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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1913

Page

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Peabody Hall Opened At Georgia In Dedication

The University of Georgia marked the 111th commencement with the dedication of Peabody Hall in the chapel. Dr H Horne of New York spoke on education and the future of the profession, praising Peabody and Chancellor Barrow. Trustees accepted gifts totaling over fifty thousand dollars for teacher training in Georgia.

University of Georgia United States Georgia Peabody T. J. Wooster Peabody School of Education George Peabody South Peabody Teachers’ College Nashville Mississippi North Carolina H. H. Horne University of New York Athens Barrow Henry D. McDaniel Peabody Hall The University

Athens Council Eyes Franchise Renewal for Atlanta Carolina Electric

An adjourned meeting last night discussed renewing the franchise with Atlanta Carolina Electric Railway Co. A new company has formed and pledges capital to build a line from Atlanta to Augusta via Athens. Grady Avenue paving was debated as petitions from property owners seek delay and study by the street committee. A Recorder's Court bill for Athens was also captioned for introduction, to replace the Mayor's Court per the charter amendments.

Atlanta-Carolina Railway Co Atlanta-Carolina Electric Railway Co Atlanta Augusta Athens Grady Avenue Max Michael T. W. Reed Reed B'S Atheny Eoers Recorder's Court

City schools assign 1913 14 teachers with tentative plans

Superintendent G G Bond releases grade based assignments for Oconee St Meigs Nantahala Baxter and College Ave schools for next year with many names and numbers. He cautions these positions are tentative pending summer developments and notes night school and start date September 8.

G. G. Bond Oconee St

Mr P Barber Dies After Heart Trouble at 65

Mr P Barber of Madison County died Wednesday night at 8 from heart trouble. Funeral held at Bethaven Church with Rev Willie Saye officiating. He leaves a wife Georgia, a daughter Rosina, two married daughters and a son, plus four brothers H B and S M Barber of Barberville Athens and John C D Barber of Madison County. He was 65 and well known in Athens and Madison for much of his life.

Bethaven Madison County Willie Saye A. Pp. Barber Barberville Athens Messrs John C. D. Barber

Arnold & Abney Court Powers and Election Provisions

Fragmentary text notes Arnold and Abney and a court to define powers and duties including provision for the election of a recorder and other purposes. Readable entities include Arnold Abney and the court reference.

Chancellor urges funds for growth at Georgia University

At yesterday’s University of Georgia board meeting, Chancellor Barrow outlined a year of growth and economy, urging a maintenance increase to fund key needs. Requests include an extra Law School and Commerce teacher, physics and biology staff relief, Moore College basement laboratory, expanded laboratories, gym facilities upgrades, and heating funds.

University of Georgia N. E. Harris Tech McCants Meldrim Colored Industrial School Board Savannah Atkinson G. N. and I. C Callaway Medical College Miller State Normal School Barrow Univ Snelling University Franklin College Soule State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts Bocock State College of Agriculture Law School Moore College

Funeral of Mrs. Carson Today

The body of Mrs. Carson who died Wednesday will leave this morning over the Central of Georgia railroad for Buckhead where the funeral and burial will occur today. Vegetables and fruits advertised at Williamson's, including egg plants, beans, cucumbers, squash, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, celery, corn, peppers, dewberries, cantaloupes, and pineapples, are listed with notices to shop today.

Carson Central of Georgia Railroad Buckhead Williamson's

Evangelist Dew Brings Revival to Athens Tabernacle

Word from Athens reports Evangelist Dew arriving to assist in a revival at the Tabernacle next week. Born in South Carolina, Dew studied at Furman and Louisville Seminary, has led major campaigns in Georgia and Gainesville, and urges united prayer and cooperation from Athens Christians for a citywide blessing.

Athens Evangelist Dew Tabernacle Daplington S. C Dew South Carolin Southern Baptist Convention Saint Louis South Carolina South Furman University Southern Baptist Theolog Louisville Ive Missouri Evangelist Butler The Neighbour Butler Georgia Gainesville First Baptist Church

Athens Defeats Elbertonians In Local Elks Ball Game

Yesterday afternoon at Sanford field the Athens team defeated the Elbertonians three to two. Local Elks and visiting Elberton, Cunningham, Catch, and Creekmore players competed with Ritcher on battery for Athens. Sheriff Jackson and Dick Weil starred. After the game a Georgia barbecue preceded by a hearty eats session.

Sanford Field Elks Lodge Elberton Cunningham Catch Creekmore Ritcher B. P. O. E. Herd Sheriff Jackson Dick Weil Georgia

Waterworks Notice for unpaid city water accounts

In accordance with the ordinance, all water accounts not paid by the 20th of the month will have service discontinued on the 20th. Please ensure your bills are paid. James Barrow, Superintendent Water Works.

Jas. Barrow W. W

Local Shoppers Mention Fresh Produce and Visit Abroad

Fresh green corn and cantaloupes attract buyers as celery and string beans appear in markets. Mrs J E Bailey of Abbeville South Carolina visits her sister Mrs W H She hee for a few days.

J. E. Bailey Abbeville, S. C W. H. Shehee

Trustees to Honor Georgia War Era Students With Degrees

Georgia University trustees plan honorary degrees for students who were in college when the Civil War began and those who left to serve, denying them diplomas. The move, debated at a 4 pm library meeting with President Henry McDaniel presiding, will be referred to the honorary degrees committee for action.

Georgia

State Agricultural College trustees hold annual meeting

Yesterday morning at 9 30 the board of trustees of the State College of Agriculture began its annual meeting for 1913. Capt J J Connor agr icultural commissioner presided with most members present except Dudley Hughes in Washington and J W Bennett arriving tomorrow. The executive committee for next year was named as Hardman Newton and McMullan. A committee on legislation will be named today by President Connor. Routine business included apportionment estimates and the president Soule’s report. There were no faculty openings or radical actions. An on site plant and farm inspection with the University board is set for 3 this afternoon.

University of Georgia Henry McDaniel Monroe Marietta Hammer Athens Lawrenceville Byron Bow Bainbridge Henry Goethius Columbus Clark Howell Amanta John T. Newton Mad Messisim Savanah W. Binder Brick Mill Cartersville rTow Messrs Adams Phinizy Gober Meldrim Goetchius Prudential Committee Howell Atlanta Georgian Hotel State College ‘of Agriculture State College State College of Agriculture J. J. Connor Dudley Hughes Washington Col. J. W. Bennett Madison Lamartine G. Hardman Commerce James J. Connor Robert C. Neeley Waynesboro Judson L. Hand Pelham George Gilmore Worthen Andrew J. McMullan Hartwell James A. Thrash Greenville Hardman Newton and McMullan Connor Soule

Poultry Show Moved to November Big Exhibit Planned

The Southern Poultry Association announces one of its largest falls exhibits to be held November 19 20 21 and 22 in Athens Georgia with plans laid by Secretary L L Jones and a committee including R E Bradberry T E Jago and J F Rhodes. A premium list and advertising push will accompany the event aimed at drawing exhibitors and boosting the city with chamber of commerce support. Prof L L Jones travels to promote the show and Georgia agricultural colleges poultry program while Athens is touted as a leading center for fanciers and premiums in the South.

Southern Poultry Association L. L. Jones Messrs R. E. Bradberry T. E. Jago J. F. Rhodes Augusta Atlanta The Chamber of Commerce and the State Agricultural College Georgia Association For Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

H H. Horne New York Wooster Mr. Peabody Chancellor Barrow New York School of Pedagogy Empire State Old North State University of North Carolinia Peabody Fund Horne Board of Trustees A. Patman Frances Powell Marion Lampkin H. Kinnebrew Pearl Hodges Meigs St. School M. Steedman Mrs. Freeman K. Holliday M. Barwick Bk. Hird Hira F. J. Caldwell Nantahala Ave I. Cooper M. L. Wier N. McDorman J. McGregor Baxter St Clyde Patman Rosa Maddox Ruby Harbin Louise Powell Miriam Pope Ruth McKie Ta Bh Ennalad Cupquecu College Ave C. E. Barrow Mary Gerdine Marion Gerdine Eunice Palmer L. Paine A. Walden E. Kelly S. Treanor E. Woods G. Woods Lena Towns Board of Education MR . P. Barber Arnold & Abney Williamson’s June Totti Mr. Dew Elbertonians Rocky Ford Prudentialk McWhorter Hodgson White Simmons Newton Hodgson and Hayes Bower Goethlus Thompson, Johnson Harris Bennett Legisaation Sim ‘Mons Thompson
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