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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1921

Page

5

Noted Baptist Divines Visit Athens Guests with Dr Wilkinson

Prominent Baptist divines LD Newtor editor The Christian Index Dr John Garrison of Mercer University Dr House president of Shorter College and Dr B F Bailey spent a few hours in Athens with Dr J C Wilkinson pastor of the First Baptist Church. The visitors recently returned from a district church assembly and a larger ministers and educators gathering they found pleasing.

Athens Baptist Newtor Christain Index John G. Farrison Mercer University An House Shorter College B. F. Bailey J C. Wilkinson First Baptist Church of Wilkinson

Mrs Sneed Endorses Tanlac in Nash ville Tennessee

Mrs Louise Sneed of 1218 Fifth Avenue Nashville Tenn says Tanlac never fails her. She kept a bottle since it restored her health three years ago after stomach trouble and rheumatism left her weak. She improved from the first dose and now sleeps well and has energy. Tanlac is sold in Athens by Warren J Smith & Bros and leading druggists.

Tanlac Louise Sneed Fifth Avenue Nashville Tenn Athens Warren J. Smith & Bros

Sam Woods Picks An Ally Team From "Y" League

Local sport writer Sam Woods selects an all-star lineup from six "Y" teams. Key picks include W. T. Forbes and Jones as organizers, Pittard as catcher, Link Slaughter and Anderson as pitchers, McWhorter at short, Neibling at third, Price at second, and Dean, Smith, Moss, and Bradberry among the fielders. The piece praises top players, notes form for 1922, and hints at season-long debates over selections.

San+ Woods W. T. Forbes Mr. Jones Billy Pittard Link Slaughter Anderson Moton Hodgson Francis Price Rob McWhorter Tom Neibling Fred Dean Star Smith Moss Glin Bradberry Pedgood Booze McWhorter Pittard Fleetwood Laniers Chick Harry Cason Gaar Sesson Hopkins Doc Buck Ike W. T W. T Bradwell Morton Hodgson Hugh Morton Walter Pope McDorman Griffith Keystone Bob McWhorter Bob Kort Howard McWhorter Abe Goodman Frank Holden Bedwenl Whitey Davia Sam Cook Ginn Merrif Meadows Newseason Apple Valley Nix Havie Doc Clark Bloodworth Messrs Billings Pendergraph Bedpool Howard Samook Ifane Sohnson Weath

Hollewort Leads Bradberry to ICLA Y Championship

Sam Woods reports a season long race among six teams narrowed to Hollingsworth and Bradberry for the ICLA title. Hollingsworth won the first toss. the second and fifth games ended in a tie while Bradberry won a time and the final match is set for 6 p.m. with W T Forbes or Anderson as the umpire and Doc Slaughter to neutralize Bradberry’s hitters.

Hollingsworth Bradberry W. T. Forbes Anderson Doc” Slaughter

Season plans and player moves noted in 1922 schedule

The text notes attendance prizes and a long 1922 season plan. Hollingsworth, who led with first base at season start, moved to Chattanooga. Transportation shortages prevent travel, so the group will reconvene next season to try another pick.

Erly Hollingsworth Chattanooga

Spectacular Matches Narrow Evans Sweetser Path to Semis

In St Louis two dramatic matches ended on the 36th green as Chick defeated York Guilford of Boston and eliminated Harrison Johnston of St Paul, setting Evans and Sweetser to meet in Friday’s semifinals. Other semis feature Willie Hunter and Robert Gardner after Hunter beat Bobby Jones 2 and 1 and Gardner defeated R L Knepper 4 and 2.

Associated Press ST. Louis Chick Defeas York Guilford Boston Harrison Johnston St. Paul Evans Sweetser Willie Hunter Robert Gardner Chicago Hunter Bobby Jones Atlanta Gardner R. L Knepper Sioux City

Pledge to Aid Sheriff in Bringing Prisoner Home

Clarke County citizens pledge cooperation with Sheriff Walter E Jackson to bring back a prisoner from Atlanta and guard the Clarke County jail. They request arms and ammunition for a posse and offer ongoing service to uphold law and order in emergencies. The letter lists many signatories from Athens and Clarke County communities.

Athens Costa's Superior Court Walter E. Jackson Clarke County Atlanta

Local names listed in community roster

A roster of individuals includes A. W. Wier, E. F. Porter, W. H. Benson, Robi. C. Wilson, L. M. Johnson, A. Rhodes, Jim W. Arnold, H. W. J. Oldham, R. G. Wallace, T. N. Gaines, dulian H. Miller, Abit Nix, B. R. Bloodworth, Wm, L. Erwin as prominent local figures in the periodical.

A. W. Wier E. F. Porter W.H. Benson Robi. C. Wilson L. M. Johnson A. Rhodes Jim W. Arnold HW. J. Oldham R. G. Wallace T. N. Gaines Dulian H. Miller Abit Nix B. R. Bloodworth Wm, L. Erwin

Olin L Stone Model for Heroic State

Muskogee Oklahoma resident Olin L Stone, a modest store clerk by trade, is chosen as the sculptor model for a memorial. His image will overlook the historic battlefield of Chateau Thierry, signifying wartime remembrance and national honor.

Muskogee Okla Ith Olin L. Stone Chateau Thier

Local Market Catalog Notes Variety Produce Meats and Baked Goods

A scanned market list from a historic newspaper page highlights produce such as turnip salad lettuce onions cabbage and pears alongside fruits like honeydew melons oranges grapes and bananas. It lists preserved and fresh items including mackerel dairy and sliced meats as well as baked goods from local suppliers like King-Hodgson Co Quality Bread Arnold Abney & Co and various cakes rolls and doughnuts with prices noted for some items. The entry appears as a vendor run or advertisement page item emphasizing available goods from merchants and distributors.

Stone chosen for World War I statue in France

From a field of a hundred American doughboys, Corporal Stone was selected to model for a dramatic monument in Chateau Thierry. The statue, 18 feet high and 8 feet wide, shows an American soldier with a French girl, designed by Constant Roux and Howard Pavis and expected to be completed next year. Stone served in Cantigny, Montdidier, Aisne, Meuse Argonne and with the Army of Occupation before returning to France in 1918 for decorations.

Constant Roux Howard Pavis

Baseball results mix in American and National Leagues

American League games report Boston 8 over Cleveland 9, New York 12 over Detroit 5, Philadelphia 0 over St. Louis 5. National League shows Pittsburgh 3 0 with Brooklyn 1 2, Cincinnati 6 over Philadelphia 4. Dixie Championship Fort Worth Texas League schedules limited. Memphis contest noted.

Boston Cleveland New York Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Fort Worth Memphis Csotenc

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Baptists Mrs. Sneed Sam Woods Sir Nines Y. M.C Lick Lanier School OF Commerce Bent @ Lanier University J. D. Bradley Lanier University School of Commerce Nathan B. Forrest Atlanta, Ga Hollewort ICLA By Sam Woods Betty Betty Compson Paramount Nine Penrhyn Stanlaws Chick Evans Law W. B. Hodgson E. D. Sledge T. H. McHatton Jere M. Pound W. R. Tindall W. &. Worsham B. C. Potts B. L. Hill Jas. M. Morton Fred J. Orr Andrew C. Erwin Hugh H. Gordon E. B. Mell Co. D. Flanigen Andrew J. Cobb Geo N. Gentry Julian 5 Goethius J. T. Pittard M. Fullilove C. Jordan A. G. Dudley T. W. Baxter H. W. Dews H. J. Stegeman H. Northey W.W. Hilleth C. A. 'Trusa A. C. L. McLeroy Cadillac Automobile Battery Service City Garage Washington Street King-Hodgson CO New York State Ox Tongue King-Hodgson CO Menamen Quality Graham Bread Arnold, Abney & Co National Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnat Philadelguia Dixie Champibjelit Marie New Orleans Coffee Co Hbd Serge du Pont Athens Hardware CO Wegienne
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