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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
11
The Athens Banner in Athens Georgia declares exclusive rights to news and dispatches under the Act of Congress dated March 8 1879. Officials Erwin Bowdre Phiniy H J Rowe sign as secretary and treasurer and vice president.
The visit of Sir Conan Doyle sparks renewed public interest in spiritualism, with endorsements from scientists and lawyers who claim contact with departed spouses. Skeptics cite Doyle’s theatrics, but many believe spirits manifest through researchers and mediums, tracing beliefs back to ancient Egypt and biblical figures.
Obscure author Van Rensselaer Dey modernizes detective tales as Nick Carter stories. The creator, praised for wholesome adventures based on real detective work, died by suicide leaving a cryptic letter about leaving something for a reader after his departure.
A fragmented excerpt paints Athens as alluring with tree shaded hills and panoramic city views. Descriptions emphasize luminous sunsets, living greens, and marble and stone contrasts while praising nature as a protective, restful presence around the city.
In Wat kinsville Judge J H Mattox heard evidence in the Oconee county contest involving A C Jackson A H Morton versus Mesars J W Johnson and J M A Johnson for tax collector and clerk. The argument centers on whether precincts redacted by consolidation should stand. The case proceeds before Judge Hutchins next week.
The article advises limiting baby gifts to avoid overstimulation and promotes simple, clean toys. It recommends rubber toys for safety and washability, storing toys in a dedicated box, and delaying attention to nonattractive items until around six months. It discusses pet care and humane sharing, and notes the death of Charles Frank, a southern baseball figure, with funeral plans in Memphis.
The Banner-Herald plant was turned over to the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. The 1915 chair was led by Prof S V Sanford as the program grew after war interruptions.
A Tuesday night assault pelted Chancellor Schober with rotten eggs near a dinner for foreign press reps. His face was bruised and clothing ruined. Three men, identified as former Ukrainian officers, were arrested and said they acted to avenge Ukraine against Polish oppression.
Eight armed men boarded a new tram car on Falls Road in a lonely area on Wednesday and, while two occupants remained aboard, the attackers seized the vehicle. Local authorities investigated the unusual assault and sought witnesses to identify the assailants.
A chaos scene described where attackers saturated a car area with coal oil and paper, set a fire toward the city. A workman escaped injury and pulled the bus to stop the flames and trolley. Mr and Mrs Bred Cox and Mins Helen Cox of Farmington spent Tuesday in the city.
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