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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1922

Page

2

Defense Witnesses On Stand In Trial Of Rev. Padrick

Defense presented witnesses in the trial of Rev. Padrick including his mother and father who described his mental illness and religious delusions. They recounted his alleged insanity and odd behavior such as studying the Bible by night and criticizing other clergy. The father testified about sending him to Florida amid questions of alleged forgery and domestic abuse. A Methodist minister testified about organizing a wedding where the bride eventually refused to marry, ending with Padrick.

Rev Padrick Bishop Candler E. L. Padrick Wag Florida T. M. Christian Stateshore

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion sourness gas bloating and heartburn. It urges chewing one or two tablets after meals or anytime and notes an alkaline effect to aid normal stomach function. Claims a 60 cent box and nationwide recognition in the United States and Canada.

Stuart U. S Canada

Trial details stir questions of sanity in widow abuse case

The defense and prosecution debated the defendant's sanity as witnesses described violence and possible motives. A concluding stage is expected Tuesday with the defendant planning a sermon to the jury as part of his testimony.

Gantt Column Urges Cotton Fund Use for Calcium Arsenate

Larry Gantt argues in print that a sixteen million cotton tax fund should be diverted to buy calcium arsenate to protect cotton crops. He notes Senator Harris doubts passing such a bill but urges Southern unity to push Congress to appropriate or distribute the funds to cotton growers at nominal cost, highlighting perceived benefits to both North and South.

Harris Shackelford South Congress United States Senate

Woodrow Wilson Thankful For Ga Ovation

Senator William J Harris of Georgia announced a telegram from former President Wilson expressing gratification at the Georgia Democratic convention. Harris said Wilson was pleased by the enthusiastic cheering and noted his endorsement by the Macon convention for his Senate record.

Atlanta William J. Harris Georgia Woodrow Wilson Wilson Harris Macon Senate

Wharton Attacks Majority on Railroad Board Wage Report

A. O. Wharton, one of the three dissenters on the railroad labor board, denounces the majority’s report as fallacious and untruthful after reviewing it. He contests the $20,000,000 rise cited for maintenance workers and notes the July 1 decision would cut pay by $50,000,000, questions how a worker can live on $51 monthly, and criticizes the treatment of poor workers living in shacks and boxes.

Shicaco United States Railroad Labor Board A. O. Wherton Wharton

Five Captains in Notre Dame Squad

Notre Dame celebrates a versatile 1922 squad with five captains across sports. Carberry leads football, Castner captains baseball and hockey, Desch runs track, Kane captains basketball and plays baseball, and Flinn captains hockey. Several players previously declined pro offers to stay in college.

Notre Dame Rockne Carberry Paul Castner Perdue Michigan Gus Desch Rutgers Polo Grounds United States Micky Kane Kalamazoo Kane Castner Neill Flinn Eddie Degree Western College

Clarke County Fair officials plan balance after last week’s event

Clarke County Fair association officials will meet Wednesday to balance last week’s fair accounts. A postponed tally due to treasurer’s late pill receipts aims to determine whether the fair had a surplus, deficit, or even outcome. Plans for a larger 1928 fair will be discussed, with local leaders optimistic about next year. Those to meet include Hugh W. White and Frank Holden.

Clarke County Fair Association Frank O. Miller Hugh W. White Frank A. Holden H. H. Weat E. W. Carroll F. O. Miller Jones Puregll Annie Mae Wood Bryant

Look For 2 Boys Who Had $2 000

ATLANTA Ga The wire service reports two youths, Hubert rakes 44 and Victor Palmer 16, sought after a report to headquarters by Southern railway shopmen accusing them of not returning proceeds from several pay checks totaling 2000 dollars entrusted to the pair for cashing at a local bank.

Atlanta Iwore Gday Aeing Hubert Rakes Victor Palmer Southern Railway

New Italian Cabinet Sworn In After Mussolini Rise

London reports that the new Italian cabinet headed by Benito Mussolini took oaths of office before King Victor Emmanuel III and assumed duty immediately. Count Sforzi, Italian ambassador to Paris, telegrammed his resignation, saying the government should have men in accord with its policies in delicate posts and wishing success to the new administration.

London Pnen Hevito Mussolini Fascisti Victor Emmanuel Rome Paris Associated Press Count Sforli Italan Massinoli

Rosier Testifies She Did Not Recall Shooting Man and Stenographer

Mrs. Catherine Rosier on trial for killing Oscar Rosier and his stenographer Mildred Beckett testified she could not remember the shooting. She described seeing her husband with Beckett, screaming, and waking later in police custody, while detailing marital tensions and his admission of affection for Beckett. She denied intent to kill herself, saying the act was a final appeal if he refused divorce.

Philadelphia Catherine Rosier Oscar Mildred G. Beckett Miss Beckett Rosier

Backache and Lumbago Relief with St Jacob's Oil

An advertisement touts St Jacob's Oil as fast acting backache relief for lumbago sciatica or rheumatism. A small trial bottle is urged, claiming it soothes within fifty counts and is harmless to the skin. The copy promises dramatic, immediate relief without disappointment.

St. Jacob's St. Jacobs

Ministers urged to fill church seats with purposeful outreach

Dr. Christian E. Kessner of New York told the assembled ministers that Christ rebuked empty seats and urged following Nazareth’s example to draw people in. He warned against vague appeals and said pastors must awaken members, prepare tangible goods, and actively advertise to reach seekers hungry for God.

Chicago Christ Christaine Kessner New York Nazzare Jesus Jonickly Jon

Fair Brought Much Trade Here

See'ty Carroll of the Athens Chamber of Commerce reports Athens merchants and farmers saw a large trade boost during the county fair week. Restaurants hotels garages filling stations and soda founts noted enormous increases. Dry goods stores were not affected by sales. The farmer focus and fair management yielded broad success and strong patronage throughout the week.

Lester Hargrett Claris Athena See'ty, Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce Carroll Athens

Prepare For Nov 7 Election Here

Judge R C Orgs prepares for the state election on November 17 with contests limited to regular Democratic nominees in the county. Polls in Athens Winterville and Whitehall open at 7 am to 6 pm sun time, other precincts 8 am to 3 pm sun time. light turnout anticipated.

R. C Thedday State House National Orr Athens Winterville Whitehall

Three Killed As Atlas Oil Tank Explodes Near Swartz

Three men died when a gasoline extraction tank at Atlas Oil near Swartz Louisiana exploded Tuesday. The victims were A. P. Babble D. P. Long and Fred Jennings, all Atlas Oil employees. The loss was placed at about $100,000.

Monroe Atlas Qoil Company Swartz A. P. Babble D.P. Long Fred Jennings Alas Company

New Stamp Series to Bring New Prices and Portraits

Atlanta posts office notes new stamp series will debut with an 11 cent peacock blue stamp of Rutherford B Hayes within 30 days. A 10 cent stamp featuring Arlington National Cemetery will release on Armistice Day November 11. Existing 1 cent stamps end, while 14 cent and 2 1/2 cent stamps added. Roosevelt portrait 5 cent stamp delayed until current supply exhausted in southern cities. Portraits include Washington Jefferson Franklin Martha Washington Lincoln Garfield McKinley Monroe Grant Hayes Cleveland Roosevelt Walter Reed era line.

Atlanta Roosevelt Peachtree Arcade Rutherford Bo Hayes Arlington Amphitheater Washington Jefferson Franklin Martha Washington Pioneer Womanhood of America Lincoln Garfield McKinley Monroe Grant Hays Clevland

Marriage Licenses Decline In Clarke County October

Sixteen white marriage licenses were issued by Ordinary Orr in October down from 25 in the same month last year. The county shows monthly declines all year, countering the saying that hard times breed more marriages. Licenses issued to Lindsey Ges and Annabell Roches ter. Fred A. Harrison and Violet Monk. Pate Ginn and Jessie Eatonton. Kingley Oldham and Ida Roberts Silvey. W. A. Britton and Julia Oldham. A. J. Bright and May Helprich. Bud Payne and Beatrice Worley. Macon Thornton and Mary Frances Sims. George R. Wright and Mardie Blalock. Mark Wiley and Rosale Cooner. Jon P. Ellis and Harriet L. Voight. James M. Tiller and Irene Pitts. George R. Carnes and Gertrude Bradley. Dave Roberts and Jenne Schrath. James Park and Allee Chandler. Vice President Coolidge at Cincinnati urges voters to stand by the president in next Tuesday's elections.

Orr Clarke County Lindsey Ges Annabell Rochester Fred A. Harrison Violet Monk Pate Ginn Jessie Eatonton Kingley Oldham Ida Roberts Silvey W. A. Britton Julia Oldham A. J. Bright May Helprich Bud Payne Beatrice Worley Macon Thornton Mary Frances Sims George R. Wright Mardie Blalock Mark Wiley Rosale Cooner Jon P. Ellis Harriet L. Voight James M. Tiller Irene Pitts George R. Carnes Gertrude Bradley Dave Roberts Jenne Schrath James Park Allee Chandler

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color

Old newspaper ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple remedy to darken gray hair. It claims a slow, gentle application with a brush restores natural color after one or two uses, leaving hair glossy and attractive.

Wyeth Merni

Barrow County Wire News Brief Confusing Text

Barrow County wire news contains scrambled phrases and garbled names. The fragmented lines reference markets, streets, and officials but lack clear events or dates. The readable portions hint at local concerns and governance without a coherent report or outcome.

Are You Troubled With Dandruff Ad Offers Guarantee

Advertisement for Mahdeen dandruff remedy promises full refund if ineffective. Bottle used twice weekly claims to relieve dandruff stop scalp itching restore health promote hair growth for all ages. Company contact listed as Mahdeen Co Nacogdoches Texas with dealer refunds.

Mahdeen Mahdeen Co Nacogdoches Texas

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