Oil prospects in Franklin county spark regional boom
Larry Gantt reports Frank lin county in Kentucky shows strong indications of oil with twenty or more potential sites. Experts from Vanderbilt and others visited, predicting a rich reservoir under the county and Hart and Elbert counties. Capitalists plan at least ten wells, with costs around 15000 dollars each and a 5000 dollar equipment guarantee. A Hartwell near court house site is cited as convincing, and Athens officials may visit to assess opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Hetor
Lemsville
Oil
Indica
Franklin
Feankie
Elbert
Hart Quantie
Hart
Kentucky
Joy County
Ohy
Carnesville
Sport
Warres County
Prospec
Rieh
Blair
Glenn
Vanderbilt University
Franklin County
Gumlog
Whitworth School House
Bowersville
Providence
Ant
Court House
Hartwell
UTA
Citis
Athens
Zews
Southern Trade Congress Opens Three Day Session
The fifteenth annual Southern Trade Congress opened Monday with a three day session to discuss southern trade, export, and economic problems. Dors, ministers, and others join in discussions on America relations and native industries. Key speakers include Senator John K. Shields of Tennessee and Major General John P. as well as Dr. Clarence J. resident of the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dors
America
Jack M. Dickinson
John K
Tennessee
John P. H
Clarence J
Congress
Wall
Julius
City Court Civil Calendar Opens Tuesday With Trials
City court resumes its civil calendar Tuesday at 10 o'clock with the appearance docket to be taken up and no jurymen reporting that day. Two cases are set for trial. criminal business will be heard in the second week starting January 8 1923. The calendar lists cases from Arthur Fowler by Next Friend vs S A L Co to Wright Co vs Chris Jones et al and others across Wednesday Thursday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fowler
Friend
Goldwyn Distributing Corporation
W. J. Stiles
Greensboro National Bank
H. N. Williamson
S. Bernstein
Fannie & Miles Jenkins
Deeb Lewis
Burton Binyon
Charles Evans
American Sway Express Co
Dannemiller Coffee Co
Crawford & Merry
Heekin Co
Nicholson & Ward
Anderson
Kenner
Keane
H. Price
Richards
Southern Coast. Co
Et al
W. S. Cooper
W. L. Cason
L. Leathers
Cobb Lampkin
Holman & Hopkins
U. G
B. L_ bur
Virginia Carolina C. Co
Vas
Martin Et al
Thursday Auto Supply Co
R. ‘Il
Moss Bi Moss
Mfg. Co
Hart
Nomseof
Gar
Drewry
E. W. Nash
J.P
M. Co
McWhorter
al Wu
Mooréhead
Wood Gro
Will Griffoth
M. O. Smith
J. F. Dunston
Carter Moss Lumber Co
Marvin Davis
State
Ford&Comer Smith
Porter Fertilier Go
J. P. Nunnally
Weaterm Electric Co
Shackelford Bros. Et al
Porter Fertilizer Co
TA. Martin
W. M. Martin
Robt
G. Booth
Bessie 'Speir
H.T. Shaw
W. C. Denny
An H. Segars
Greek Grocery Co
Chris Jones
Wright, Co
M. T
Denham
J. W. Welch
October Activity in Cotton Spinning Industry Report
Washington reports October activity in the cotton spinning industry shows higher total active spindle hours at 5.30 billion versus September’s 7.76 billion, with average spindles 36.83 million at 99.2 percent capacity. Cotton spindles in place 37.13 million, up slightly from September 30. State figures include Alabama, North Carolina, and others, with detailed spindle hours and averages for cotton growing versus other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Alabama
Carolina
Cai
Wilkes Seed Men Open Store in Athens
A new seeds business opens January 1 in Athens occupying the former Gardiners building on Lumpkin Street. Heads are H L Cofer and M H Barnett of Washington with Cofer as manager. They will sell all kinds of seeds and aim to please Clarke County farmers while continuing their Washington operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Cofer
Barnett
Washington
Athens Concern
South Georgia Conference Meets On Wednesday
Methodist ministers and laymen arrive in Waycross Ga for the annual South Georgia Conference to be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church South commencing Wednesday morning. Members of several boards will complete terms and new boards will form. important meetings begin tomorrow ahead of the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
South Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church
German Cabinet Crisis Deepens as New Chancellor Struggles
Berlin reports a nearly weeklong cabinet crisis after Chancellor Wirth's resignation. Chancellor designate Cono faces delays in forming a new cabinet, with hopes fading for filling most portfolios today. The situation signals the crisis may extend as he confronts opposition from middle and socialist parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prown
Wirth
Cono
Frank Bacon Dies in Chicago After Heat Disease
Frank Bacon renowned as a character actor died Sunday in Chicago, at the hotel where he once wrote part of Lightnin in Jones. He collapsed after the final curtain at the Blackstone Theatre and died in his wife’s arms. Memorial services in Chicago will feature Kennesaw Mountain Landis delivering a short eulogy. The body will rest at the hotel until a son arrives from California and burial is planned for Mountain View next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Bacon
Lloyd
California
Kennesaw Mountain Landis
Bacon
Christian Science Church
Mountain View
Mr. Bacon
Greater nation through a stronger south urged
In Chicago, Jacob Dickinson and Julius Rosenwald praised the Southern Commercial Congress as a force for national wealth, credit reforms, and agricultural progress. They credited David Lyon and the Rome institute for agricultural influence, urged unity of regions, and framed southern productivity as vital to America's economic vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Southern Commercial Congress
Jacob Je. Dicksinson
Mr. Dickinson
Julius Rovenwaid
David Lyon
International Institute of Agriculture of
Rome
Congress
America
Rosenwald
Dickinson
South
Chi
Municipal primary election set for Wednesday in five wards
The city will hold its municipal primary tomorrow Wednesday to elect aldermen from five wards. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ward 1 polling place is Fire Hall No 1. Ward 2 at City Hall. Ward 3 at the Daily News building. Ward 4 at Fire Hall No 2 Prince avenue and Hill. Ward 5 at the store room near State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. McCombs
James H. Booth
L. E. Brooks
G. N. Gentry
H. T. Tuck
G. S. Mayne
R. T. Goodwyn
J. H. Patman
James Fuller
C. L. Pitner
A. M. Dobbs
W. L. Florence
Harry Bishop
Fred McIntyre
First Ward
Third Ward
The
Daily News
Fourth Ward
Prince Avenue
Fifth Ward
State Normal School
Lady Astor Claims Corner Seat in Commons Opening Rush
London AP report describes a wartime sized stampede as MPs fought to secure seats for the new session. Lady Astor and Lloyd George won corner positions while others crowded toward favored government rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Astor
London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Col.Gretton
Madison police arrest man for stolen corn load
A Black man described as here with a load of corn was arrested Monday morning in Madison County. He is linked to theft from R Goulding of Madison County and was taken to Athens where authorities planned to pursue further charges and recover the stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nera
Madison
Eoey
Athens
Dan
Agsagthonitien
Watkinsville Negroes Express Confidence in Law and WhiteFriends
In Watkinsville Georgia a 200 strong Black turnout and 60 70 white attendees held a meeting at Rev Greely Cash Baptist church after threats to Negro churches. They declared confidence in law abiding white citizens and pledged not to be driven away without first giving whites a chance to protect them. Funeral-like fear prompted prior notices to leave county, but speakers including Rev Cash and Rev Marsh Bell asserted longstanding ties with white neighbors and protection of rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner-Herald
Watkinsville
Oconee County
Greely Cash
Colored People's Baptist Church
Oconee
Cash
Madison
Marsh Bell
Darkey
Mansel Davorsporte
F. A. Gillen
Robert, Nicholson
Sools
Maxey
Othevail
Interesting Auto Accident Suit Filed In Chatham
In Savannah P J Durden, injured when struck by a car Thursday, files suit for 25000 in City Court. Durden is in St Josephs hospital in critical condition. Plaintiffs name Mrs Ray Simon and Miss Dorothy M Simon as owners or operators of the vehicle. One suit claims Mrs Ray Simon owned the car, another says Mrs Rosa Simon owned it. Attorneys say there are several Simons in the area with the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavannah
P. J. Turden
Durden
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ther Wult
Strack
Ray Simon
Dorothy M. Simon
Miss Simon
Rosa Simon
R. Simon
Ali Te R. Simons
Morgan Draws Big Atlanta Crowds in Sunday Services
Dr. G Campbell Morgan, famed divine, is welcomed as he visits Atlanta for the twentieth time. At Baptist Tabernacle, capacity crowds attend both morning and evening services, with an estimated 2000 worshippers at the 11 o clock sermon. A musical program directed by Spooner accompanies both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Campbell Morgan
Acens
Atlanta
Baptist Tabernacle
Morgen
Morgan
Spooner
Woman Senator Seat Sought by Mrs Felton in Washington
Mrs W H Felton of Georgia seeks to be seated as the first woman in the U S Senate. Senate leaders plan to defer ruling until Tuesday to allow Ms Felton a chance to be seated if unanimous consent is granted, while Senator elect Walter F George’s claim is delayed pending legal seating. The extra session opens with no work before the president’s address Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Felton
Washington
W. H
Senate
Walter F. George
Georgia
Watson
Hardwick
Harding Primarly
United States Senate
House
Georga
Nolan
California
W. H. Felton
Coolidge
League of Women Voters seeks voter insight in Athens primary
The League of Women Voters in Athens sent a questionnaire to city candidates asking for definite information on qualifications and plans. It aims to educate voters to support capable, ethical leaders and promote clean government through informed choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fonda
Herety Women’s Voters
Naire
League
League of Women Voters
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Larry Gantt
Hart County
Iny
Southern Trade Congress
Wilkes
Cofer and Barnett
IncAthens
Polla
Chatham
Dr. Morgan
Leah Rosea
League of Educating Women
Busipe
Iing
Georgia Federation
Worden
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