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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1915

Page

5

Portraits by a Texas artist conquer Georgia Capitol gaze

Miss Cronin of Palestine brings home studies and portraits including Miss Rutherford in 1850s attire and two portraits of Ex-Governor O B Colquitt. The Rutherford piece features rich velvet and lace with a vivid background, while Colquitt is shown in youthful street attire and in a dignified profile.

Palestine Tex Advocate Miss Rutherford Capitol Georgia Gov. Colquitt Mr. Colquitt Joanna Troutman Lone Star Miss Cronin Texas Wm. Branagan

Oglethorpe Sets Pace in Summer School Delegation

Oglethorpe County sent a large 16 member delegation to the University summer school and teacher conferences in Athens led by county schools superintendent M. S. Weaver. The group included Mabelle Bell Ellen Brooks Clyde Bugg Love Chafin Lucile Cheney Mary Etta Clarke Ida Colquit G J Hurt Fannie Jackson Nannie Lester Louise McWhorter Annie Smith Mrs L A Turner Mamie Weaver Bernice Wells Annie R Adams.

Oglethorpe Athens M. S. Weaver Mabelle Bell Ellen Brooks Clyde Bugg Love Chafin Lucile Cheney Mary Etta Clarke Ida Colquit G. J. Hurt Fannie Jackson Nannie Lester Louise McWhorter Annie Smith L. A. Turner Mamie Weaver Bernice Wells Annie R. Adams

Guilty Larceny Case Settled In City Court

State vs S K Goodman shows a guilty verdict set aside after a new trial motion. The case involved a check that was cashed by Frank Stomachin, now in Florida penitentiary, with his father covering the $35 costs. The judge noted the true offender was the man then serving in the pen.

State S. K. Goodman Goodman Florida HE. T. Webb Webb Frank Stomachin Young Stomachin

Southern Railway Passenger Safety Record Noted

Atlanta July 16 More than sixteen and a half million passengers were carried by Southern Railway in the year ended June 30 with only one fatal passenger injury on a train, the victim standing on a car platform against rules. No train deaths occurred.

Atlanta Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Southern Railway Fairfax Harrison

Weather Forecast and Conditions Across Georgia and U.S.

Weather notes from Atlanta July 16 forecast fair in Athens and Georgia through Saturday with cooler temperatures in parts. Latest reports show Jacksonville and Thomasville had rain, lake region nearby showers, and the west enjoying fine conditions with generally moderate temperatures.

the Banner Atlanta Athens Vicinity Georgia United States Jacksonville Thomasville Lake

Weather report notes warm temperatures across central valley

The report records high readings in the central valley with St. Louis and Louisville reporting 80 degrees at 7 am and all stations south of Green Bay above 70 degrees. Conditions remain favorable for fair weather at Athens and vicinity with little temperature change.

St. Louis Louisville Nashville Green Bay Athens IC. F. von Herrmann

Restored to Good Health After Stomach Trouble

Mrs. Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio recounts four years of stomach illness and severe weakness. A friend recommended Chamberlains Tablets, and after two bottles she reports full recovery and renewed health. Sold by all dealers.

Otto Gans Zanesville Ohio Chamberlain Adv

Reasons Georgia Should Offset Smith Lever Funds Now

Georgia endorses the Smith Lever Act and must offset federal funds to access 1915 16 and 1916 17 allocations. The report details required state appropriations, estimated federal dollars, and the College of Agriculture extension program impact across 75 counties, with notable corn and tomato yields, pig clubs, and soil work.

Georgia House Senate General Assembly of Georgia University of Georgia State College of Agriculture Congress Smith-Lever College of Agriculture Athens Secretary of Agriculture Washington United States Department of Agriculture Federal Bureau of Soils Boards of Education Boards of Trade Chambers of Commerce College Extension Service Boys‘ Corn Club Atlanta Extension Service Georgia State College of Agriculture C.c Hwa Ga

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