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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1919

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Wilson Reported Much Better After Illness

President Wilson, gradually improving under the rest cure, sat up, signed minor bills, sent nominations, dictated letters, and took a long automobile ride as his illness eased. In Ardmore, Reed urged canceling his address opposing the league of nations, while Oklahoma City reports noted support for the league and criticism of foreign entanglements.

Wilson Associated Press Washington White Reed Oklahoma City Ocrag Missouri League United States Ree Aero Cn Senate

Athens Growth Praised by Seaboard Officials Visit

A Seaboard Air Line party led by former president W J Harahan praised Athens growth during a brief city inspection. The group toured business and residential districts and university campuses, citing Athens as a rising regional hub with likely future benefits from increased rail integration.

D Annunzio Proclaims War on Jugoslavia in Fiume

Gabriele D Annunzio proclaimed from Fiume's municipal palace that he considers Italy at war with Jugoslavia. He pledged measures to meet any attack and defend the enemy threat, signaling a readiness for hostilities.

D‘annunzio Jugo-Slavia Associated Press Fiume Gabriele D'Annunzio

Registration Tops Thousand At University For Fall Term

The university reports a remarkable fall term start with 1009 students registered by yesterday noon. The registrar notes continued admissions with fourteen added yesterday morning and more expected, as all departments show strong enrollments. Law and pharmacy boast record registrations, exceeding prior years, while professional and literary courses run near capacity.

Niine Law Pharmacy

World War Heroes Speak At Elite Extra Today

The Montgomery Advertiser reports two World War II era lectures at the Strand theatre, Private Elmer Bee and Sergeant George delivering talks on Russia Bolshevism and German wartime cruelties. Bee urged American troop presence in Russia and critiqued Bolshevism. George recounted German brutality, ending with light humor. Extra to the six part Western after the film, admission 15 and 30 cents with tax.

Gire Montgomery Advertiser Elmer Bee Sergeant George Strand Theatre Bee Russia George

Piggly Wiggly Advertises Fresh Eggs and Goods

Fresh Eggs every one guaranteed at Piggly Wiggly. Shivar's Ginger Ale Virginia Care Wine and Grape Juice also at Piggly Wisely. Seeded Raisins Currants and Evaporated Apricots on display. Piggly Wiggly promotes its store as clean and well marked. Morning Joy Coffee 500 Ferndell medium grade 50c. Special values Arnold Abney.

Shivar Morning Joy Ferndell Arnold & Abney

Debris Blows Over 1000 Yards After Boiler Blast

A boiler explosion at the Shackelford Attica gin in Jackson County yesterday morning killed Elijah Howard and seriously injured Obie Denmark. The blast destroyed two gins, damaged machinery, and scattered debris over 1000 yards. Loss estimated at 7500 dollars with no insurance. the gin will not reopen this season.

Attica Shackleford Brothers Jackson County Elijah Howard Low King Place Clarke County Saint Mary's Hospital Obie Denmark Wilcox County Messrs. Shackelford Denmark Henry Shackelford Athens-Jefferson Highway

Lucy Cobb Endowment Fund Committee Holds Preliminary Meeting

The Lucy Cobb endowment fund executive committee held a preliminary meeting in the Southern Mutual building. No definite steps will be taken until the next meeting called by chairman Hugh H. Gordon Jr. Plans were discussed and there is sentiment the original amount will be subscribed quickly with talk of raising to two hundred thousand dollars.

Lucy Cobb Endowment Fund Billups Phinizy Southern Mutual Hugh H. Gordon, Jr Thas Reneral

Tropical Storm Near Georgia Coast Reported

Reports from the weather bureau indicate a tropical storm off the Atlantic coast approaching Georgia or the extreme southern South Carolina coast. The storm is moving northwest and shipping in the area is urged to take extreme caution.

Bn Associated Washington Norther Bureau Atlantic Georgia South Carolina

Judge C. F. Crossley Opens Athens Law Offices

Judge C. F. Crossley has returned to resume his law practice in Athens. He will maintain offices in the Holman Building after serving as a captain with the AEF. A University of Georgia law graduate, he previously chaired the justice court and is regarded as a capable member of the Athens bar.

Holman Crossley University of Georgia Law School Cart Athens Justice Court

Legion Heads Meet in Birmingham to Discuss Southern Attendance

A meeting of American Legion leaders from southern states will be held in Birmingham on Sept 30 for discussing vital issues facing southern posts including ensuring adequate attendance at the forthcoming national convention.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala American Legion

Mr A S Clay Enters Business With Hardware Firm

Monroe resident Mr A S Clay has accepted a position as bookkeeper with Scott Hardware Company. He was previously with a Monroe bank and active in local commerce. His move is viewed as a strong addition to Beaty Hardware Company. Fresh Grated Horse Radish New Cornfish Arnold Abney.

A. 8. Clay Monroe Scott Hardware Company Clay Toe Beaty Haytware Company Arnold & Abney

Opening Game Of Series Amid Record Crowd

Cincinnati press reports the Reds and White Sox concluded final practice on Red Land field ahead of the World Series opener at 2 oclock tomorrow. Hotels filled with fans, wagers scarce, sun exposure tested by both clubs, with Cicotte and Reuther slated to start for White Sox and Reds respectively. Weather outlook calls for a clear day with mild temperatures despite tonight's showers.

Cincinnati Reds White Sox Red Land Chicago Sun Rays Ikernoon Gleason Musan Rede Hermann Moran Reuther Cicotte

Shackelford Addressed Bankers in St Louis

Hon. Thomas J. Shackelford of Athens Ga special representative of President Wannamaker of the American Cotton Association addressed the cottonStates bankers association and the American Bankers Association in St Louis. His speech won enthusiastic support and a pledge of cooperation. he then planned to proceed to Oklahoma City for another engagement.

St. Louis Thomas J. Shackelford Athens Wannamaker American Cotton Association Cotton States Banker's Asociation American Banker's Association Shackelford

Arnold & Abney Celery and Lettuce Shipment

Local grocer Arnold and Abney lists fresh produce and after dinner mints in a brief shipment note. Items include Crisp Kalamazoo Celery Head lettuce sliced dried Bret fresh shipment and UW All No Mints the best after dinner mint.

Crisp Kalamazoo Arnold & Abney

Athens Legion Post elects officers and organizes memorial plan

Allen R. Fleming Jr Post No. 20 of the American Legion elected permanent officers led by Commander Joe Lumpkin and Vice Commander W J Lutrelle. Delegates to the Atlanta state convention were chosen, a committee was formed to record veterans, and plans discussed for a permanent home and a memorial. Dues and initiation details urged. 125 members exist with more expected. Next meeting set for October 11 at 8 PM in city hall.

Allen R. Fleming American Legion Joe Lumpkin W. J. Lutrelle Ed Rhodes W. A. Cunningham Wm. T. Riviere Tate Wright Atlanta Robert McWhorter Carl F. Crossley Howard T. Ab Roy Tibbetts C. F. Crossley O. J. Tomas Herbert McHatton Abe Farbstein Cunningham Univesity Georgia E. Rhodes W. A. Cunning

Thornton's Luncheonette Dinner Menu Offer

Thornton's Luncheonette lists a 60 cent dinner with choice of baked trout or roast beef plus macaroni with cheese creamed mashed potatoes snap beans vegetable salad corn muffins apple roll and beverages including buttermilk tea and coffee. Catering to diner options and dessert offerings like Jeaune Cakes and Pies.

Senate Confirms Brand Whitcem as Belgium Ambassador

Washington Sept 20 The Senate confirmed the nomination of Brand Whitlock as ambassador to Belgium by a record vote.

Senate Brand Whitcem Belgium Abassador Associated P Washington Ennate Whitlock

Soldiers Aid Search After Assault on White Woman in New Jersey

Merchantville New Jersey Sept 30 United States soldiers aided a hunt for a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman hiding in a swamp. More than a thousand shots were fired into the swamp as armed troops surrounded the area. The woman, wife of a ship builder and mother of five, lies in a hospital in serious condition.

Merchantville N. J United States Sre Surro

Lexington Man Dies From Cut While Shaving

Mr. T. WW. Crawford of Lexington died last night at eleven o'clock after several days of blood poisoning from a neck cut while shaving. He was in good health until last week, received medical attention, but succumbed. The funeral will be at the family home in Lexington tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Survived by wife, one son, and three daughters. Crawford was a prominent merchant in Og county and well known in northeast Georgia.

T. WW. Crawford Lexington Crawford Psghetenth Og County Northeast Jeorgts

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Seaboard Harahan Seaboard Air Line Railway W. J. Harahan Mr. Harahan Messrs W. L. Seddon P. G. Walton G. R. Carlton S. P. Stringfellow Vision Fred Geissler 3. L. Kirby H. A. Benton Sour Chamber of Commerce University of Georgia State College of Agriculture Lucy Cobb Institute State Normal School Clossie Charlotte Richmond House of Representatives Congress Future of Stringfellow Agares Shackelford Bros Redstone Farmera Bell Telephone Bascom Oliver Howard Lucy Cobb D. J. Varady R. E. Braley 6Th Field Artillery Germany Varady Braley Alex Arch Legion A. S. Clay T. J. Shackelford Allen R. Fleming, Jr Post Joseph H. Lumpkin Thornton
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