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The Weekly banner. ESTABLISHED 1832 ATHENS, GA., FRIDAY MORNING,'JANUARY 21, 1921. * ESTABLISHED 1832 JOHN E. FUNERAL SERVE TODAY AT 3;30 ONE OF ATHENS’ OLDEST CITIZENS MEIHIEI, TIE III! WHO KNOWS III Only Ten Days Death Followed Attack of Pneu monia Yesterday. HEAD OF TALMADGE GROCERY COMPANY Native of This City and A1 ways Worked For Its In terest and Welfare. Mnjnr John E. Talmadge, one or the nlileat and most prominent dtl zens of Athens, passed away yester day morning at 10:45 o'cloek at his home on Prince avenue. He had been III only ten days, bis Illness start Ins with heart trouble and endlna with pneumonia, from the effects of which death came. Calmly and serenely, he met Death ns a Christian and a soldier would meet It, bravely and with resignation, full of faith and unafraid. Major Talmadge was a native of Athens, having been born In this cltv on November 2. 1848, nnd being In his seventy-third year nt the time of his death. His native city was at all times dose to bis heart and In him Athens had a son always faithful and always true. Ho was a more boy, just past his twelfth birthday, when the first gun was tired nt Fort Sumter. Ho wanted to go to the front with the first com pany that left Athens and that desire to don tho Confederate gray never lefl him. Before he wns fifteen ho mnn- exed to elude the strict miles as to age requirements and realised ' hie fond dreams. He was just a boy sol der. a young Georgia volunteer, but no heart In all the Confederacy bent trne r to the cause and no spirit was more valiant or more devoted. He followed the fortunes of the Confed eracy aa a soldier in Joe Wheeler’s ravnlry and the famous Confederal' leader had no braver or more depend ante subtler in his command than John E. Talmadge. In later life there came to him many pleasures, many honors and much success In many waya, but he possess cl nothing of which he wa* prouder than the record of those daya when as a mere lad, he followed tho utarrj flag of the Confederacy. Out of the Confederate Army ht came, as thousands of others came possessed only of honor and a grim determination to rise above all ob stacle.s In the way of prognaa and success. He can himself with all hl« vigor and ability Into the battle o' rebuilding bis country. He stood In his place and without fear or fllneh Boys’ Meeting at Y. M. C. A Grows in Interest and En thusiasm Weekly. The boys’ meeting of the Sunday "V" club on Sunday afternoon will be addressed by Rev. Wulter Anthony the new preacher of the First Meth odist church of this city. Mr. An thony, since coming to Athena, has completely won the hearts and ad miration of those who have heard him preach hia masterful sermons from the pulpit. He utters no uncertain note, but delivers a clear-cut gospel message that hews closely to the line of allegiance to God and to Christ Rev. Anthony has proven himself unusually attractive to the young people, and the committee In charge of speakers for Ihe Sunday “Y" club are anxious that the boys of Athena should hear him Sunday afternoon. He will speak on the very attrac live subject, “A Dreamer of Dream*.’ The boy or the man who cannot dream cannot see Into the future, and Is minus that great faculty of the mind— 'maginatlon. To hear this subject treated by a man of Mr. Anthony’s strength and experience will be an opportunity all boys in out community should avail themselves of. The meeting will be held In the au dltorlum of the Y. M. C. A. at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, and a most cordial nvitatlon is extended to all boys to be present. (Continued on Page Three) ESCOME TWO SEAPLANES WRECKED INGAIE OFF NICARAUGA Crews Both Safe But Plane Will Have to Be Restored Before Flight Again. TO BATTLE U. GA. (By Associated Preee) San Juandelsur, Nicaragua. Jan. 20, —Lieut. H. V. Baughn. commander of seaplane NC-5. which was wrecked •rad sunk when It ran into a tre mendous hurricane last Saturday forty miles north of here, during Its ai tempted flight from California to the canal zone, told of his experiences to . day. 1 8he seaplane was one of twelve which left San Diego on December . noth. "When we run Into the hurrl i-ane Saturday our englno wns giving “Revomrp” Tq what Cnrlv’s trouble." Baughn said. "The wlml tevenge IS wnai Wmy B wag b iowlm? abo ut forty-five miles an Men Are After—But Will hour and the plane was flung about Thpv Opt It? ; tike a boy’s kite with an insufficient Jllty Lxet 11. ta|1 ln thp hl|! h wind. It eventually fluttered to the surface of the aea and The Rod and Black basketball team we taxied to the beach under tre and the cage game fans of Athena nn.l mendous dlfllcultteg In the teeth of north Georgia are anxiously awaiting | the gale.” The Kanawha took the the urrlval Saturday of Coach Josh crew aboard and tried to tow the sea- Cody and his quintet of Mercer Bap- plane, but It sank, lists who. before what a Macon scribe Tile tug Ganet Is here taking on said was tho largest crowd that ever I materials to repair seaplane NC-8, witnessed an Indoor game in the | which was wrecked at fileante. The Central City, went down ln utter de- crews of both seaplanes are In perfect f"nt, nnd all that sort of thing, before; condition, onslaughts of Stegeman’s Bulldogs EAST POINT Y.W.G.A. GAME TONIGHT IS TO BE Two Girls’ Teams Put Up Excellent Brand of Cage Game Is Said. Tonight, at 8 o’clock, on the Y. W. C. A. court, the strong East Point teanj will lock norns with the local rls’ team In what promises to be a isrd fight front start to finish. ... The Eas'; Point -team. In the At lanta league, comes to Athena with a Clean record for the year, with four straight victories to their credit, and from the dope, aa seen In the sport columns of the Atlanta papers, the team that beats them will have to show tome class. The "Y. W.” management Is making every effort to bring to Athens the beat girls’ teams In the south, re gardless of expense, and believes the people of Athena will support the "Y. W.’’ In every game In apprecia tion of this effort. The “Y. W.” team belong* to the city of Athens, absolutely a home talent combination, and their showing to date has been no discredit to the city and Institution they represent. .Since the game with the Christian college hard work and loti of It ha* been the menu on the ‘‘Y. TV." court, and It Is believed the team will show an Improvement over the form shown In the last game. This will be the last game before the great Draughon Business college game, two weeks from this date, and vour last chance to site up the local team’s chances against this collection of oil-southern girl stars. The Bait Point team li leading In ihe leagne race, with Bve old and ex perienced players. They are confident of leaving Athens with the “Y. W.” •earn sadder and wiser. The “Y. W." team, while realising that they have a Aght on their bande, still feel* that with an even break/of Tuck they will maintain their record of one thousand per cent. Remember, ”Y. WT va.-'East Tolnt. Building heated. At I o'clock. Y. W. C. A. gymnasium. Admission, GO cents HERE IN APRIL Members of Georgia Asso ciation Will Gome Hun dreds Strong to City. Mr. Harvey Stovall, of the Bludwlae Co., haa returned from Atlanta, where he secured for this city the conven tion of the Georgia Manufacturers' association. This organization la sev eral hundred strong and Is one of the most representative commercial bodies In the statei The convention will be held here In April and every preparation is now being made for the occaalon. The Chamber of Commerce conven tion committee will co-operate with the manufacturers of this city In planning a program and entertain ment for the visitors. Mr. Stovall la enthusiastic over the his coming of the manufacturers and splendid work In securing the con ventlon for this city la appreciated by the public. The convention will bo In session for two days and It It expected that many matters of vital Importance the manufacturers will be up for dis cussion. ERIOR COURT Jail Cases Ready For Trial All Disposed Of—Two Murder Cases. HARDING GOES TO ELORIDA TO REST President-Elect’s Headquar ters to Be St Augustine Hotel For While. If the skies are gray and the world "The Man W3io The Athena Banner, he will take on HERE UM 30 Is durk Write Alexander. Knows!” For Alexander bus announced that he will attempt to solve tho problems of resders of The Athens Banner, whether those troubles eoncem love, adventure or anything else In the immut of worrlments. Alexander, famous mystic seor and j full, correct name and address, and crystal gaxer, is to be the attraction: send It to "Alexander, care of The at the Colonial Theater for three days, Athens Banner." ln responding Alex- commencing next Monday night with I #nd(>r wl „ uge t -, e < n uialtt. but his own shoulders the various trou bles which bob up these daya. and attempt to reive them for the readers of this paper. All that is necessary for you to do to get an answer to the questions which are troubling you Is to write the query plainly and briefly, sign your a special aotivenlr matinee on IVed- .. ueuday for the ladles only. During | “ ''<> nul *’»"» - vu “ r Question die this lime he will not grant any private regarded It la Imperative that you sign ntervlews, or audiences. That is bar-! your full, correct Time and address, red. according to his contract with , A limited number of questions will Manager* Williams ami Funkeusteln, I appear dally, being answered In the of the theater, and The Athens Ban j order received, and the flrat aet will ner. be "ubllahed In the Tuesday edition Instead, through the columns of l of The Athens Banner. MAJOR JOHN E. TALMADGE last Saturday night, after haying P»l! Tells CoUl*t n drubbing on the Auburn five the Previous night at the Moss auditorium In Athens, forty's men may be In better trim •his time; but the Red and Black boya Ilr ". too, so what It takes to make u r, ’al interesting game of basketball these two teams will have and show In Ihe fans tomorrow night. Get your ticket, get your hat and 80 The only other thing to do Is to L‘ke someone with you. His Story cl Flight Negroes Arrested Connection With Moody Murder Case Meridian. Miss.. Jan. 20.—Ed Me Elr oy and Rosa Walls, negroes, were arrested hero today In connection "Ith the murder of Moody Price, who , *as hacked to death with an axe last Friday bod. McElrov Is said to have a police •eeord. which I* being checked up. v hlle tbs j Ulcers refused to make a I'lil-ment regarding tho woman, ox- -T'l that bloodhounds followed lr «H through her yard. (B- Associated Preee) Roekaway. N. Y„ Jan. 20.—Recover Ing sufficiently from the effects of his recent balloon trip to the rroien north. Lieut. Stephen Farrell appear ed today before the naval board of Inquiry and testified he had scaroely any remembrance of coming to bio*" with his comrade. Lieut. Walter Hin ton. on their return to clvlllxntlon. Farrell said nothing regarding Hin ton's testimony about Farrell’* want ing them to cut his throat or about disarming him, but several times h- lagged behind his companions, and was "all In" at the time of the fight. After It he said he told Louis Ktoor he feared he was “going nutty. j The news that Major John K. Tab | death, they will fear no evil.” madge has passed to his eternal re- i b'a of the Old School will miss ... . "Major Just a bit more than those of ward brlqgs deep sorrow to Athens. , hp n „ w century . but all will miss Major Talmadge, or rather, “Major,' him. He was unostentatiois. never as his friends and loved ones delight seeking or desiring public honors, ed lu calling him. was a landmark. The applause of u people was to htm Be It understood that God’s promt-1 the tinkling of cymtaile. nent landmarks arc not mountain- or ; He was a builder—-a great builder— hills, neither are they oceans or rivers, | the builder of a home wherein were hut they are His children who servo | reared those who became the noblest Him and serve Him faithfully, and type of citizenship. In serving Him faithfully have served He was the builder of a business their country, their etafe and their, that stood for everything that was town nobly and well. j honorable and upright. That Is why Major Talmadge was a | He was the builder of a city, not to landmark, but not of the material kind i be measured by Its population or tall that perishes. "God has caused the! buildings, but a city wherein those mountains to skip like ranis and the j who lived might lore, might prosper, hills like lambs," but His children: and thank God for Its opportunities, remain steadfast and Immovable. | He was the builder of character. They are under the Shepherd’s rare j more precious than the "Golden Fleece nnd fear no want 1 or Roman Eagle.” the richest of all "He niaketh then) to lie down in j Jewels In the diadem of life, green pasture*, and leadeth them b". The life of Major Talmadge has side still waters. Though they walk i been a deep Inspiration to me. through tho valley of the shadow of M. O. 'MICHAEL. Gantt Will Probe Alleged Bribery Prohibition Men Inspector Clarke and Five Others Killed in Ambush Attention, Veterans! The members of Cobb-Deloney camp United Confederate Veterans, are ask cd to meet at the city ha 1 at this afternoon to attend In » th funeral of Major John E. Talmadge. (By Associated Press) Savanna’i. Qa., Jan. 20.—The fed (By Associated Preee) Dublin. Jan 20 — District Inspector oral government launched Ita Inquiry r|arkc „ nt and folIr into the alleged bribery of prohlbl . tlon enforcement officers today with ^ ' . (he arrival of D. J. Gantt, supervls- s ' aM,> WPr * wound ^ ,n « \™ b " ,h In* agent, and a number of assist- ,hl * afternoon at Olenwood, Dublin ants. I Cattle authorities announced tonight. The 8unday school worker* Athena of all denominations have Been extended a moat cordial Invita tion to attend all eeaslona Of tho School of Methods, which will be held In the First Christian church, Athens, January. 30th, Slat and February let, In addition to three of the employ ed worker* of the Georgia Sunday School association. R. TX Webb, gen era! superintendent: Miss Daisy Mb gee, children's auperlntendent, and Mlaa Flora Daria, ssaistant general superintendent. Dr. E. LeRoy Daken, of Charlestown. W. Va.J pastor of tha Tdmple Baptist ehnrcb of that city, baa been secured for the program Dr. Daken will be the chief speaker at the opening session of tha school Sunday afternoon, speaking on •Factors in Sunday School Effi ciency.’’ Dr. Daken ’Is a Sunday uhool pastor, who has specialised largely In the adult work. He chairman of the adult division work of the West Virginia Sunday School association and,a recognized leader throughout that state In the organised Bible class work for men and women A nnmW of local workers will have a part on the program. Including Rev. S. R. Grubb, Prof. W. F. Brown -a Wingfield, Cobb Lampkln and Dr. J. L. Pendley. The general officers of the Clarke County Sunday School association are W. R. Tindall, preal dent; Fred J. Orr. rice president: Francis Jackeon, vice president, and W, A. Capps, eecretary. The district presidents ere Prof. D. L. Earnest Athens; Prof. P. F. Brown, Athens, and Claude Tuck, Athens. R. F. D. This meeting Is being held under the Joint auspices of the Clarke County and the Georgia Sunday School asso ciations. Elite’s Feature Picture Yesterday Failed to Arrive “The Courage of Marge O'Doone.” the big Curwood picture that wa- to open at the Elite Theater yeeterday morning, failed to arrive In Athens, due to the fact that It was carried past Athens from the north by the mall clerk and then delayed In being returned back on account of a wreck on the S. A. L. between here and At lanta. This picture will be on band to be shown at the Elite today and those who were disappointed In not getting to are It yesterday can rialt the Elite today and see this big feature of the northwest country. (By Associated Pres*) Merlon.-O.. Jan. 20.—Quitting 'Mar rlon for a Florida vacation before en taring the White House, President elect Harding today closed his real dence here and spent the greater part of the day bidding friends good-bye Leaving at midnight, he Is due at St, tugustlne oo 8unday morning. Mr*. Harding la going on a shopping trip east before going to Florida. Harding plans to make no rear-plat form speeches en route, having plan ned to begin a good rest aa soon as hs hie board bla private car. He will make bla 'Florida headquarters In « St. Augustine hotel, but, first of all. will get entirely away from all cares In a fortnight's fishing trip down the nut Florida coaat. Before leaving Harding made short talk at the city high school, which has been named "Harding High School," and was an honored gueet at an Elks’ meeting. He trill return here before going to Washington, but unlr for a stay of a few hours. Th* story of. Harding's devotion to one of hie fellow-townsmen came to light by chance tonight, after It bad been kept secret at hla request for several week* from some of those most directly concerned. It Involved financial guarantee from Harding to enable hi* church to continue the salary of Dr. Thomas H. McAfee, the pastor, who has been Incapacitated since be was stricken with paralysis Inst July. Arrest of Brother Slain Man Follows Probe of Killing (By Associated Prate) Florence, 8. C., Jan. 20.—Edmund Bigham, brother of L. S. Blgham, who was supposed to have killed bla moth er. hi* slater, and her tiro adopted children and then committed suicide at Pnmpllco last Saturday, was arrest- d this afternoon and placed la Jail oo a warrant sworn out by John W. McCracken, father of the children. Several negroes will be arrested and hold aa material witnesses according o Coroner Smith. Philip H. Arrow- smith. attorney, also made an affidavit that Edmund Blgbam threatened the life of hla sister when she atttempted to recover three blank signed deeds which Edmund bad taken from L. 8. Blgbam. In hla affidavit Arrowsmith aaiert- ed Mrs. Marjorie Black. Blgham’s sister, who was killed, requested him on January gtb to draw a will for her and said Edmund Blgham bad threat- <ned her life. The affidavit also stat ed Mrs. Black told Arrowsmith she gave L. 8. Blgham three signed blank deeds and that Edmund took these from hie brother and threatened her life when ihe tried to get them back. Edmund had no Interest in the Blg ham estate, having conveyed his In terest to hi* mother and brother. It was stated. Arrowsmith said he draw the will for Mra. Black, placing fn ft the reason why she wanted to leer* her property to L. 8. Blgbam. The III has been found, according to the authorities. Clearing the jail yesterday at noon of cases ripe for trial at the January term of court, Judge Blanton Fortson dismissed the jury serving and ad journed the court. A large number of divorce case* occupied the first day’s session, and Tuesday the trial of criminal cases was begun. The flrat was that of Tom Wingfield, Indicted on n charge o( murder. In this case a verdict/ of not guilty was returned. Another murder case, that of the state vs. Hattie Bowen, a negroes, charged with mur dering her husband, followed, and s verdict of not guilty was returned, A verdict of guilty was returned la the cai* of Will Brittain, the negro whom police officer* caught while in the net of robbing Johnson's pool room and who was alleged to have been the same man who entered the Stouth- ern passenger station earlier the same night. He wss sentenced to serve two to five years In the penitentiary. Lucius Brown, n negro tried on n charge of assault and attempt to mur der Wilson Brown, hie nephew, and n verdict of guilty of ahootlng at an other wa* returned In this case. He , was Rentenced one to two years. Arthur Mathews, negro charged with breaking Into a box car, wan found not guilty. R. R. Ktmbro, charged with havtug whisky In bis possession, was bund not guilty. The following prisoner* plead guil ty to the charges against them, and were sentenced as follows; John Harris, larceny from the house; sentenced to twelve months. T. H. Peeples, lerdeny from the bouse; flue of 3100 or eight months. Derrick Billups, forgery; punished as for misdemeanor; fine $100 and costa .or six months. How Billups Wat Caught. The' case against th# negro Derrick Billups resulted from a chance meet ing between be nnd Policeman c. A. Letter one night recently. The officer who at the time wai working on the day watch and was off doty, was on hla way home. The negro was going In the same direction, overtook the officer and engaged him In conversa tion during which he stated that bs had a long waya—about ten mites to walk," but that If he could get a check that he had In bli pocket cash ed, he could biro eomebody to take him. Patrolman Lester was ‘‘looking for checks" so he naked the negro to lot him see tho check. It proved to be one made to “Fred Dixon" and was signed by “J. M. Tribble" and drawn on tho Georgia National bank. The police had bad several check* reported to them as worthless that were passed on firm*, hero and forged on Mr. J. D. (Does) Tribble, a promi nent citizen living near High fthoals. to Lester took the negro In ("barge, end he and Detective Charley See- Travel began working on tho ease racing the check. They found a cheek filled out to “Jim Johnson".for 125. and drawn on the Peoples Bank, bnt without signature In possesion of Bil lups, who lint claimed hie nsme wns Fred Dixon,” but Detective Seagraves knew him a* Derrick Billups. The officer went to J. B. Tribble at Jeffer son, the man Billups claimed he got the check from, who said that tt was not only s forgery but that ha had never seen or heard of "Dixon” or Der rick Billups. In arresting iBfllupe the nolle* be lieve they have the man who passed the other cheeks, one of which teas on the lady who owns the place upon which Billups had been working. Checks had been passed by negroes upon the Columbia Tailoring Co., Ed wards Grocery, Martin Shoe Store, nnd one had been presented to the Josephs Jewelry Co., but while the manager was calling the bank to see If tt was good, the negro made a getaway leav ing the check In tbelr possession. In each Instance the cbeeka were returned bs being worthlees by tha banks. While Blltupe could not be connect- with each case, the police are con fident he had something to do with them. ’I • S 1 Colonial Curtain To Wait on Game On account cf the Oeorgia-Merrer basketball tame on Saturday evening. Managers William* and Fnnksnstsln, of the Colonial Theater, announce that the nerformsnoe -of “Turn to the Right" will commence nt 8:68 Instead 8:30 o’clock, th* tuna! hour. This done In ordar to give those wl desire to attend the basketball game nn opportunity of seeing the game and th* performance as trail. “Turn to the Right" Is one’of the hast comedies of the season and will presented fa this city with th* same scenery and east as It wa* pro to Ksw tented York at tk* Gaiety L