Teachers flock to University of Georgia Summer School opening
Takers from across the state arrive in Athens as the University of Georgia Summer School begins a six week session. More than six hundred teachers are listed with Registrar Harper, dormitory space tight for women, and Candler Hall considered for overflow. Faculty arrivals prompt an afternoon meeting in Science Hall. Tickets and admission details are announced to encourage local attendance and prevent rush.
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Athens
University of Georgia Summer School
Harper
State Donal School
Alrady
Candler Hall
Science
University of Georgia Miner School
Noxville
Knoxville
Georgia Territory
Central Railway
Agistrar Harper
Athena
University
Northeast Georgia Fair to Open in Athens This October
Covieman B Grubb of the Northeast Georgia Fair Association committee says preparations are under way for an outstanding amusement lineup. The fair opens in Athens on October 10 and runs for a week, with ten counties expected to exhibit. Premium lists requests pour in as interest grows, and locals anticipate improved business for Athens retailers during the event.
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Covieman
Grubb
Northeast George Fair Association
Northeast Gorgia
Feem
Georgia
Griffith
Dr. H C White Delivers National Addresses Upon Return
Dr. K C White, president of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, returns from Columbia Ohio and Sewanee Tennessee. He gave the Ohio State University baccalaureate and University of the South commencement addresses praised as highly meritorious. German Syrup advertisement touts Beechee’s German Syrup as a longstanding cure for coughs colds and lung troubles with two million bottles sold annually. Introduced in 1868 and sold nationwide at 25 and 75 cents per bottle.
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K. OC. White
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Columbia
Ohbio
Sewanee
Tenn
Ohio State University
University of the South
A. Boches
United States
Kindergarten Notices and Family Classes in Louisville
The Kindergarten under Miss Murphy in Louisville offers afternoon sessions in the new Practice school building at the Normal School for children ages 8 to 6 with classes limited to twenty from July 1 to 24. First grade with Miss Davis runs July 6 to 11, second grade July 20 to 31. register via Miss Lacy I. Davis at Milledge and Prince avenues or call 516. Miss Murphy also offers mothers classes three hours weekly during her stay. register with F. M. Harper at Central railroad office, Commercial Hotel. Also notes health tonic Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Bransford Clifton bread product advertisements.
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Miss Murphy
Louisville
Normal School
Seasion
Misa Davis
Elegant Elks Scholarships And Milestone Dinner In Athens
Athens Lodge Elks secured sixty-two scholarships for the State Normal School and aim for 100 by September with efforts to obtain the remaining thirty-eight. Athens Lodge No 790 will provide four scholarships next session with subscriptions from members led by Aaron Cohen. Maj Robert L McWhorter reached eighty four years, honored by a dining hosted by his son Judge Hamilton McWhorter at Somone Mill ledge avenue with select guests and a memorable evening.
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Hamilton McWuerter
State Normal School
Branson
General Education Board
Athens Lodge No. 790
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Normal School
Aaron Cohen
Robert L. McWhorter
Hamilton McWhorter
Someon Millledge Avenue
Judge Moor
Hugh Prb McWhorter
J. Hyemaining
Girl and Boy Fight With Knife Injury Near Home
Yesterday on Hancock avenue seven year old Harry Jackson and Lula Cleveland fought over a trivial dispute. Harry slashed Lula with a pocket knife, leaving a six inch gash below her knee. The wound stopped bleeding and Lula is expected to recover. the boy is deemed too small to be punished.
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Harry Jackson
Lula
Cleveland
Hancock Avenue
Oll
Conway
University of Georgia to perfect School of Pharmacy
The University of Georgia will reorganize and strengthen its School of Pharmacy as authorized by the board of trustees. In addition to university professors, an expert professor of pharmacy will be elected within thirty days. Dr S O Benedict has joined the faculty, chairing Materia Medica, and the aim is to build one of the Souths best schools.
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University of Georgia
School of Pharmacy
S. O. Benedict
Materia Medica
Paraphernalia for Knights Templar in Athens Commandery
Godfrey de Bonillon Commandery of Knights Templar received paraphernalia yesterday and will begin conferring degrees on many applicants. The new Athens unit, organized recently, quickly ranks high among state commanderies. Prominent citizen Bilaps Phinizy is eminent commander. substantial funds have been invested in equipment and members show strong enthusiasm. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is advertised with testimonials from local wholesalers. 15 years of acquaintance with F J Cheney is noted.
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Godfrey de Bonillon
Knights Templar
Order
Bilaps Phinizy
Athens
Hall
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Traux
Walding, Kinnan & Margin
Dry Goods Sale at Davison and Lowe’s
Davison and Lowe’s advertise a wide sale on dry goods including printed wash goods narrow mercerized Zephyr cloths white goods and embroideries. The ad highlights new shipments of chintz mattings rugs trunks silks and laces with price points and bargain counters for low priced lawns muslins and socks.
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Davison & Lowe
Shepherd's
Wesley Exercises Highlight First Methodist Legacy
In Athens a living link to John Wesley era emerges as Mrs. Maria E. Nickerson, granddaughter of Mary Millington of Gos Held Hall England, owns an 1783 hymn book inscribed by Charles Wesley. The relic, published 1783 by Roland Hill A M, notes Millington’s membership in the original society.
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John Wesley
Athens
First Methodist Society
England
John
Charles Wesley
Maria E. Nickerson
Reuben Nickerson
Mary Millington
Gos Held Hall
Nickerson
Roland Hill
Charles Weasley
Athens Schedule Shift Prompts Chamber Action
The Athens line schedule faces a change as Macon seeks to extend double daily service. A telegram from General Passenger Agent Haile to Macon Chamber of Commerce President E L Martin confirms a new timetable effective soon and pressure to keep Athens line service. The Classic City Baseball League is formed with seven teams including Printers and Grocers, led by E H Dorsey as president and T V Reed as secretary.
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E. N. Dorsey
Macon
Central Railway
Athena
Chamber of Commerce
Haile
Martin
Macon Chamber of Commerce
E. L. Martin
Athens
E. H. Dorsey
T.V. Reed
Directors Meet Today to Discuss Northeast Georgia Fair
A meeting of the Northeast Georgia Fair Association directors is scheduled for 4 p.m. at President Billups Phinizy’s office. Full attendance is desired to discuss and act on several important matters shaping the fair’s affairs. Directors are urged to be punctual.
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Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Billups Phinizy
The
Fair Association
Oklahoma wagon traveler aims at stock farming and fruit growing
Mr Horsman journeys from Oklahoma to Athens arriving yesterday and plans to settle in the county. He intends to invest in stock raising and horticulture, using his experience as an expert fruit grower. The notice also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from The Orr Drag Co for stomach issues.
Willie Katie Nelms Dies in East Athens
Willie Katie Nelms died yesterday morning at eleven at her father's home in East Athens after eight weeks ill health. Funeral conducted by Rev. Ellison D. Stone, interment in family church ground at Tuckston. She was a Methodist member for ten years and died triumphantly in the Christian faith.
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East Athens
Misa Willie Katie Nelms
Ellison D. Stone
Tuckston
Misa Nelms
Methodist Church
Modern Barn at State Normal School Nears Completion
A two story sixty by twenty eight foot barn is under construction on the State Normal School grounds at the western edge of the woods. It will house twenty two cows once finished, though only six are present now. Funds for the long planned addition have finally become available. Also claims for Dr King's New Discovery highlight its effectiveness for coughs bronchitis and lung issues with testimonials and free trial bottles offered.
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State Normal School
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Benterville
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Song
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Knowville
Farnest
Ion Hand
H.C. White
Tiotice
Milledge and
Prince Avenues
Rachel Olves
Orr Drug Co
Bransford
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
ELKS
R. L
McWhorter
Bers of Athens Lodge
Ihoks
Wesley
First Methodist Church
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Oklahoma
Mr. Horsman
Orr Drag Co
Willie Nelms
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