Doctor McCormack to Speak at University Chapel Tonight
Dr J N McCormack of Bowling Green Ky arrives in Athens this morning to address the public at 8 o clock at the University chapel on Things About Doctors That Doctors and Other People Ought to Know The event is free and open to all with strong local physician support and a planned civic ovation
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Athens
the University
J. N. McCormack
Bowling Green
The
American Medical Association
McCormack
University of Georgia
University
State Normal School
Civic League
Board of Health
Georgia
City Wins Holliday Damages Suit After All-Night Jury
The Holliday case accusing the mayor and council of damages up to twenty thousand dollars ended in a city verdict after a nightlong jury deliberation. Col. E K Lumpkin and Col. Wolver M Smith represented Dr. Holliday. Col. F C Shackelford, city attorney, led the defense. The Banner lauds Shackelford for his forceful, clear presentation and mastery of the law, noting his reputation among Georgia lawyers.
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Holliday
A. C. Holliday
E. K. Lumpkin
Wolver M. Smith
F. C. Shackelford
Col. Shackelford
Georgia Bar
Forma
Shackelford City
Selentions
Western Union Introduces Day Letter Service Expansion
The telegraph company announces daytime service extending across lines to all points in the region and into Canada, with pricing based on fifty word blocks plus an initial charge. Local managers urge inquiries for details on convenience and savings to Athens and surrounding areas.
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Telegraph Co
Canada
Loraine
W. U
Athens
Man with a story in his life speaks at Georgia
Mr Tallis Bernhardt, former Georgian student now with the YMCA, will address the University of Georgia students and faculty Sunday afternoon March 5 in the chapel. A church hearing is planned for some hour Sunday the fifth, featuring his dramatic reform and current work for the new Master. Dr Proctor and Dr W Z Faust operated on Miss Elizabeth Smiths foot to remove a hidden piece of glass causing trouble for years.
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Proctor
Athens
W. Z. Faust
Elizabeth Smith
Infirmary Day in Athens Urged for Crawford W Long Hospital
An appeal outlines Infirmary Day activities in Athens to raise funds for the Crawford W Long Infirmary. It calls for March 2, with pay stations across town and a Chamberlin building lunch, asking residents and influential donors to contribute or pledge.
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Athens
Georgia
Atlanta
Chamberlin
Geor
Burglaries Tied to Alias Known as Amuels Bee Williams
Police report burglaries in Atlanta linked to a suspect using aliases including Amuels and Bee Williams. Authorities recovered most stolen items such as coats hose and hats from the A garment store and other addresses following the night-time robberies at several locations near Russell Tilton Street and Chase Lane.
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Hegro
Amuels
Arstlanta
Bursre
Ater Clothing Company
Russell Tilton
Chase
2Gro
Bee” Williams
N-Pocket
Pensioners Yet to Be Paid In Clarke County
Fifteen Clarke County pensioners on the roll of 158 still await their annual 1911 stipends. They have not called at the ordinary office to collect, some cannot come, others are in other counties. The office will pay out the checks and close the year, reporting to the state commission for those who have not received funds.
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Clarke
Two Years Left for Cross of Honor Applications
The Daughters of the Confederacy in Houston urge descendants to apply for Cross of Honor before April 1 1911 or 1912 deadlines. Many veterans are gone, and only two more years remain for the awards. Descent should act now to join the affiliated Daughters or Sons of the Confederacy and secure certification as a legacy for future generations.
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Crosses of Honor
Daughters of the Confederacy
Houston
Texas
Confederacy
Athens
M. Rutherford
Cross of Honor
Laura Rutherford
Southern Commercial Congress Opens In Atlanta March
Farmers and business men across the South prepare to attend the Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta from March 8 to 10. Secretary James Wilson will discuss The Agricultural Obligations of the South, with five other key farmer focused talks, including Diversification in Southern Agriculture by J A Evans of Shreveport Louisiana and lectures on crop rotation and regional climate impacts.
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South
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Jas. Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
United States
J. A. Evans
Shreveport
W. A. Withers
Department of Chemistry
North Carolina College of Agriculture
R. L. Bennett
Paris
Texas
Negro Women in Athens Organize for Black Mammy Memorial Work
The negro women of Athens organized under Elizabeth Hawkins to support the Black Mammy Memorial Institute. They funded a night school for nearly five months, taught cooking to 46 women, furnished a buck range, contributed to bricklaying and carpentry materials, funded a teacher’s salary, and plan to locate the institute in the area. The group has raised $520 so far, with many artisans offering labor. The night school is open and cooking instruction will begin by March 1 under Lurine Hawkins of Hampton Institute.
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Athens
Elizabeth Hawkins
David Hawkins
Memorial Institute
Lizzie Hawkins
Eliza Gilham
Elizabeth Nash
Ida Pope
Mamie Hunt
Nancy Gilham
Callie Chann
Amanda Spalding
Alma Smith
Maggie McWhorter
Sarah Strick
B. M. Memorial Institute
Black Mammy Memorial Fund
Lurine Hawkins
Hampton Institute
Dr Troutman to Speak at First Methodist Sunday
Dr M L Troutman pastor of First Methodist will preach at both morning and evening services tomorrow. Morning topic Wisdom is justified of her children. Evening topic The Function and Ultimate Purpose of Law. Also Hon S J Watson of Columbia S C and Marshall O Leighton of the US Geological Survey will speak on cereals and southern water resources. Conference features include Pullman parties and agricultural interests with Dr Clarence J Owens arriving in Atlanta to lead the meeting.
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Troutman
First Methodist Church
M. L. Troutman
J. Watson
Columbia
S. C
United States Geological Survey
Marshall O. Leighton
South
Clarence J. Owens
Agriculture and Immigration
The
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
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J. H. Goss
Smith
H. M. Fullilove
Sam's
C. Benedict
M. F. Matthews
Jas. C. Bloomfield
Western Union
Arnold & Abney
Thomas
Florida
Arnold & Phone
Oglethorpe
WR. L. J. Bernhardt
Lars
Crawford W. Long Infirmary
Committee of Ladies
Crawford W. Long
Rolice
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