Handsome New Building for State University
A possible fifty thousand dollar grant from the Peabody Fund for a University of Georgia education building is discussed by Governor Smith and the board. The fund may distribute one million dollars across the South and could fund an additional building if the university meets faculty increase requirements.
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Peabody
Peabody Fund
University of Georgia
School of Education
Smith
Board of Trustees
South
Universits
Georgia Champions Meet Toccoa in Season Finale Baseball
The Georgia Champions of the 190s face Toccoa in a decisive afternoon game on the campus diamond. Georgia retains most regulars except Derrick with Hodgson at second and Bocock coaching first while Harmon pitches and Colby catches. Toccoa counters with Lamar Ham and Frank Anderson in key infield roles as both teams seek a season-ending win in Athens.
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Georgia
Toccoa
Athens
S. TA. A
Gant
Derrick
Cobb
Hodgson
Buck
Bocock
Harry Harmon
Colby
Lamar Ham
Jame
Class of 1903 to Hold Reunion in City
The Class of 1903 will gather during this commencement week to repeat a five year post college reunion. The event begins Monday at 10 o clock with J. B. High as president and W. R. Turner as secretary, promising one of the season’s most enjoyable gatherings.
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J. B. High
W. R. Turner
University of Georgia Trustees Hear Atlanta College Report
The trustees spent a busy day reviewing a special committee report on admitting the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons to the University system. The Atlanta college and Georgia Medical College in Augusta will be heard later, with Augusta opposing the admission. Chancellor Barrow proposed a two year medical course, while other committees studied Carnegie foundation placement and thanked Athens for a twenty five thousand dollar gift.
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Universty of Georgia
Atlanta College of Physicians and Sur
Atlanta College
Georgia Medical College
Augusta
Barrow
Messrs. Howell, Bacon and Jarris
Carnegie Foundation
Messrs Howell, Bacon and Hamilton
Athens
State College of Agriculture
McWhorter
Meldrim
Baco
Senior Banquet for Class of 1908 Delights Locals
The graduating class of 1908 held a Thursday banquet at Mrs. A. H. Hodson’s home, city residents decorated the elegant venue, and thirty eight members joined toastmasters and peers for toasts on the Past of 1908, The Ladies, The Faculty, In the Future, Sunshine, and Farewell.
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A. H. Hodson
Sidney O. Smith
Harold Neisler
P. B. McNeely
W. C. Henson
John Carson
Sunshine
A. L. Lloyd
Alphonse Ivey
Offices for Rent in Shackelford Hodgson Building
On July 1 four offices will be available for rent in the Shackelford Hodgson building. Apply to Shackelford Bros. & Hodgson.
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Shackelford- Hodgson
Shackelford Bros. & Hodgson
Athens gift to University of Georgia praised by leaders
The city of Athens presented twenty five thousand dollars to the University of Georgia in a formal ceremony. Mayor Dorsey delivered an impassioned speech praising Georgia's University and urging swift progress. Atlanta's Clark Howell and Senator A O Bacon lauded Athens community spirit and growth.
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Athen
Athens
Dorsey
Farrell
Griffith
Rowe
University of Georgia
Georgia
Clark Howell
Atlanta
A. O. Bacon
Howell
Athens backs University gift praised by trustees
Trustees recount Athens support for the University including a 25 000 bond issue and the Moore College building. A three member committee of Howell Bacon and Hamilton was appointed to return thanks to the city for its generous gift and to acknowledge the community’s virtues and hospitality.
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University of Georgia
Athens
George F. Gober
Redfearn Leaves Georgia for Charlotte Team Pitcher Bound for Carolinas League
Georgia will not have Redfearn as a pitcher next year. He has chosen to play for the Charlotte team in the Carolinas league to earn money for a Georgia Medical College course. He has pitched one game for Charlotte, delivering a solid showing but losing a close game.
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Georgia
Redfearn
Charlotte
Georgia Medical
Kearn
Sophomore Declamations Scheduled in University Chapel
Tonight at 8 30 the University chapel hosts the Sophomore declamation contest featuring ten speakers from Georgia towns including LaFayette Dallas Rome Columbus Summit Macon Savannah and Savannah with works ranging from Liberty or Death to Eulogy on Grady The public is invited to attend and enjoy a high merit program crafted by students from the sophomore class.
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University Chapel
William H. Steele
LaFayette
Surrey
Aubrey Matthews
Dallas
Emmet
James A. Anderson
Summit
James Paul Jones
Rome
Ethelbert Miller
Columbus
Chemins
Staay
eReswarta
Southern
Shiva Lal Carl S. Lowenherz
Stars and Stripes
Robert Waddell Barnes
Macon
Grady
Alex. R. MacDonnell
Savannah
Spartacus
Washington
Falk
Hill
Blaine
Trustees Meet at Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths
Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths trustees met in this city with several board members present. The gathering covered several important college matters and officers reported a year of good work.
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Georgia Industrial College For Colored Youths
Reverend L G Johnson to Deliver Sermon
Rev Luke Johnson will preach the commencement sermon at Mason Academy Sunday morning and may remain to preach at the Methodist church in the evening in Lexington, per the Oglethorpe Echo.
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Will
Mason Academy
Lexington
Luke Johnson
Oglethorpe Echo
Mrs. Eula Simmons Dies in Farmington at 25
Mrs. Eula Simmons died at her Farmington home after a brief illness. The deceased, aged twenty five, was transported to Gainesville yesterday for funeral arrangements and interment planned for today. Allegretti Candy Fresh shipment at Thornton's.
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Farmington
Eula Simmons
Georgia Governor Joseph M Brown to visit Athens
Governor Joseph M Brown arrives in Athens this afternoon and stays until Monday. He will be hosted by Prof S V Sanford at Milledge Ave and is welcomed by a large local delegation. A public reception at the YMCA is set for six o clock with Hughes orchestra.
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Mr. Brown
Lion
Joseph M. Brown
Seaboard Air Line Dept
Atlanta
Prof. Sanson
YS M. C. A. Indl
Athens
Haughes
Meeting Today to Name Clarke County Delegates
This morning at eleven o'clock the Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee meets at Chairman John B. Gamble's office on Clayton street to name the county delegation to the state convention in Atlanta on the 23rd. Any prospective delegate should submit their name to Chairman Gamble before the meeting.
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Clarke County
Democratic Executive Committee
John B. Gamble
Clayton Street
Democratic Covention
Atlanta
Joe Brown
Gamble
Crystal Theatre DeniesClosing Rumor With Daily Shows
Manager Taylor of the Crystal Theatre states the venue will not close and is expanding business with daily picture changes. He highlights a fine Romeo and Juliet color presentation today and invites the public to attend the showing.
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Taylor
The
Crystal Theatre
For Sale: Large Athens Property Near City Center
For sale one 14 room house with modern conver fences and three building lots on Prince avenue and three on Pulaski street. Lots are on the shady side, close in and ideal for homes. Sale cash or on time. Prices and terms available from J. C. Cooper at Found Pocketbook with money tilin ft. Apply to E. J. Crawford. 3t
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Prince Avenue
Pulaski Street
Athens
J. C. Cooper
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Negro College
L. G. Johnson
Thornton's
Tilin Ft
E. J. Crawford
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