Lucy Cobb Institute and Athens Prosperity Debate
A letter by Editor Benner defends Lucy Cobb Institute outlining its 1857 incorporation, private fundraising, and lack of stock. It credits Trustees, Miss Rutherford, and Mrs. Lipscomb for building a respected Southern girls college while noting ongoing deficits. The piece claims $20,000 yearly local spending by pupils and $125,000 saved by keeping girls in Athens.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Georgia
Institute
Mies Rutherford
M.A. Lipscomb
Margaret Hall
Lacy Dobb
South
Nto
Athens
Seniors Beat Freshmen in Third Class Game
In the third series of class games the Seniors defeated the Freshmen 14 to 2. Coach Dickinson tracked the record as Anderson and Bower of 104 powered the win while H Fort Scott and T Scott from Atlanta starred with the bat. the match was decisive though less polished than prior contests.
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Dickinson
Bower
R. Cobb Lowroy Neely Bower
J. D Broughton Anderson
Strickland Woods
Allen Eades
Scott
T Scott
H. F. Hodgson Hargraves
Edgerton Jackson
Ballard
Ham
Tailored Suits Sale Draws Shoppers in Athens
Athens shoppers flock to a sale offering new Tailored Suits in various fabrics and colors with notable savings. The event also features neckwear belts lace collars and a large range of dress fabrics and travel goods alongside a school-education note on Lucy Cobb Institute contributions.
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Athens
Lewis Morrison to Open Faust at Opera House Next Week
Lewis Morrison returns to the city for a final appearance at the opera house on Wednesday March 9 presenting a vivid production of Faust. The performance features elaborate stage effects including lightning simulations and Mephisto, with a church scene heightened by bells and orchestral selections from Gounod Rossini Meyerbeer and others.
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Opera House
Brocken
Gounod
Rossini d Meyerbeer
Morrison
Canvass Continues for Athens Summer School Funds
City residents are urged to complete subscriptions to cover remaining cost for the Athens Summer School second annual session. The management, delaying until the list was complete, will proceed with arrangements and intends to survey teachers for an end of year examination to support the program.
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Athens
Athos
Merritt
Georgia
Popular Show Draws Record Crowds at Opera House
The Payton Sisters continue to attract large nightly crowds with a record attendance last night. Audiences applaud as the company delivers strong comedy and scattering specialties. Tonight’s bill features Divorce a society comedy drama with a candy matinee on Saturday.
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Payton
Opera House
Georgia Track Team Starts Training For Spring Meets
The Georgia track squad begins regular practice ahead of spring meets with Captain England pushing players to attend. Strong material exists at the University and the team aims for high standards. April 9 field day and April 16 Georgia vs Tech meet are planned, with Emory and the Techn represented. Georgia may skip the May 21 southern intercollegiate meet at Austin. Also notes a cough remedy advertisement and a weight restoration claim.
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Georgia
England
Georgia and
Tech
Emory
Techn
Austin
Texas
County Committees Convene to Set Primary Rules in Athens
Clarke county commissioners plan a road macadam project with Raleigh New York Mecklenburg Richmond Floyd counties in focus. They aim to start road work by June 1 with 40 to 50 convicts and purchases of stock and equipment. The Democratic executive committee meets Tuesday at 10 to determine primary date and rules for county officers representatives and senator from the 27th district.
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Democratic Executive Committee
H. O. Tack
Court House
Clarke County
Raleigh
N. Y
Mecklenburg
North Carolina
Richmond County
Floyd County
Georgia
Bargains Across Fabrics at Turner & Hodgson
Specials cover 500 yard trims on embroidered crepe mohair and novelty wool fabrics in black white and colors. Wash goods include Scotch suitings and percales at reduced prices. Hosiery and white goods bargains listed. Turner & Hodgson advertises fabric sales alongside a pediatric note on Chamberlain’s tablets for a Harrisburg child.
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Paris
Madras
India
Turner & Hodgson
Talks on Palestine at Seney Stovall chapel
Miss Mildred Rutherford plans a series of talks on the Holy Land during Vesper Services at Seney Stovall chapel. The first talk, next Sunday afternoon at 5:30, will cover The environments of Palestine.
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Mildred Rutherford
Holy Land
Seney-Stovall Chapel
Palestine
Endorsement by Athens grocer Boosts Dean's Kidney Pills
W R Booth proprietor of the grocery and general store at 452 River St in Athens endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes long backache kidney trouble dark sediment in urine nocturnal restlessness and daytime frequency. After using a box from H R Palmer & Son the pain eased urine cleared and sleep returned improving overall health. For sale by dealers price 60 cents Foater Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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W. R. Booth
River St
Athens
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Son
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Davison & Lowe's
Evers
Massachusetts
Florida
Minnesota
A.L Hull
Onger
Devoe
Lewis Morrison
Soady
J Aagge
Fatst
Mephisto
Schoo
Linebandon
Universi
Mia
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
M. G. Michael
G O. Thomas
W. F. Dorsey
Webb
William Dootson
Lee Morris
J. M. McCurdy
F. A. Lipscomb
F. W. Coile
J. W. Morton
W. A. Phillips
J. R. Nonnally
E A. Lampkin
W. N. Reynolan
R. W. Lamkin
Palmer & Sons, W. J. Smith & Bro
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