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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1920

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Revival Ends as Athens Flocks Hear Chappell

Large crowds filled the Firat Methodist church in Athens for two weeks of revival meetings led by Dr. Chappell with music by Mr. Moreland. Community leaders and laymen praise the sermons, calling the service a powerful interpretation of the gospel amid challenging times and expressing gratitude to the ministers and contributors who aided the effort.

Athens Pei Dr. Chappell Moreland Chappall Dempsey Charles A. Rowland Presbyterian Church Dr. Chappell Church of God Jesus Christ T. W. Reed First Methodist Church Srout Chap Pell Dr Chappell Washington

Morganton Man Sought in Alleged Murder Robbery

Search was begun for James E. Salmon of Morganton North Carolina after accounts say he drove with a young woman to the home of Asa Filn near here killed him and his wife and stole about $3 from the bed while the sick wife lay sleeping.

Salmon Man James E. Salmon Morganton N. C Asa Filn

Naval governor of Samoa shoots self amid turmoil

A naval governor of Samoa, Warren J. Terhune, shot and killed himself on November 3 after being relieved from duty and facing an impending naval inquiry. Reports note tensions with natives and petitions for investigation, while Terhune had suffered heart trouble recently. In Washington, authorities awaited the inquiry as the tragedy drew reactions from U S officials and travelers.

Mander Warren J. Terhune Samoa Navy Department Terhune Naval Court Honolulu Washington

Hoke Smith addresses Atlanta Advertising Club on Georgia Enterprise

Senator Hoke Smith spoke at Atlanta Advertising Club luncheon about the Advertise Georgia Enterprise. He urged farmers to diversify crops and build a systematic market, claiming Georgia can attract thousands of energetic farmers and grow realty activity despite periodic inactivity.

Atlanta U. 8 Hoke Smith Advertising Club Georgia Enterprise Smith Georgia Atlanta Real Es Board Wall N

Governor Cox Reflects on Victory and Resolve

Governor Cox stated he remains proud as the election ends and vows not to backtrack. He warned Republicans will gain control of both legislative and executive branches and denounced political sabotage as the nation has seen enough of it.

Associated Press Cox

Athens High Beats Ninth District Athletes 20 to 0

Athens High School overwhelmed Clarkesville Ninth District 20 to 0 in a hard fought game. Kilpatrick starred with multiple runs and strong defense while Parham showed promise for the Athens lineup. Ashford and Butler contributed though injuries limited Butler. Clarkesville’s Sisk and Jorwyn impressed early but Athens pulled away as the game progressed.

Athena Clarkesville Kilpatrick Parham Athens Ashford Butler Sisk Ullbeck Jor 4Yn Clarkenville Athens High Athen Clarkeville Ash ‘Ard Fumbian Sink Herr Varde Jordan Weir Herrthegs Kilpattrick Snd Gailevada Clarkes Ie Fatiti Randy Ald Downaan

Best State Fair Prizes Highlight Fulton County Events

The Fulton county page reports prizes in the Boys contest with top honors going to Dublin and other districts. Winners include James and Poland with cash awards ranging from 100 to 800 dollars. Hamp and Bibb county participants also receive recognition and prizes.

Fulton County Pimas County Clark James Dublin Poland Washington Halt Nevis Bibb Coun George 8. Riley Bibb

Wounded Soldier Private Gallager Dies in Athens

Private Edward Gallager died in Athens after a long service in World War I. He enlisted early, fought overseas, was wounded and gassed, and later supported Liberty loan drives. He spoke to high school and Normal School students and remained a devoted patriot and friend to the Athens zone in eleven counties.

Gallager Athens Ioan Edward Gallager Waterown Mans United States Boston M. G Michal Sone Michael Gallagher Ering Edward Diet Lacy Cobb Oyal

Trustees Order Frat Members to Leave College at Ole Miss

The board of trustees at the University of Mississippi adopted a resolution forcing every student who belongs to any fraternity to sever ties with that fraternity. As a result, many students withdrew from the university on November 5.

University of Mississippi Board of Trustee of Mississippi Univesity Ean T* University

Central cuts off 125 in Macon ShoF

Central cut 125 in Macon Shof. Macon One hunted and twent ve empljoges all the Canteal of Georgia railway shows her. Were given day notice of chemisaal today. That re 1200 in the shops. Management has curtailed operating expenses in all departments by 10 percent.

Macon Twentve Georgia Railway Chemisaal

Judge orders inquest into death of wealthy Georgia grower

Macon Georgia November 5 Judge Matthews of Bibb county superior court ordered the coroner of Houston county to hold an inquest into the death of Fred D Shepard a wealthy peach grower who died June 1 under suspected circumstances and left an estate valued at 200000 Mrs Shepard married six weeks later to Dr F B Elmer of Jacksonville Florida who the solicitor says was a host of the Shepards at the time of his death

Macon Matthews Bibb County

Dempsey to Fight Carpentier for World Title

New York boxers Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier signed a contract for a world heavyweight title bout with a half million dollar purse. Dempsey would receive three fifths of the purse and Carpentier the rest, plus 25 percent of moving picture proceeds. The date and venue are undecided, with plans for a 10 to 15 round match in North America or Cuba and possible U.S. staging if permitted by the state boxing commission. Commitments to notify by January 31 set for March 1 if the match occurs.

New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpenter Dempsey Pura Carpenter United States Canada Mexico Cabis State Boxing Commission Craonally Jere Willard Dinech Carpentier Manto Carlo Sither Protanters

Nonpartisan League defeats in multiple states

In a nationwide sweep, the Nonpartisan League saw most candidates lose in Minnesota and South Dakota while Governor Frazier in North Dakota was re elected. John Baer failed to win re election as a nonpartisan congressman amid mixed results across Idaho Colorado and other states.

Chicago Frazier North Dakota League Onight John Baer Ember Congress South Dakota Colorado Idaho

Upshaw to Speak in Winterville Sunday Afternoon

Congressman W. D. Upshaw will deliver an address Sunday afternoon at Winterville High School Auditorium Georgia on The Unfinished Fight Rattlesnakes Pole Cats Blind Tilters and the Devil Large crowds expected to attend.

High Schoot Auditorium Winterville W.D. Upshaw

Harding declines Wilsons courtesy for voyage to Panama

President elect Harding rejects President Wilsons offer of a battleship for his Panama trip and explains he has arranged passage aboard a passenger steamer from a gulf port. He telegraphs Washington expressing thanks while noting plans are finalized.

Marion Wilson Harding Panama Washington

Jailer Defeats Judge in Whitesburg Election

Whitesburg Kentucky on November 6 Fean Whitaker jailer of Whitesburg who had been sentenced by Judge Stephens Combs Jr to six months in jail on conviction of attacking county officers defeated Combs for judgeship in Tuesday's election.

Whitesburg Fean Whitaker Stephens Combs, Jr Combs

Athens City Court to Open November Term in 1920

The Athens city court convenes Monday November 15 1920 for the regular November term handling civil and criminal business. A bar meeting is called for Wednesday November 10 at 10 oclock to arrange the civil calendar. all members urged to attend. Elmer J Crawford clerk.

City Court of Athens Bar Elmer J. Crawford

Harding 10 consult leaders both parties on association of nations

Senator Harding moves toward forming a world association by consulting top minds from both parties. He plans personal talks after vacation, aiming to have a groundwork plan by his March inauguration. Notable names mentioned include Lodge, Johnson, Hughes, Taft, Hoover, Lansing, and Hughes.

Harding Association OF Nations Merion, C Minda Marion League Vies Senate Jose Haelea Gosaip Lodge Johnson Hitchock Ingon Taft Herbert Hoover Charles Evate Hughes White Myron T. Merrie Henry M. Davidson Labariah Robert Lansing Prank L. Polk George Harvey Democrata

Valdosta Road Placed in Receiver’s Hands

Valdosta Georgia November 56 The Valdosta Moultrie and Western railroad was placed in the hands of Robert Murray as receiver today on a petition by heirs of the B P Jones estate which owns practically all stock.

Valdosta, Ga Valdosta, Moultrie & Western Railroad Robert Murray B. P. Jones Ertal

Williams Wagon Works Sought in Bankruptcy

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Macon Georgia against Williams Wagon Works, one of the region’s largest wagon makers, signaling potential collapse of a major southern firm.

Macon Williams Wagon Works South

Georgia Wildcats Face Virginia In Tough Charlottesville Test

Georgia travels to Charlottesville for a hard 1920 grid contest with Virginia. Virginia is described as a strong, fast, well-played team led by steady line play and solid defense. Georgia hopes to exploit weight advantage and maintain a spotless season as they meet the Cavaliers on the road.

Georgia Wildcats Charlottesville University of Virginia Virginia CharlottsshiNe Sara Newman Ray Virginia Firet Little Witt Querter Zundel Soro Fer Hoek Georgia Virginis Rutgora University of Tee Ea Virginia City Coseh Stegeman eoGfa Tan Ad the Wildcats

WARDEN AND TRUSTY KILLED BY DRUNKEN PRISONER IN JAIL

Mt Holly N J Nov 5 Deputy Warren W Hardy King of Burlington county jail and Charles Vernon Bartlett 9 truthup were beaten to death with a stove poker in the jail fall today by Harry Asay a prisoner said to be suffering with delirium tremens King was killed when the warden went to his cell to give medicine Bartlett was slain after he rushed out and attacked the trusty before he was subdued

Mt. Holly N. J Warren W. Hardy King Burlington County Charles Vernon Bartlett Harry Asay Ajay King Wen Bartlett

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Laserright Neee Chappell Fervorius North Carolina NAVAL Athens HI DIST AGS Clarke Countys Central Champ Carpetier St. Paul M‘onal Minnesota W. D. Upshaw Hariing Jailer Chamber of Commerce Clarke County Chamber Athens Gas, Tight and Fuel Co Railroad Commission Athens Gas, Light and Fuel Co Georgia Railroad Commission Rome Americas Waycross Valdonta Athens Gan Co Merion Associated Preas Valdosta Road U. Virginia Trusty
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