Examinations at the State Normal School Debut
Entrance examinations were held yesterday and will be held again today at the State Normal School. President Ranson notes a projected over ninety percent enrollment for the full ten months, a sign of stable, stronger teaching. Dormitory space is limited, with seventy young ladies assigned to Winnie Davis Memorial hall and extra rooms in the infirmary building used as needed.
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State Normal School
Ranson Aasue
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
Mallory in town talking the far
Mr J M Mallory passenger agent of the Central of Georgia railway, with headquarters in Macon, was in the city arranging to handle crowds for the Northeast Georgia Fair. He told The Banner that forecasts from Macon to Athens show large attendance and that Central Railway will offer low rates and excursion trains for three to four days during the fair. Mallory returned to Macon yesterday afternoon.
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J. M. Mallory
Central of Georgia Railway
Macon
Witte
Mallory
Monticello
Athens
Central Railway
Central
Vagrants Fined by Judge Cobb
Judge Howell Cobb sentences Dan Glenn and John Cason to fines of fifty dollars each or twelve months in the chain gang for vagrancy. The defendants have no money to pay, making a harsher default likely.
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Cobb
Howell Cobb
Dan Glenn
John Cason
Cotton Market News from August 28 1908
Daily cotton market briefing notes steady demand in New Orleans and spread to Savannah as buyers show cautious interest. Prices hover near levels from prior session with boll conditions described as fair and futures steady amid limited selling from growers.
Many Exhibits to Be Made at Northeast Georgia Fair
Secretary Hodgson of the Fair Association addressed letters to J. Pope Brown James M. Smith and others urging exhibits at the Northeast Georgia Fair. He expects each big farmer to participate with exhibits that can travel to Atlanta and Macon fairs after Athens. Letters from pine county farmers indicate plans for multiple agricultural displays.
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Hodgson
The
Fair Association
J. Pope Brown
James M. Smith
George W. Truitt
McRee Brothers
Georgia
Atlanta
Macon
Athens
Special Round Trip Rates to Washington
The Southern railway offers round trip tickets to Washington D C for 17.75 dollars. Tickets on sale Aug 30 31 Sept 1 2 with return by Sept 10 and an extension to Sept 25 for 50 cents with ticket deposit. For details contact the nearest agent or R W Sizer G A W H Tayloe A G P A Athens Ga Atlanta Ga S H Hardwick G P A Washington DC.
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Southern Railway
Washington, D. C
Asle
R. W. Sizer
G. A . W. H. Tayloe
Athens, Ga
Atlanta, Ga
S. H. Hardwick
Washington, D , CO
New fall fabrics and home goods sale at Michael Bros
Michael Bros advertises fall stock including new work wear hair ornaments belts ceilings hosiery madras fabrics and walking skirts. It highlights carpets mattings rugs and table linens with a closing out of summer goods at half price. A separate note promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion claims and a testimonial about a sick child in Nashville.
Boston Bakery's Elegant Cakes Impress Athens Market
The Boston Bakery, led by manager Mr. Veal, sends a striking cake to the editor described as one of the best and most attractive in the city. It features pink and white decoration with the raised initials "B. F. H." The ad promotes Fresh Flour All the Time and Clifton Flour from Bransford, sold to retail merchants for daily use. Wingfield Cash Grocery stock is noted.
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Nashville
Boston
Athens
Clifton
Bransford’s
Wingfield Cash Grocery
Model School to Wall in Open on Tuesday
The new model and practice school at the State Normal School will open Tuesday in Athens. Miss Davis leads the first grade and is praised as a premier primary teacher. Miss Murphy heads the kindergarten. The building features a gym under Miss Cathan, an anthropometric and mental testing program, a dining room, and domestic science lessons. Perishables are funded by George Foster Peabody, with a small registration fee for supplies.
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State Normal School of
Georgia
Mage Athens
Miss Davis
Margaret Murphy
Miss Murphy
Louisville
Kentucky
Easons
Chicago University
Miss Cresswell
Miss Smith
School of Education
University of Chicago
Miss Cathan
Harvard University
Boston Mal
George Foster Peabody
Miss Parrish
Orr
Annie Linton
Teachers’ College of New York
Mita Linton
Bogart Defeats Athens Boys In Campus Baseball Clash
On University grounds yesterday Bogart led Athens 5 to 0 when play ended after the fifth inning amid a dispute over late substitutions. Captains Hamilton of Bogart and the Athens skipper clashed over which players could enter, umpire Carithers halted proceedings with no agreement, and the game remained unfinished.
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Bogart Boys
Bogart
Hamilton
Athens
Carithers
Watkins
McWhorter
Davison and Lowe Linen Sale Highlights Damask and Towels
Progressive sale listing linen and table damask at reduced prices. Includes unbleached red check and striped damask, mercerized damask in 72 inches wide at 75 cents per yard, Turkish bath towels and white belts. Also notes new waists and gents handkerchiefs. Also mentions school enrollment Sept 1 with priority to former pupils. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison & Lowe
Marseilles
The Race Track Is A Popular Place At Fair Grounds
The Banner observed a lively scene at the fair grounds as race horses worked out in front of about a hundred spectators in the morning and a similar crowd in the afternoon. The racing committee has improved the program and more fast horses are expected, with continued progress on the fair buildings.
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Fair Grounds
Music Department at Lucy Cobb Institute Progress
The Lucy Cobb Institute music department shows steady progress under Mrs Lipscomb. It offers in connection with the literary department the same conservatory advantages as Cincinnati, with European and American teachers and a thorough course based on the works of leading composers.
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Lucy Cobb
Lucy Cobb Institute
Kor
Contractors begin digging for Peabody Library on campus
Work has started on the new Peabody Library building with contractors digging foundations. A number of people have visited the site to view the location, and the crew expects to complete the trenching in a few days.
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Peabody Library
QOGE 10 MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS IN TOWN
The Red Men will move into a new hall in the Dupree building, prompting the Odd Fellows to arrange new quarters. The lodge may rent the hall they now occupy in the Carlton building, though other proposals are under review. Decision expected soon.
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Dupree Building
Odd Fellows
Carlton Building
New Residence on Milledge Avenue Promoted by Dr W A Carlton
Dr W A Carlton plans early construction of a handsome new residence on Milledge Avenue at the Hamilton lot corner. The ad markets the home as one of the handsomest in the area and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation with a 250 price at E R Palmer Son and J M S McFirth Bro druggists.
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W. A. Carlton
Milledge Avenue
Hamilton Lot
Talk of prison commission race centers on Captain Cobb
The discussion on the next prison commissioner race grows as criticism of the Allagood case and the commission’s defense of past actions intensify. Captain John A. Cobb of Americas, son of General Howell Cobb and brother of Judge Howell Cobb and Major Lamar Cobb, is named by supporters in this city. The American Times Recorder has endorsed him, citing his fearless record and suitability for the role, drawing broad local interest.
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Prison Commission
Allagood
Thas
Commission
John A. Cobb
Americas
American Times” Recorder
Je J
Captain Cobb
Gate
Eral Howell Cobb
Howell Cobb
Lamar Cobb
Bowling Alleys of the VN Go Open to Public
The Men's Christian Association bowling alleys will open this afternoon for public use after a delay. Public players pay ten cents per game in advance while association members are charged five cents per game, also in advance. Opening follows the temporary closure of public alleys and will last until general reopening in about ten days.
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Men's Christian Association
Delightful Georgia Barbecue At Clarke Farm
A large crowd attended a genuine old time Georgia barbecue given by Mr. Fred Dawson at his Clarke County farm seven miles from Athens yesterday. About 125 guests enjoyed a superb cue and praised Dawson’s hospitality, naming him the prince of hosts and good fellows.
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Georgia
Clarke
Fred Dawson
Dawson
Fatal Mistake Warns Wisest About Back Pain
Capt. D. W. Welsh of Wood County Infirmary tells how Dean's Kidney Pills cured his back ache and fears of kidney illness. His wife and sister also used them with success. Available from H. R. Palmer & Sons for 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. is sole U. S. agent.
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Dean
Bright
D. W. Welsh
Wood County Infirmary
Parkersburg
W. Va
Enya
J. N. Murdock
Third Street
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Baxter & Co
Doliing Uplands
Washington
Michael Bros
Boston Baker's Elegant Cakes
Forsyth
and Will
Monroe County
Che Yaree
Qoge
Sumter County
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