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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

5

Prize Winners At Alumni Prize Contests For 1901 Class

Yesterday afternoon the junior convocations featured prize announcements with Hon Harold Hirsch of Atlanta presenting prizes during the alumni reunion. Recipients include Edgar B Dunlap of Gainesville and Robert H Freeman of Newnan for Sophomore debaters gold medals and F W Cooper of Sylvania Ira Funkenstein and Le Roy Michael of Athens for Freshman debaters gold medals. D A Russell Carrollton won best essay and best poem silver cups and Benton H Walton Hamilton won best short story. Russell H Patterson Athens garnered best drilled man gold medal. George Traylor Northen Atlanta won the Robert E Park prize for best oration. Roy Cooper Augusta took the sophomore best declaimer silver cup. Twenty more prizes will be announced Wednesday after graduation. President Ban Johnson notes steel pavilions for St Louis, Boston, Detroit and fireproof parks for all American League cities next season.

Edgar B. Dunlap Gainesville Robert H. Freeman Newnan Edward Morganstern Atlanta Phi Kappa Literary Society F. W. Cooper Sylvania C. Ira Funkenstein Athens Leroy Michael Georgian” Monthly Magazine D. A. Russell Carrollton Benton H. Walton Hamilton Russell H. Patterson Robert E. Park R. E. Park George Traylor Northen Board of Roy Cooper Augusta

University of Georgia trustees vote for closer Augusta link

In yesterday's session the University of Georgia trustees backed a Callaway proposal to deepen ties with the Augusta medical college. A bill to advance this connection will be introduced next session. The Joseph E. Brown loan fund report shows forty two students aided at Athens and nineteen at North Georgia College in Dah lonega. Prof. Sanford will take a year abroad 1912 13. Salyer is promoted to adjunct English. Thanks are given to Major Simmons and Governor McDaniel for finances. A campus water main is proposed. James the Toledo pitcher displayed goods on his debut with the Cleveland Naps. Bobby Carruthers is dropped from the Three League umpires.

University of Georgia Enoch Callaway Medical College At Augusta University General Assembly Joseph E. Brown Athens North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlonega S. V. Sanford Europe England Scotland S. M. Salyer Thhe W. E. Simmons Henry McDaniel Prudential Committee

The Alumni Address by a Florida Statesman

Judge W A Blount of Pensacola delivered the annual Alumni Association oration at the University of Georgia chapel. He spoke on United States legislation on contracts and restraints of trade, urging thoughtful study and noting the need for clear laws to guide future commerce and protect public interests.

University of Georgia Friends of the University W. A. Blount Pensacola Florida Judge Blount United States Earth Van

Clarke Rifles Guard Camp At Columbus Fourth Regiment

Fragmentary report notes Clarke Rifles and the National Guard unit at Columbus for a temporary camp. Battalions, including Pomeroy, are described as on a weeklong range drill with implied state support and possible advantages to guard service.

Clarke Rifles National Guard Columbus Pany Battalio

Tent meeting opens with small crowd near Oconee church

A tent meeting begins with a modest turnout behind the Oconee Methodist Church near the Georgita trestle. The crowd sits on backs and seeks comfort as the meeting continues, led by preacher XN L Smith and attended by residents of the nearby Chr community.

L Smith Georgita

Big Suit Department Sale at Davison Nicholon Company

A time limited clearance at Davison-Nicholson Company announces a sweeping sale in the suit department. Entire stock is offered at sacrifice with no regard to cost or quality. Wash and silk dresses lingerie evening gowns wool silk linen and cotton coat suits feature price reductions from 5 to 19.50 with many items clearly marked as bargain stock.

Davison - Nicholson Company

Broad Clothing Sale Offer Shows Large Men’s Shirts and Blouses

200 blouses and shirts with or without collars in a wide assortment of patterns and sizes. 500 boys’ blouses and shirts advertised at 35 cents each.

Ladies' Muslin Waists Sale with Sailor Collars

In black and white only, 200 ladies' check muslin waists with large sailor collars offered. Regular 1.00 waists priced this sale at 75 cents.

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