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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1921

Page

5

Revival Services Start at East Athens Baptist Church Today

Revival meetings led by Rev I R Walker with his daughter Besaie will open at East Athens Baptist Church tonight. Prof W H Taylor of Brunswick will direct singing as the 7 30 song service precedes 8 o'clock preaching in what is described as the greatest revival in East Athens history.

East Athens Baptist Church I. R. Walker State Board Besaie Brunswick, Ga East Athens 1. R. Walker F. P. Colle

Williams motion for new trial overruled in court ruling

Judge John B. Hutcheson denied the motion by John S Williams for a new trial after a careful ruling. A bill of exceptions was signed and the case was immediately appealed to the supreme court for a hearing set on the third Monday in June. Attorney Green F Johnson prepared the bill to speed appellate action and challenge alleged errors in trial evidence presented by the state's chief witness.

B. L. Johnson Newton County Manning Williams Will Preston Newton Court Preston Kuling Peterson Hutcheson Clyde Manning Evans Covington Foie Hutcheson John 8. Williams Supreme Cow Green F. Johnson Whliams Uasts

Great Revival in Progress at Lawrenceville Methodist Church

In Lawrenceville Ga on May 7 one of the greatest revivals ever held at the Methodist church continues with Pastor Rev H H Jones preaching two daily services for two weeks. Congregations are large and singing led by Rev William Greenway of Flowery Branch. Through Friday night thirty seven united by profession of faith with three by letter and one joining another denomination. The meeting is likely to close Sunday night.

Lawrenceville Methodist Church H. H. Jones William Greenway Flowery Branch

Judge Cobb Backs Act for Georgia Constabulary Plan

Judge Andrew J. Cobb issues a statement strongly backing Governor Dorsey’s push for a state constabulary and repeal of the contract labor law to curb rural lawlessness and peonage. The note follows Dorsey’s disclosures about complaints and reports reaching him on state areas troubled by crime and disorder.

Andrew J. Cobb Hugh M. Dorsey Georgia

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