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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1922

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Doctor Anthony Quits Pastorate for Bigger Field

Miss Retha Purcell reports oil prospects around Carnesville with 17 000 acres optioned by two companies one local and one foreign both aiming to bore wells soon and possibly consolidate to avoid duplicative tests. Also, 600 found gold nugget on farm near Carnesville and Dr Walter Anthony resigns from Athens First Methodist Church to take a larger role in Florida.

Retha Purcell Carnesville Federation of Women's Clubs Yoklin County Geor Helen Dortch Longstreet Miss Purcell Carneaville Alek Moss Athens Franklin County Mas Purcell O'Shea Toccoa Mr. O'Shea Walter Anthony First Methodist Church of Board of Stewards Atlanta Florida Anthony Banner-Herald Ainsworth

Fight for Bonus Bill Just Begun Says MacNider

New Orleans La. Hanford MacNider national commander says the American Legion places disabled veterans first and has just begun to fight for adjusted compensation legislation. He notes strong opposition but predicts it will fail before the will of the American people. He outlines a platform built from four years of effort and announces a permanent National Rehabilitation Committee with fifteen members and state representatives.

New Orleans American Legion Hanford MacNider the Legion America Washington Legion National Rehabilitation Committee Veterans Bureau

Banner-Herald Election Returns Tonight at Corner Clayton and College

The Banner-Herald will flash the senatorial primary results from three counties tonight at the corner of Clayton street and College avenue. Special operators in Atlanta and Athens will deliver rapid returns via leased Western Union service. The paper invites the public to join in receiving full, immediate election results.

Clayton Street College Avenue Herald Western Union Wirh Atlanta Athens Banner-Herald

Frank Farnum to Appear in Athens at Palace and Elite

Western star Franklyn Farnum arrives in Athens for a one night engagement at the Palace and Elite Theatres Wednesday. He will present one of his latest photoplays and offer a monologue recounting plains life and film making experiences. Farnum, born in Tulsa, rose from musical comedy to leading man in major films and stage productions.

Franklyn Farnum Athens Res Palace Broncho Bill Anderson Mr. Farnum Tulsa Okla Julia Sanderson Donald Brian Henry W. Savage Mr. Fornum Smilin Jim Angel Citizens Texas Elite Plains Los Angeles Ruth House

Boifeuillet withdraws from Georgia Senate race amid religious prejudice claims

In Georgia, John T. Boifeuillet ends his bid for the Democratic nomination for U S Senate citing Protestant prejudice claims after reports he is Catholic. He states he was baptized Presbyterian and urges supporters to back other candidates ahead of tomorrow’s primary alongside Hardwick George Wright and Cooper. He asserts his Protestant faith and political decorum amid the campaign flap.

Associated Press Atlanta U. S Thomas E. Watson John T. Bolfeuillet Macon Bolfeulett Toifeuillet Georgia God Pather Son First Presbyterian Church David Wills Oglethorne University

University Home Coming Day Plans and Local Primary Update

Clarke County voters meet in a primary with about 3400 qualified. Four senatorial candidates remain after Boifeuillet withdrawal. Polls open 7:30 AM Athens to 6:30 PM city time. Govern Hardwick, Walter F. Ry e, Seaborn Wright, John R. Cooper vie for Senate. Pension Commissioner race includes Butt Clark Dent McGregor Stone. Officials urge volunteers to read at courthouse. women assist at polls.

John R. Cooper Walter F.rye Thos. W. Hardwick Seaborn Wright John C. Butt John W Clark J. L. Dent C, E. McGregor John F. Stone G. H. Howard J. T. Boifeuillet Senate Athens Court House John T. Boifeuillet Tueseday Thomas W. Hardwick Walte F. George John R Bunk”) Cooper Mr. Boifeuillet Moses Wright Colonial Theatre George's Hardwick Justices of the Peace Winterville Whitehall

Salvation Army Lassie Wins In New York Police Court

A Salvation Army lassie, Captain Reba Crawford, aged and determined, defeated a police squad in a plea battle before Magistrate Oberwager after arraignment on a charge of disorderly conduct. He presented testimony that she and her life of service had faced a rask of night crowds near the Gaiety Theatre in Times and Longacre Squares.

New York Salvation Army Reba Crawford Oberwager Captain Crawford

Husband Charges Wife With Slaying Babies in Hammond

SOUTH BEND Ind Frank Meally accuses Hazel McNally of murdering twins born December 8 last year. McNally arrested on murder warrant and taken to Hammond for trial. He says they lived in the same house with the children from December to now. she denies having given birth to twins.

South Bend Ind Hazel McNally Hammond County Court Frank Meally Hammond McNally

Judge Wright Speaks in Athens for Seaborn Wright Campaign

Judge Mose Wright of Rome presented the only senatorial campaign address at the Colonial Opera House in Athens. He praised Seaborn Wright for child labor law support and Prohibition advocacy, claimed credit for streetcar front enclosures, and warned voters against factionalism and challenged candidates backed by nut politicians.

Seaborn Wright Mose Wright Rome Colonial Opera House Judge Wright W. L. Erwin Georgia Wright Macon Watson

Impresario Breathes Wine Light and Love of Vienna

Music lovers are promised a rare treat with the presentation of The Impresario at Seney Stovall Chapel on October 21st. An all star cast led by Percy Hemus with Hazel Huntington, Thomas McGranahan, Lettice Howell and Francis Tyler, all prominent New York stars, will perform under William Wade Hinshaw, famed for Metropolitan Opera work. The Mozart comic opera debuted in New York a few years ago and is revived for this engagement.

Mozart New York

Manny Alan to be here for Vanderbilt game

Special meeting set for Monday as league schedule tightens. Manny Alan is expected to attend the Vanderbilt game, signaling a major week ahead for the team and coaching staff.

Manny Alan Vanderbilt Gram

Alumni Set Athens Homecoming to Outshine Rival Commencement

The Alumni Society plans a three day Homecoming in Athens on November 18 centered on the Georgia Vanderbilt game. Alumni from Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, and across Georgia will gather with members of the Athens community to stage pep meetings, talks, a luncheon, a parade, and a dance. Organizers include the Alumni Athletic Association, local clubs, merchants, and civic groups.

University of Georgia Georgia-Vanderbilt Athens Unive Atlanta Macon Algusta Georgia R. P. Brooks University of G al Society State University Alumni Athletic Association Citizens of Athens and Sim Wwe Unity Chapel Denmark Athen Ut Mom Ing

French Seek Aid For Thrace Where Danger Is Persistent

CONSTANTINOPLE AP says French military commander pursues reinforcements in Eastern Thrace as danger escalates. General Charpy reportedly pressed for aid to bolster defenses amid rising tensions and uncertain outlook.

Thrace Constantinople Sociated Press Charpy Eastern

Germany Delivers To Reparation Body 47 5 Million Mars

German delegation hands over 47.5 million Mars to the reparations body as part of postwar settlement. Officials from ARIS and Paton confirm transfer while treasury notes and related documents are issued to the commission.

Germany Mars ARIS Paton Atations Commission Ger Treasury

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