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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1922

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TEN DIMES MAKE A DOLLAR FOR SOUTHERN FARMERS

Larry Gantt presents Chancellor Barrows plan urging diversification from cotton as the unchangeable dollar. The column argues cotton dependence harmed the South after the Civil War, favors growing alfalfa, hay, grains, meat, gardens, poultry, and dairy to boost prosperity, and positions a multi-crop strategy against pests and market forces.

T. Larry Gantt Barrow Gantt Chane Barrow Colton Liverpool

Graham to sue hotel for $50,000 action begins

In Macon Georgia H C Graham freed from jail faces a libel style claim as he alleges the Mason Hotel Jacksonville permitted officers to enter his room, pilfer his effects and publish pictures. Meanwhile two missing sisters Mrs J Garnett Starr 19 and Miss Valeria Lamar 15 return home from Jacksonville after a nationwide search.

Macon J. Garnett Starr Valeria Lamar H. C. Graham Graham Roberts Ace Acco James Robert Blodgen Starr Miss Lamar Savannah Jacksonville Fis Thes T the Mason

Relapse Suffered by Young Hawkes in Monroe Shooting

Athenian youth Hawkes, shot in the head by a Monroe officer after a speeding car incident, suffered a relapse from earlier bullet wounds. Attendants say condition slightly improved but remains serious. surgery may be required. Charlie Atkinson was lightly wounded. Officer Johnson was recently tried and freed on assault with intent to murder charges.

Hawkes Monroe Athenlands Charlie’ Atkinson Johnson

Reverend Wells Returns From Vacation

W. A. Wells, pastor of the Oconee Street Methodist Church, has returned to Athens fully well after a four week vacation granted by church stewards due to illness. He says the break was pleasant and revived him for fall duties, and he thanks the stewards and church members for their support and well wishes.

W. A. Wells Oconee Street Methodist Athens Hia Wells Bia

Candler Reunites With Wife Amid $100000 Suit

Chicago reports Walter Candler, recently named as defendant in a $100,000 suit alleging an attack on Mrs Clyde K Byfield, arrived with their young son to join his wife. They meet in tears, then stay at a hotel where she reiterates she does not believe the charges.

Candler Chicago Walter ,Candler Clyde K. Byfield West

Mrs Harding Improves. Bulletin Notes Resting Comfortably

Washington reports Mrs. Harding's condition showing improvement with a most comfortable day and a fair night. Officials say operative procedure delayed awaiting localization of infection as Harding remains at bedside with no engagements. Mayo clinic expert awaiting developments. Senator McCormick and Secretary Weeks describe encouraging signs as White House staff and aides monitor Mrs. Harding.

Associated Press Washington White House Harding Mre Hale Maine Cummings Iowa Representative Madden George B. Chatain Executive Mansion Bett Benatora Kel van Wilt Hays Poat Republicann

Mrs Gresham Hospitalized After Auto Accident

Mrs W R Gresham of Com mut es was brought to a local hospital Sunday afternoon after a automobile accident near place. She sustained lacerations about the knee and in brad but was not seriously injured. The crash involved an auto van and another vehicle with injuries reported.

Gresham W. R Gresham Place

Reach Agreement On Bonus Bill In Senate House Conferees

Senate and House conferees reached an agreement on the soldier's bonus bill on Monday. The conference report was signed by seven of ten managers. Senator Smoot of Utah and Representative Garner of Texas signed, while Representatives Collier of Mississippi and the Simmons amendment proposal were dropped. The Senate land reclamation project and financing from foreign debt were also struck.

Associated Press Washington Senate House Smoot Utah Garner Texas Collier Mississippi Simmons

Negroe Alleged Killer At Large In Saturday Knife Fight

George Teasley is alleged to have cut his brother Wait Teasley to death on East Street after a late night scrap. Police hunt Teasley while reports say he may also be badly wounded. Arthur Hollis aided as peacemaker and suffered multiple cuts. Waltmas was found dead in a garden on Toomer's Row with severe head injuries.

George Teasley Wait Teasley Arthur Hollis Waltmas Toomer’s Row

Drunk And Disorderly Charges Dominate Court Session

In a Monday police court session, several violators were named. White defendants Jim LaCorite Vince LaConte and Dave Robe faced $15.76 fines or 30 days in the stockade for drunk and disorderly conduct. George Mott and another white man were fined $10.76, while Nate Winfen and Johnson faced smaller penalties. HR. E. Gilmore paid $310 for speeding and John Wad $5 for traffic violations.

Jim LaCorite Vince »LaConte Dave Robe East Athens Dreadrick Johnson George Mott Johnson

Rain Delays Opening of Canadian Women's Golf Championship

Persistent rain postpones the start of the 27th Canadian women's golf championship in Toronto. Organizers announced delays and will update on new tee times as weather clears.

Toronto Heena

Banner Herald to Flash Election Returns at Shackelford Building

Norbett H. Epting addresses Clarke county voters from the Shackleford building in Athens. About five to seven hundred attend as he pledges to go to Atlanta for the people’s interests. The Banner-Herald will flash complete election returns Wednesday night with exclusive wire service, inviting the public to witness the grand display.

Herald Will Shackelford Norbett H. Epting Clarke County Shackleford Atlanta Carlyle Cobb Epting Banner- Herald Western Union J Athens Georgia Athena Banner-Herald

Rain Brings Relief After Weeks of Drought in Athens

Rain fell Monday morning in Athens and surrounding areas, prompting general rejoicing after a prolonged drought. People had prayed for rain as vegetation and gardens suffered, and officials announced improvements following the precipitation from the county commissioners.

Athens

Little Four Year Old Girl Laid To Rest

Funeral services for four year old Elsie Cecelia Juhlin daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Juhlin were held Sunday afternoon at the grave site. The child died Saturday night at home 153 Vine Street with grieving parents and extended family present including both sides grandparents and a month old sister.

Elsie Cecelia H. E. Juhlin Vine Street Crave Ae P. A. Jublin Joe A. Saye

Professor retires from prosecution in Poll case in South Bend

In South Bend Indiana Professor John P Tiernan withdraws from prosecuting Harry Poll whom he accused as the father of a son born to Mrs Tiernan last November. Mrs Tiernan says she is recovered and the case now concerns her and Paulin. After the case ends, Tiernan and his wife may separate. In Aiken South Carolina Jos E Thorpe 62 prominent merchant was found dead in bed apparently by a fall from a bed with his wife present.

South Bend Ind John P. Tiernan Harry Poll Tiernan Mra Paulin Aiken Jos Thorpe

Rail Injunction Extended Amid Trial In Chicago

Chicago report: Federal Judge Wilkerson extends a ten day restraining order against the rail strike as hearings for a permanent injunction begin. Attorny Donald H. Richberg signals a request to modify the order while evidence of violence and sabotage tied to the strike is reviewed. Federal agents gather nationwide data on road car damage and derailed trains as unions vow restraint.

Associated Press Chicago Wilkerson Heaing Ro Donald H. Richberg Sty Crafts’ Policy Committee Here Bert M Sie of Labor E Jt Sacl Sestak Cret Service Mr. Daugherty Ud Som Wilkenot Rallway Son Ff Richbourg Rnin Clayton Bil Richbourg Shopa Garding

Body Of Second Girl Found In Missouri River

Police in Napoleon Missouri recovered the body of a second girl in the Missouri River near Napoleon. The victim, a teen with a hole in the head and wrapped in a sack, wore a cheap wrapper without shoes. A man identified as John Doe was arrested after relatives reported his daughters missing.

Associated Press Kansas City Missouri River Napoleon Missouri John Doe

Candidates Speak In City Tonight Athens Voters Hear Campaign

Athens and Clarke county voters have one last chance to hear congressional candidates tonight. Judge Crand speaks at 8 15 pm at the Colonial Theater while Col T J Shackelford addresses the crowd an hour earlier at Southern Mills. Judge Brand seeks re election and campaigns across the district. Ford spoke last Tuesday at the Colonial. Only Governor Hardwick and Norbert Epting have made earlier appearances among legislature candidates.

Athens Clarke County Judge Crand Colonial Theater Col T. J. Shackelford Southern Mills Judge Brand Senate Ac 5Ford Colonial Hardwick Norbert Epting

Georgia athlete Mott tied to alleged assault case

Prominent former University of Georgia athlete Mott, once noted in football basketball and track, faced a serious allegation involving a Negro woman in Athens. He was reported to be in a dangerous condition while on a business trip in the West, with links to legal work in Atlanta through Thompson and Hirsh.

Athens Angele Kennon Mott Georgia Linton West Atlanta Thompson and Hirsh University Law School

Sale of Enemy Properties in Came roons Planned

The British embassy has informed the United States Government that a sale of enemy properties in the Cameroons, German Africa, is contemplated. The base will take place in London early in October and will include estates, cocoas, mail, rubber shipping, trading sites, feet.

Washington United States Cameroons German Africa London Cocos

Mrs T N Lester Dies After Loyal Baptist Faith

Mrs T N Lester formerly Miss Cora Kent and noted devout Christian, dies. Funeral services will be at her residence 187 Ni nue on Tuesday September 10 at 10 oclock. Rev R L Cook of Waltten and Rev George S from M church will officiate. Attending ministers from nearby towns expected.

Waltten Lester Cora Kent Primitive Baptist Ebu Ninue R. L. Cook Was Land George Hutt A Allen Atheins

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Larry Gantt Dave South Mra J. Garrett Starr New York Mrs. Harding Agia Ui Worbett H. Epting Shackelford Building Postmaster General Bolly Los Angeles T. N. Lester
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