Athens Bar Association Honors Judge William T. Newman
The Athens Bar Association met and passed resolutions expressing regret at rumors of Judge William T. Newman retiring from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and praising his faithful, impartial service. The group also endorsed city moves toward creating a recorder’s office and to cooperate with officials on that measure.
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William T. Newman
Federal Court
United States District Court
Newman
Athens
Great Bible Conference for 8 Days at Athens Tabernacle
An eight day Bible conference starts the last eight days of November at the Athens Baptist Tabernacle. Dr Gray from Moody Bible School Chicago Dr Needham Philadelphia Rev Robert V Miller renowned Bible scholar Rev J Hartwell Dew Missouri evangelist will lead sessions and a revival beginning on the fifteenth with dedicatory services.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Athens
Gray
Moody Bible School
Chicago
Needham
Philadelphia
Robert V. Miller
South
Tabernacle
J. Hartwell ‘Dew
Missouri
Little Tommie Thompson Makes Notable Record At Colum bus
Homer Thompson known as Little Tommie, brother of Carl, now catching for the Columbus team in the Sally league. He helped in a 2 2 tie with Charleston during a sixteen inning game. Reported stats show 15 at bats, 2 hits, 47 total bases, 1 three base hit, 3 two base hits, batting .290. He has played 38 games with 17 runs and 12 stolen bases, 7 sacrifice hits, batting .316 overall.
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Tommie
Homer
Carl
Georgia
Columbus
Yester
Charleston
Fifty Moonshine Cases to Be Heard in Federal Court
On Monday morning June 16 Judge Newman will convene the federal court in the courthouse. Upwards of fifty moonshine cases will be tried with many defendants pleading guilty or being found guilty and sentenced. The same traverse jury from last week returns without being summoned again.
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Newman
Federal Court
Kely
Pottery Company Expands Plant and Workforce in Athens
The Athens Pottery Company has enlarged its business and capacity with added machinery and a larger stock of ware. P B Minton oversees operations while Harsha brothers elevate plans and expert finishers join the plant. The expanded plant aims to boost output for large orders and finer finishes, supporting payrolls through summer in a generally dull season.
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Athens Pottery Company
P. B
Minton
Harsha
Weather Week Review Signals Widespread Drought Pressures
Government summary reports high midweek temperatures across interior and southern areas with scant rainfall. Western corn and winter wheat regions faced rapid moisture loss, while eastern zones saw mixed showers and cooler conditions. Oklahoma Missouri drought deepened. Carolina Georgia rainfall emerging but more needed. Florida saw warm, dry week with no rain except Key West.
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Mississippi
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri
Oklahoma
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Cotton Belt
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Atlantic
Virginia
Rocky Mountains
California
Florida
Key West
Freeman Named Trustee of Eighth District High School
Mr. F. K. Freeman of this city is appointed by Governor Brown as trustee of the Eighth District Agricultural High School. He is qualified in agriculture and horticulture and will advance the school’s interests on the board.
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F. K. Freeman
Brown
Eighth District Agricultural High School
Freeman
Deserving City Woman Seeks Aid for Medical Operation
A sick city resident, described as a little woman, requires an operation after months of illness. The Banner urges charitable citizens and organizations to contribute to cover operation costs and related expenses, asking for donations via phone or mail to the paper.
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Banner
Death of Mr Jesse L Jarrell Special Athens County Farmer Dies at 68
Mr Jesse L Jarrell aged about 68 died yesterday morning after five to six weeks of illness. A prominent Clarke county farmer for twenty years, he lived on Meadow Brook Farm near the old University Farm. Survived by wife and daughter Miss Jessie Jarrell, with three brothers and a sister. Funeral today at 2 from Mmanubel church with Rev Troy Beatty and Rev C C Jarrell. Burial at Crawford this evening.
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Jesse L. Jarrell
Mmmanbel Church
Jarrell
Troy Beatty
C. C. Jarrell
First Methodist Church
Horne
Georgia Railroad
Crawford
Meyers
W. E. Jackson
Paul Jackson
Henry Jackson
C. W. Green
J. W. Jarrell, Jr
Athens
W. H. Jarrell
Cornelia
J. M. Hodgson
Jack F. Jackson
J. N. Williamson
Thomas F. Comer
Thomas J. Shackelford
Frank A. Lipscomb
Clarke County
Oglethorpe
University
Mr. Weir Returns From Cotton Seed Convention
J B Wier of the Southern Cotton Oil Company returned from Atlantic Beach Florida where he attended the third annual convention of the cotton seed crushers association. He reported good attendance, fine addresses from Dr Boyle and others, a productive meeting, and many traders described as sharks without detailing the meaning.
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J. B. Wier
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Atlantic Beach
Fla
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Prof Ernest to Attend Summer School in Athens Area
Prof D L Earnest of the State Normal School will remain in Athens through the university summer school and then likely spend several weeks in New York in August. He may be accompanied by Mrs Earnest. The school owns a valuable plant and several hundred acres of lease lands, now in use.
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Ernest
D. L. Earnest
State Normal School
Boston
Athens
University
New York
Earnest
Beusse Returns From Invasion With Old Guards
Capt J H Beusse returned yesterday for a tour with the Old Guards an east coast trip organized by Capt J F Burke of Atlanta. The itinerary passed major eastern cities by rail and returned from New York by water with Boston showing notable hospitality. Beusse praised the east for its warm entertainment and attention to the group as the veteran unit continues to recruit for its historic postwar travels.
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J. H. Beusse
Yeaterday
Old Guards
J. F. Burke
Atlanta
Old Guard
New York
Boston
Beusse
East
Prizes Awarded for Bel Lavas Lawn Contest
Yesterday afternoon at the Hiawassee Settlement the Bel Lavas contest awarded cash prizes for the best improved and best kept yards. Mrs. Lankford won first prize of 3 dollars, Mrs. John Pledger second prize of 2 dollars, and Mrs. James Clark third prize of 1 dollar. Monthly prizes continue through the summer, fostering wholesome rivalry and love for better-kept places. Judges for June are Misses Mary Lou Wier Ina Cooper and Nelle McDorman.
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Hiawassee
Lankford
Hiawaseea Avenue
John Pledger
James Clark
Mary Lou Wier
Ina Cooper
Nelle McDorman
Washington backs Wilson tariff policy in main points
Flash items report Senate support for President Wilson's tariff plan.: In Tampico Americans flee to Galveston amid revolution fear. Atlanta Mrs Leo Frank maintains husband innocent in Mary Phagan murder charges. Washington A D Blalock of Fayetteville poised as collector of revenues for Georgia district. New York Lieut. Becker seeks new murder trial. claims new evidence in Rosenthal case. Atlanta A S Colgar, dictagraph case figure, taken in by officers before grand jury. Knoxville old charge noted. Savannah Capt Thomas A Screven dies about 7 this morning.
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Atlanta
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Colgar
Knoxville
R Charlie Goodrum Heads to New York for Invention Talks
Mr. Charlie Goodrum, who has stayed with his father, leaves this week for New York to consult with parties interested in inventions. Foreign rights recently sold for 75000 dollars. Goodrum receives 5000 dollars as a share from Conan Seenoat Bellible.
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Charlie Goodrum
New York
Mr. Goodrum
Conan Seenoat
Science Conference at Hill School Meeting Here July 15
Rome Ga chairman W P Jones sends program for a July high school science conference in Athens. About sixty teachers expected across three sessions covering physics chemistry biology and general science with lectures from Georgia University and area superintendents.
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Rome
Athens
J. I. Allman
Toccoa
Sewell
Tennille
L. L. Hendren
University of Georgia
E. Black
Frank P. Bradford
Columbus
Bulletin of University
Hereon Visit by Oldest University of Georgia Alumnus
Dr James F Park of LaGrange, guest at his son Prof R E Park’s home in Dearing street Athens, has visited there for days. He is believed oldest living UGA alumnus from the class of 1857, with a long life of study and literary work, joining a planned reunion with classmate Hammond before his death.
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James F. Park
LaGrange
R. E. Park
University of Georgia
Dearing Street
Athens
Lving
Newton
Park
Hammond
Forecast for Atlanta Likely Fair Friday Evening
Special to the Banner reports forecast through 7 pm Friday for Atlanta and surrounding areas. A high pressure system over the Great Lakes and Lake region dominates, with warmer air and scattered showers in the Rocky Mountain slope and lower Mississippi valley. Temperatures rise, cotton belt areas see heat, and fair weather is indicated elsewhere.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Cotton Belt
Mississippi Valley
Canadian Northwest
North Dakota
Williston
Rocky Mountain
Memphis
Tam
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BAR Association
Reston
Ner
Athens Bar Association
W. T. Newman
Great Bible Conference
Homer Thompson
Little Tommie
Pottery Company
Mmr
Jesse
Mr. Weir
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Tampico
Mexico
Galveston
Washington, D. C
Lieut
Becker
Rosenthal
Savannah
Thos. A. Screven
R. Charlie Goodrum
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
K. B. Mell
Prin. High School
T. D. Seals
Prin. High
Valdosta
J. M. Richardson
Sylvester
H. B. Ritchie
Fitzgerald
R. J. Coates
Macon
Bradley Chester
Richmond Academy
Augusta
A. L. Garrett
Waycross
J. Bennett
Prin
H. H. Howell
Marietta
J.F. Hart
J. FR. McCain
Darlington
W. P. Thomas
West Point
Jas. F. Park
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