July Commencement Marks Historic Summer School Close
The University of Georgia summer school held its thirteenth year final exercises in the chapel with diplomas awarded amid unusual July commencement plans. Nine graduates received six normal high school licenses and three elementary diplomas, as Dr. Barrow and Dr. Stewart delivered speeches.
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University of Georgia Summer School
Stewart
Rochelle Philman
Gainesville
P. V. Rice
Bowman
R. R. Riley
Jasper
T. P. Tribble
Cumming
C. D. Vinson
Sycamore
Fannie Wertz
Thomasville
Minnie Alice Andrews
Knoxville
Lillie Maude Andrews
Bessie
Greer
Waverly Hall
Mrs Callie Carithers Dies at Comer
Mrs. Callie T. Carithers, 42, died at her Comer home after a long illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs. W. E. White of Comer and a sister Mrs. Geo. T. Bolton of this city. Funeral at Comer today at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev. Maxwell. burial in local cemetery.
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Callie T. Carithers
Comer
W. E. White
Geo. T. Bolton
Maxwell
Army mule purchase advertised at Ath ens stables
O G Clark of the National Stock Yards Atlanta Ga will be at Booth and Deadwyler stables in Ath ens Ga on Saturday July 80th to buy mules for the army. Mules must be 5 to 10 years old height 15 1 to 16 1 hands and sound. Bring your mules and convert them into cash.
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O. G. Clark
National Stock Yards
Atlanta
Georgia
Booth & Deadwyler
Athens
Infant of Mr and Mrs Wallace Buried at Attica
Funeral services and burial were held yesterday afternoon for the infant of Mr and Mrs G W Wallace from their Attica home. The child, about four months old, died on the evening of the 28th Wednesday and the services were conducted at 4 o'clock. The notice notes the sad burial and provides a shopping line about ginghams from McClure's in the same column.
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G. W. Wallace
Attica
Becker Protests Innocence As Governor Denies Clemency
Ossining N Y July 29 Becker pleads innocence and attacks Governor Whitman after learning he faces execution for the Rosenthal murder. Becker writes the governor denying guilt and claims press statements harmed his character.
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Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Becker
Roesnthal
Ossning
Rosenthal
Poughkeepsie
Colonial Theatre Children Orchestra Coming to Athens
Just three days remain for music lovers to hear the Children Orchestra perform at the Colonial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Monday at the theatre box office 2 to 6 pm and at Palmers Drug Store.
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Colonial Theatre
Athens
Palmer’s Drug Store
Seven Crawford Fans Enjoy Athens Outing
Last night no fewer than seven automobiles filled with Crawford folks were in Athens. The party visited the movies and cafes, then drove around the city and returned home about 11 o clock.
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Athens
Demand for Food Aid to Mexico City From U S Officials
Washington July 29 The state department demanded that food reach starving Mexico City and urged Carranza Villa to open transport routes. The move signals a broader push for a joint Mexican peace government. Reports from Vera Cruz describe worsening conditions and an American citizen assaulted by Zapata forces near Puebla.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Allan Hallory
Zapata
Puebla
Hallory
Walton farmers to visit Athens State College grounds
Walton county farmers plan a group trip to Athens on August 4 to tour the State College of Agriculture. Prof. Eugene Baker coordinates the event with auto caravans, aiming to see the college grounds livestock and facilities and promote the college's affiliated work.
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Monroe
Walton
Athens
State College of Agriculture
Eugene Baker
Agricultural College
Marines Land in Port au Prince Restore Order in Haiti
American forces landed at Port au Prince and disarmed Haitian soldiers and civilians. The navy department reported slight resistance with no American casualties, as U S Marines secured the city.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Washington
Navy Department
Cruelty to Chickens Lead to Conviction Punishment
Complaints reach the Banner about poultry sellers exposing fowls to the sun. A wagonload of chickens suffered in the heat with many dying or prostrated. Officials have asked for court action in state and local courts.
Sheriff Jackson Takes Vacation. Deputy In Charge Named
Sheriff Walter Jackson will be away for a few days. Deputy Henry Hancock will oversee the sheriff’s office and the county jail in his absence. The announcement notes Hancock’s authority in this temporary delegation.
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Sheriff Jackson
Walter Jackson
Sey
Enry ‘Hancock
Praouers
Bul
Evacuation of Warsaw May Have Already Been Ordered
London reports signs of momentous events around Warsaw as evacuation may be underway. Russian critics say they cannot long stop the German pressure while Austro German efforts to encircle Warsaw continue. Other fronts show mixed news with a Turkish defeat near Nasiryeh and British casualties. Britain also announces arrests of spies and suspects.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Vosges
Nasiryeh
Turkey
Fleeing Hornet Attack Leads to Drowning of Black Man
Jim Johnson a young Black man known around Judge Holliday's Jackson county plantation, drowned after leaping from a boat when hornets swarmed a limb he grabbed near the Clarke Jackson county line. Two companions escaped in the eight foot deep river. rescue attempts failed. Authorities note the incident occurred near the Lumpkin camp and Clarke line.
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Jim Johnson
Judge Holliday
Jackson County
Clarke
Messrs
Joe Lumpkin
Carl von der Lieth
Georgia Factory
Johnson Negro
Johnson
Mysterious trio boards Central train then leaves town
A man described as an officer, a mid age good looking companion, and a pretty young woman boarded the Central train. They registered as Mr and Mrs Jones from Athens and stayed at a local house. An armed officer obtained a warrant, met them, and they departed quietly for South Georgia with no charges filed.
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Central
The
Law
Aithens
A. H. Jones
O.” H. Jones
Central of Georgia
South Georgia
Yellow Silk Stockings Stop Mosquito Bites, Scientist Notes
An Atlanta party at a country home drew mosquitoes to the ankles of all guests except one wearing yellow stockings. A physician at the gathering tested colors and found yellow tones repel mosquitoes in this locality. He urged wearing yellow this summer for protection, noting champagne colored footwear pairs with the trend.
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Atlanta
Three Thousand Swedish Policemen in China
Stockholm reports General Hijal Marson returns from China where he negotiated a Swedish gendarmerie to keep order in Hunan province. The plan sets up a 3000 strong provincial police led by Swedes with a central bureau at Peking and a school for officers taught by Swedish instructors.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Hijalmarson
China
Hunan
Peking
Dr J C McKinney Returns After Long Confinement
Dr J C McKinney walked the streets again after more than a month confined by an accident that left him unable to wear a shoe until yesterday. Friends expressed happiness at his improved condition.
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J. C. McKinney
Belgian finance links with Germany move toward consolidation
Amsterdam reports rapid progress in uniting Belgian and German financial interests. The Banque Centrale Anversoise in Antwerp is to be absorbed by Deutsche Bank, with a Deutsche director to head the Belgian institution.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Amtwerp
Banque Centrale Anversoise
Deutsche
Contested Habeas Corpus Case Continued for Three Days
In the habeas corpus proceedings Bet for yesterday Mrs Lil lian Gunnells sought to obtain possession of her daughter Nealy Gunnells seventeen years old from Fannie Smith. Both sides requested more time and the case was continued for three days.
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Lillian Gunnells
Nealy Gunnells
Fannie Smith
Relations With Germany Unchanged After Kaiser Talk
Berlin reports German chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg met with American Ambassador Gerrard for over an hour on US German relations. No tangible results or changes in submarine warfare are expected. Washington moves to seek damages for the sinking of the Leelanaw, with the amount to be named later. Officials also note unofficial efforts to free German and Austrian goods held in neutral ports may prompt a British note.
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Associated Press
Berlin
von Bethmann Hollweg
Gerrard
United States
Germany
Leelanaw
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
City Tax Second Installment Due Soon
Two days remain to pay the city tax second installment with tomorrow the deadline. Officials warn taxpayers to settle amounts due or face Monday legal action and the issuance of receipts for payments made to meet city demands.
Jackson County Sunday School Meeting Reports Program
Tomorrow Saturday the Jackson County Sunday school convention will meet at the White Hill Sunday school near Commerce. The program includes songs and praise services, talks by Homer T. Benton J B Vaughn Dr Gilbert Dobbs, discussions on forward steps for Sunday schools and the home’s duty to Sunday school, with multiple speakers and interludes.
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Jackson County
White Hill
Commerce
W. H. Min
Homer T. Benton
J. B. Vaughn
Estelle Hood
Bessie Hardman
Banner Sunday School Standard
Claude Little
C. P
Homer B. Careker
Gilbert Dobbs
J. E. J. Lord
H. L. Hutchins
J. F. Shannon
Ethel McConnell
H. D. Gober
G. N. Wilson
K. Read
H. & Wilams
H.C. Holland
Reba Pittman
Columbus ‘Wilson
Pee Great
Jesus
Ty. Hardman
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McClure’s
Charlie
Legals Children
Crawford
U. S
Walton DO
Big County
UU. 3. Marines
U.S
Kaiser
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