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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1906

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Augusta Chronicle Endorses Hill Letter in Debate

The Augusta Chronicle comments on Warner Hill’s reply to Hoke Smith’s charges about the Railroad Commission. The editorial praises Hill as a principled, patient figure who denounces Smith as a vicious falsifier and demagogue, while noting Smith’s attacks may reflect wider political tensions in Georgia.

Tom Loyless the Chronicle Hoke Smith Warner Hill Hion Smith Hill Tron Warner Till Railroad Commission Georgia Wake Smith Hlon Stuason Hiram Warner Hoke State of Hon. Hoke Smith Mr. Hill Hon. Hoke Democratic Party Mr. Smith

Hinman Spencer Engineering seeks Athens charter

The Hinman Spencer Engineering and Contracting Co aims to establish a Athens Georgia firm with George B Hinman of Atlanta and F P Spencer of the city applying for a charter. Spencer, noted for projects at State Normal School and a Madison county cotton mill, will supervise local operations while Hinman brings long contracting experience.

Hinman-Spencer Engineering and Contracting Co Athens George B. Hinman Atlanta F. P Spencer Spencer State Normal School James M. Smith L. F. Edwards Carlton Madison County Ste. Thie G. B. Hinman

Barrow to Be Named Chancellor Elect at University

Trustees plan public exercises at the university to honor Chancellor elect Barrow and to interest the state in forestry, mathematics, and related fields as part of the formal arrangement.

Real candidate James M. Smith campaigns in northeast Georgia

Hon James M Smith the real candidate of the people tours Franklin Hart and Clarke counties delivering two to three speeches daily. He speaks at Hartwell Bowersville Canon Lavonia Toccoa Cornelia and Watson Springs to crowds totaling thousands with support growing and no attacks on rivals. A large Athens delegation plans to listen at Watson Springs while events highlight school fund issues and Georgia education policies.

James M. Smith Toccoa Cornelia Cannon School Fund Col. Smith Lavonia Athens Clarke County Laivonia Hon. M. Smith Franklin and Hart Hartwell Bowersville Canon Watsons Springs Keene County Franklin and Hart M. Smith Go Rived Cornelia, Ga Watson Springs Greene County the Springs South Georgia

Chancellor Barrow to be Installed at Georgia Soon

The Board of Trustees plans Chancellor David C Barrow's formal installation around early October with prominent college leaders invited. Forestation efforts will be expanded under Prof Alfred Akerman funded by Mr Peabody, including a possible one thousand dollar state grant matched by five hundred from Peabody. The University seeks additional five thousand dollars for Farmers Institutes to boost agricultural progress and a dean of the school of agriculture will be elected at the next fall meeting.

David C. Barrow Slater Barrow Georgia Barrows Peabody Alfred Akerman Massachusetts X “Hs of Massachution Fle Akerman Harvie Jordan University of Georgia Board of Trustees School of Agriculture Golden Age W. D. Upshaw Atlanta State Normal School Scribers Board State University Upshaw Monroe Forsyth United States A. L. Hull Snelling Franklin College E. L. Worsham J. F. Hart M. D. Dubose R. L. McWhorter S. V. Sanford E. L. Griggs

Golden Age editor Upshaw launches scholarships and campus reforms

The Golden Age under W D Upshaw of Atlanta announces four subscriber scholarships at the State Normal School and campus endowments at the State University. Trustees authorize rifle upgrades for cadets, new alumni catalogue, and staff promotions across Agriculture, German, and Latin and Greek departments. President E C Branson declines summer invitations to oversee new buildings and school equipment as the institution enters a bright future.

South Branson E. C. Branson State Normal School Abercrombie University of Alabama Thtat Promand Isee Laffairs Prais Dng

Great Summer School Lecture Series Opens Next Tuesday

The University Summer School begins its fourth annual session in Athens with a strong lecture lineup led by Dr. Roland D. Grant and Dr. Preston W. Search. Season tickets cost 2.50 for one or 4.00 for two, transferable for about ten cents per lecture, aiming to boost attendance and support the school’s finances. A ticket campaign and donations are encouraged, as the state funds now total five thousand dollars annually. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and sores.

The University Athens Roland D. Grant Preston W. Search

Local Sheriff Holds Suspect Franks Wilson on Larceny Charge

Sheriff Wier reports Frank Wilson, a young white man, jailed on a Valdosta larceny warrant. He worked as a traveling salesman selling clocks and rugs. The charge alleges appropriation of money not his. He remains in jail pending Lowndes County authorities' request for extradition.

Wier Frank Wilson Valdosta Lowndes County

Severe hailstorm hits WVTHS County crops

A severe hailstorm swept part of WVTHS County yesterday afternoon near the Jackson county line by the river crossing damaging corn and cotton. Hail covered the ground and beat down growing crops for a time.

Jackson County

Red Men Change Meeting Night To Thursday

Sequee Tribe of Red Men changes its meeting night from Wednesday to Thursday each week. Members should note the change and attend the lodge meeting Thursday night in the K P hall at the Max Joseph building.

Sequee Tribe of Red Men K. P Max Joseph

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Augusta Chronicle Ter Hinman Spencer Engineering and Contracting Co F. F Spencer Orr Drug Co Mr. Peabody Mary Wilde Or Drug Co T. J. Wooster Rennesselaersville N. Y Seth Burch W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons
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