Soule declines Minnesota dean post praises Georgia work
Editorials across the press laud Dr. Andrew M. Soule of Georgia State College of Agriculture for turning down Governor A Q Eberhart’s offer to become dean of Minnesota State College of Agriculture at $6000 a year. The Atlanta Constitution credits him with patriotic service to Georgia, noting the state advances in science and agriculture and predicting greater achievements ahead. Georgia gains by his decision, and his past work inspires future success.
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Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
A. Q. Eberhart
Minnesota
Minnesota State College of Agriculture
Dr. Soule
Soule
West
Atlanta
Eberhart
Minnesota College
Georgia
South
Neat Wrestling Bouts Planned at Athens Athletic Club
The Athens Athletic Club plans boxing and wrestling shows at its new quarters with Kid Hackenschmidt, a 125 pound New York wrestler, challenging stronger opponents. The club seeks to pair Hackenschmidt with Chicago lightweight Young Panning for a local clash, aiming to sustain public interest with high quality bouts.
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Athens
Blind Tiger Nabbed After Whiskey Sale
Capt R A Sage and Detective Seagraves captured a negro known as Harry Church after he sold a quart of whiskey near Lumpkin and Washington streets. He owned up to the crime and will face Mayor Dorsey for punishment. Officers were on watch and arrested him on Clayton street near Palmer's.
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R. A. Sage
Seagraves
Harry Church
Dorsey
Harry
Southern Express Company
Express
Lumpkin
Washington Streets
Miscreant Fires Into Moving Gainesville Train
A miscreant fired into a Gainesville Midland train as it left the city, narrowly missing the baggage man and stopping the bullet against a stove. Police investigated with little progress, with no motive or shooter identified, and the case will be thoroughly pursued.
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Gainesville
Fireworks and torpedo ban in city limits notice
Notice forbids discharging fireworks within city fire limits or near depots and cotton warehouses and placing torpedoes on street railroad tracks. Convicted offenders face penalties under section 299 of the City Code with half the fine paid as a reward to informants who provide evidence.
Funeral for Mary Louise Long Held at Fromanuel Church
Funeral services for Mary Louise Long, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Long, are set for eleven this morning at Fromanuel Episcopal Church. Friends and acquaintances of the bereaved parents are invited to attend.
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Fromanuel Episcopal Church
Mary Louise
Ife
H. M. Long
Sarepta Baptist Sunday School Convention Adjourns
The Sarepta Baptist Sunday School convention adjourned in Athens after four days with First Baptist Church as hosts. Rev. B G Smith opened with an address, Rev. M A Jenkens lectured on Matthew, and State Secretary George W Andrews closed with testimonials for twenty lectures. Andrews praised the session as satisfactory and noted strong local attendance and out of town visitors who shopped between lectures. Fruitful outcomes are anticipated for Sunday school work across Baptist and other local Sunday schools.
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Sarepta Baptist Sunday School Convention
First Baptist Church
B. G. Smith
State Mission Board
Smith
M. A. Jenkens
Athens First Baptist Church
Matthew
Jenkens
George W. Andrews
Andrews
Sarepta Baptist
Athens
Baptist
Chancellor Barrow to Return Today
Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia will return from Washington to discuss the Jeanes Trust Fund Committee meeting. The group handles a one million dollar fund left by Mrs Jeanes for the education of negroes in elementary subjects. The board seeks best use of funds and aims to align education with Southern interests.
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David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Wington
D.C
Jeanes
Saturday Book Club Not Open Christmas Day
The Saturday Book Club library opens today from 11 to 1 to allow members to pick up new books. It will be closed next Saturday for Christmas Day. Members should return current books and check out titles today. Miss Lasage Darwin returns home from Baltimore. Smoke V. P. Cigars.
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Book Club
Farmers Conference to Boost Prizes and Lunch for Children
The second annual Farmers Conference will be in this city January 18 to 21 at the State College of Agriculture. A January 22 rally for hundreds of local children will feature lunch and special prizes for corn and cotton. The plan includes forming a Corn and Cotton Breeders Association. The State College will cover expenses except prizes and lunch. last year the Athens Chamber of Commerce funded prizes and lunch, and will be asked to raise funds again. The gathering is expected to attract a large, enthusiastic crowd. railroads have offered a fare rate, and local schools are coordinating with county officials to bring many boys and girls to Athens. The event is viewed as highly beneficial to the college and city.
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State College of Agriculture
Athens
Rev Geo D Stone Actively at Work at Young Harris Memorial
Rev George D Stone the new pastor at Young Harris Memorial is already on the job. He preached his first sermon last Sunday and spent the week getting acquainted with his congregation and planning improvements for the church. The Sunday school is expected to gain momentum under his leadership with strong backing from his people for a prosperous year.
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George D. Stone
Young Harris Memorial
Young Harris Memorial Church
Mr Guy Brightwell Prepares Long Trip to Montgomery
Mr Guy Brightwell leaves today for Montgomery Alabama by automobile to join Mrs Brightwell. He plans a splendid route from Atlanta noting excellent roads along the way. He has taken several long trips in his car and has been fortunate to avoid any machine trouble on previous journeys.
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Guy Brightwell
Montgomery
Ala
Brightwell
Atlanta
Christmas rush at express and post offices urges careful packaging
The article urges senders to wrap packages securely and address them correctly to ensure safe delivery. It notes many losses come from improper addresses and urges proper postage and labeling before mailing. Red Cross stamps are offered free to points in the state through the Southern Express Company to support tuberculosis extermination funds.
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Southern Express Company
Red Cross
Nantahala School Has Xmas Tree Celebration
Yesterday morning at Nantahala avenue school Miss Mary Lou Wier principal and teachers Miss Ruby Harbin and Nell McDorman gave a Christmas tree to the children. The event featured a decorated tree with lights and sacks of treats for each child. A program followed with solos prayers songs and carols performed by primary and upper grades.
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Josephine Ticks
Geo. Stone
Paul Stevens
Carol
Santa Claua
Walter Strickland
Santa Claus
Mr. Mouse
Gertrude Loreen
Star
Annie May Colley
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
The Indian's Bride at Crystal Theatre
A vivid western cowboy tale played at Crystal Theatre on Lumpkin Street with lively music and comfortable seating. The program notes promise attractive pictures shown to their best advantage in this engaging feature.
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Lumpkin Street
Crystal Sc
Freshmen at University of Georgia reject red cap rule
Freshmen hold indignation meeting to protest upper class decrees. Upperclassmen had ordered freshmen to wear red caps with black letters after the holidays to mark the class. The campus divides as seniors, juniors and sophomores push the insignia plan while freshmen refuse to submit. The outcome hinges on post holiday campus actions.
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University of Georgia
University
Princeton
Upp
Hon Joe Hall Visit Stirs Georgia Legislature Ambitions
Hon Joe Hill Hall, famed Bibb county statesman and watchdog of the Georgia treasury, spent yesterday in Athens on business. Though recently ill and limping, he is recovering and hinted retirement after this term, while Bibb Democrats may push him to return regardless of his wishes.
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Joe Hill Hall
Bibb County
Georgia Treasury
Athens
Hall
Macon
Georgia
Catholic Church Services Tomorrow Mass and Benediction
Catholic church invites all to Mass and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament tomorrow Sunday at 10:30 led by Father McVeigh. Obedience and devotion stressed as part of the service. Local merchants note Smoke V. P. Cigars nearby for attendees.
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Father McVeigh
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DR. A. M. Soule
Athens Athletic Club
Candy Kitchen
Gainesville Midland
Mary Louise Long
Sarepta
Barrow
Jeanes Trust Fund
Smoke V. P. Cigars
Farmers’ Conference
Geo. D. Stone
Nantahala
Hom
Joe Hall
City
Bibb
Catholic Church Services
V. P. Cigars
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