Washington B Jackson Found Dead After Suicide
The Athens Hardware Company vice president Washington B Jackson died after taking strychnine. Mrs Jackson found him unconscious at seven o clock. doctors failed to revive him and he died at 2 15 PM after hours of effort. He left no warning of his act and attended church as usual the previous day.
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Washington B. Jackson
Athens Hardware Company
Jackson
First Baptist Church
Mr. Jackson
Witout
Gray
Athens Board of Education
Athens
Reaves
G. G. Bond
J. M. Hodgson
J. N. Webb
Thomas Street
Alumni Meeting At University Of Georgia
Alumni Society of the University of Georgia convenes at Phi Kappa Hall at ten. Judge E H Callaway to preside and alumni urged to attend for business, including Y M C A hall on campus and choosing an orator for next commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Society
University of Georgia
Phi Kappa Hall
E. H. Callaway
Augusta
You Are a Lover of Music at the Air Dome This Week
This week at the Air Dome audiences are invited to enjoy music, singing, and dancing performances. The promotional note highlights lively entertainment and an inviting atmosphere for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Dome
Miss Caldwell To Coach Pupils This Summer
Miss E K Caldwell will coach pupils during the summer season. Those interested are urged to communicate with her at once at 327 Hill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Caldwell
Hill Street
Athens Chamber of Commerce Hearing on Insurance Costs
In a lengthy meeting, Hodgson delivered an address on home trade and insurance premiums paid by out-of-state firms. Mayor Corsell urged endorsing a pamphlet resolution while discussing laws and a bill affecting insured merchants. The session highlighted Athens growth, urged local spending, and secured next year’s Georgia Pharmaceutical Association meeting. Judge Thomas and Editor Gardner represented the chamber, presenting an invitation for the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in 1910.
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Corsellation
C. N. Hodgson
Columbia
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
R. C. Wilson
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Palmer
South
Georgia
Financing Local Fire and Life Insurance in the South
A speech argues for organizing and placing contracts with local fire and life insurance companies. It cites North Carolina's 16 new firms handling 65 percent of business and Georgia's 10 percent, praising the Southern Mutual in Athens for its impact on local development. The speaker urges keeping funds local and notes the risk of adjusting existing life policies versus yearly fire contracts.
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North Carolina
Georgia
Athens
South
Southern Mutual
Southern’ Mutual
Athens Electric Railway Company
Journal Herald Patfinding Party Heads to Georgia Camp
A Journal Herald party toured Georgia visiting campus and convicts at a Clarke county camp beyond Mitchells bridge. They were greeted at the Georgian hotel in Atlanta by local citizens and photographed with convict workers while collecting data for ongoing coverage.
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Monroesind
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
W. Gans
Atlanta
P. D. Lambert
W. G. Gray
H. J. Lamar, Jr
Macon
B. G. Lee
Walter Jones
Maj
John 8. Cohen
Georgian Hotel
Elbert
Mr. Peltz
New York Herald
Mitchell's Bridge
Train Dwellers Reach Destination Hungry After Overnight Ride
The excerpt describes a crowd who rode a train through the night without supper and arrived hungry, noting fifteen or twenty people on the journey.
Alumni Oration by Dr John D Hammond at University Chapel
Dr John D Hammond of Nashville will deliver the alumni oration at the University Chapel at noon. He is hailed as a distinguished Georgia son and will be guest of Mr John T Anderson on Prince Avenue. A luncheon follows at Denmark Hall with Judge E H Callaway presiding as toastmaster.
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University Chapel
John D. Hammond
Nashville
Georgia
Denmark Hall
E. H. Callaway
Governor Elect Joseph Brown Meets University Trustees
Governor elect Joseph M. Brown conferred with the University of Georgia board in Athens after the board invited the meeting. Though not yet a board member, he attended during his visit as he prepared for inauguration. The Athens town scene was described as bustling and poised for growth.
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Joseph M. Brown
University of Georgia
Mr. Brown
Athens
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Washington
B. Jackson
MR. W. B. Jackson
Hodgson
G. T
Columbia Fire Insuranca’ Company
Imuch Enerene
Dorsey
Tr. C. N
Salita de
Dade Napatent Oly
Sonia
Cron
Cquaéier
al Inely
Poke Hobac
Sedgen Tive Sma
Ion
Sirang
the Journal Herald Patefinding Party
He. Eee Seu
DR. Hammond
Joseph Mr. Brown
Board of Trustees
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