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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
2
A skin specialist touts a cold cream made from Bowles Mentho Sulphur that quickly soothes itching and heals eczema and broken skin. It is advertised as germ destroying, cooling irritation, and leaving clear smooth skin. Available in small jars at drug stores.
A Wednesday sale announces special reductions on hats including Velvets Daventines Velours and Felt at Mrs Arthur Burch 304 Holman Building.
A special train runs to the Georgia Auburn game and back on Saturday November 4. Fare is 6 dollars 82 cents round trip.
Prominent women from across the state gather at the First Presbyterian Church for an initial society meeting. Ministers Huck of Atlanta and Ficklin of Athens attend as keynote speakers. The program includes a devotion, addresses on family altar and Presbyterian Progressive program, a luncheon, and a full Tuesday schedule of reports, meetings, and services. Also noted is an aerial spray of 50 acres of fruit trees infested with caterpillars conducted recently for cost-effective control.
Special notice warns taxpayers that the third installment of city taxes is due from October 15 to November 1. Delinquents will incur a $1.50 cost of fine, assessed against all late payments. City Marshal G. Fe. O’Farrell signs the notice.
F Crymes announces candidacy for Alderman from the Third Ward Athens subject to Democratic Primary rules. He also declares run for Fifth Ward Alderman and seeks re election in the Second Ward and Fourth Ward under Democratic Primary provisions.
Column urges attendance at Clarke county fair highlighting hog and poultry shows with 500 plus birds, Miller Brothers tents, and exhibitions near Lumpkin Washington Hull and Clayton streets. Notes no entry fee for visitors funded by exhibitors and county dinner, with music and a confident forecast of success.
New York reports Tony Cassise, alleged wealthy rum runner, returned from Havanna to face a conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act indictment. Trial set for November 2. His wife and relatives visited but were kept at five feet distance. Mrs Cassise claimed divorce plans and that she accompanied Cassese on Bahamas trips. Mrs Stevens, initially indicted with Cassese, was updated in the case.
SAVANNAH Ga Frank W Comer proprietor of an modern stock farm at Millhaven 40 miles from Savannah dropped dead Tuesday morning en route from the office to his home Acute indigestion is believed to have caused his death He was a son of the late Legree Comer and a nephew of B B Comer ex governor and former U S senator from Alabama
Allied generals clash with Turkish Nationalists over routes for gendarmerie into Thrace as Rafet Pasha seeks Istanbul access. The plan calls for Thrace entry via Rodosto while Constantinople access is denied. Refugee exodus grows amid shipping shortages and mistrust of gendarmerie and Allied protection.
SAN ANTONIO Texas Lt Col John H Benard commander of Kelly Field ordered an investigation of the incident near Laredo Texas last Saturday when Lt LeL ang 85 Andrews aviator was taken into custody following the seizure of five sacks of liquar by customs officers. Andrews was questioned by the customs officers and permitted to return to his station at Kelly Field.
Dr J M Waters dean of the school of commerce at Georgia Tech spoke to the Economics Society at the University of Georgia on Business Expansion. He urged cooperation between the two Georgia schools, noted the large commerce student body, and called for funds to expand training while praising commerce as a superior training. He and Dr R P Brooks emphasized common goals for advancing education in the state.
Musical comedy The Girl from Greenwich Village fills the Colonial Theatre lineup Wednesday eve. Hit of the season features singing dancing and novelty acts with stunning costumes and a well known leading lady. A fresh departure in productions promises laughter and popular appeal for large crowds.
Briggs Carson Jr a former Georgia student from Tifton who was acquitted Monday in Clarke superior court of murdering Bennie White last July faces a new count for carrying a concealed weapon. The true bill was returned with the murder charge and will be handled at a later court session. Carson left with family for home after the trial to engage in business.
Dr. R P Brooks secretary of the Georgia Alumni Association will chair a meeting of local committees on campus at 5:16 PM in the academic building to outline plans for the Georgia Keys Home Coming Day on November 18 when Georgia faces Vanderbilt. Additional program details will be announced. The event draws wide state attention with alumni parties planned in Savannah Jacksonville Columbus Macon and other cities. Several hundred alumni are expected back for the weekend events.
Mrs Jessie Martin of Elberton and formerly of Athens died at her Elberton home Tuesday afternoon. Her remains will move to Athens on Wednesday morning for a 4 PM funeral at 679 Pulaski Street, with interment in Oconee Cemetery. She is survived by sister Mrs Butch, daughter Hazel Martin, father Hannah, and three brothers. Pallbearers named.
Augusta Georgia prepares for Jubilee Week starting Wednesday with three days of events expected to draw thousands. The city arranged all entertainment at no charge to visitors, replacing the usual fall schedule.
Turmoil surrounds oil concessions in Mesopotamia as claims of joint ventures and French shares surface. Officials note treaty issues, nationalist protests, and potential treasury interests shaping the negotiations.
An Atlanta woman sues pastor of a local church for slander alleging he branded her as immoral and accused her of affairs with two men. She seeks damages of 86000, claiming the statements harmed her reputation and standing.
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