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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1921

Page

6

Queen Sophie Drives Greek Refugee Aid Effort

Queen Sophie of Greece, head of the Greek Red Cross, urged the cabinet to aid 20 000 refugees from the Caucasus in Saloniki. One million drachmae was allocated, 16 physicians sent, and American Red Cross support plus a U S Army medical team organized care for orphans and sanitary needs at the camp, where disease and overcrowding threaten the population.

Associated Press Saloniki Sophie Greece Greek Red Cross Caucasus Kalamaria Olde Red Cross Europe Theophanos Aggelopoulou American Red Cross Henry A. Shaw United States Army Medical Corps Shaw Lillian Spellman Bostos Macedonia Kemal Pasha

Greece Braces as Refugee Influx Looms

The Greek governor General Zavit sanos warns of 15 000 more refugees arriving soon while over 50 000 others seek entry to Greece. Relief funds allocated to feed clothe and provide medical care are expected to run dry within a month according to relief agents.

Zavitsanos Greece Relef

Judge Faults Verdict Given Without Defense Counsel

In Georgia, a felony verdict given in the defendant's absence of counsel is invalid. The Georgia Supreme Court reversed John Brown Jr.’s murder conviction, sending for a new trial after finding the judge erred when defense attorney was unavailable and a judge accepted and announced the verdict. Also noted is a cipher manuscript discovery on Roger Bacon showing early teledrodes and microscopes.

Atlanta Georgia Supreme Court John Brown, Jr Warren County Attormew LD McGregor

Seaboard Air Line Northbound Schedule Fragments

Fragmentary timetable shows northbound Seaboard Air Line trains with varied origins and destinations including Atlanta Monroe Memphis Richmond and Washington New York. Times listed include morning departures around 8:00am to 10:05am and late evening arrivals near 11:47pm.

Seaboard Air Lee Atlante Monroe Memphis Nbhgurichmond Atlant Abbeville Birmingham Atlanta Washington New Yorke Norfolk-Wilmington

Erivan Capital Hunted Nation in Armenian Turmoil

Washington reports a National Geographic note on Erivan and Van in Armenia, describing Erivan as the new capital on the Arax plain and a focus of Armenian identity. It details Turk and Bolshevik pressures, American relief workers’ departure, Etchmiadzin’s Katholikos, and Ararat looming over ruins and the blue mosque as the region endures war and upheaval.

Washington, D. C Erivan Star of Armenia National Georgraphic Society Maynard Owen Williams Williams Europe Asia Van Nimrud Sipan Kurdistan Tabriz Wid Arax Afarat Gokcha Akstafa Tifil Tiflis Georgia Persia John Elder James Atrol Etchmiadzin Katholikos India Russia Turkey Ararat Turquois Castle Hill Eurasia Caucasus

Funeral Services Set for Mrs S A Hamilton Near Bogart

Funeral services for Mrs S A Hamilton, aged 4 died yesterday at her daughter Mrs J T Davis home near Bogart will be held at the Davis home this evening conducted by Rev A L Flury of Athens. Interment in family cemetery near Bogart. Bernstein Bros funeral directors in charge. Pallbearers listed. Mrs Hamilton longtime Bogart resident member of Bogart Baptist Church survived by five daughters and other relatives.

Hamilton Family Roster Listed for Athens Residents

The obituary details multiple relatives of J. F. Hamilton and C. M. Hamilton across Athens, Sparta, Bogart, Statham, and Canon. It lists five sons, three step-children, numerous grandchildren, a brother Billy Fulcher of Athens, and a sister Mrs. John Kinney of Bogart.

Athens C. W. Call Augusta C C. Diss Statham J. T. Davis Bogart J. N. Cody J. F. Hamilton C. M. Hamilton Sparta N. L. Hamilton W. D.hamilton Canon W. L. Hamilton J. C. Hamilton Sherman Tex C. N. Nunnally J. R. Nunnally Billy Fulcher John Kinney

Funeral of Mary Alice Stewart Held Yesterday

Funeral services for Mary Alice Stewart, a year-old daughter of Mr. (family details unclear) were held yesterday. The brief notice notes a somber ceremony and burial arrangements pending further information.

Mary Alice Stewart Mary Alle Stewart

Fashion Hint for Dark Blue Taffeta Frock Styles

The feature outlines two frock variants with dark blue taffeta and moire ribbons. Describes skirts, bodices, tucked batiste vests, and moire belt details. Includes pattern numbers 9304, 9516, 8876 with sizes 34 to 46 inches bust and 24 to 38 inches waist, priced 30 to 35 cents.

Tim Scone Batiste Vestec Pictorial Review Ft Secon Wits

Advertising spreads buyers through word of mouth

The text portrays advertising as a chain reaction starting with a single sale to Mrs Jones. It shows how the buyer informs others Mrs Smith Mrs Brown and Mrs White leading to extensive interest and multiplied sales, illustrating advertising as a force in modern business.

Funeral Rites Held for Late Wednster at Mars Hill Church

A deceased individual was held from Mars Hill Church yesterday afternoon at 4 30 conducted by Rev Willie Saye with interment in the church yard Bernstein Bros funeral directors led arrangements A Wee little girl is survived by Qargate a sister and two brothers and Mrs Henry Stewart of 1909

Mars Hill Willie Saye Bernstein Bros Wee Little Girls Qargate Henry Stewart

Barrett and Barrett & Co invade for street ball game

Barrett forces from Augusta 10 play ball here meets Barrett & Co picked team at Chase Street Park this afternoon at 3 30. A barbecue follows at 8 20 in New Era club rooms on Clayton Street. The party arrives by Georgia road by noon and is escorted to the Georgian hotel then to the park for the special game.

Barrett’ & Co Augusta Barrett & Co Chase Street Park New Era Clayton Street Georgia Road Barrett Ball Park Chase Street Ett Bargett & Co

Naval bill faces battle in Senate over arms and costs

Washington debate opens on a half billion dollar naval appropriation bill with amendments to expand recruiting and disarmament funding. Senator Borah repeatedly asks for time to discuss naval policy while Senator King denounces 1916 build plans as wasteful and warns the bill sends a warlike signal amid a wartime world.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Dean Senate Naval Affairs Caramittes House Byrah Idaho Borah King Btah United States

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