Georgia Synodical 10 Meet In Athens November 9 11
The Georgia Synodical will hold its annual meeting in Athens on November 9 10 and 11 with sessions at the First Presbyterian Church and hostesses from the Ladies of that church and Central Presbyterian. The article outlines the Woman's Auxiliary structure within the Presbyterian U S church and notes the plan differs from other denominations.
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Athens
Georgia Synodical
First Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
United States
U. S
General Assembly
Woman’s Council
Aorial
Synodicals
Wom
Nicholson-Comer Co. sells interest to Jno H Griffeth
Long established fire insurance firm Nicholson-Comer Co announces the sale of an interest in their fire insurance business to Jno H Griffeth of Miller & Company cotton factors. The firm pledges to give trusted attention to any business entrusted, representing larger fire insurance companies.
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Nicholson-Comer Co
Jno. H. Griffeth
Miller & Company
Nicholson-Comer Company
Chambers Matters in Federal Court Take Precedence
Federal court closes moonshine cases and schedules chambers matters through Monday. Twenty condemnation cases to be heard next week with the jury returning Monday morning. Sealed shipments listed include York River oysters Jones Dairy Farm sausage and country style sausage. At C O Farrrells phone 1052 1058.
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Federal Court
York River
Jones Dairy Farm
O’farrell
Hill Re-enters Ward One Aldermanic Race
Mr. K A Hill withdrawn from the First ward alderman contest returns to the race after urging from supporters. He plans active campaigning until the primary late this month and aims to win election to represent his long time ward.
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K. A. Hill
Hill
Local Produce Prices from Arnold & Aibney
String Beans 25c the gallon. Plead Lettuce 16c and 12c. Celery 10c and 12 ½ c. Arnold & Aibney.
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Arnold & Aibney
C. Arnold & Aibney
Christmas Gift Subscription Campaign Opens Today
Athens launches its best and biggest circulation drive as contestants prepare to submit initial subscription funds. The Battle of Ballots will start now and continue until the campaign ends Tuesday December 21.
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Athens
Record-Setting Newspaper Campaign Offers Christmas Prizes
A lengthy promotional notice describes a Christmas gift subscription drive with a record number of nominations from various sources. Prizes include a Hudson Six touring car, a Cable-Nelson piano, a Grafanola, a $60 scholarship, a ladies gold watch, and a cash prize, with closing day fast approaching on December 21.
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Columbia Grafanola
Deuber Case High Ladies
Dinner for legislative committee cited in New Haven case
Trial testimony reveals John M. Hall former president of the New Haven gave a dinner to a legislative committee described in a letter as burying the charter of a Connecticut trolley company the line parallel to New Haven tracks was sought. The letter notes since many committee members would be back in two years it was fitting to show them attention.
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Associated Press
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New England Transportation
Witneses Today
John M. Hall
New Haven
Legislative Committee
Connecticut
Affairs in Greece Grow More Complex in Turbulent hours
London reports Greece tangled by royal intervention urging M Zaimis to stay as premier while Athena dispatches say he declined. King Constantine may push a ministerial council that could steer Greece toward Bulgaria or neutral stance amid Entente and Axis pressures.
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Associated Press
London
Greece
M. Zaimis
Constantine
Athens
Zaimis
Bulgaria
Serbia
Nish
Serbian
Macedonia
Infernal machine found on battleship Texas officials say
A marine sergeant confirmed an infernal machine was attached to the rudderpost of the Texas, part of an alleged German plot to halt munitions shipments to the Allies. Robert Fay and his brother in law are held as officials investigate the conspiracy. Authorities doubt Fay’s claim of being a German lieutenant, suspecting a Hungarian alias Feji.
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Associated Press
New York
Texas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Robert Fay
United States
Fay
Feji
Man Terrifies Landlady and Visitor Then Ends Own Life
In Atlanta on November 6 West M Barnes age 40 confronted landlady Mrs Mary V Garrison and I W Stokes at her home. He threatened with a pistol causing them to jump from a second story window. Garrison broke an ankle Stokes a broken arm Barnes fatally shot himself leaving letters mentioning threats to kill Mrs Garrison and himself as well as a note to his wife in Williamsburg Virginia. The coroner's inquest returned verdict death by own action.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
West M. Barnes
Mary V. Garrison
I. W. Stokes
Stokes
Barnes
Garrison
Williamsburg
Sorrells of Athens Heads the AG Club
A well ordered meeting saw Sorrells elected president of the Athens AG Club with J. Dennis as vice president H. N. Kemp secretary W. S. Brown parliamentarian H. L. Brown critic N. G. Bush sergeant at arms and G. P. Saye tribunal. The group looks to a strong term with Sorrells noted as a capable debater and orator.
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Cotton School
W.H. Sorrells
J. Dennis
H. N. Kemp
W. S. Brown
H. L. Brown
N. G. Bush
G. P. Saye
Sorrells
Good Suit of Clothes Free for Accurate Guess
Mr W R Bedgood of the Atlantic Ice and Coal Corp wins a free suit after accurately guessing the number of suits ordered during Columbia Tailoring Co.’s ten day sale ending Nov 1. He is measured this day for a suit from any pattern. The store, under Sam Foster, reports strong business as autumn turns toward winter. Also notes fish market offerings and produce at Athens area shops.
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W. R. Bedgood
Atlantic, Ice and Coal Corporation
Th Columbia Tailoring Co
College Avenue
Columbia Tailoring Co
Bedgood
Sam Foster
Senate Passes Stovall Prohibition Bill Amid Debates
In Atlanta on November 5 the senate passed the Stovall prohibition bill by 38 to 2, with senators Lawrence and Pickett voting no. The bill, the strongest anti saloon measure aside from others, faced amendments and a heated battle between Stovall backers and Walker Eakes allies, ultimately adopted as a substitute amid extensive debate.
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Athens Banner
Atlanta
Lawrence
Pickett
Stovall
Megers
Eakes
Fullbright
Walker
Senate Temperance Committee
Sanin the Orange Orn
Walker-Eakes
Georgia
I Lawrence
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