Athens Man to Head Platform Committee of State Convention
Special to the Banner Macon Georgia September 25 The Georgia democratic convention to nominate a governor and other candidates will meet tomorrow morning with large early delegations. Hodgson Athens named chair of the platform committee and the speech nominating Hodgson links to the Dorsey Club and campaign work.
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Athens
Macon
R. Smith
Atlanta
J. J. Flynt
Griffin
Permament
Hiram Gapiner
BH Y Hodgson
H. J
Hodgson
Seii
Dor
Dorsey Club
Great Rally at First Baptist goes over targets
A Go-to-Sunday at First Baptist featured a large attendance in the main auditorium and Sunday school rooms. Managers planned 500 attendees for the special occasion but 632 were counted. A free will offering aimed at 100 dollars for state missions raised 114.75 dollars. The program progressed with strong participation.
Funeral of Miss Belle Hutcheson Sunday Afternoon
funeral services for Miss Belle Hutcheson who died Saturday night at her sister Mrs Dozier’s home were held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 at Winterville Cemetery with Rev Luke Johnson and Rev James Co Morris officiating. Many friends attended the service.
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Belle ‘Hutcheson
Capt. Dozier
Winterville
Luke Johnson
James Co. Morris
Death of the Seventh Earl of Essex in New Market
The seventh Earl of Essex, George Devereux de Vere Capel, is found dead in bed at New Market after a period of illness. He was about nine years old and a large landholder with estimated holdings around 15,000 acres. His widow Adele Grant, wed in 1893, is mentioned with ties to Beach Grant of New.
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Associated Press
London
Hark of
Essex
New Market
Earl of
Fesex
George Devereux ‘de Vere Capel
Adele Grant
Beach ‘Grant
New
Arnold & Abney Nut Mixes and Beans Listing
Product line includes walnuts shelled and in the shell almonds shelled and in the shell mixed nuts Boston beans and small Lima bears from Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Lima Bears
Boston Beans
Studebaker Showroom Opens Tomorrow in Athens
The Studebaker display to open tomorrow morning in Athens at a brick unit next to the Motorlife station on Prince avenue. Manager E H Scott will showcase new models, with a carload already on display and inviting the public to view the exhibition depot.
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Athens
Studebaker
E. H. Scott
Scott
Motorlife
Prince Avenue
East Athens revival meeting continues through week
A special revival series is in progress at East Athens church with Rev W M Saye preaching for Pastor Rev W H Lord. Strong attendance and growing interest were noted Sunday and tonight. Services are 8:00 PM daily, continuing through this week likely into next, inviting all to attend.
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East Athens
W. M. Saye
W. H. Lord
Saye
Sage
Holland recognizes U. S. cotton standards formal adoption
Washington reports that the cotton standards issued by Secretary Houston for American markets have been adopted by the Rotterdam Holland cotton exchange. This marks the first official recognition of the system abroad.
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Associated Press
Washington
Houston
Rotterdam
Holland
Cotton Exchange
Insurance Exchange Meeting Called in Athens City Hall
The Athens Insurance Exchange calls a members meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock in the city hall the first fall gathering after summer. Merchants are warned of a separate public sale Thursday September 28 at 10 am of the Stone Grocery Co fixtures at Broad street store room.
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Athens Insurance Exchange
Stone
Grocery Co
Broad Street
Fresh Snap Beans at Williamson's Farm
Fresh snap beans advertised at Williamson's, priced and offered for sale may be part of a local market listing.
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Williamson's
President Wilson Addresses National Grain Dealers Convention
President Wilson spoke to 3800 attendees in Baltimore urging cooperation between government and business to meet global competition. He promoted tariff and fiscal reforms to clarify trade liberties and constraints, while urging politicians to avoid partisan actions.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Wilson
Grain Dealers’ Convention
Busines
United States
Tug Sets Out to Meet Submarine Near New London
Westerly Maine Sept 25 The tug Westerly departed on a mission believed to escort a German submarine into New London before daybreak. Captain Frank Robinson said he expected to guide the sub to the port, confirming a naval action.
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Associated Press
Westerly
Frank Robinson
New London
Sister of Athens Lady Passes Away
Mrs. E. H. Abbott of Pope Street traveled to Boston to see her sister Mrs. G. V. Roland who was ill. Word came that Mrs. Roland died Sunday night. Friends in Athens express deep sympathy for Mrs. Abbott in her bereavement.
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E. H. Abbott
Pope Street
Bolston,'Ga
G. V. Roland
Death of Charlie Wahoo Guyon’s young wife
Louise Guyon 26 daughter of former Rep Alva B Greene of Fort Valley died in a private hospital. Wife of Carlisle ball player Charlie M Guyon now of Atlanta and mother of two children from a previous marriage. Body moved to Patterson’s chapel and to Fort Valley for interment Sunday. Survived by her parents and sister Mrs C L Shepard of Fort Valley.
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Charlie (Wahoo) Guyon
Carlisle
Atlanta
Louise, Guyon
Alva B. Greene
Fort Valley
Poncé de Leon Place
C. M. Guyon
Extraordinary Colonial Vaudeville At Athens Today
Colonial presents an emergency vaudeville bill in Athens with four big new acts The Seven Bonomors Arab ian troupe Kruzas Miss Ruby Dean Curwood and Gorman in a story in song Matinee 160 25 and 15 25 35 50 cents tonight and tomorrow Hurry for today and tomorrow only
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Colonial
Athens
Sullivan-Considine
Bonomors
Ruby Dean
Curwood and Gorman
British and French Drive Through German Lines In Final Push
British and French forces attack from Martinpuich to Somme driving wedges deeper, seizing Lesbosufs Morval Ran court and parts of Frogicourt near Combles thereby threatening German hold on the sector. Morval and part of Frogicourt captured. Peronne trench gains noted. Air raids over England reported with several airships seen and some damage. American ambulance worker Edward Joseph Kelley killed aiding wounded at Verdun. Greek situation described as serious with Venizelos leaving Athens.
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Paris
Edward Joseph Kelley
Philadelphia
American Ambulance Field Service
Verdun Front
Martinpuich
Somme
Frogicourt
Combles
Peronne
Du-Mord
France
Petrograd
Teutons
Governor May Call Legislature for Extra Session on Strike
New York leaders press for action as carmen threaten broad work stoppage. The Legislature plans to urge the governor to convene an extraordinary session to address the strike. Labor figures estimate up to forty percent of 800000 workers may quit, with demonstrations replacing a formal strike. Subway services run normally while surface lines show 85 percent normal operation.
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N. Y
Associated Press
New York
Hugh Frayne
American Federation of Labor
TROOPS WILL NOT BE WITHDRAWN UNTIL MEXICO PROVES ABILITY
London Conn Sept 25 The Mexicoty Americana commission opens its fourth week with Mexicans insisting Americans will not withdraw troops until Mexico proves control and shows Villa raid at Chihuahua is minor. Americans fear persistent instability despite reports.
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Mexico
Associated Press
New
London, Conn
Villa
Chihuahua
Bread Prices Draw DOJ FTC Interest in Review
Washington officials from the department of justice and the federal trade commission monitor bread price increases nationwide. A general investigation has not been decided upon. Federal attorneys were notified to watch for evidence of illegal practices. the justice department can act only if there is proof of combinations or agreements injurious to interstate trade.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Just ‘Tice Department
Car Shorthorns To Be Brought To Clarke County
A shipment of seventeen head of shorthorn cattle for breeding will arrive in Clarke County in a few weeks. County Agent J G Woodruff and Mr Goodell of the Georgia State College of Agriculture coordinate with government beef cattle experts to place the stock with leading farmers including Pittard Morton Davis Tribble O Kelley Chambers and others. The buyer will select animals mid to late October.
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Clarke County
J. G. Woodruff
Oconee
Goodell
Georgia: State College ‘of Agriculure
Messrs
Pittard
Morton
Davis
Tribble
O’kelley
Chambers
Hughes Defends Wilson Gas Case Relation to Eight-Hour Law
Dayton, September 25. Candidate Hughes spoke to voters and said it was most regrettable that President Wilson referenced the New York eighty cent gas case in connection with the eight-hour law. Hughes denied any analogy between the cases.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
Hughes
HME
Wilson
New York
Paralysis Situation Indicates Travel Eased by Early October
Federal health authorities in New York report inspection progress as infantile paralysis cases fall. If declines continue tomorrow, interstate travel could resume by October first. Schools opened with ten to fifteen percent of children kept home by cautious parents.
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Associated Press
New York
Twenty Seven Cases Heard by the Recorder
The recorder heard twenty seven cases at the Monday matinee. A large crowd of craps players gathered at a lodging house along with numerous drunks, mostly from alcohol, and several speeding violations were filed. The recorder sent the freshman class action of the University to the city court, with a young man posting $100 bond for appearance. One case charged paint damage on the car of Mr O H Arnold Jr.
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H. Arnold,Jr
Boifeuillet Confident in Re-Election as House Clerk
Special to the Banner from Atlanta dated September 25. Col. John T. Boifeuillet, clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives, declares he is completely satisfied with his race to regain the clerkship and expects no trouble. He says support and commitments are coming in as strongly as ever.
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Boifevillet
Atlanta
John T. Boifeuillet
House’of Representatives
House
Pershing Named Major General in Promotion Cast
Washington reports Brigadier General Pershing, chief of American forces in Mexico, to be nominated major general to fill the vacancy created by Major General Mills' death. Secretary Baker announced on his return from Baltimore with president. Swift Treat French Greble named brigadier generals to succeed Pershing. three others to retire.
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Washington
Pershing
Mexico
Fli
Mills
Baker
Baltimore
S. Eben Swift
Charles G. Treat
Francis H. French
Twenty-first Infantry
Edwin St. John Greble
Sixth Field Artillery
Granger
Adams
Montgomery ‘McComb
F."r.sibley
New York Nationals Win Twenty-First Straight
By sweeping a double header today the New York Nationals extended their winning streak to twenty one games, setting a new record for consecutive victories. Schupp and Perritt pitched as St. Louis batteries were mowed down, while earlier clubs like Providence and Corsicana had key streaks in minor leagues.
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Associated Press
York
New York Nationals
Providence Nationals
Schupp
Perritt
St. Louis
Corsicana
Texas
Unexampled Tribute Paid to This Soldier
An unexampled tribute was paid to the memory of an enlisted man when General Bell named the camp occupied by the troops of the Tenth division for the sergeant killed in a saloon on Thursday while performing duty with the provost guard.
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Associated Pres
el Paso
Texas
Bell
Tenthisional Divise
Owen Lerne
Supreme Court Hears Catts Knott Plea on Alachua County Votes
In Tallahassee on September 25 the Florida Supreme Court reserved a final decision in Sidney J. Catts plea to let precinct votes in Alachua county stand after long arguments by Catts and gubernatorial nominee W V Knott. Knott seeks a full recount of the county’s votes.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
Sidney J. Catts
Alachua County
Supreme Court
Catts
W. V. Knott
Knott
Insurance Man Mr Abney Confined To Bed
Mr Martin J Abney, a popular insurance man, has been at home for nearly a month and remains confined to his room and bed. Friends remain hopeful he will soon improve and be able to go out on the streets again.
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Martin J. Abney
Harrison Warren Found Fit for State Mental Hospital
Harrison Warren, a Black man, was judged yesterday in the ordinary's court to be a fit subject for treatment of mental disorders at the state sanitarium in Milledgeville. He will be sent there when a bed becomes available. The report also notes Mrs. Ralph Goss and Mr. Joe H Lumpkin recovering well from appendicitis, with many friends glad to hear of their progress.
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Harrison Warren
Ralph Goss
Joe. H
Lumpkin
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