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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1916

Page

3

Georgia Football Prospects in 1916 Season Preview

Sanford Mead surveys Georgia's 1916 squad as Cunningham drills the team toward a tough schedule including Clemson, Florida, Virginia, Navy, Tech and Alabama. Key returnees Thrash, Germany, Deszender, Neville anchor a large, inexperienced lineup with Neville the standout back and Dazendorf at quarterback. battle for nearly every position signals a season of steady growth and hard-nosed play.

Chiasem Sanford Mead University of Georgia Cunningham Citadel Athens Georgia Canvon Tom Thrash Germany Deszender Neville Clemson Florida Virginia Scrub Wingate Thrash Skelton Whelcher Riverside Garmany Petrie Rigdon Scrubs Everett Hall Wright Rome Landen Lewro Randolph Macon Virginia Militia John ‘Henderson Center Pew Boys’ High Atlanta Talmadge Scott Hutchin- Jean Herst Fe Henderson Paddock Vandy Auburn Tech

Mulberry Association of Baptists to Convene in Winder

The forty third annual session of the Mulberry Association of Baptist churches will meet at Talmo church near Winder September 29 to October 2. Rev. W. B. Moore of Winder preaches the introductory sermon. The body includes twenty three churches and about 3500 members. Rev. H. N. Réiney of Winder is moderator and Rev. J. R. Burel of Auburn is clerk. This is a busy month for district associations and fruitful for denominational causes.

Winder Mulberry Association of Baptist Churches Talmo G. M W. B. Moore H. N. Réiney

Umpire Named in Tax Digest Case Opens Hearing

Tax Receiver J. B. Dorsey of the county has been named by Comptroller General W. A. Wright as umpire in the tax digest dispute. Hart county named Dr. C. Alford as its representative, and C. T. Tillman of Quitman for the state. The third arbiter could not be agreed on, leading the comptroller to appoint Dorsey. The hearing starts Monday. In New Jersey, President opens campaign at Shadow Lawn, defending eight hour day and urging tax and railroad reform amid business support and GOP criticism.

J. B. Dorsey W. A. Wright Hart Hart County Dr. C. Alford C. T. Tillman Quitman Comptrossor J. H. Dorsey Associated Press Long Branch Shadow Lawn New Jersey America Mr. Hughes

Most Interesting Letter From Dr Mose to Mr Hodgson

Dr Mose, a former Athens man and Johns Hopkins faculty member, writes from Huancabamba Peru on Aug 18 1916 about a Andes crossing at over 10 000 feet, local climate, packing of lab gear, and field notes on schoolchildren diseases and Inga cliff dwellers while awaiting weekly mail before returning to the coast.

Prince Hodgson Will Mose Athens Johnskins South America Huancabamba Peru Mr. Prince Andes Cordillera Dr. Follo Mall

Atlanta Woman’s Victorious Golfer

Philadelphia match report notes Alexa per bearnth Ronnie won two up with one hole to play in a collegiate or city women’s golf event.

Atlanta Philadelphia Alexa Per Bearnth Ronnie

A Comparison About Peace From an Odd Conversation

A brief exchange discusses peace likened to health with Miss Cayenne asserting that peace belongs to all and would be abandoned if home microbes spoil it, reflecting a casual dialogue on public well being and harmony.

Amicable custody settlement in Dubose child case reached

Sunday Banner reports Judge Charles Brand oversaw a full day of conference yielding a mutual agreement for the custody of Charles S DuBose Jr. with Augusta W DuBose and Charles B DuBose. The order sets custody alternations between Macon and Savannah, with holiday and summer provisions and monthly visits by grandparents, valid until the child reaches fourteen in 1922. The hearing had no evidence or trial, and parties, lawyers, and friends attended from across the state.

Brand Savannah Macon W. DuBose Charles DuBose Clarke Superior Charles H. Brand Judge Superior Courts Western Circuit Ead Charles S$. DuBose Bavanniah Augusta W. DuBose Augusta ‘W. DuBose Dempsey Central of Georgia Railroad Shell Augusta Wood DuBoe Charles 8. DuBose Charlee Tong Ap Charles G. DuBose Dempecy Hotel Yehalt

Less Liquor in Athens Now Than in a Hundred Years

An article reports that liquor availability in Athens and Clarke County is at a historic low under new state law. Police and revenue officers note fewer shipments and smaller legal packages, with customs reducing to two quarts per consumer and rationing intensifying as imbibers seek scarce supplies.

Athens Clarke Elce Clarke County

First Case for New Judge and New Solicitor in Chafin Murder Trial

The trial of Thadeus C. Chafin, indicted for murdering his wife near Lexington, is set for January first. Judge Worley issues a special term for the case, as the Northern circuit will inaugurate Judge Hodges and Solicitor Skelton of Hartwell.

Chafin Lexington Thadeus C. Chafin Worley Thorpe Court Northern Circuit Eolicitor Hodges Hartwell Skelton

Savannah Presses for Special Session on W & A Rail Bond

Savannah Ga Sept 23 The city adopted a resolution urging Georgia lawmakers to convene in special session and pass a constitutional amendment authorizing a 10 million dollar bond to extend the Western and Atlantic railroad from Atlanta to the coast. Voters would decide in December. It was suggested Savannah pay the expenses of the legislature but no action was taken.

Savannah Associated Press Georgia Western & Atlantic Railroad Atlanta

University of Georgia School of Commerce Offers Courses for Athens Businessmen

The University of Georgia Fort Valley campus invites Athens business leaders to enroll in new courses in accounting industrial economy banking and transportation. Professor Shelton and Mr Yewtson will meet applicants to arrange attendance and assist with admission details.

Athens The University School of Commerce School of Commerce University of Georgia Fort Tg Weason Shelton Mr. Yewtson

Touch of Pathos in Exhibit by Ernest Adamson at Capitol

Atlanta, Ga September 23 There is a poignant exhibit in the rotunda of the state capitol prepared by Ernest Adamson. It is an onfashioned firescreen crafted from Confederate money once valued at fifty thousand dollars. The story centers on Uncle Jep Stevens of Heard County a Democrat who donated his fortune to the Confederate government and later kept the notes as a cherished relic. The screen now rests at the capitol as a silent tribute to the Lost Cause and Southern patriotism.

Atlanta Ernest Adamson State Capitol Southland Jop” Stevens Senuus Confederate States Jep Starid Adamson

Mayor Arnold Names New District Deputy in Athens Lodge

Mayor R. Arnold appoints P. B. Ath ens Lodge as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the district. The Athens lodge is prominent, with local records showing few drunks in the city and rising medicinal alcohol prescriptions, while no whiskey licenses are issued in Clarke beyond medicinal sales.

R. ©. Arnold Athens Lodge B. P.O Howe Internal Revenue Department Clarke

Hon. John N. Holder Visits City After Speakership Mention

Jefferson politician Hon. John N. Holder was seen in the city yesterday amid congratulatory sentiment over his past speakership and a noted campaign for the legislature next term. He is described as popular and long holding the speakership, with strong local support.

John N. Holder Jefferson

Florida hits ninety percent on twelve inch rifles targets

Sirsecon Norfolk reports the Florida naval team achieved a record by hitting ninety percent of targets with twelve inch rifles in practice at short and intermediate ranges this week, according to naval officials.

Norfolk

Tax official Ty King indicted in Perry County

Marion Alabama September 23 Charles Ty King tax collector for Perry County was indicted by the grand jury today. The case stems from a shortage alleged in May and King faced charges as the indictments proceeded.

Marion Ala Charles ‘Ty King Perry County

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