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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

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Thirty Seventh Cony Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meet

The thirty seventh annual convention of the Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the Baptist church at Winder on October 1922. Officials include state president Mrs Lolla A Dillard Emory University and vice president Mrs Marvin Williams Atlanta. The program lists reports, memorial services, and district roll calls with speeches by local and state leaders.

Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union Baptist Church Winder Lolla A. Dillard Emory University Marvin Williams Atlanta Theresa Griffin Columbus Julius Magath Oxford August Burghard Macon William C. Sibley Augusta Jennie Mart Sibley Union Point Mary « Harris Armor Eastman Thomas Z. Patterson Griffin Mary Harris Armor Ll.d Crawfordville Royal Temperance Legion Paul, Roberts College College,. Mra. ‘Lella’ A. Dillard A.B. Cunyné Cartersville Annie Pyron Jones Harriet Bex Sechelpen W.C. Horton A. N. ‘Bailey Maslé T. A. Maynard C. Horton Winder W T.U New Malhouise Paulberts Ture J. H. Eee Hehak Guy John Maynard W. H. Faust J. T. Cash R.D.” McCurry Meadamus Land McCurry W.C. ‘Horton Atate Nent Lella Nard Atate Mittalcal Annie Jones Pyron Carapel Wilks Adel Theresa “Griffin Mra

United States Census Announces Population Rise

The census released in Washington D C shows a U S population of 105 683 108. It marks a 14 9 percent increase from the prior count. The announcement was made by the Associated Press and reported in Washington.

Associated Press Washington, D. C the United States

Cox Urges United States Entrance To League of Nations

Gov Cox campaigned through Kentucky and Tennessee urging entry to the League of Nations. He repeated in eight talks that he favors going in and spoke at a Franklin rally. He attacked opponents for stirring racial prejudice and accused Harding of wavering on the league.

Cox United States Nation League Associated Press Nashville Tenn League of Nations Kentucky Tennessee Franklin Harding League Des Moines

Shortage of Coal Closes Gas Plants in Georgia

Atlanta October 7 reports say several Georgia communities face serious gas shortages or stoppage unless coal and gas can be moved to plants. Americus Light Co appeals to the Georgia Railroad Commission, claiming the L and I Railroad neglects priority orders from the Interstate Commerce Commission directing mines to distribute output by need. Gas firms threaten closure unless granted higher rates or better raw material access, with at least one company seeking shutdown authority the commission cannot grant.

Atlanta Oet Speseffnen Ameritus?Light Company Georgia Railroad Commission L. & Inn Railroad Interathte Conserce’ Commision

Katherine MacDonald Stars In Elite Showing The Thunderbolt

Miss Katherine MacDonald billed as the American Beauty appears in The Thunderbolt at the Elite. The star of The Woman Thou Gavest Be delivers a strong, forceful performance in a gripping mysterious tale about a strangest marriage, with vibrant action and well staged scenes attracting large crowds.

Katherine MacDonall Miss MacDonald Miss- MacDonald Miss-MacDonald Pho Dcone

Census Bureau Reports Urban Majority in United States

The 1920 U S population reached 106,683,108, up 14.19 percent since 1910, with urban residents in places of 2,500+ totaling 61.19 percent. Farms numbered 6,459,998, led by the South, Georgia 310,737 and Florida 54,006, while Alabama and Mississippi showed declines. The grand total including possessions will reach about 118 million.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Continental United States Alaska Rogers Denmis Bureau Alabama Mississippi Georgia Florida Louisiana South T. Census Bureau

Prominent Missing Man From Tennessee Vanished in Atlanta

Special to the Banner. Atlanta October 7. H Callender a wealthy Tennessean and president of Callender Car Company of Chattanooga disappeared September 23 with about 6000 in cash. Detective Greer says he was approached by three men offering a car deal and ransom. Callender, 60, tallied as missing after registering at a local hotel and taking a new auto in a trade. His wife Mrs Callender frantic while searches continue. A 250 reward is offered for information leading to his return.

Atlanta H. Callender Callender Car Company Chattanooga William T. Gleer Callender Tennessee Gleer Alot

Mr E K Davis Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

University student EK Davis underwent an appendectomy yesterday at the infirmary. He was resting comfortably last night and is expected to continue improving.

EK. Dave

Board of Health to Test for Tuberculosis in Cows

The board of health adopted a resolution requiring owners of dairies and sellers of milk to have their cows tested for tuberculosis. A veterinarian is employed for the work, with a nominal charge per test, as part of a progressive city health policy. Sanitary inspectors were also directed to ensure garbage and waste are promptly collected, with recorder’s court actions possible for noncompliance.

Board of Health Health Department McKenney Butineag Recorder's Court

Brooklyn Takes Third Game of World Series

Brooklyn pitcher Sherrod Smith starred as the Nationals beat Cleveland 2 to 1 in Game Three. Smith held the Indians to three hits with strong defensive support, while Speaker and Wheat contributed for Cleveland’s lone tally on a whetting error. The win keeps Brooklyn alive in the best-of-seven series, with Game Four set for Saturday at 1 PM Central time.

Associated Preas New York Sherrod- Smith Brooklyn Cleveland Smith Mansfield Mathewson Coombs McGinty Bender O'Neill Speaker Wheat Clevelan Olson Johnston Sewell Whea Myers Caldwenl Specker

Governor Dorsey Demands Action Over Cotton Night Riders

Des Moines reports Governor Dorsey urged Sheriff to stop gun postings in Carroll County and warned that burning gin houses is a felony. He stressed executive power to intervene if intimidation spreads to stores and banks, urging law officers to act and judges to enforce penalties.

Atlanta Georgia J. J. Brown Dorsey Carroll County

Holder's Expense Greatest Of All

Special to The Bariner Atlanta Ga October 1 There was filed today with Comptroller General Wright the campaign expense statement of Hon John N Holder candidate in the first primary for Lowenor with explanation that filing was due to illness of Holder's campaign manager Balsa Jones Campaign cost Mr Holder 19793 84 of which 7475 was contributed by friends largest contributions 3000 by Ry L McElhannon and 3000 by FP Holder The newspaper advertising 33785 postage stationery stamps etc cost him 2336 and stenographic fees and rental of machines 1631 Mr Holder's expense was the second greatest shown in any statements filed the most expensive campaign having been that by Governor Dorsey for the senate

Atlanta Wright John. N. Holder Lowenor Friefds Ry. L. McElhannon Fp.holder Holder Dorsey Senate

Hardwick Wins Democratic Nomination With 16000 Majority

Atlanta reports Thomas W. Hardwick won the Democratic nomination for governor yesterday over Clifford Walker. Returns from twelve counties compiled tonight by the Constitution show a popular majority of about 16,000.

Atlanta Thomas W. Hardwick Clifford Walker

Masonic Meeting at Godfrey de Bouillon Comandery No 14

The Knights Templar No 14 will hold a Friday night meeting in Masonic Hall this Friday October 8 at 8 o'clock The Temple order will be conferred All Sir Knights are urged to attend L Harper E C Ino G Quinn Recorder

Codnelave Godfrey de Bouillon

Two Football Games Saturday in Athens at Sanford Field

Athens football fans will attend a double header at Sanford Field Saturday afternoon. Georgia Varsity is in Columbia against South Carolina, but the Athens pair should satisfy fans. At 2 20 pm Athens High meets Marist College of Atlanta, then Georgia scrubs face Tech High of Atlanta with coach Russa at Vanderbilt influence.

Athens Sanford Field Georgia Columbia South Carolina Athens High Marist College Jeleven Atlanta Elberton Joe Bean Georgia Scrubs Tech High Eleven Tech. High Ian Well Athens High School

Stolen mandolins recovered by Athens police

Police recovered mandolins stolen four months earlier from University students Bill Estabrook and Cliff Hatcher. The instruments were traced to innocent purchasers after thieves had sold them. One suspect, Tommy Pennock, is jailed. another may be arrested soon.

Athens Police.org Bertilion Burns Hmit Bill Estabrook Joim Hatcher Nbpecan Bill Estabrook Cliff Hatcher Poe Boussa Tommy Pennock

Georgia Will Go Over Top in Advertising Campaign

Advertise Georgia Will Go announces a statewide fund drive of 300000 for advertising the state. Char lton led with a top contribution, Bacon followed, several counties report ready to meet quotas. Governor Dorsey officially proclaims the effort and Charles B. Lewis as treasurer handles funds.

Atlanta Georgia Dorsey Charlton Bacon Aa General Charles B.~ Lewis Fourth’ National Bank Macon

Boiler Explosion Takes Talk of Lives

Five were killed, five missing and believed dead in a boiler explosion that wrecked the forward compartment of the British tanker G. Ry. Crowe while undergoing repairs in New York. More than a score were injured.

New York G. Ry. Crowe

3500 Out of Work When Factory Closes in Lowell

In Lowell Massachusetts on October 7 officials announced the Lawrence Manufacturing Co will close the underwear departments and soon the hosiery department due to inability to find a market at high prices. The closure will throw 3600 people out of work.

Lowell, Maas Lawrence’ Manufacturing Company

Treasury withholds railroad payments under guaranty ruling

Washington D C Oct 7 The Treasury will hold up payments to railroads under the transportations act guaranty until a final account of losses sustained during the guaranty period is prepared, a ruling by Comptroller Warwick announced today.

Washington, D. C Treasury Warwick

Commission Postponed as Key Member Is Absent

Atlanta Oct. 7 The Georgia Industrial Commission did not meet for organization today due to the absence of W P Raoul of Atlanta a labor representative who is in New York on labor business and will not return until next week A new call will be sent out by Chairman Hal M Stanley Col Sam J Slate of Columbus sworn in as state fish and game commissioner representing the employers Clyde Matthews of Tyrone sworn in to succeed Slate as fish commissioner

Atlanta Georgia Industrial Commission W. P. Raool Conesalion New York Hal M. Stanley Bao Sam’j. Slate Columbus Dorsey Clyde- Matthewsi of Tyron Slate Ys Fish

Walker vows unity after governor race loss in Georgia

Special to The Banner reports Hon Clifford Walker, defeated governor candidate, thanks friends and campaign manager Mr Dogler. He praises democracy and citizenship, expresses regret at not securing victory, and pledges to cooperate in future state service and uplift. The note follows the run-over primary dedication.

Atlanta Clifford Walker Dogler

Georgia Red and Black to Face South Carolina in Columbia

The Georgia Red and Black football squad travels to Columbia for the season’s second game against South Carolina. Coach Stegeman aims for a win by two or three touchdowns, with changes in the backfield and signals as Bohren and Hartley share duties. A full squad makes the trip, led by coaches Stegeman and DeHart and manager Rees.

Georgia University,of South Carolina Palmetto¢és Sol Metiger Athletica Stegeman DeHart Buck Cheaves Bohren Dick'Hartley Citadel Columbia Tito Carolina Day Pew Vandver Whelchel Echols Anderson P. Kowens Reynolds Richardson Collings Fitts Rees V. Sanford

Mr W J Little Holds His Own After Accident

Mr W J Little university student severely injured days ago when struck by an auto truck is reported to be improving. His father Dr W A Little of Macon is at the hospital along with specialists and local physicians attending the case.

W. J. Little Muder W. A. Little Macon Phyateians

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Stanley Grubb Sam P. Jones Meeciang J. C. Ward August’ Burghard Lella A. Dillard Loyal Temperance Legion Paul Roberts Young People's Branch Katherine Macdonald Elite Census Bureau E. K. Davis Southpaw Smith Cleveland Club 0. S Europe Germany Jackson County Hardwick Athens ‘High Marist Tech High Cliff Walker W.J. Little
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