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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1881

Page

3

Eightieth Anniversary of the University of Georgia

Athens coverage of the University of Georgia's eightieth anniversary commencements. Sermon by Rev Dr Boggs, a Governor Colquitt lecture, Sophomore prize declamation, and speeches by Albert H Cox. Observers note reduced visitor turnout but praise Parts of the program and student efforts amid shifting attendance.

University of Georgia Dr. Boggs A. H. Colquitt Albert H Cox LaGrange Boggs Mell

Education as the province of government and the people

A lengthy report on a public address arguing that education is a core duty of government and the people alike, praising the speaker for a practical, non-flamboyant style and forecasting the positive impact of educated citizens on the republic. A brief note on a telegram from Col. Rutherford and a chapel prize debate event follow.

Cox Rtead John C. Rutherford Palmer

Dexter Buggy Ad and Funeral Reverie Collide in One Page

A vintage sheet promotes the Dexter Spring Buggy praising lightness, strength, smooth ride, and top quality components from Hurley & Smith. Interwoven is a long memorial tribute to Dr. Henry Hull drawn from a Lipscomb funeral discourse, praising his Christian gentleness, restraint, and steadfast faith. The page also advertises remedies, home industry appeals, and local suppliers, including coatings by Broomhead Co and a calf of clay peas sale, reflecting a busy, era-typical advertising and moral notice mix.

A. S. Dorsey Marie Lucas Mise Wallace Atlanta Gussie King Fleming Montgomery & McKie R.K. Reaves Emory Seer Athens Georgia Davis & Harstix Hoxtel Emma L. Mandeville New York City AS. Mandeville North Carolina Jester & Threlkeld Watkinsville Danielsville Goxrar Bell P. K H Frazer D. S Columbus MA Candler Decatur F Fannin LaGrange H Phinizy D.S W Danson Troup County America Heaven Hell J D Pope Dougherty County C I Groover Brooks County DJ Gaffney C M Strahan Virginia AW van Hoose Coweta County J B Alexander Cobb County P H Burrows Frazer Messrs. Candler Fannin Phinizy Joseph E. Brown South Davis Freeman Sasannah E J Jacobs Messrs. Hurley & Smith Lipscomb Henry Hull

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