The famed Dr Kate Boyer Tupper will preach at First Baptist Church Sunday in morning and evening services. A Georgia native and Mercer graduate, he has long held top Baptist posts in Denver New York and Philadelphia and is a noted lecturer with Chautauqua credentials praised for grace, voice, memory and extemporaneous delivery. He has visited Athens before delivering commencement sermons for the University of Georgia and Lucy Cobb.

Kate Boyer Tupper Dod Philadelphia First Baptist Church Tupper Mercer University Athens University of Georgia Lucy Cobb Institute Chatauqua Burea Baptist Church Denver New York Ene Iker Chantauqua

Outlook for business good says N Y man

Special to The Banner Atlanta Ga March 12. Rand­olph Rose New York investment banker former Atlanta man and friend to the South declares the worst is behind and the best ahead. He urges buying good dividend paying securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange for substantial profits as confidence returns and industries recover with rising production and gradual improvement.

Atlanta Gat Randolph Rose New York Rose South Rose Sayes New York Stock Exchange Langers Dlo CIA Acc

Pistol Seller Liable If Minor Injures After Transfer

Georgia court of appeals holds pawn brokers who furnish a pistol to a minor can be liable for damages if the minor later passes the weapon to another who injures a third party. In the Spires v Goldberg case, a minor bought a revolver from Sam Goldberg and Max Tunkle, loaned it to Carl Parker, who as he returned it shot Phocian Spires at Central Grammar School. The court reversed the Richmond Superior Court, reinstating the damages suit and ordering trial.

Atlanta Court of Appeals Spires Ve Goldberg Richmond Superior Court Meriwether Crafton

Extension Work Centers Aug Augusta Farm Fund

In Augusta, a regional extension program will center five headquarters with thirty demonstration agents across twenty-eight eastern Georgia counties. Leaders Arrive Colclough and Colclough oversee counties including Richmond Burke Jenkins Jefferson and more. Athens pastor appeals for donations of seven thousand dollars to build a church on Jackson Street near Strong, urging local patrons to contribute daily and be named in published lists.

Augrata Z. G. Oliver College of Agriculture University of Georgia Augusta Eastern Georgia Awbury Misaetta Colclough W. FP. Dick Free Methodist Church Gome Atheny Cacoe Athens

Directors Meet On Chamber's Future Activities

The Chamber of Commerce directors held a regular monthly session to plan current month activities and clear up routine matters. They discussed the road question, manufacturers' convention, industrial tour, and summer school, appointing committees to coordinate with other civic bodies for successful outcomes. Attendance and enthusiastic cooperation from officers and members marked the meeting.

Chamber of Commerce Sinc Chamber

Arkansas Road Traffic Stops Trouble Feared

Associated Press reports in Little Rock that Missouri and North Kansas railroad traffic halted amid lawlessness and interference by striking workers. Deputy marshals head to Harrison to protect property and arrest violators as negotiations with the Entente tentatively begin.

Arkansas Simons Associated Press Little Rock Ark Missouri and North Kansas Railroad United States Harrison

Body of Third Negro Found in Yellow River Near Covington

Covington Ga March 17 The body of another negro chained to a sack of rocks was found today in the Yellow river near the spot where the hollies of two negroes chained together and weighed down by rocks were found Sunday Authorities report no identification for the victims and no missing persons in the county nor any reports of race trouble leaving investigators baffled

Associated Press Covington Yellow River Thia County

Woman Strangled in Brooklyn Robbery Case

New York report says four hold-up men entered a Brooklyn home and robbed Mrs. Henrietta Defelicio and Mrs. Rosa Menditto. Defelicio, mother of nine, was strangled, Menditto assaulted and bound as jewels and cash valued at 2500 dollars were taken. A crowd of about 1000 gathered and police had to be called.

NewYork Henrietta Defelicio Rosa Menditto Brooklyn Defelicio

Commission Denies Petition to Review Southern Bell Case

Atlanta Ga March 17 The Georgia railroad commission denied the petition of Atlanta and sas Item to review its recent decision granting a rate increase to Southern Bell. It also denied the Moultrie petition regarding the consolidated company.

Atlanta, Ga Georgia Railroad Commission lLodop Atlanta Sas Item Southern Bell Moultrie Consolidated Company

Federal Service No Place Mere Office Holder

President Harding told the National Federation of Federal Employees at the White House that no price exists for a mere office holder. He urged higher efficiency and interest on duty as the path to better wages and promised cooperation in solving employee problems.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding National Federation of Federal Employes White House

Funeral Service Jno Robt Noell Held Yesterday

Winterville Ga March funeral service for James Robert Noel Noell of Mr John W Noell held at Baptist church after pneumonia lingering illness. Seventeen year old boy would have turned twelve on April 11. He joined Methodist church early, faithful in Sunday school. Survived by father John W Noell and several relatives. Large attendance from town, schoolmates, flower girls, and Boy Scouts as pallbearers. Remains laid beside mother in Winterville cemetery.

Winterville James Robert Noel von John W. Noell The Baptist Church Regilar Faithul Nupu Tamea Robert J. R. Alien P. A. Kellett Crawford W. H. Faust Winder James Robert Noell Fadora Noell John Faust Lexington W. L. Noell Robert Findly Maxeys Mixa Susie Noell John Bowden i Noell Boy Scouts

Industrial Tour 70 Guests Visit Athens Rotary Breakfast

The Georgia School of Technology announces the second Industrial Tour within Georgia. April 4 to 6, starting from Atlanta Union Station at 4 a.m. on a special train. The party, escorted in Athens by Rotary Club, will tour industrial districts and dine at the Georgian Hotel with welcome by Abit Nix.

Athens Georgia School of Technology Empire State Witch Washington Athens Rotary Club Georgian Hotel Rotary Club Abit Nix

Williams' Widow and Man Held by Coroner

Greensboro Ga March 17 Mrs Will William and A L Campbell were ordered held without bail after a commitment hearing linked to the alleged poisoning of the woman's husband a Greene County farmer Campbell a four section foreman who formerly boarded at the Williams home

Greensboro Will William A. L. Campbell Hove Huseband Greene County Campbell Williams Associated Vehf

Kronstadt Surrenders to Soviets Reported

Helsingfors March 17 Kronstadt has surrendered to Soviet forces as announced by the revolutionary committee. The Kronstadt revolutionists, accompanied by 800 soldiers, blew up the warships Petropavlovsk and Sebastopol before leaving Kronstadt. General Koslovski, leader of the revolutionists, arrived in Finland.

Associated Press Helsingfors Kronstadt Revolutionary Committee of

Mapother Elected L. and N. President

Louisville Ky March 17 W Mapother first vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad was elected president today succeeding Tate Milton H Smith.

Associated Press Louisville, Ky W. Mapother Ufaville and Nashville Railroad Milton H. Smith

State seeks reindictment of White Sox players

Chicago Ml March 17 State's Attorney Crowe announced he would go before the Cook county grand jury tomorrow and seek reindictment of the Chicago White Sox players whose cases were dropped by the state today.

Associated Press Chicago Crowe Cook County Grand Jury Chicago White Sox

Clara Smith Hamon Acquitted in Jake L Hamon Murder

Ardmore Oklahoma March 17 Clara Smith Hamon was acquitted by a district court jury of murdering Jake L Hamon a millionaire oil man and Republican national committeeman from Oklahoma The verdict followed a forty minute deliberation with one vote The jurors observed applause as the verdict was read and Clara Hamon expressed happiness while her relatives reacted emotionally Family members of Jake Hamon were not present in court The prosecution argued for conviction noting duty but the jury chose acquittal The defendant and her attorney indicated plans to consult and consider business propositions while the Hamon family prepared to meet again back home

Ardmore Okla Clara Smith Hamon Jake L. Hamon Republican National Com Mitteeman Oklahoma Clara Hammon Ant “Tornstar Mia Haman Clara Haomon Clara Hannon Freeling Clara J. J. Smith el Paso Walter Scott Jake Hamon Jake Hamon, Jr

Stolen Goods Used to Pay Poker Debts Messenger Testifies

In Macon Georgia on March 17 W A Hughes a former messenger testified in federal court about stolen express shipments used to pay poker debts from train games He said most shipments were taken and sold with discussions involving all but two defendants and he faced threats to his wife if he testified.

Messenger Macon W. A. Hughes Federal District Court Persone Taston American Railway Express Company Hughes Gard

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General Harbord March James G. Harbord Peyton C. March Hugh Hodgson Forest City Auseee Music Chi Anita Stewart Palace Kerr Boyce Tupper N. Y. Man Indan Jane Z. Gordon Hare Free Methodists H. EB. Duhlin Flor Justin P.O Youne Davis O. Flannigan Renee Stone Bertin Warel Walter Simane Nein Tha Entente Commission Jno Noell Mapother White Sox Clara Smith Hamon Jake L. Ramon Republican ‘National Committee
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