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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1903

Page

2

Chancellor Hill Reports On University Of Georgia Progress

Chancellor Till delivers a broad report to the board detailing 1903 gains. Attendance in Athens reached a historic 359, with gains in agricultural and summer programs, and two new chairs funded by the last assembly. He recommends interchanging classes with the State Normal School and notes a flourishing law department after a two year course change. He urges locating a Peabody Teachers College in Georgia and asks a committee to pursue official offers. He calls for a University of pharmacy and a commerce school, and outlines a centennial commencement idea using a bush arbor. He praises the Summer School and the university press for aiding self-help funding for students.

Till University of Georgia Hill King University Johnson and Hart Rhodes State Normal School Law Peabody Teachers' College Peabody Fund Georgia Atdtea Virginia Texas Florida Tennessee Teachers’ College Columbia Athens General Assembly Chancellor Hill College of Pharmacy Nexs Peeas Prees

Lumpkin Street Paving Approved by City Council

At yesterday's city council meeting a resolution approved paving Lumpkin Street from Broad Street to Tanyard Branch. The same motion denied extending water mains from Oak Street to Kiberton Street and granted firefighting and police personnel fifteen days vacation when department heads see fit.

Lumpkin Booad Tanyard Connell Denidd Osk Kiberton Street Conneil

Bargain counter spread at Davison and Lowe’s sale

A long list of discounted apparel and fabrics advertised at Davison and Lowe’s includes satin belts socks and cuffs suspenders and underwear with prices claimed as half or below value. The notice also promotes new shipments of white goods laces and trims and a sale of cotton goods and percales on a bargain counter. The text closes with an unrelated health ad for Koschen's German Syrup claiming quick relief for coughs.

Davison & Lowe

Cornerstone Laying Harnesses Athens City Hall Ceremony

The cornerstone of Athens new city hall was laid amid rain delays with Masons and Knights of Pythias taking part. Mayor Rhodes praised civic unity and pledged top municipal utilities while Hop. Mell urged citizens to build the city, then the ceremony proceeded with Masonic rites and a planned deposit of items in the cornerstone.

Knights of Pythiae Vonderan Eileen D. Stone Rhodes Managor Rhodes Atheus Athens City of Athena Flotal Hop Thomas Mell Mt. Vernon

Georgia State Dental Society to Meet in Athens Next Year

The Georgia Dental Society adjourned at Tallulah Falls after a profitable two day session and chose Athens to host the next annual meeting likely in June. Athens delegates Dr. H A Lowrance and Dr. D H McNeill actively promoted the bid. Other cities sought the honor, but Athens prevailed and awaits the event.

Georgia State Dental Society Athens Georgia Dental Society Tallulah Falls Athena H A Lowrance D. H. McNeill Theae Citiva State Dental Society Ganization

Kodel Digestive Aid Promises Strength for Nerves and Muscles

An ad touts Kodel Dyspepsia Care as aiding digestion and transforming wholesome food into nourishing blood. It claims relief from indigestion and stomach disorders and promotes overall body recuperation. Sold by The Orr Drug Co.

Kodel Orr Drag Oo

Insurance and salve ads warn of storms and healing

An advertisement urges readers to insure against cyclone damage with O H Newton and Aetna, promising low rates and quick policy resins. It also promotes DeWitt & Co Witch Hazel Salve as a scar free remedy for burns rashes and other ailments, sold by Orr Drug Co with a sales pitch about dots meaning dollars.

Lins O. H Newton College Avenue Cainesville KE. C. DeWitt & Co DeWitt's Orr Drog Oo

University of Georgia trustees meet on campus library project

The University of Georgia board of trustees holds sessions in the library room to discuss bids for the new Peabody library building and university matters. The building committee reviews six bids, pending Mr Peabody's arrival in New York for a final decision. Chancellor Hill presents his annual report and committee work continues through the afternoon.

University Press Peabody Library University of Georsis Peabody New York The University Henry D. McDaniel Hamilton McWhorter W. E. Simmons Henry Persons William H. Wish D. B. Hamilton E. Calloway N. L. Hutchins N. E. Harris Howell Cobb A. L. Hall Clarke Howell Henry G. Turner Samuel B. Adams Hill Atlanta Theering Pepeans Easton

Increased Funds for Lucy Cobb Alumni Association

The Lucy Cobb Alumni Association reunion on Tuesday boosted the institute’s funds as faculty urged urgent needs. Donations included Mrs. Racers of Savannah five dollars, Mrs. Harper of Elberton five, Mrs. Charlton of Savannah five, Miss Edith Taylor of Statesboro five, Mrs. Toombs Rose of Athens twenty, and Miss Retherford one hundred from commencement proceeds, totaling 515.76 dollars.

Lucy Cobbalomow Institute Racers Savannah Harper Elberton Charlton Edith Taylor Statesboro Toombso

Death of a Little Girl Gertrude Burpee

Gertrude Burpee aged nine months died yesterday at her parents home on River Street after an eight week illness. The funeral will be held at nine thirty this morning at the Burpee residence and interment will follow in Oconee cemetery.

Gertrude Burpee Athens Gertrude Burpes Robert A. Burpee River Atreat Burpee Oconee Cemetery

Editors Named for the Georgia Editorial Staff

The faculty selects eight candidates from literary societies for the Georgian University magazine. Chosen are LP Goodrich as editor in chief RP Brooks and Lee Woreham as associate editors Fort Scott as salmagundi editor A G Golucke as exchange editor and I H Hopkins as business manager.

University Magazine Lterery LP. Goodrich RP. Brooks Lee Woreham Nescalate Fort Scott Salmagundi A. G. Golucke Hopkins

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Ashland Shoemaker

A Winchester avenue shoe maker in Ashland Kentucky testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his backache for almost three years after a cold caused a relapse. He praises the remedy and notes wide recommendations. Sold by H Rh Palmer & Bons. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes in the US. Remember the name Dean's.

G. M. Myers Winchester Avenue 1Th Street Ashland Dean Ventura Drug Co H. Rh. Palmer & Bons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States

Lucien B Flatow Co Special Sale Delights Athens Public

Athens residents praised the Lucien B Flatow Co for a special sale with 10 to 20 cent values at 5 cents per yard and many items from an 80 cent per yard range. To accommodate more shoppers, 30 thousand yards of summer goods were replenished from a $2000 stock and offered at 5 cents per yard.

Athens Lucien B. Flatow Co Bose Lucien B Flatow

Board of Health Re-Elected by City Council

The city council yesterday re elected the Board of Health for the coming year with W. BR Conway EB D. Stone J. H. Dorsey J. BE Gardner and T W Rent listed as members Gardner a new third ward appointee replacing the vacancy since Hey was resigned. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a remedy for post illness appetite and strength.

Board of Health W. BR Conway D. Stone J. H. Dorsey J. BE Gardner T W. Rent Gardner Third Ward Hey

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