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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1922

Page

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Daly column reflects Florida growth and Athens business

The piece highlights Florida’s rapid improvements and ongoing farming needs, noting persistent work year round in citrus cultivation and irrigation. It cites testimonials from Banner-Herald patrons, discusses curb markets for farm produce in Athens, and praises the Georgian Hotel for distributing the Athens Daily Banner to guests. It also mentions increased sales of improved farm machinery and cash transactions through Grisfini Implement Company.

Este Florida Williamson Banner-Herald J. Daviy Lloyd Palmer Palmer Drug Company Pabner James Camack Bainer-Herald Athens Camack Augusta Athens Daily Banner McWhorter Grisfini Implement Aya

Russia seeks League of Nations membership via Genoa talks

Soviet delegates at Genoa told League of Nations experts Russia desires to cooperate and join the League within a reasonable time if Genoa succeeds from Moscow's view. Moscow warned that failure would sustain its opposition to the League and said it could gain nothing from an organization dominated by others. Officials see these overtures as significant toward eventual Russian admission if broad European agreement emerges.

Geneva Associated Press Genoa League of Nations Russia League League’ Council Moscow Poland Germany

May term opened as Hallie Jones sues Warren J. Smith Drug Co

City Court Judge J. D. Bradwell opened the regular May term at ten o'clock. Hallie Jones, a nine color woman, sues for 500 dollars claiming consumption of a bottle labeled as spirits of ammonia caused an inflammatory mouth condition. The case, tried before, resulted in a mistrial. No jury will be required at Tuesday session. pleas of guilty to be heard and sentences given.

J. D. Bradwell Hallie Jones Warren J. Smith Drug Co Amonia Elton Ars

Verdict For Defendant In Alle Jones Case

Jury in City Court returned a verdict in favor of Alle Jones, defendant, in a $500 lawsuit against Waren J. Smith Drug Co. The trial concluded shortly after noon Monday with a mistrial declared earlier in the proceedings.

Alle Jones

Davis Sale Breaks Record at Local Store Event

Report states the Davis sale attracted large crowds from miles around with many shoppers purchasing summer merchandise at unusually low prices. Store leadership claims the event offers genuine savings, drawing in skeptical locals and first-time visitors alike in Athena.

Idw Davin Andyall Mr. Davis A. Feaale Idox Alow Pajasin Athena

Cloverhurst County committees formed for coming year

The Cloverhurst County gidd wes eet on Monday with E F Porter W Ryles and Don Lawler as chairmen and W W Hays. The pool has been filled and is now ready for bathing.

Cloverhurst County Porter Wryles Don Lawler W. Hays

Postmistress Claims Fund Missing from Vault Heist

Mrs. Mary E. Arnold head of Arnoldeville post office says the cash amounting to 432.64 dollars taken from G. N. Wilson’s Atlanta safe is not stolen from the vault. Wilson was arrested Friday night in Atlanta as authorities probe the Marghy Bist case.

Mary E. Arnold Arnoldeville G. N. ‘Wilson Atlanta

Two More Drowned Negroes Found in Tugalo River

Reports confirm the bodies of Ralph Smith and Robert Bruxélle recovered from Tugalo River as the search continues for the five Black laborers struck by a sleet incident at a bridge. Authorities in Hartwell and surrounding areas mobilized after the tragedy.

Tugalo River Ralph Smith Robert Bruxélle Tugalo Hartwell

Fidelity Loan and Investment Company Opens in Athens

The Fidelity Loan and Investment Company, capital of 60000 dollars, elected officers W P Brooks president and manager and H G Waller in charge. Directors named include J D Tribble S Bernstein J K Davis W W Scott M P Jarnigan. Located at 279 East Broad Street, the bank operates as a nondeposit lender offering small loans repayable in ten monthly installments.

Fidelity Loan and Investment Company Floerd PB. Brooks Sal ‘ “Hantock J/D. ‘Tribble 8. Bernstein J. K. Davis W. W. Scott M. P. Jarnigan Erwin Erwin & Nix American ‘State Bank E. Broad ‘Street W. P. Brooks Eoaghier Georgia National Bank Tutwiler Tredurer Algo Fidelity Loan Tavest Pier Kina’ Sie Ito Fts Uorking H. G. Waller Athens

Train Hold Up Untangled in Early Robbery Report

Eight men halted a train as it slowed near the conductor signaling. bandits fired while forcing an inside entry, severed mail cars from the coach and pulled down the track a few car lengths before fleeing the scene with shots fired at the engineer.

Fite ‘Fitile Om Tattes

Southern Baptists Preliminaries in Jacksonville Session

Late Jon D Mellot of Georgia notes that Dr J C Wilkinson and Rev Jennings will attend the Baptist convention in Jacksonville. The Athens delegation plans active participation as matters of importance arise during the sessions spanning several days through next Monday.

Prisident Jon D. Mellot Georgia Baptist, Association Drs J. Co Wilkinsom Red Baptist Church Jennings Prince Avenue Baptist Church Jacksonville Fis Southern Baptists Athens

Fishing News Briefs From A Waterside Page

Fragmentary OCR text hints at fishing notes or notices. Reader attention requested for clearer lines about locations, catches, or events.

Barbour dies in Kentucky. kin of Athens families noted

Pauline Moore Sykes Barbour, a relative of Athens area families, died in Kentucky on April 27. She was a daughter of Tol and Mrs Joseph Ivey Moore, linked to Georgia's prominent Cobbs and Bishops of Athens, and to Alhens people through extended lineage.

Ettimer Pauline Moore Sykes Barbour Kentucky Tol Joseph Ivey Moore Georgia Cobbs Bishops Athens Wilimeay

Watchman Charged After Mill Grounds Shooting

Night watchman J F Daniels of the Athens Manufacturing Company mill colony held in city jail after shooting Grady Roberts, a resident of the mill area, amid a dispute. Daniels says Roberts advanced with a knife, he acted in self defense. Roberts treated at home, not hospitalized.

J. F. Daniels Athens Manufacturing Company Grady Roberts Roberts Daniele Corte Iels Bebe Daniels Tabet Watehman Golony

Athens YMCA to Hold Summer Camp Rally and Plans

The Athens YMCA announces a camp rally Wednesday at 4 30 PM at the YMCA building for boys and girls interested in camping. Details reveal summer camps in the mountains for Northeast Georgia in July for boys and August for girls with facilities at Lake Sinihsa and nearby lakes plus Tallulah Lake and Lakemont for boating fishing and recreation. Parents invited to attend. registration opens immediately with priority for Athens youth then Northeast Georgia.

Young Men's Christian’ Association Georgia Athens siztera _lake Sinihsa Kitcan Ux Acre Lake Tallulah Lake Lakemont Yio Hoy Northeast Loo

Gridiron Club Banquet Initiates New Members at UGA

A brilliant affair at the Georgian Hotel marked the Gridiron Club banquet on Monday night. Wide neophytes were initiated into the organization, regarded as one of the highest honors at the University of Georgia.

Georgian Hotel University of Georgia

College Y Benefit Game Promises Mississippi Proceeds

The Athletic Association supports the College Y by promising proceeds from Thursday afternoon’s Mississippi game May 18. The College borrowed funds to convert the R O T Co dining hall into a Y center, a venue that has become a popular gathering spot for co-eds and students. The appeal invites attendance to support the college and enjoy a season of strong Mississippi teams led by the notable pitcher.

The Athletic “Association Mississippi _ boys Eawards Iis

Georgia DAR Association Plans Annual Meeting

The Georgia DAR announces its annual meeting in June with Judge G Powell of Atlanta presiding. Hon. James C Davis will deliver the annual address, after a long career in law and railroads. Program includes talks by U S Circuit Court judges, state judges, and legal professionals, plus committee reports and various papers.

James C Adoe Fed- 4 Alexander King United States Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Atlanta New Orleans S. H. Sibley Marius . Beck Sa- Heute Rel Eas Nash R C. Bell Superior Courts Albany Cairo George S. Jones Hlf Lawson Peale of Georgia Paastlire L. Franklin Augusta Jack Jones Sylvanus Morris Law School the University of Georgia Association

City Hall meeting planned amid voter rally and bond debate

A mass meeting is set for City Hall Monday night as Cit Committee members organize a 20 voter ward unit and a Clayton Street parade. Bonds for university dorms roads and schools are debated with state tax impacts discussed and manager lists released for county and city polling places.

Ruby Horden L. ‘Harn Sanny Callaway Fred J. Wooster W. H Pond Ritchie R. Bebrooke BR. G. Detie Leathers Leathers A. Howland Adres Clayton Street Clarke Dali Nate Fae

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