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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1922

Page

6

Ninth District Medical Society to Meet in Commerce

The regular semi annual session of the Ninth District Medical Society will convene at 11 a.m. Wednesday September 20 1922 in Commerce Georgia. Officers include Dr Z D Mauldin president Dr J R Simpson vice president Dr J C Bennett secretary treasurer. Notables on program are Drs L Sanders H Quillian L J Sharp J M Smith T F Abercrombie Theo Toppel J C Bennett and L G Hardman guests of the Jackson County Medical Society with the program to be in Willoughby Park.

Banner-Herald Commercer Ninth District Medical Society Commerce Z. D. Mauldin Gainesville J. R. Simpson J. C. Bennett Jefferson Dra. L. Sanders H. Quillian L. J. Sharp J. M. Smith The Georgia Medical Association T. F. Abercrombie State Board of Health Theo. Toppel Atlanta J C. Bennett L.G. Hardman Jackson County Medical Society Willoughby Park

Van Nil Satisfies Mocha Layer Cake Prices

Bakery ad highlights Mocha Layer Cake at 80 cents and Cocoanut Layer Cake at 80 cents. Other offered items include Balsify Carrots Okra and Tender Corn Tomatoes Turnip Salad Egg Plants Yellow Yams. Fresh spots and Pine Frying Fish listed with prices 25 cents and 20 cents per peck.

Director Goldman Writes Patriotic Song for Liberty Bell

Edwin Franko Goldman director of New York City's Municipal Band composes Chimes of Liberty a patriotic tune using the Liberty Bell as its theme. The piece will debut in New York schools at term start and later in nationwide educational institutions. Mayor Hylan and George Gartlan back the composition which aims for an American tone and singable melody for children.

New York City Colonies Edwin Franko Goldman New

Gillen Defeats Griffith for Oconee Representative

Gillen of Watkinsville defeats H. Griffeth of Bogart for the Oconee County representative seat. Report from Watkinsville notes Gillen securing the victory over Griffith in a local election contest. The outcome shifts local representation in the Georgia district.

Watkinsville Fred Gillen H. Griffeth Bogart Oconee Cotin

Election Closeness Defines Tight Victory

The race was decided by under 30 votes, a razor thin margin separating the winner from the runner up in a very tight contest.

Atlanta Ball Club Traded to Lynch Enterprise

R. J. Spiller owner of the Atlanta Southern Association club and Lynch Enterprise and Finance Corp agreed on a proposed purchase. Attorney Pomeroy announced the terms and said documents would be signed Saturday. Mobile won the pennant as the Southern Association wrapped up Thursday.

Atlanta R. J. Spiller Atlanta Southern Association Pomeroy Spiller Southern Association Mobile

Tilden Winner Philadelphia Defeats Shimizudu

Philadelphia reports a Tilden winner with a 6d victory over Shimizudu, OL. Shimizudu from OL faced strong defense as Tilden earned the win in a close bout.

Philadelphia Tilden Dafent Shimizudu, OL

Bulldog scrimmage opens season at Sanford Field

The Sporting World notes over twenty five players took part in the first Bulldog scrimmage of the year at Sanford Field. Harvey Cleckley showed standout form in the backfield while Goat Tanner returned to action with a light, merry gusto.

Sanford Field Goat Tanner Harvey Cleckley Anderson Richardson Joe Bennett Taylor Vandiver Newton Frye Welchel Thomason R. Day Post Phillpot Bortler Mblvihill Perkins Simowitz Billy Philpot Augusta Flash Sanford Warriors Fitts Cheeves Sheldon Fitts Alabama Washington Buck Cheeves Sam Boney

Jester Insurance and 35 Players Under Wiehrs Eye

A sports note from a university grid program details 35 players working under Coach Wiehrs in daily practice. It highlights guard battles among Bishop Berpee and Price, centers Higginbotham and Lanier, ends Williams and Bishop, plus backfield candidates Davis Jackson and others. Possible return of Mapp looms Monday.

Hal Jackson Wiehrs Fatty” Bishop George Berpee Fitz”? Price Higginbotham Weatherly Fowler Jimmy Williams George Bishop Davis Jackson Mapp

Babe Ruth Cracks 32nd Home Run of Season

Chicago batter Babe Ruth connected for his 32nd homer of the season, boosting his club’s lead in the standings as the steam rose from the crowd. The veteran outfielder remained locked in a powerful hitting form through the midseason stretch.

Chicago Babe Ruth

Bolshevists Take Count Again 11 to 2

Bolshevists win 11 to 2 as Bedgood nine trail the Russian crew. Mapp hits a double and a home run, Moss Pope and Mid Wingfield spark the attack, Cox belts a homer, while Whitey Davis and Neibling handle the fielding. Final ballgame details include a six-run fourth inning and a late-summer series wrap-up.

Bolshevists Russia Bedgood Mapp Moss Redgood Pope Kit Cox Bill Pittard Whitey Davis Tom Neibling Redwood Ab R. H. Po A. Eoootman Neibling M. Wingt Lanier G. Thornton N. Slaughter Boise Ab. RH Cox Grifeth Forbes Anderson F. Slaughter Bolshe Griffeth Pittard

Something New Free Insurance Plan Promoted by Banner-Herald

Advertisement notes Banner-Herald offers to pay premiums as a new or old policy for readers. It mentions a $1,000.00 Ciley Fee, a call to request Herald information about Free Insurance, and states policies are written by B. R. for the National Casualty Co in Detroit, Michigan as agent.

Banner-Herald Herald B. R the National Casualty Co Detroit Michigan

Club Standings and Local Notes From the Week

American League results include Chicago 1 New York 4 at Chicago, St Louis 5 Boston ?, Detroit 5 Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 4 Washington 3. National League results feature New York 7 Chicago 6, Boston 0 Pittsburgh 8, Philadelphia 4 St Louis 9, Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 7. Also notes on Miss Lillian Thornton visiting relatives and several community updates from Atlanta to Attica, including a birth announcement John Eugene, and local visits and school attendance.

Chicago New Yor St. Louis Boston Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington National League New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnnati Lillian Thornton Atlanta Roberta Pittman Edgar Dillard John Eugene George Barber Carlos Epps Otis Dillard C. T. Martin Morehead Mra Hoyt Nelms Lamar Barber Willie Mae Thornton Attica Vera, Stone Carson Epps H. D. Hoard Summerfield Louis Cincinnati

Local visitors take new post in Athena. court sessions in Danielaville

A Florida visitor has accepted a fall position in Athena. Several men from here are attending court at Danielaville this week for ongoing legal proceedings.

Fla Athena Danielaville

Brand Wins in Clarke County League Race Continued

Clarke county results show Brand leading with 1701 votes to Shackelford 658, a 1043 margin. Oglethorpe counts 9659 for Brand and 430 for Shackelford, a 529 lead. Franklin lists Brand 820 to Shackelford 792, indicating Brand's broader district victory as Hart is not yet reported.

Congress Hart Clarke County Brand Shackelford Oglethorpe Franklin County

Brand and Shackelford Win With Large Majorities

The fragment lists Brand dominates with sizable majorities in multiple counties. Shackelford trails with strong showings, including Hartley where Brand reaches 1261 votes against Shackelford 539. Other figures mention Brand and Shackelford totals and consolidations across counties.

Free tubes with each tire purchased at our Special Base

Franklin Auto Supply at 147 College Ave Athens offers free tubes with every tire purchase during the Special Base promotion. Call 757-9 for details and availability.

Franklin Auto Supply College Ave Athens

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