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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1922

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Memory Lost Farmer Regainsself Through Dreams

Nashville region story details Nash from Jackson county Georgia who suffered amnesia after typhoid, waking with memory restored only in sleep. He recalls nothing of past life, learns through Bible dreams, then gradually rebuilds knowledge while resuming study and daily work. His estate had diminished during memory loss.

Nash Tie Jackson County South Georgia Imitar Plagom Bak Lyne Mary Serday School Wuuinesa Cirissis

Abattoir Visit Prompts Plan for Local Plant

W A Eyler of St Louis, a noted abattoir expert, visited Macon with local market men to discuss building a new plant. Secretary L O Price reported strong interest and urged quick decisions on whether to complete the facility this year.

Mareet W. A. Eyler St. Louis Willon Corm Macon ‘Histoiry L. O. Price

Massacre and Fire at Smyrna Across Turkish Quarter

A British warning to Turkish authorities over continued massacres at Smyrna sparks claims of 1000 to 2000 Christian deaths. The fire, blamed on Turks to hide crimes, devastated Armenian and European zones, with Americans losing property and schools amid mass relocations and a food shortage.

London Associated Press Smyrna Athens Asia Minor American College Simpson Feft Les Gar Tobacco Company Standard Commercial Trading Company of New York French College of St. Joseph Buryal Burnabat

Beginning of End of Transportation Trouble

Railroad chiefs and union leaders hailed momentum toward ending labor friction as New York Central settled with two brotherhoods and Pennsylvania system moved toward a similar accord. Talks with six other eastern carriers continued Friday night as Baltimore shopmen signed a peace pact, with return to work within ten days. Chicago Burlington and Quincy announced a mutual wage and work rule agreement under the Willard plan, signaling broader settlement.

New York Associated Press New York Central Lines Pennsylvania Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Hal Holden Willard

Negro Pleads Guilty To Stealing Auto In City Court

Mack Chandler a Negro pled guilty Friday to stealing an automobile from H Abit Nix a well known attorney The plea was made in city court but sentence is suspended awaiting decision on whether the case goes to Juneville Court or the city court Judge J D Bradwell presides over both courts Leo Johnson another Negro held in the theft was released after a trial in city court Naval stores data from Savannah Ga shows turpentine and rosin firm figures with prices sales receipts and stocks for 1003 shipments and related metrics

Mack Chandler H. Abit Nix Junevile Court J. D. Bradwell Leo Johnson

Fidelity Stock Raised at Fidelity Loan and Investment

Fidelity Loan and Investment Company directors voted Friday to increase capital stock from 50,000 to 75,000 dollars. New stock priced at 40 dollars per share, up five dollars from original. Preferred stock retains 10 percent guarantee and profit sharing. Surplus grows from 7,000 to 18,000 dollars. Officers present: W. P. Brooks president, W. L. Hancock vice president, M. N. Tutwiler secretary treasurer. Directors include S. Bernatein, J. K. Davis, J. K. Patrick, W. L. Hancock, W. W. Scott, M. P. Jarnigan, Abit Nix, J. D. Tribble, W. P. Brooks, H. G. Waller. Sales manager Erwin and Nix handle stock and contracts. The four month old organization shows rapid progress.

Fidelity Loan and Investment Company W. P. Brooks W. L. Hancock M. N. Tutwiler S. Bernatein J. K. Davis J. K

Oil flows at Carneaville as well comes back

Oil continues to flow from the well on Mr Banka's property in Carneaville, with locals and Athens visitors noting increased output after the well was drawn off. Lem Banks of Memphis, advancing the discovery, plans expert tests and further visits in a week or two to secure options.

Carneaville Pranktin County Banka Athens Cuarneaville Guarnesville Lem Banks Memphis Cardenville

National Hat Day Prompts Athens Hat Fashion Shift

Fragments indicate a local notice in Athens about National Hat Day. The piece notes straw hats becoming scarce after Friday and predicts a shift to felt and fall hats, with residents expected to wear hats widely in the coming days.

Athens

Man Branded by White-Robed Attackers in Pennsylvania

William Hollingsworth, laborer from Waynesboro, near Chambersburg, was beaten and branded with a chemical in a white robed group of 15 to 20 men. He says the assailants accused him of mistreating his mother and threatened hanging. He was left near the Maryland line and is recovering at home as authorities investigate.

Chamberburg Willhm Hollingaworth Waynesboro Here Hollingsworth Hollingaworth Maryland Line

Gainesville Midland Railroad Plans Extra Trains

The Gainesville Midland Railroad seeks added trains after a petition to the state railroad commissioners. If granted, trains would depart Jamesville at seven in the morning and Athens return at ten, with a likely additional afternoon trip from Athens at four. The move follows complaints about inadequate current service.

Gainesville

Pittard Heads Planters Warehouse Board Again

John T. Pittard of Winterville is reelected president of the Planters Warehouse. W. W. Scott of Athens is named vice president and C. W. Crook of Athens takes secretary and treasurer. Directors include Bernstein, R. P. White, W. W. Scott, C. W. Crook, and Pittard. The organization has paid a handsome dividend and continues to grow.

Planters John T. Pittard Winterville W. W. Scott Athens C. W. Crook 5. Bernstein R. P. White Planters Waerahouse Cc. W. Crook

Revision of rates to benefit Athens

Investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission on freight class rates in the southeastern states resumed in Atlanta. Secretary E W Carroll of the Athens Chamber of Commerce says the hearings should lead to a general rate revision benefiting Athens merchants and inland shippers. Testimony showed long standing rate discrimination against the Southeast since the Civil War. The federal inquiry aims to equalize interstate and intrastate rates across the region. Final decision to be presented before the full board in Washington.

Interstate Commerce Commission E. W. Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Athens Federal Commission

Council Committee Grants Concession Privileges To Fall

PENSACOLA Fla The Pensacola Journal was sold by Mrs Lois K Mayes to John H Perry president of the American Press Association and Richard L Tones editor of the Tulsa Tribune and Jacksonville Journal Mrs Mayes had run the Journal since her husband died eight years ago Jones and Perry are joint owners of the Tulsa Tribune and the Jacksonville Journal

Pensacola, Fla Pensacola Journal Lois K. Mayes John H. Perry American Press Association Richard L. Tones Tulsa Tribune Jacksonville

Clarke County Exhibits to Feature Old Time Day and Progress Day

Clarke county plans a county fair style event with Old Time Darky Day Progress Day Sit Day and Style Show. City Council authorized free plans privileges to the organizing committee. Exhibits will be made from Clarke county products with school and civic group involvement. A living model fashion display is planned and the event aims to entertain the public while showcasing local manufacturing.

Ned Clarke Straits Chase Street Board of Education Clarke County Suir Beegan Mem Chamber of Co Woman's Club Rotary Khkubs American Legion

Inmate Complaints Prompt Probe Of Atlanta Prison

Federal prisoner John L. Knighton alleges starvation and inhumane treatment at Clarke County jail. Sheriff Wal ter E Jackson disputes claims, noting prison fare varies by facility and Knighton faces a 15 year robbery sentence. Prisoners’ Relief Society head E E ding pushes for DOJ investigation into alleged abuse amid drug traffic accusations.

John L. Knighton Clarke County Walter. E. Jackson Knighton McAnst E. E. Ding Prisoners’ Relief Society Jackson Atlanta Washington Nigills Star City

Hornsby Hits 36th Home Run For Cards

Roger Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals belted his 36th homer of the season in Philadelphia against the Nationals, followed by his 37th in the ensuing inning, as the game unfolded with Hornsby delivering power in the series.

Philadelphia Roger Hornsby St. Louie Cardinals Piladelphia Nationals Hing Hornsby

Ford Shuts Down Plants Amid Labor Unrest

Detroit reports 9,000 workers dismissed as Ford announces plant closings amid conflicts over closures. Henry Ford issued a statement defending weeks-old plans while the company’s 70,000 Detroit area employees faced Friday shifts hoping to stay on the job. President’s actions noted in related game match coverage at Camp Perry.

Detroit Uons Fort Motor G. Siebold Henry Ford Ford

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