State High School Con tests on University campus
The annual state high school contests run July 4 and 5 on the University campus with girl recitations in the morning in the University chapel and a 8 45 pm piano scholarship contest at Bernau followed by an oral spelling contest. About 60 boys enter the track meet Thursday afternoon at Sanford, with events including sprints jumps and throws. Contestants come from numerous towns across the state and several state records are anticipated. Tickets for all three contests sell for 25 cents to fund prizes.
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Thurdua
Bernau
Tate
Sanford
West Point
Carrollton
Buena Vista
La‘Grange
Ashburn
Gainesville
Toccoa
Commerce
Auburn
Jefferson
Jonesboro
Conyers
Covington
Lithonia
Fitzgerald
Americus
Reynolds
Dan- 0D
Hawkinsville
Montezuma
Sylvester
Arlington
Norman Park
Titton
Pelham
Cyrene
Thomasville
Vidalia
Statesboro
Metter
Lyons
Swainesboro
Savannah
Claxton
Dublin
Eatman
Clarke Rifles Shifted to the First Infantry
The Clarke rifles of Athens, once part of the 4th battalion, are temporarily transferred to the First Infantry as Company F following the disbandment of five state troops companies during the annual inspection. The move includes the Clarke rifles of Athens and related company reassignments.
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Atlanta
Gai
4Th Batalion
Clarke Rifles
Athens
Augusta
Auto and Bicycle Collision Injures Man on Prince Ave
Sunday morning about nine o'clock a collision at Prince avenue corner of Pulaski and Dougherty streets involved Dr. Ravaud Benedict's automobile and a bicycle ridden by I. J. Waters. Waters suffered arm and knee injuries. reports of broken bones were exaggerated.
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Prince Avenue
Pulaski
Dougherty Streets
Benedict
Mr. Waters
Excursion Rates for Fourth of July via Central of Georgia
Fourth of July excursion fares via Central of Georgia Railway tickets go on sale July 2 3 and 4 with a final return limit of July 8. For full information ask the Ticket Agent. Mr Dan Conlan of Michael Brothers returns from Augusta after attending his mother’s funeral. sympathies are extended. Battalion transfers note: Second Infantry to First Infantry. remaining 4th battalion to Second Infantry.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Dan Conlan
Michael
Brothers
Augusta
Shooting near county line involves Griffin girl and Glenn
Carrie Griffin, a colored girl, was shot on a public road on the Clarke Madison line by Bert Glenn. The injury may be fatal and Glenn, described as the suitor of the girl, is at large. Griffin offers a $25 reward for Glenn’s capture as investigators determine whether the crime occurred in Clarke or Madison county.
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Carrie Griffin
This County
Madison
Bert Glenn
Clarke County
Madison County
Meade Griffin
Clarke
Robert Glenn
Griffin
Robert Callaway
Glenn
Winterville
Athletes, thieves stir Athens as break in spree grows
Police and citizens link a wave of house breaking and attempted robberies in Athens to recent nights. A glass pane was removed from the Callaway Brothers store near the State Normal School but nothing was taken. Davison-Nicholson Co. storefront glass was removed with no loot found. A residence on the Boulevard was entered for only electric light globes, and a side door cut near Moss Auditorium amid commencement crowds.
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Athens
Callaway Brothers
State Normal School
Davison-Nicholson Co
Moss Auditorium
Jackson Street
Clayton
Washington
Election Set for July 12 in Athens First Ward
Mayor and Council order a special election to fill the First Ward aldermanic seat after the death of Alderman A H Richards. Polls open 9 a m to 4 p m at McDonalds stable on Clayton street. Managers named G W Crawford E S Price and Frank S Patat. Notice published in Athens Daily Banner with at least ten days’ lead time.
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A. H. Richards
Messrs
G. W. Crawford
E. S. Price
Frank S. Patat
McDonald’s
Clayton Street
Council
City of Athens
Richards
City
Athens
Dsd
W. L. Wood
Board of Education to Study County Unit School System
A board of education meeting is set to discuss a proposed county unit school system. State School Commissioner Brittain from Atlanta was present at a special committee and offered suggestions. The plan has strong endorsement, with a vote expected if the measure is approved.
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Board OF Education
Schols
Brittain
Atlanta
University of Georgia Summer School Opens Strong
The 1912 term of the University of Georgia Summer School opened yesterday with record attendance on opening day. Students from many states register for instruction across multiple sections, including teachers seeking coaching and graduate work. The Orphan Quartette performed to a good audience as part of the season’s entertainments, with another concert scheduled for tonight.
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Athens
Georgia
University OF Georgia
Orphan Quartette
New Fire Auto Truck Arrives for Immediate Installation
Athens receives a new handsome hose truck and chemical machine from La France Fire Engine Co. An expert demonstrator will test it here this week and the unit will be installed at once. The department may see it race to the scene of a blaze next. Prof. E. T. Miller returns from Baltimore praising the convention and the Bryan controversy center.
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la France Fire Engine Company
Athens
Ens
E. T. Miller
Baltimore
University of Georgia
Ballot Battles Mark Indiana Convention Deliberations
The report chronicles long bargaining among Indiana delegates with Wilson shifting charges and Clark leading on several ballots. It notes votes by Harmon Underwood Foss and others as attempts to secure a majority at state convention adjournments and reballoting.
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Indiana
Wilson
New York
Clark
Harmon
Underwood
Foss
Hammain
Kern
Harmoni
Dr Troutman In Critical Condition After Operation
Thousands of friends in Athens and across the state learn Rev. Dr. Troutman is in critical condition at St. Marys Hospital after a last resort operation for chronic appendicitis. Doctors report he is resting fairly well but remains in grave condition with serious complications and weakness from the procedure.
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Dr. Troutman
Athens
St. Mary’s Hospital
Troutman
Floyd McRae
Dr. Battey
Rome
Death of Finley Goss Hale at Twenty in Barrow Street
Finley Goss Hale aged twenty died at his mother's Barrow street home after a long illness. Survived by his mother sister and two brothers. Former Southern Railway employee with high regard from the company. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with Dr J W Lynch and Rev Troy Beatty officiating. Interment in Oconee cemetery amidst numerous floral tributes.
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Finley Goss Hale
Ars
R. L. Hale
Barrow Street
Charles Wages
The
Banner
Southern Railway
First Baptist Church
J. W. Lynch
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Stan MangleBurs
Howard Johnson
L. C. Butler
Harry Wages
William Pittard
Capt. Rogers
Oconee
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1St Infantry
Talion
First Infantry
Second Infantry
Claire
Stone's
Bondurant Hardware Co
Mr. Richards
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Beence Oses
beeSkerch
Scittering—Foss
Dr.troutman
Goss Hale
Knights OF Pythias
St. Emle Lodge of Knights of Pythias
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