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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

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Alumni Raise Five Thousand Quickly for University Debt

The University of Georgia Alumni Association raised five thousand dollars in ten minutes to pay off a fifteen thousand dollar debt owed by the land trustees, with a plan to raise the remaining ten thousand. The meeting elected officers for three years, nominated orators for 1912, and noted new attendees from Emory Oxford Mercer and other colleges. The luncheon at Denmark hall and the annual address by Judge W A Blount highlighted the harmonious gathering and strong support for the university’s extension and gymnasium project.

Alumni Association of the University of Georgia Alumni Association E. H. Callaway Augusta Clark Howell Atlanta S Hh. Adams R. P. Brooks the University Sylvanus, Morris C. M. Strahan W. O. Payne Hamilton McWhorter Athens W. M. Slaton C. M. Walker Monroe John C. Hart Union Point 8. B. Adams Savannah J. M. Cofer Methodist College Emory Oxford J. J. Bennett Mercer Baptist University Macon J. D. Hammond Nashville Negro Theological Training School City of University Association Alumni Hall W. A. Blount Pensacola Fla Times Adams Clark Howcell Old Georgia L. G. Hardman A. H. and J. M. Hodgson Joseph M. Brown Bowdre Phinizy James White B. Lee Worsham A. M. Soule E. H. Dorsey H. H. Gordon H. A. Huggens A. J. Cobb J. J. Strickland Claud Bond M. J. Cofer J. W. Bennett

Adjustment in Georgia Mutual Life policy dispute near resolution

The Georgia Mutual Life Industrial Association may settle differences with policy holders out of court. President and treasurer John A. Darwin indicated a possible arrangement but no definite details were available. The suit remains largely unresolved aside from a temporary injunction preventing canal payouts. Over six thousand policy holders in the state await clarity on a potential settlement.

Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia John A. Darwin Darwin

Miss Sallie May Grow Fell From the Car in Town

Miss Sallie May Grow of the Davison Nicholson company was injured when the streetcar moved as she stepped off near Hoyt and Jackson. She was carried home unconscious with injuries to her shoulder head and chest. Alumni plans show Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars pledged for the new Alumni YMCA building with several large gifts and many smaller donors listed.

Sallie May Crow Hoyt and Jackson Davison-Nicholson Company

Georgia University Commencement Events Wrap Up Season

The 110th year reflects a final phase of ceremonies in Athens with senior and law class orations, valedictory, and baccalaureate, followed by dances and social events. R Powell and W J Northen lead the senior academic class. Trit Marehvil and J A Sipley represent the class, with Witman as professor. Powell, recently from Statesboro, held multiple offices in the Demos janaterary society and other groups, while Northen hails from Atlanta and holds membership in AB Phi Detta Theta Phi.

Georgia University Athens R. Powell W. J. Northen T. Marehvil J. A. Sipley Witman Powell Statesboro Demos Janaterary Society Civic League Delta Delta Northen Atlanta Phi Detta Theta Phi Tau Ay

PMENT DAY and Honors At Georgia College Roster

A Beloitlike snapshot lists students including Mr. Marshall of Cedartown and Mr. Sibley of Milledgeville as Demosthenians and leaders in debating and civic groups. Vanderbilt debaters, Phi Kappa members, and cadet corps officers are noted. Dr. M. Ashby Jones will deliver the baccalaureate. Medals, prizes, and honors await diplomas conferred by Chancellor Barrow.

Enchal Pandora Marshall Cedartown Chi Phi Lambda Phi sMr Sibley Milledgeville Civic League Honorary Delta Delta Vanderbilt Demosthenian Society College Y. M. C. A Witman Macon Ember M. Ashby Jones Augusta David C. Barrow

General Clement A. Evans In Loving Condition

Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia June 21 1 am General Clement A Evans one of the oldest surviving Confederates and former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans Association of the South was recently named adjutant general of the state by Governor elect Hoke Smith Evans long active in the Methodist church and a former Georgia gubernatorial candidate is described as beloved in the states and remains a notable figure in Southern history.

Eral Clement A.evans United Confederate Veterans’ Association of the South Georgia Methodist Church Igs General Scott Hoke Smith

Narrow auto crash injures two in Athens street collision

Yesterday afternoon in Athens a colored man Daniel driving Dr. W. M. Slaughter’s auto and white hackman Mr. Wier narrowly escaped serious injuries as their vehicles collided and the auto’s wheel was torn from the steering column. The hack’s wheel was damaged and multiple spokes broken. No fatalities reported.

Daniel Clayton and College Avenue Talmadge Fears Williamson's Takmadge's Athens Fruit Company

Operation Successful in Case of Pellagra at St Marys

A young woman with pellagra at St Marys hospital received vinous injections of 606. Doctors report striking improvement with skin restoration and better circulation. The patient’s condition has improved and overall tone appears stabilized, pleasing physicians and onlookers.

St Mary's Hospital

Charbonnier Way Named at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia trustees named a central campus drive Charbonnier Way to honor Dr. L H Charbonnier of Augusta who gave forty years of service as a professor of physics and educator. The designation reflects his long career including teaching physics in his final years.

University of Georgia Broad Street L. H. Charbonnier Augusta

Committee A forms leadership for bond election drive

A campaign executive committee met at city hall with W F Dorsey as chairman and Aaron Cohen as secretary. Key district chairs were named, plus a pledge to retain present courthouse property for county educational use, with a rally planned at city hall on Saturday night.

W. F. Dorsey Ww. F. Dorsey Aaron Cohen J. T. Anderson Billups Phinizy James W. Morton Puryear R. W. Lamkin Kenney E. A. Lampkin Sandy Creek R. L. Bramblett Princeton W. W. Scott B. F. Woods T. Anderson Col William Henry Morton Puryears Pittard City Council City Board of Education Athens Cach

Poultry Association Meets Friday Night at City Hall

The Southern Poultry Association plans its regular monthly meeting at city hall Friday evening. A splendid program is arranged and all members are expected to attend. Committees report progress and fall show arrangements aim for a top Athens exhibit.

Southern Poultry Association Athens

Irish Potatoes Ice Lot This Morning at Arnold and Abney

Fresh Lima Beans available in limited quarts from Arnold and Abney this morning. Contact Arnold and Abney at phone 1076 for purchase and pickup.

Arnold & Abney

Automobile cases appealed by council

Mr Inman Gray admitted guilt for violating the speed ordinance and was fined one hundred dollars or three months in jail. He gave notice of appeal to council where the case will be reheard at the next regular meeting. John Northcutt’s case was also appealed and will be heard similarly.

Inman Gray Gray John Northcutt

George Silvey Drowned Not Fred Silvey At Milford Millrace

The Banner misinformed yesterday morning stating the drowned mechanic at Prince ton was Fred Silvey. George Silvey, not Fred, was the unfortunate man who lost his life in the millrace. Also advertises Royal Scarlet Hawaiian Sliced Pineapple from Arnold and Abney with special weekly prices. Ring 1076.

Princeton Fred” Silvey George Silvey Arnold & Abney

Green Beans Limited Supply From Arnold and Abney

Arnold and Abney advertise a limited stock of green beans available by the quart. Call 1076 to reserve and avoid missing out on this timely offer.

Cantaloupes Georgia raised best this season

Arnold and Abney report Georgia cantaloupes at Phong 1076, noting this season's produce as the best yet.

Georgia Arnold & Abney Phong

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mutual Life Industrial Association Clement A. Evans Nh Commish High Office Court House Ouliry Association Messrs. Gray and Northcutt The Council For Trial Georgie Silvey Fred Silvey
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