Clarke county fair to showcase school exhibits and county products
Clarke county fair opens Monday with principal displays from fourteen rural schools and broad county participation. Whitehall club leads large exhibit plans and Miller Bros. provide amusement with minstrels bands and rides. Live stock entries promise notable interest as residents stock up for the event.
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Clarke County
Athens
Hugh W. White
Fair Association
Frank A. Holden
Henry Hi. Weat
Frank O. Miller
E. W. Carroll
Jones Purcell
Mia
Clinton Bryant
Van Straaten Back Opens New Market in Athens
Friends and former customers learn that Mr J Van Straaten has fully recovered from ill health and returned to Athens. He has opened a new market at 175 North Lumpkin Street and invites patrons to visit, renewing long-standing ties and offering his familiar services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Straaten
Athens
Lumpkin Street
Former Athenian Honored by Legion Vice Commander Earle Cocke
Earle Cocke, former University of Georgia athlete and Athens figure, elected vice commander of the National American Legion at its New Orleans convention closing session. Cocke, Dawson, Georgia home, was state news editor of The Macon News and managing editor of The Banner after the war, now in real estate. Other officers named include Alvin Owsley of Texas as commander and five national vice commanders: Edward J. Barrett, Robert S. Blood, Chile P. Plumer, Watson B. Miller, Will B. O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Cocke
University of George
National American Legion
New Orleans
Cocke
Athens
Dawson
Macon News
Banner
Alvin Owsley
Texas
Fol
Edward J. Barrett
Sheboy
Wis
Robert S. Blood
Concord
N. H
Chile P
Plumer
Casper
Wyo
Earl Cocke
Canson
Watson B. Meb Miller
Washington, D. C
Will B. O’connor
Ohio
No Verdict Yet in Thornton Case Delayed to Monday
The jury for Parvin Thornton of Oglethorpe county had not reached a verdict by late night. Several criminal cases remain on the docket, with the Briggs Carson case not to be called until Monday as the October term may extend into a third week. Other matters include bond and jail cases. McClure charged with involuntary manslaughter in a collision near Athens. Johnson, Howard and Rowe to be tried for auto theft. Bowles indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of John Meriwether, with a charge of intent to murder to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvin Thornton
Oglethorpe County
Briggs Carson
J. C. A. M. McClure
W. A. McLain
la Grange
Athens
McClure Brothers
Mitchell Bridge
McLain
George Johnson
Fletcher Howard
Jim Rowe
H Price
Willie Bowles
John Meriwether
Bowles
Thomastreet
Grocer Sues for Breach of Promise in Lost Love Case
Franklin grocer George Apr ham alleges Mary Albert of Conemaugh broke off their engagement costing him 26000. He claims loss for use of two cars and time spent wooing, a 1600 diamond engagement ring, missed profits from his grocery shop, and damages for health and disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Aprham
Franklin
Grocer
Mary
Albert
Conemaugh
Guranty Investment & Loan Seeks Capital Increase and Name Change
Application filed Friday by Guranty Investment & Loan Company seeks amendment to charter to rename as Garanty Trust Corporation and to raise capital stock from 100,000 to 1,000,000. Company cites strength and growth. John J. Wilkins is president, R. F. Freeman secretary. amendment would authorize branch offices. Erwin, Erwin and Nix represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guranty Investment & Lohn Company
Garanty Trust Corporation
John J. Wilkins
R. 4. Freeman
Erwin
Erwin and
Nix
Fire destroys Roach home on Satula Avenue
Fire discovered around 10:15 last night gutted the home of A. W. Roach on Satula Avenue. The blaze had already spread before detection, preventing further spread to nearby buildings. Roach and his family were away at the time. Local fire unit contained the flames as much as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Roach
Satula Avenue
Roach
Stoner Eta
Woiveraitye
Elks Club Initiates Large Candidate List at Session
At a well attended Elks gathering in Athens Elka Lag initiated a long list of candidates for initiation. Delegations from other clubs attended as the Exalted Ruler Ross Creekmore presided. Several names were absent due to travel. Reinstated Elks and affiliates were also noted among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Elka
J. L. Booth
H. B. Heywood
A. G. Dudley
J. H. Rucker
R.J. Turner
8. Smith
Wumper
TH. F.rtzberger
Jasper Thompson
I. A. Mitchell
K. L. Evans
The Girl From Greenwich Village at the io theatre
The big musical comedy The Girl from Greenwich Village comes to the io theatre next week. Featuring Faul Whiteman’s orchestra and a cast including Ross Snow Emily Seymour Harry Howard and Mary Lee the show promises mirth music and melody with glamorous costumes and lively tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich Village
Io Theatre
Melody
Iowa
Faul Whiteman
Ross Snow
Emily
Seymour
Harry Howard
Mary Lee
Artidote
Moonshine raid ends in gunfire in Stephens County
Federal agent Scott Jackson and three officers escaped injury during a raid on moonshiners John Deaton and Frazier Brown in Cornelia area Stephens County. Deaton fired at officers, Jackson wrestled the gun away, bullet hit Deaton’s legs as Brown and Deaton were overpowered. The confrontation involved overturned furniture and support from women in the house. Deaton and Brown jailed in Clarkesville after the battle.
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Scott Jackson
Stephens County
Jackson
Athens
Gove Vice
Mr. Jackson
Charlie Nelms
Cape of Cornelia
Fred Stowe
Toccoa
John Deaton
Frazier Brown
Deaton
Stone
Brown
Moonshin
U. S. Goss
W. B. ‘Ellard
Cornelia
Clarkesville
General Nash Killed In Auto Accident Near Griffin
Adjutant General J. Van Holt Nash of Atlanta and Lieutenant Butler of Griffin were killed instantly Friday night when the automobile they rode in overturned near Griffin. Three other officers in the car were injured.
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Nash
Macon
J. van Holt Nash
Atlanta
Butler
Griffin
Grifin
Bonar Law Named Likely Successor To Chamberlain
London AP dispatch reports Andrew Bonar Law gaining rapid headway to form a cabinet to replace the fallen coalition government. Curzon and the Earl among the first supports. Law to lead Unionists after a formality election to succeed Austen Chamberlain. Cabinet posts expected by next week with possible center party proposals debated.
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London
Associated Press
Andrew Bonar Law
Marquis Curzon
Earl Erst
Bonar Law
Austen Chamberlain
Ghacabettain
Lord Birkenhead
Earl of Balfour
Law
Carlton Club
Thoreday
Lloyd George
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Chamberlain
Wetminister Gazette
anti-Lloyd George
Man gets life for attempt to assault pretty Omaha woman
Fred Brown, an Omaha "chain man," was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to assault 21-year-old Mrs. Jean Jenkins. Jury found him guilty after 44 hours of deliberation. Authorities pursued Brown across Nebraska, finally capturing him after a dangerous struggle. His calm demeanor contrasted with his violent actions, and the case drew wide interest.
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Omaha
Fred Brown
Jean Jenkins
Nebraska
Brown
Tate
Georgia Tennessee Grid Clash Promises Big Home Debut
Georgia hosts Tennessee in a highly anticipated home game with a lean lineup and shifting backfield. Probable starters include Collins Richardson and Melvin, across a Tennessee attack noted for speed and a lighter, versatile line. The contest aims to deliver strong local coverage and a notable crowd.
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Georgia
Tennessee
Flace
Santon Bele
Costa's
Sanford Eld
TENN
Ing
der Collings
Erste
Dick’ Melviny
e-Kiskdstar
Sam__ Richardson
Ferri
John Fletcher
Tanner
Aeal
Grizzard
Kelly
Banks
D ¢ Campbell
Jene
Anpettiere
Tomers
Young Carithers Kills Large Bird
Arthur Carithers of Heights reported to the Banner office that Friday a large bird shot in the marshes along the Oconee river Thursday. The specimen measured over three from tip to tip and was described as a notable find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carithers
Arthur Carithers
Banner Office
Oconee
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Larry Gantt
Ned Hodgson
New York
W. C. Ash
Miller Bros
Bre Miller
Guy Hodgson
Hodgson
Watson Spring
Greensboro
Greene
Lavonia
H. R. Pu Iner & Sons
Messrs
Lloyd
Arthur Palmer
Eane Anil
Whitehall
Miller Brothers
Whitehall Community Club
Berkashire
Poland
Clinton Morton
Newtown
Isitora
Jand Athens
Botice Larea Wilh & Blag Eprt
Daugherty Brew
Daughertys
Texas Man II
Thornton Cho
SKS
Guaranty Investment and Loan Company
Eas Creekmore
Greenw Ich
Shiner
U.S
A. Bonar Law
Lchamberlan
George
Asquith
Carl Bour Gut
Vols” OF
Tennnessee
Siegeman
Danny
Invaders
Collins and Richardson
Mulvihill
Fletcher
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