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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

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Trustees Here Today at Georgia University Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the trustees of the University of Georgia opens today with Former Governor Henry D. McDaniel of Monroe presiding. Gov. Joseph M. Smith’s appointees are listed, including chairmen W. B. McCants of Winder and J. J. Conner of Cartersville, spanning the State Normal School and Agriculture boards, with BE Callaway of Augusta as chairman of the Georgia Medical College board.

Henry McDaniel University of Georgia Henry D. McDaniel Monroe Smith Senate Supreme Court Clarke Toerd Joseph M Savanah College For Colored Youths W. B. McCants Winder N. G. A. College T. J. J. Conner Cartersvile Oerd State Normal School J. J. Conner Cartersville State College of Agriculture BE. H. Callaway Augusta The Georgis Medical College

Nebraskan voters roll over Rosewater in a steamroller

The text notes cantaloupes fresh today from Arnold and Abney and mentions a Chicago roller. It then states Nebraska Republican voters “ran a little steam roller” over Rosewater, implying a decisive political action or defeat.

Arnold & Abney Roller Chicago Nebraska Rosewater

Central of Georgia to Run Cool Summer Resort Trains

Savannah June 11 The Central of Georgia Railway and connecting lines will operate summer trains to Michigan Wisconsin and near Chicago for quick comfortable travel to cool resorts. A color illustrated booklet titled Cool Summer Resorts is issued to promote the service.

Savannah Michigan Wisconsin Chicago Central of Georgia Railway Georgia Alabama Florida Willis Moore United States

Rome physician visits Athens guest of Troutman family

A physician from Rome is staying in Athens for several days as a guest of Dr. and Mrs. Troutman. Dr. Battey is noted as a brother of Mrs. Troutman.

Rome Athens City

Athens Chamber Set to Hear Big Enterprise Plan

The Athens chamber of commerce hosts its regular meeting Friday at 8:30 pm at the city hall. A $300000 enterprise is expected to subscribe stock locally and attract at least 2000 new residents, with Y M C A and Y W C A committees promoting membership. The city aims for rapid progress and a large future membership.

Chamber of Commerce Lves Athens

Athens Launches Citywide Fly Campaign Contest

The Civic League and Athens Chamber of Commerce sponsor a child driven contest to control flies by recording daily fly counts at the fire hall. Participants register, collect a prize, and daily lists appear in newspapers. The plan echoes similar programs in other cities.

Athens Civic League Chamber’ ‘of Commerce League Civic Club of Athens Chamber of Commerce Fire Department

Athens Considers Fourth Baptist Church Formation

Athens ponders establishing a new Fourth Baptist Church as First Baptist grows, with a tentative Prince Avenue site option near other city churches. A mass meeting is called at eight thirty Wednesday night at First Baptist to decide on the plan.

Baptist Church The First Taptist Church Athens Second Baptist East J. P. Cooper West End Mistehareha A Mason Organation Prince Avenue Episcopal Church Presbyterian First Baptist Church Andrew Cobb New Church First Church Baptists

University of Georgia Begins Commencement 1912 Events

The University of Georgia opens its commencement with board visits and a busy schedule. Dances run June 14–19 including Pan-Hellenic and junior, senior, and alumni events. Notable events include the Phi Kappa and Demosthenian champion debate, alumni address by Judge John C. Hart, junior orations, and the baccalaureate by Judge J H Lumpkin. Degrees conferred by Chancellor Barrow mark the close.

Board of Trustees University of Georgia Iun Phi Kappas Demosthenians John C. Hart Union Point Lucian Goodrich J .H. Lumpkin Atlanta Barrow

Money loans on Athens real estate at 6 percent

Money loans on Athens real estate in sums of 6000 or more at 6 percent interest without commission. The borrower or a relative must take out a life policy for double the loan. Apply to W C McCallister and W H Shelton in Athens Georgia. Also notes about vaudeville and produce vendor offerings.

Athens W. C. McCallister Soc. Mutual W. H. Shelton Citizens Bank & Trust Co

Weather Problems Hit Cotton and Fruit Crops

The department notes a June cold wave will delay cotton planting by another week on top of spring weather losses. Twelve percent of the cotton crop remains to be replanted and late June planting is expected. Cantalope crops suffer from heavy rains and cold snap, with reduced yields anticipated.

Commerce Southern Southern Express Company

Weather update on Gulf Coast storm and rainfall totals

The Weather era storm shifts to the Texas coast with lowest pressure near Brownsville at 29.92 inches. Gulf coast rains vary from heavy in Florida with Jacksonville 2.48 inches and Miami 1.20 inches to Havana 1.04 inches, while fair conditions persist north of the cotton belt and in the Ohio valley.

Texas Brownsville Gulf Coast Jacksonville Miami Key West Tampa Havana Cotton Belt Ohio Eee Mississippi Valley Atlanta

Local Produce Advertises Fresh Picks

Young okra large eggplants bell peppers to matoes Arnold and Abney advertise produce with phone number 1076 for orders.

Arnold & Abney

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