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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1921

Page

5

Stolen Ford Found Deserted At Depot

A Ford touring car owned by Lamb Hawkes of Jackson County near Commerce was found deserted at the Seaboard Air Line station in Athens Tuesday night by city police. Hawkes had offered a 25 reward for the car and capture of those responsible. Police believe the thieves fled Athens via a Seaboard train, with Hawkes traveling to Athens Wednesday morning to assist in the search.

Lamb Hawkes Jackson County Commerce Athens Seaboard ESE Iter Hawkes

G Club Rooms on Georgia Campus Planned and Furnished

Plans from the 1920 21 season outline university club rooms for the University G club on campus. Demostheatar hall will house reading and recreation areas with game tables and possible billiards. The space formerly used by the University Georgia M C A will host the G club and the new recreation center. Completion aimed for the opening of the university next Wednesday. The movement began at a June reunion, and the center results from University Y M C A efforts.

University of Georgia University Demostheatar All University € Georgia M.C. A Denmark Athens O' the University Y. M. C. A

Michael's Quarters In Georgian Closed

The Michael brothers announce the close of their occupancy at the Georgian Hotel quarters near Wednesday evening after the fire last February. The clerks will transfer to a new building at Clayton and Broad streets on Thursday to finish preparations for the opening next Monday.

Michael Brothers Empke Georgian Hotel Clayton Broad Streets Finch

New Professor For Commerce College Heads Here

With the opening of the University of Georgia on Wednesday September 21, the School of Commerce adds Prof. Harold M. Heckman, longtime Miami University professor of economics and accounting, to teach these subjects. He holds a master of science in economics from Columbia University and arrives with high recommendations from that institution.

University of Georgian School of Commerce Harold M. Heckman Miami University Florida University of Georgia Heckman Columbia University

Athens Topped in Rail Guide Write Up by Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis

The Chamber of Commerce reports a letter from the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway noting a travellers guide listing top U.S. towns. It says Athens is to receive a full and accurate write-up due to the city's high esteem nationwide. Carroll, the secretary, supplied details that the railway seeks.

Chamber O Commerce Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis United States Athens Carroll Seaking

Harding's Secretary Injured in Fall on Mayflower

George B. Christian Jr secretary to President Harding was confined to the presidential yacht Maytower with two fractured ribs after slipping Tuesday and falling down a companion way Brigadier General Sawyer the president's physician said the patient was doing well and there was no danger

Associated Press New York George B. Christian Jr Harding Maytower Sawyer

Restrict American Grain Shipments to Canada Ports

Grain shipments through the Montreal port grew heavy prompting Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk railways to impose restrictions. American port shipments bound for Port McNichol and Tiffin Ontario must obtain permits to use dock facilities. About 90 million bushels have passed this season, a new record, with roughly 40 percent of total American grain involved.

Associated Press Montreal Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Port McNichol Gndy Tiffin Ontario

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Coming to Palace Theatre

Announcement that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse will be shown at the Palace Theatre in this city on September 26 27 and 28. The production features a 15 piece orchestra and lavish sets built for the Buenos Aires Paris and Marne passages with a record making budget and cast. The film has already drawn vast interest nationwide and is described as a sensational moving picture milestone.

Palace Theatre Paris Marne South Blasco Ibanzae Athens America Metro Studios Los Angeles Souli Ag Surrince Marne Senes Inew York Cble

Elbert Grand Jury Hears Cases in Elbert County

Elbert superior court opened for fall session with Judge Hodges and Solicitor General Skelton presiding. The grand jury, organized yesterday, elected Col Thomas Swift Sr. as foreman, W M Wilcox as foreman pro tem, O Tate as secretary, and W D Brown as clerk. By 3 pm, nineteen true bills were returned and the court anticipated more. A major topic rumored is a move to drop the county agent and county demonstrator positions in Elbert county.

Elberton Elbert Superior Court Walter Hodges Genera Steve Skelton Grand Jury Toring Col. Thos M. Swift W. M. Wilcox O. Tate W D Brown Keagan-Hall Land Srand Elbert County

Optimistic Outlook For Clarke County Schools Opens

Clarke county schools opened Monday with enrollment well up to prior years. Superintendent T H Dozier reports rising public interest in the school program and expresses strong optimism for the year ahead.

Clarke County T. H. Dozier Dozier

Government Pays More to Settle Railroad Claims

Washington settles railroad claims with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy for 3,900,000. Other settlements announced include Virginia Railway 2,100,000, Alabama Great Southern 1,530,000, Mobile and Ohio 700,000. Authorities cite settlements under federal control.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Talk Road Administration Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad ‘Company Virginia Ailway Company Alabama, Great Southern Railroad Company Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company

Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet in Athens

Athens Chamber of Commerce directors plan a Thursday meeting at four in the Chamber room in the Hinton building. President A Modes urges full attendance as plans for the coming year are discussed including inviting the Woman's Club to join and establishing new annexes and innovations to drive progress.

Athens Chamber of Commerce A. Modes Chamber of Commerce Hinton Thuraday Chamber of the Ineree Ics Vwoman's Club of Athens Chamber of Cammueres Mpetin Ne Fancetayy C. W. Carroll Mra. A Woman's Club

Winners In Max Goldman Novel Guessing Contest

The guessing contest by Max Goldman shoe dealer on Road Street ended with Miss Arunie Dick at 130 Winestreet and J. G. Jones at 173 Virginia Avenue winning the top prizes. The correct number of peas in the jar was 5 258, with Miss Dick guessing 5 200 and Mr Jones 5 277.

Max Goldman Road Street Yeater Das Eirla Arunie Dick Winestreet J. G. Jones Virginia Avenue Li Jir Miss Dick Mr. Jones

Virginia Virginia War Memorial drives Georgia fund drive

Campaign head Harry Hodgson announces University of Virginia loyalty fund surpassed 1.34 million dollars with gifts ranging from 1,000 to 100,000. He argues Georgia’s wealth and loyalty rival Virginia, urging stronger support as the South enters a brighter business climate. Senior class donations cited to encourage broader pledges.

Georgia Hodgson United States Virginia South

Memorial Fund Man Will Tour Georgia

Harrold R. Flintoff, assistant director of the University of Georgia War Memorial fund, will travel through Macon Columbus Albany and other south Georgia cities to promote the million dollar drive. He will conclude in Savannah remaining through the intensive campaign period. Walter B. Dickinson and Glenn C. Quiett stay in Athens to run the main office. Masonic Notice announces a St Vernon Lodge No 22 Esang A M meeting Thursday September 16 at 8 oclock with Entered Apprentice degree conferred. all qualified brethren invited. By order of Wor, Story Wy aJl JNO G QUINN Sec.

Harrold R. Flintoff University of Georgia War Memorial Fund Macon Columbus Americas Albany South Georgia Mr. Flintoff Savannah Walter B. Dickinson Glenn C. Quiett Athens Moun' Vernon F.sang A P. Hay Cor Lally Anil Ee Story Wy. A! Jno G, Quinn

Banner-Herald Promises Three Prize Autos in Voting Drive

The Banner-Herald runs a multi prize auto giveaway campaign offering three brand new cars and other prizes. The contest grants 125000 extra votes for every $20 in subscriptions before Sept 17. Campaign staff emphasize you can split payments into $20 lots and still earn all bonus votes. Local and country contenders work hard, with prizes including furniture suites and kitchen cabinets.

Hanner-Herald Athens Lexington Athens Co J. M Hood Lexington Columbia Chevrolet Bernstein Furniture Company Bernstett Bros AML Banner-Herald Ih Automobiles

Bible Study Classes At Normal School

The state Normal School offers optional Bible study groups organized by class level. Most students elect to take Bible study, meeting every Tuesday at 7 PM. Senior class led by President Pound, Junior by Prof P F Brown, Sophomore by Miss Kate Hicks, Freshman and Review by Prof D L Earnest.

Normal School Pound P. F. Brown Kate Hicks Prof D. L. Earnest

Arrest Preparations Spur Sheriff Bond Ahead

It isn t often a man has his bond signed before a warrant is issued but Miller Sanders did Tuesday afternoon. He anticipated arrest in a horse theft case involving M Payne and arranged in advance to avoid jail by planning an escape if needed, staying in the city to bide his time and prepare.

Miller Sanders Sanders M. Payne Arrang

Funeral Ride Leads to Committal Hearing Tale

Miller Sanders and Elbert Emerson borrowed a horse from Payne to attend a funeral. After the funeral they delayed returning the animal amid rumors of a warrant. A committal hearing found Payne negotiating with Sanders. they agreed Sanders would have two weeks to try the horse, and the horse was returned to Payne.

Miller Sanders Elbert Emerson Payne Indy Sanders

How Women Avoid Surgical Operations

A historical ad style letter montage urges using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to treat female troubles and avoid surgery. Testimonies from American women claim dramatic relief and recovery, with instructions to request a private medical text and address details for sending information.

Burlington T Wang Lydia E. Pinkham H. R. Sharon Apple Tree Point Farm Bur Lydia E. Am

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