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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1922

Page

3

Social News From Athens Area Locals And Club Reports

Multiple brief society notes report visits and gatherings in Athens including Mr and Mrs McWhorter returning from Walton visits, Miss Annie Mae Bell staying with her mother, and Mrs W E Johnson visiting family. The Woman's Club hosts an autumn meeting with plans for the five hundred convention plus notes on possible features including Peabody Hall use and a girls handicraft display. Mr Murray Soule hosts an informal ridge party at his parents home on Milledge Avenue with a fall flowers decor and a variety of guests and players.

Annie Mae Bell Athens Sallie Bell Walton News W., E. Johnson Thos. J.” Wooster Tthe University Peabody Hall Pronger Club Murray Soule Murray ‘Soule Oxford England

Illustrations Set for First of Ten Sermons at Christian Church

The Sunday night service at the Christian church will feature stereopticon slides as the first in a ten part series titled Starlight and Sunlight of Revelation. The opening sermon The Darkness covers sin’s entrance and promises the seed of the woman, with a quartet singing Lead Kindly Light. The program includes three parts The Shadow Appears The Shadow Deepens and The Shadow Spreads with accompanying duets and solos. The service starts at eight o'clock.

Cain Abel America the Beautiful

Local Notes and Social Visits Span Commerce to Madison

Community updates report V. T. Ray returning from a stay with his parents in Commerce area. Mr and Mrs S S Hay host at Commerce. Mr and Mrs Rucker Ginn visited Madison. Rufus Moss Jr and Marion George noted with university entry. W T Coggin seeks Miss Neln Chandler in Athens. Isa Anne Payne spent time with parents in Athens and Commerce. Frank Fowler and Miss Ference Wright visited Athens on Tuesday. Walton News.

Marguerite Davis Athens University—Commerce Observer J. H. McWhirter Fort Lamar News V. T. Ray Grocha S. S. Hay Commerce We Bapqt Sarepta Association Rucker Ginn Madison Rufus Moss, Jr South Bee Isa Anne Payne Commerce Frank Fowler Ference Wright Walton News

Cardul praised by Florida woman for life change aid

In Plant City Florida Mrs Ilan M Bailey says Cardul helped during change of life. She describes relief from nervousness and low spirits after taking the tonic. She notes increased appetite sleep and energy and praises Shainlaggs for recommending it. Cardul is marketed as a long tested remedy for women.

Planntstown Fla Cardus Ilan M. Bailey Shainlaggs Cardulard

Illness and Visits Highlight Local Social News

The community notes ongoing illnesses of Mrs. George Crane and Eugenia Matthewa of Commerce. Residents Dr. and Mrs. Albert Rayle, Dr. and Mrs. Joan Hunni cutt Jr., and several others travel to Greensboro Asheville Atlanta and Comer for visits and stays. Local visitors include Mrs. George Ashford and Misses Ashford, Mrs. Laurie McWhorter, Mrs. Clarence DeLaperriere, Mrs. Wallie Arnold, Mrs. E L Porter, Mrs. Frank Porter, and Miss Merle Matthews, with university registration for Mary Carmichael and Elizabeth Conyers.

Harold Rogers Mary Nevin R. M. Harris Atlanta Asheville N.C Merle Matthews Comer City Mary Carmichael Elizabeth Conyers Carnesville W.sima Greensboro W. B. Jackson Eugenia Matthewa Commerce St. Mary's Hospital

University of Georgia Enrollment and Freshmen Night

Nine hundred thirty nine students registered at the University of Georgia by Friday noon, near last year’s total with over 1500 enrolled in 1921-22. Old students missing the Friday noon deadline face a $3 late tax, while new students have no deadline. Freshmen night unfolds as new students meet the president and parade through the city inviting sophomores to challenge them.

University of Georgia

Jewish New Year Observed With Evening Service

The first service of the Jewish New Year Rosh Ha-Shana was held at the Synagogue Friday night with an inspiring address by Rabbi Sterne. Another service is planned for Saturday at 10 16 o'clock and all stores closed in observance.

Sterne

Otis Davis Burial Held After Death at Comer

Mr Otis David died at his home at Comer Thursday. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Baptist church and cemetery at Bowman. A native of Madison County he was a large farmer aged 55. His widow Lula C David and two sons Paul and Izer survive. Bernstein Bros. had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Otis David Comer Bowman Madison County Lula C David Paul Izer Bernstein Bros

Deavers Sworn Assistant District Attorney in Georgia

Macon attorney Deavers was sworn in by Deputy Clerk Cecil Morgan as assistant district attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, succeeding Charles Redding. The appointment, confirmed by Attorney General Daugherty, occurred earlier this week.

Macon Bascom Deaiver Finlay U.8 Cecil Morgan Southern District ‘of Georgia Chas. Redding Deavers Daugherty Weekes

Sailors Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Martin Death

W E Sailors age 24 was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of J L Martin a farmer from Maysville Ga. He was sentenced by Judge R N Hardeman in Fulton Superior Court to one to four years on the chain gang. Hazel Sailors testified that Martin planned a trip to Athens the day after the homicide occurred near Sailors home.

Atlanta W.E. Sailors J. L.martain Maysville R. N. Hardeman Fulton Athens Martin Miss Sailors H.P. Sailors H. L. Simmons

Jim Griffeth Dies in North Georgia at 66

Mr Jim Griffeth a prominent North Georgia planter and longtime Oconee County resident died Friday at 10 20 am in a local hospital He belonged to the Baptis church and led local affairs He is survived by his widow three daughters two sons three brothers and one sister Funeral at Bethabara church Sunday at 11 with Rev J W Mc Whorter in charge.

Jim Griffeth Promiinent Georgian Familly W. ‘G. Griffeth J. T. Griffeth Athens Oconee County Bethabara Qeonee County

Bernstein Bros. Named in Athens Death Notice

Athens mourns a local figure as Bernstein Bros. takes charge of arrangements after a death. The notice notes the deceased is survived by family and friends, with services to be announced.

Athens Bernstein Bros

Alleged Cotton Theft Probed Near Athens

An investigation was under way Friday morning into the alleged theft of cotton from Col Howell Erwin's farm about six miles from Athens. Considerable cotton is said to have been offered and arrests are expected after the inquiry. Want city manager Augusta Ga publicity campaign promotes manager form of municipal government.

Col Howell Erwin Athens Augusta Municipal

Augusta to vote on question this November

A campaign will begin soon and run until the general election in November. Voters in Augusta will have the opportunity to cast their ballots on the question.

Augusta

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Runs Three Generations

Mrs. E K Olson of Superior Wisconsin endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for her family. The ad notes the remedy, founded in 1875, relieves cold coughs croup sore throat and bronchial trouble and is sold everywhere.

Foley E. K. Olson

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Alice Adams Mra Bob ‘McWhorter B. 8. Walker Paul ‘Tabor J. C. Tabor Port Lane Madagascar Peccente 8. V. Sanford Vannil Julius Talmadge Palm Garden Elijah Clarke Georgian Palm Garden Golden Knight Frank Lawter E. B. Cohen S. V. Sanford Munro Dearing Cuyler Truss Emmanuel Guild Lollie’Belle Wylie Price Smith Underwood James Logan W. B. Latimer Douglas Houghton, Mich Harrie Dews Java Marion George W. T. Coggin Neln Chandler Vroe Observer Genme JST Foriga Susie Wells Costa Sam B. Wingfield George Crane Albert Rayle Caroline Joan A. Hunnicutt, Jr Turnpike N. C Toombs DuBose Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Yearwood Alice Yearwood Maurine Neal George Ashford Misses Ashford Laurie McWhorter of Stephens The Clarence DeLaperriere Wallie Arnold Hoschton W. H. Compton J. C. Knox Monroe E. L. Porter Frank Porter Bishop Van-Nil F. H. Adehold Com. ‘Merce W. J. Peeples Harry B. Bailey Jefferson Annie Hawkins L Otis Davis W. E North Geor Gian Clayton Street Michael Michael Bros Hanwell House H. J. Reid & CO Oy Benes Gail Clara Re Enhe Oi Ordover YOUNG TEVENS _ yee
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