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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

2

Remarkable Rural Social Notes Across Oglethorpe

A string of social events is reported from Oglethorpe including a party at Miss Mary Alexander’s home with Miss Mildred Smith and guests from Athens and Carkeird. Activities include an animal contest won by Charlie Crawford, peanut games, and a cake service. Also noted: Educational Committee meeting, Sanford dinner for Athletic Board members, and teas with Mrs. Martin Gary as guest.

Mildred Smith Katherine Elizabeth Stevens Carkeird Milred Smith Athens Mary Alexander Cox College College P. M. Marchman Charlie Crawford Alexander Oglehorpe Echo S. V. Sanford 3. V. Sanford Athletic Board of Directors Cloverhurst Avenue Martin Gary Moss Woman's Club Elizabeth Moss Charlotte N. C Margaret ‘Rowe Margaret V. Morton

Community notices and social events fill Athens pages

A mix of social announcements, club notices, supper for Mrs. Davis, and Home School Club meeting details from Athens. Items describe a sprinkler of social events at the Stephens home for Mrs. Davis, a Hill Street Home School Club gathering with Miss Sosnowski tribute, and Oconee Street Missionary Society activities with Korea study planned.

Missionary Society OF Korea

Local Socials and Visits Include University Guest and Florida Trip

Mr. Emmitt Cabiniss of Maxeys arrives for a weekend visit. Mr. Thomas Brightwell of the University joins the guest list. Mrs. William Davis of Savannah visits sister Mrs. J I McPherson. Bishop Troy Beatty of Tennessee is warmly welcomed. Mr. John R Northcutt returns from Atlanta. Mr. Walter Jones leaves for Florida fishing trip.

Guy Brightwell Montgomery Ala John Calloway Ledgeville Harvey Cabiniss Helen F. Brightwell Maxeys and Mia Tom Brightwell Ralph Brightwell Alice Cabints Emmitt Cabiniss Thomas Brightwell The University Ist William Davis Savannah J. i. T. McPherson Troy Beatty Tennessee Walter Jones Florida

Pardon sought for insane Atlanta killer on death row

Atlanta January 14. Alexander Carr sentenced to death for the 28 years ago murder of King seeks clemency despite no hope of recovery. Insanity defenses and two trials led to the sentence and his placement in the state sanitarium where he has languished twenty six years. His deathbed petition by his mother asks removal of the stigma of the sentence while he remains hopelessly insane. The prison commission is reviewing the petition.

Atlanta State Prison Commission Alexander Carr King Ilea Carr

Medical Supplies Export to Russia Without License

In a Jan 14 letter to Alton B Parker acting Secretary of State Davis states the United States will not reestablish former Russian boundaries nor impose governance on non Russian territories. He declares medical supplies soap and basic goods may be exported to Russia without licenses.

New York Alton B. Parker National Civic Federation Davis United States Russia

Week Day Salvation Army Services and Open Air Meetings

Week day services held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with open air meetings at the corner of Layton and College Streets. A 7 p.m. Saturday open air meeting occurs at Broad and Jackson Streets. Officers in charge Capt. 8 M. Curts and Lieut. F. Bell. Palmers Cold Salve offered for 25 cents.

Salvation Army Layton and College Sts Broad and Jackson Sts 8. M. Curts F. Bell

Aspironal Elixir Promises Quick Cold Relief and Refund

A dubious advertisement touts Aspironal as superior to whiskey for colds and coughs. It claims two-minute relief endorsed by army surgeons, offers a money-back guarantee if relief is not felt, and urges immediate purchase with a half-dollar bottle and watch timed dosage for all ages.

Accounts of All Kinds Collected In Athens Opening

In opening business in Athens we announce we will handle all claims large or small with personal expert attention. We will cover the field within fifty miles with trained collectors and solicit business for immediate, up to date collection. If we fail to get results patronize us no more and we will do the rest. The sun never sets on us with the other man's money in our possession. Our motto: We go and get it.

Athens

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