Endowment Fund Vote To Decide Use Of Subscriptions
Treasurer C M Strahan outlines Alumni Endowment Fund actions for the June meeting. Four installments due, fifth June 15, voting list based on four installments, proxies invited, subscriptions total 49211 70 with nearly 34000 on hand. Subscribers urged to remit to qualify, fund praised for loyalty and self sacrifice to Georgia education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Strahan
University Endowment Committee
Alumni Society
Alumni Fund Committee
Sam‘ C. Atkinson
Brunswick
11Th Congressional District
P. W. Meldrim
Savannah
Walter B. Hill
Georgia
Boy nearly drowns after entering river fish basket
Monday afternoon on the Oconee river near the water works station a boy named Kenney nearly drowned when he climbed into a large wire fish basket pulled into a boat by three other boys. The basket slipped back into the river with him inside and he was rescued after frantic efforts. he survived after being shaken and rubbed until he recovered.
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Oconee
Kenney
Water Works
Kenny
Franklin County Superior Court Opens in Carnesville Judgment on Education Fund
The Franklin county superior court convenes in Carnesville with many Athens lawyers present including Judge Geo C Thompson representing Jordan Plato in a murder case. The term features a hard legal battle and a push to fund permanent university education via anticipated contributions and careful use of proceeds.
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County Superior Court
Carnesville
Athens
Geo. C. Thomas
Jordan Plato
Rudolph Starr
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia promises relief in 1 to 3 days with immediate disappearance of discomfort. The first dose is claimed to benefit, and a 75 cent to 1 dollar price is listed. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons at 105 Clayton Street. We invite a trial on job printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Clayton Street
Reverend Ellison D Stone Improves Slightly in Health
Doctors report slow but perceptible improvement in the condition of the venerable Reverend Ellison D Stone. Attending physicians hold slim hope for recovery but note two o clock yesterday morning showed initial progress amid widespread prayers from Athenians and residents across the state.
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Ellison D. Stone
Jackson County Convict Camp Faces Commission Inquiry
Jackson County commissioners attend session in Atlanta on May 2 as prison authorities hear the grand jury’s sharp criticisms of the convict camp. The three commissioners must show cause why the camp should not be abolished, with expectations they will persuade the commission to keep it operating despite the ruling.
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Jackson County
Jackson
Prayer Service Begins At Methodist Church On Sunday
A Sunday gathering at the Methodist church drew many attendees with prayers and hymns as part of a community service.
Qudden Death of Henry Horton
Yesterday afternoon at his home on Hancock avenue Rev Henry Horton a well known negro minister in this city dropped dead suddenly Heart failure was given as the cause He was respected by white residents and a leader among his race
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Hancock Avenue
Henry Horton
Arrivals at Hotel Imperial Highlight Notable Guests
J. W. Holmes of Atlanta G. M. Partain and wife of Tennessee R. E. Barry of Atlanta R. C. Banneman of Atlanta S. A. Pfeifer of Cincinnati J. T. Pope of Nashville D. B. Evans of Atlanta A. J. Street of Buford J. R. Harwell of Macon F. C. Smith of Cincinnati attend the hotel. A diner quips about patience as a service moment unfolds.
Georgia to play Baptists in two games this week
Georgia eyes a hard southern diamond battle as it faces the Baptists in Macon for two games in the state championship trials Friday and Saturday. Captain Ted Sullivan and Coach Marvin Dickinson aim to extend Mercer dominance and take two of three from Tech with Sullivan and Cox in the lineup and Cox likely to pitch Friday. Fan interest in Macon runs feverish.
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Georgia
Baptists
Macon
Ted Sullivan
Marvin Dickinson
Mercer
Tech
Sullivan
Cox
Cadets Report Gainesville Encampment a Resounding Success
University cadets return from Gainesville encampment to studies. Weather was ideal and comforts at Camp Griggs ensured well conducted exercises. Gainesville hospitality praised as officials say the experience boosts physical and classroom performance. Examinations near end of month as military year closes brightly.
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Gainesville
Camp Griggs
Gaines‘ville
Leity
Funeral of Mr A Thornton at Lumpkin Street Residence
The funeral for Arthur Thornton was held yesterday morning at his Lumpkin street home near Sapelo. He had been ill for several days and died as expected. He leaves a wife and several children. many friends express sympathies. Rev Isaac Hopkins officiated. burial followed at Oconee Cemetery. Also note an advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thornton
Lumpkin Street
Sapelo
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Prominent Citizen Ill After Heat On Bogart Plantation
D. W. Locklin of Bogart described as one of Oconee county’s best citizens lies seriously ill at home after helping fight a plantation fire last Wednesday. Dr. S. S. Yearwood has cared for him day and night and reports gradual improvement yesterday. Locals extend wishes for his full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Locklin
Bogart
Oconee County
S. S. Yearwood
Skating Rink Relocated to Deupree Hall
The skating rink moves to Deupree Hall and will be closed today and tonight with reopening tomorrow afternoon. The new site is described as the largest and coolest in the city, promising added comfort for patrons. Tomorrow’s paper will detail attractions. Also for sale is twenty five loads of sawdust from A S Parker or B J Bondurrrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deupree Hall
A. S. Parker
B. J. Bondurrant
Village Fool Delights Athens Crowd By DePew Burdette
DePew Burdette Stock Co drew a large audience at the opera house with The Village Fool a country boy Sol Sanders performance and entertaining moving pictures The company promises strong turnout all week with The Outcast Son and Why Women Love on today matinee and tonight’s bill praised as one of the best in the repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePew-Burdette Stock Co
Opera House
DePew
Sol Sanders
Athens
Hospital fund drive seeks four thousand dollars
A local appeal urges Athens citizens to contribute to the hospital fund. A committee reports substantial subscriptions and aims to raise the full four thousand dollars in the coming days to benefit the city and its residents.
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Athens
Dynamite Cures Coughs and Colds Ad Offered
A reader from Calhoun Georgia touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and bronchitis claiming it cured his wife s aggravated cough after two doctors failed. The ad promotes the product as a strictly scientific cure for bronchitis and La Grippe and notes trial bottles are free with stores listing W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons selling at 50 cents to 1 00 guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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Rome
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Howard Thompson
G. H. Nixon
Augusta
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Franklin County Superior Court
Franklin
Co. M. Strahan
Ellison Stone
Mr. Stone
Atlanta, Ga
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Street Methodist
Eople
Qudden
Horton
Hotel Imperial
J. W. Holmes
G. M
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Matiri
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Mr. Evans
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Ellen Mell
McEvoy
Vans
Haselton
Music House
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