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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1922

Page

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Prohibition Cases Placed on Federal Court Dock

Judge Samuel H. Sibley opens the November term with a criminal docket of 153 liquor law violations from Clarke and surrounding counties. Names include E. W. alias Jay Smith Lee Kinney Bo Jordan Press Dial and others. Three Harrison Narcotic Act cases also listed for trial. Civil cases assigned for Tuesday include Luther Smith James Henderson and others from multiple counties. trial预计两周内完成.

Samuel H. Sibley United States District Court Veterons Clarke E. W. Alias Jay Smith Lee Kinney Bo Jordan Press Dial Howard J Willie Howard Reuben Wijer Annie Wilson Carrie We Luther Smith James Henderson Martin L. Rucker John Ani Elbert P. Daniels Clifford Blase Snow Weyman Sorrells We County George Tanto Greene County Will Franklin J. Hollytletdess Franklin Josh Smith Joe Adams Madison Godgrin Hart A Onoaeee Hart Ab Hilsman King Sid” Hardy Porter Williams Newton X Foster Sem Foster George Bell P. P. Harper Porter LI Henry Pettigrew W. G. Cornett

Cotton and white supervision yield debated by Lipscomb

Larry Gantt reports on Frank L. Lipscomb who experiments with calcium arsenate in cotton under white supervision arguing that colored tenants fail to apply the poison correctly, lowering yields. He notes strong wheat and small grain potential with heavy fertilization, citing Georgia yields and urging deep plowing and thorough land preparation.

Frank L. Lipscomb Bogart Road Lipscomb Flo Darkey Senate Georgia Tom Batley al Maxeys Banks County

Athens Rotary Plans Roadside Welcome Campaign

A large Athens Rotary Club meeting in the Georgia Hotel discussed a campaign to route tourists through Athens. Signs will be placed on major highways near Athens with the slogan Come through Athens inviting visitors to stop, enjoy city amenities, and be warmly welcomed. The club also announced city hall camping facilities and hotel accommodations for travelers. A new double quartet presented music, and J W Jarrell demonstrated telephone operations for the group.

Athens Mike Costa John &. Talmadge, Jr Cuyler Trussell Rotary Club City Hall Rotarlangs Hugh L. Hodgson Euntice Stevens Fred Orr C. N. Walker Jim White Col. D. W. Ryther M. S. Hodgson Julian Rotarian J. W. Jarrell Southern Bell Telephone Company Jarrell Morton 8. Hodgson

Mrs Olive Berry Lee Dies in Newnan Sudden Death

Mrs Olive Berry Lee widow of Congressman Gordon Lee died in Newnan Georgia after a sudden attack while visiting a friend's home. She lived only a few minutes.

Newnan Olive Berry Lee Gordon Lee Lee

Banner-Herald offerings to assume unexpired subscriptions

Athens readers with paid in advance subscriptions to the Athens Daily News may transfer to the Athens Banner or Athens Herald at no cost. If already a Banner or Herald subscriber, a credit can extend the term to cover the News period. Offer is voluntary and limited to a few days. Contact the Banner-Herald circulation desk by phone 75.

Athens Daily News Athens Banner Athens Herald Banner Herald Albert Davison Davison-Nicholson News Company Davison- Nicholson Banner-Herald

Jurors Drawn for U S District Court Monday

A list of grand and traverse jurors drawn for the November term of the United States District Court to convene next Monday morning includes numerous residents from Athens Elbert Elberton Lavonia Royston Madison Madison Watkinsville and surrounding areas. The roster spans many towns with names such as Morgan Winder Epps Rice Mobley Burton Cason Payne Bacon and Drake among others. The text ends with a political aside noting Herbert Asquith commenting on England’s governance.

United States District Court Grand Jury Andrew J. Morgan Hosenton Wm. Z. Hii F. Phillips Royston Sam G. Swindle Nicholson Riverson Stobert Athens Elbert W. Wier Travis G. Tabor Elberton George H. Thornton Jno N. Goolsby R. F. D. Carnesville Leon Morris Hartwell T Pittard Winterville Tonj. J.tuck Midleton Robert F. Brooks Lexington That J. Stevens Carlton Columbus M. Thompson Winder Burke Betts Hon. H. Nickersom Paul J. Ridgway Oscar A. Rainwater Greensboro Crawford F. Barnett Madivon Harvey Archer Ben RB. Drake Union Point Robert Cheek Bowersville E. Corrie Maxwell J. Ellis Groffeth Colbert Ernest Duke Pendergresa W. Jordan Thos. C. Lilue Commerce Jax R. Norman Farmington Myer Stern Adam V. Jenkins Danielsville T. Boswell Grensboro Wm. D. Barnett Watkinsville Luther M. Arnold Statham W. J. Bryant Madison Wille B. Asbury Woodville Chas M. Gaston Toccoa Lucas E. Adams Henry W. Menders Murray Blanchard Crawford Thos. L. Thomason Griff Meadow Comer Edward Bancroft Lewellyn M. Brown

Georgia Auburn game sells 1600 tickets in Columbus

University athletic officials announce that sixteen hundred tickets have been sold to date for the Georgia Auburn game. Columbus reports many seats remain while passes continue to sell in large numbers. Railroads plan special trains, with anticipated higher traffic than last year.

University Columbus Hofflin and Rountree Beaboard Central of Georgia Southern Road Hout Lula Atlanta

Fire Chief and Fireman Graham Reconcile Comeback Planned

Differences over the suspension of Fireman Jeff Graham after a reported altercation with Chief George McDorman have been settled. The police and fire commission says the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, with Graham set to return and McDorman remaining as chief.

Jeff Graham George McDorman Police and Fire Commission MccDorman Graham

Mrs Cliff Walker Won't Speak Here

Mrs Clifford M Walker of Monroe was to address the Athens Parent-Teachers Association meeting but canceled the engagement due to being JIL and the address was postponed. Efforts will be made for Mrs Walker to speak at a future date, says Athens PTA president Mrs BE Hudson.

Clifford M. Walker Monroe Athens Parent-Teachers — Association Walker Mra B. Hudson Atheny Association

Freight loading hits two year high in rail service data

Washington reports show rapid improvement in general business life as the American Railway Association cites record freight loading for revenue, with 1,003,759 cars in the week of October 21, the Breategton record, and 596,392 cars loaded in merchandise and miscellaneous freight. The week rose 7,294 cars from late September and exceeded the prior year by 26,554 cars, signaling strong business conditions.

Washington American Railway Association

Mirrors on trucks sought for safer U S roads

Safety drive seeks universal use of mirrors on trucks and rear lights on horse drawn vehicles to improve road safety for motorists. Thirteen states already require mirrors on trucks and only a few states mandate other equipment.

United States

Minister Padrick Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

Gay Rev Elliott Padrick, a youthful Methodist preacher, was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the death of his mother-in-law Mrs Mamie Lou Dixon. He received a life sentence after a deliberation of about thirteen hours. He declared I will not appeal as he was led from the courtroom. Attorneys urged a verdict of guilty with mercy recommendations but asked no harsher outcome.

Statesboro Elliott Padrick M. B. Dixon Padrick Eliott Padrick Willie Mae Padrick Mamie Lou Dixon G. B. Park

Prize Winners In Peace Contest Announced

At the recent fair the prize winners of the coffee beans guessing contest were Miss Corry Fowler who nearly matched the count, Miss Lillian Shebee in second place, and Mrs. G. T. Tolbert in third. Prizes are coffee packages from Scott Tea and Coffee Co. Winners should call at the Combination Store on Clayton street where Mr. Scott demonstrates his coffees.

Corry Fowler Lillian Shebee G. T. Tolbert Scott Tea and Coffee Co Clayton Street Scott America

Lady Jewell Lays Another Egg at Puyallup Trial

Lady Jewell the champion egg layer of the nation laid 335 eggs during the year's test at the Western Washington Experiment Station in Puyallup, surpassing the prior 324 egg California record. Owned by Hi. M. Leathers of Woodland Clarke county, the white leghorn is valued at $2,000 and was evaluated by Station Superintendent Linklater.

Tacoma Lady Jewell Western Washington Puyallup Linklater California Hi. M. Leathers Woodland Clarke County

Athenians Urged To Vote For New County Next Week

Clarke county residents are urged to support the creation of Peach county in the upcoming general election. Russell Edwards and Louis Brown visited Athens on Wednesday to explain the case for the constitutional amendment. Edwards is Jere M. Pound’s son-in-law and Brown is an alumni of the University of Georgia. The note mentions the Grand Falls of Labrador at 2000 feet, compared to Niagara Falls at 164 feet.

Clarke County Peach” County Russell Edwards Louis Brown Fort Valley Athens Edwards Brown Jere M. Pound Onmal School University of Georgia Grand Falls Labrador Niagara

Athens Fire Doused Colbert Warehouse Blaze

A Colbert warehouse owned by J. E. Griffeth, uninsured and valued near $5,000, burned late Wednesday afternoon. Athens firemen arrived from twelve miles away within 30 minutes to halt the blaze before four adjoining structures, including gin houses, were damaged. The iron clad building contained cotton seed and was effectively saved. origin remains unknown. The Athens company was away about three hours.

Athens Colbert J. E. Griffeth Colbert Tle Sutton

Poison Cake Mystery Stuns Devon Expert Accountant Family

Police and postal inspectors hunt suspects behind a mailed poison cake that killed W. W. Sterrett of Devon and sickened his wife. Mrs Sterrett remains in danger but improving after Bryn Mawr Hospital care. Detective work focuses on the typewriter used to address the deadly delivery.

Dlves W. W. Sterrett Devon Sterrett

Legion Post Opens Club Rooms at Holman Building

Allen R. Fleming Jr of the American Legion post announces opening of reading and club rooms on the 205-206 Holman building. Frank O. Miller, adjutant, urges Legion members to use the facilities and notes a letter was sent to members about the open rooms and polleti referendum.

Holman Allen R. Fleming, Jr The American Legion Frank O. Miller Legion

Seaboard Carrying Many to Columbus for Georgia Game

Indications point to one of the largest crowds ever leaving Athens at 6 30 am Saturday for Columbus. Seaboard reports over 200 inquiries and reservations to date for the train with many additional travelers via Friday. Officials expect three trains or more plus Athens students attending the Georgia game in Atlanta aboard Seaboard special cars to Columbus.

Athens Columbus Beaboard PSI Algo Inlanta River City Seaboard Gecrui Hame Atlanta Theo Focthu

Railroad Employee Severely Beaten in Street Fight

A. B. Short, a railroad worker, was severely wounded Wednesday when Seab, a white man, struck him with a blackjack. Both men were charged after the altercation at a soft drink shop on the street run by Paterson. Short’s injuries led to him being taken to the police station.

A. B. Short Seab

Cable Service Resumed By W U Telegraph Office

Announcement notes Western Union Telegraph Office resumes cable service after interruption. Cable letters may be filed at any time and are accepted as ready. The notice outlines ongoing operations and guidance for customers during the resumed service period.

Lee Ts W. U. Telegraph Western Union

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Deen Costa’s Virginia Vanderbilt Larry Gantt Frank Lipscomb T. Larry Gantt Naan Highway Municia Hugh L. Hodg Nlivans Traverse Grand Herbert Asquith England Athens Rotary Club Kiwanis Cliff Walker Jewell Athens Company Griffeth Legion Post Reon
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