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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1916

Page

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North Georgia Conference Saddle Athens District Appointments

The article reports the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reading appointive orders for the Athens district. It notes changes including Athens First, Oconee Street, and Young Harris Memorial churches receiving pastors and mentions the return of Rev. Sear to Athens and the long service and reputation of the incoming pastor.

Gritin Georgia Methediet -Epiecopel Church Athens Wiggins Firstelie R. Belk Oconee Street Booch W. Jones Pares Young Hurria J.B. Askew Bish

Supreme Court Deliberates on Adamson Eight-Hour Case Transcript

The Supreme Court today received the transcript in the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad case to test the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour lay. The Department of Justice was not asked for instruction on docketing the case immediately or withholding it by the clerk of the Supreme Court. Next penalties.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Today Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad Adamson Beenn Court Astra Accident and Liability Company M. F.watson Ed Hale Mesers Mesers, ‘Watson and Hale College Farm Aetna’ Company Watsonates Morecover Thacane

Hughes and Hale Million Costs Amid Campaign Spending

Washington report details large expenditures in the Republican campaign. The document notes costs totaling millions from two directors and lists specific spending categories and amounts, reflecting national party fundraising and outreach efforts.

Thanksgiving Specials and Church Leadership in Athens and LaGrange

Thanksgiving specials are listed and Rev. S. P. Wigg is praised for superb district leadership in Athens. Mr. Scoville moves to Commerce, Mr. Bears succeeds him at Young Harris, and Dr. Belk is set to meet a new congregation at the First Church. LaGrange chosen as next North Georgia Conference meeting site.

Athens Giatrich Bundsy School Lfe Scoville Harris LaGrange North Georgia Waa

Bankers Warned Villa Proceeding North In Control Of Chihuahua

Washington warns American bankers to avoid locking up Florida funds by buying foreign government bills. The notice follows J. P. Morgan & Co plans for British bills backed by gold in Ottawa and 90 day renewals. Reports say Villa moves north toward Juarez as Carranza officials relay alerts through General Trevino.

North Associated Press Washington Federal Reserve Board Today J. P. Morgan & Co Ottawa Sy Associated Press Paso Teras Enya Vite Ubthuabua City Geidral Trevino Trevina Mur Jee Chihuahui Suas Ofinaga Carranza Villa Garateon Slie Juarez Justos

Prominent Lawyer Denny to Speak at Athens Elks Memorial

Hon Denny, noted Rome lawyer and statesman, will address the Athens Elks memorial service Sunday afternoon at their home. He is renowned as a forceful speaker. the Elks, led by their president, anticipate a stirring address for the occasion.

Hom R. A. Deony Patesman Rome Athens Elka Denny Eiki Thia

Christmas charity sale drives antifitment drive

An old advertisement touts a Christmas season fundraiser to support antitobacco work, promising funds for a national campaign and listing Arnold & Abney in Athens as a supplier of groceries and oysters. The copy mentions various foods and Thanksgiving orders and claims unique sealshipt oysters and fresh produce.

Ifphentes Athena Christomit Coatan McGregors Rest Room Norfolk Athens I ARNOLD&_ ABNEY Arnold &Abney

Sunday law enforcement clamps Athens’s shops tight

Athens reports a rigid Sunday law crackdown with all drug stores briefly open only to dispense prescriptions. No tobacco cigars drinks or ice cream were allowed and gas stations closed. Judge West led strict municipal enforcement with police cooperation planned to continue even tighter.

Athens Atlanta Judge West

Watson on Trial for Third Time in Federal Case

Jury chosen in Augusta area for trial of Thomas E Watson publisher and author. Postmaster at Thomson testifies to mailings of magazines tied to charges. Third trial follows previous indictments tied to attacks on Catholic church and political activities.

Watson TRIAD Nocturer Augusta Richmond Hj. Warthen John C. English J. A. B. Martin J. V. Ble ‘Phens M. Daniels J.J. Lyle F. G. Grorey Q. Went Thomson Thomas E+ Watson Tes Rorya ‘Catholic Church Priltiant Georgia Bar Frat Rist AFC

Britain Refuses Safe Conduct for Austrian Ambassador

Washington reports Britain will not grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowski new Austro-Hungarian ambassador, likely sparking further Entente tensions. State Department had not issued formal consent, awaiting clearer precedents as the matter draws cautious scrutiny from the United States.

Britain United ‘States Associated Press Washington Baixiend Great‘Britain Dod Studell England State Department

Officer Cleared in Simmons Killing Trial

Town Marshal Rey Johnson was cleared of murder charges in the killing of Simmons. A preliminary trial drew 300 plus spectators with judges and lawyers from Athengy Hart Danielsville Lexington and Danfernville presenting for both sides. The defense closed with attorney Moseley delivering the final argument.

Simmons Bosctal Cémare Os Rey Johnwon Senate Cee Co Thomas Jodgy Moseley

Romanian capital threatened as Teutons press advance

The Alexandria seizure marked a German push toward Bucharest with Teutonic forces crossing the Topolog river and nearing the Romanian capital. In other fronts, monastic advances and Allied setbacks are reported as the war widens across Europe.

Associated Press Entira Alt River Romania Danube Teutonic Allen Bucharest Topolog Alexandria Millea Ddu Buchareat van Mackéneen F. Monastir Enténto Borti Cartia Antriang France London

Local grocery ads and court notes mixed in fragmentary clipping

A damaged OCR fragment lists Arnold & Abney groceries and King Hodgsom items with Thanksgiving notes while a court report mentions self defense in a shooting case involving Simmons and a crowd. The text shows pricing lines for nuts produce and canned goods alongside legal commentary about the court’s judgment.

Omer Simmons

Fate of Overton Now in Hands of Jury

In Hantaville Ale on November 37 the fate of David B Overton, charged with murdering former Probate Judge W. T. Lawlers, rests with the jury tonight. Judge B M Ger delivered the charge and defense counsel included Judge B Allen of Girmingy ham.

Hantaville Ale David B Overton W. T. Lawlers B. M Fritz Thompson Wille B. Allen Girmingyham

Foot and mouth disease suspected in Kangag city

Federal experts say determination will take several days on reports of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Kangag city. The notice appears in a cluttered telegraph-style clipping with multiple names and advertisements interleaved.

Kangag City Associstad Press Washington Kansas City

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