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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

7

Winterville High School to Close With Graduation

Special to the Banner Winterville Georgia May 15 the annual nine months session of the Winterville High School will close with graduation exercises next Saturday the 188th Commencement nights feature two public entertainments Thursday and Friday by junior and senior classes and Saturday ceremonies with diplomas Admission to the Thursday and Friday programs is fifteen and ten cents proceeds fund music and decorations The senior class will present Aunt Maggies Will and Two Little Rebels and Dr F W Cole will chair the diploma and honors ceremony University of Georgia professor R E Park will speak to graduates largest class in the schools history with many planning college entry in fall

Winterville Winterville High School Maggie F. W. Cole R. E. Park University of Georgia

Announcements of Democratic Candidacies in Georgia

A series of notices announces candidates for Georgia offices including representative Clarke County and district seats, senator in the thirtieth district, solicitor general of the Western circuit, and a general call to party primary action. Names include Frank A Lipscomb C B Griffith W Bailey Cobb Lampkin R Toombs Du Bose John B Gamble W H Quarterm an R L J Smith and W A Stevenson.

Clarke County General Assembly of Georgia Democratic Party Frank A. Lipscomb C. B. Griffith W. Bailey Cobb Lampken Senate State Senate R. Toombs DU Bose Western Circuit John B. Gamble W. H. Quarterman R. L. J. Smith W. A. Stevenson

Diversify crops and promote animal husbandry in Georgia

Commissioner of Agriculture J J Connor urges Georgia farmers to diversify due to a poor cotton season caused by cold wet spring. He recommends abandoning cotton where unprepared, planting corn and other food crops for both people and livestock, and boosting animal husbandry to restore soil value and achieve southern prosperity.

Atlanta Commissioner of Agriculture J. J. Connor Georgia Connor Providence

National chamber of commerce plan gains broad backing

The Bureau of Manufactures reports strong support from 46 commerce groups and 600 to 700 businessmen for a national chamber. The proposed by laws aim to prevent regional or interest domination and ensure advisory communication with local trade bodies. A flexible framework allows local evolution while preserving broad representation across the United States.

A. WL United States Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America National Chamber of Commerce Daily Trade Report

Diploma Day at Medical College of Georgia Opens a New Era

Augusta on May 15 reports the first real graduation by the Medical College of Georgia as a branch of the state university. Chancellor D. C. Barrow presided at diplomas tonight after a sermon and class exercises. forty two young men receive sheep-skins in the largest class yet, with officers and a reading of the Last Will and Testament. Obituary notes follow for little Lee Smith, who died May 13 after a short illness, described as bright and cherished, with a faith-filled reflection on loss and gratitude.

Augusta Medical College of Georgia State University Grand Opera House D. C. Barrow Innedicos C. C. Frederi LB. W. Greene E. M. Townsend B. L. Helton W. L. Harvey Ford Ware S. Lichtenstein J. B. Brookins Db. L. Turner, Jr Marvin Alvin Aerie Resaca Andrew Benjamin Albriton Burbank Fla Homer Lumpkin Barker Roopville Claude Brantley Brookins Milledgeville Henry Edgar Bunch, Jr Spartanburg S. C Leo Huggius DuBose Bishopville D. C George Hitchell Dunne Sumter Garnett_ L. Edwards Crawfordville John Calhoun Ellin 8. C Croley Mason Farrell Lake City Charles Cleveland Frederick Wellston Grover Cleveland Gambell Horne Path Benjamin Walter Greene Gray, Ga W. S. Harvey Ellabelle Bernard Lamar Helton Toombsboro W. Gordon Herrington Joseph Hudson Fordware Wrightaville Willis Hermand Watson Tifton Jas Hamilton Whiteside

Know Paint Advertising Blends Job and Gallon Costs

An old ad urges buying paint by the job rather than by the gallon, arguing that labor costs sway total price. It compares Devoe paint to average paints, estimates days and gallons needed, and emphasizes longevity. Talmage Hardware Co. sells Devoe. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to improve appetite and digestion.

Devoe Chamberlain

Senior Round Table Elects TS Successors

The Senior Round Table, Sigma Upsilon local chapter, elected its successors for the coming year. New members include Gentley Chappell Columbus Henry Howard Lexington Edgar Dunlap Gainesville James Wright Augusta Elmer Ransom Augusta Edward Morganstern Atlanta Frank Garrison Cornellia George Williams Lawrenceville Zach Cowan Atlanta Frank Carter Atlanta Hill Freeman Newnan. Old members riding the goat this week are W A Mann Milner B Michael Athens H D Meyer Augusta Martin Culloden M B Folsom McRae G T Northen Atlanta A O B Sparks Macon J M Lynch Florence S C B H Walton Columbus T J Wooster Athens C H Stone Athens.

Itz Sigma Upsilon Middle Atlantic States Sewanee Vanderbilt Georgia Gentley Chappell Columbus Henry Howard Lexington Edgar Dunlap Gainesville James B Wright Augusta Elmer 1. Ransom Edward Morganstern Atlanta Frank Garrison Cornella George Williams Lawrenceville Zach Cowan Frank Carter Hill Freeman Newnan W. A. Mann Milner B. Michael Athens H. D. Meyer Martin Culloden M. B. Folsom McRae G. T. Northen A. O. B. Sparks Macon J. M. Lynch Florence B. H. Walton T. J. Wooster C. H Stone

Doans Kidney Pills Win Athens Gentle Praise

Athens residents commend Doans Kidney Pills with strong personal testimony. Mrs Glennie Marlow of 243 S Jackson St Athens Ga recalls her seven year old daughter's dramatic kidney cure after years of illness and failed medical care. She endorses the remedy for herself and others and notes the 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.

Glennie Marlow S. Jackson St Athens Doan Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club to Perform in Atlanta

The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club will give a concert at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening May 21 under the Atlanta Alumni Association. Boxes are reserved for notable Georgians including Governor Joseph M. Brown and exGovernor John M. Slaton, with Chancellor Barrow in Brown’s box. Patronesses include Mesdames Brown and Maddox and other prominent figures.

Atlanta Glee and Mandolin Club University of Georgia Grand Opera House Atlanta Alumni Association Robert F. Maddox Georgia Joseph M. Brown John M. Slaton Clark Howell Harold Hirsea Preston St. Arkwright George M. Brown John W. Grant Phinizy Calhoun Thomas W. Connally Supreme Court B. H. Hill Preston Arkwright J. S. Robinson Reuben R. Arnold Harold Hirsch E. %. Connally Edwin Camp E. E. Pomeroy Harry Harman, Jr Frank K. Boland Johns S. Spalding Robert S. Parker Logan Williamson Sam Jones W. L. Peel E. W. Martin Marion Hull Richard S. Russell Warner Martin H. H. Cab

Prompt relief and cure for obstinate sores eruptions

For obstinate sores and other eruptions of the skin thousands of people have found prompt relief and permanent cure by using a proven treatment widely advertised in medical notices of the era. It emphasizes a simple regimen, accessible ingredients, and consistent use to restore skin health and alleviate discomfort.

Notable Names List of Georgia Officials and Associates

A roster of numerous individuals including J. Frank Meador, William N. Fish, A. D. Adair Jr, Joel Hurt, Percy Adams, Marcus Heck, Robert Avery, Burton Smith, Robin Adair Jr, George Brown, Sam Atkinson, E. M. Mitchell, C. H. Black, Joan Grant, E. R. Black, Launders McDaniel, J. E. Boston, John M. Slaton, J. H. Boston Jr, E. A. Brown, Cone Maddox, John Slaton, J. Dennis, Alfred Newell, E. Dougherty, J. Oglesby Jr, J. Dougherty, J. Porter, Walker Duncan, Charles du Bignon, Ben Phillips, Dorsey, E. Richardson, Hugh Dorsey, Ridley Jr, Julian Field, Warder Rucker Jr, Fortson, Ronald Ramsom, Foreman, John Riley, Felder, Simmons Jr, Goldsmith Jr, Alex Smith Jr, Goldsmith, Saplin, Grady, Swanson Jr, Gillon, Burgess Smith, Hammond, Scott, Slaton, John Hill, T. Hammond, W. Speer, Horton, Sage, Hurt, Victor Smith, Hodgson, Robert Stephens, Lucius Hat tis, Edwin Stewart, Hewlett, Marion Jackson, Arminius Wright, R. P. Jones, George Whitman, Winfield Jones, E. L. Worsham, R. H. Jones Jr, Hamilton Yancey.

J. H. Porter Walker Duncan W. L. Porter Charles du Bignon Ben Z. Phillips C. D. Dorsey E. D. Richardson Hugh M. Dorsey J. B. Ridley E. E. Dallis J. F. Ridley W. D. Ellis, Jr R. B. Ridley, Jr Julian Field T. W. Rucker E. M John Hill Alex W. Smith T. A. Hammond William A. Speer O. —. Horton Dan Y. Sage George F. Hurt Victor L. Smith F. G. Hodgson Robert G. Stephens Lucius L. Hattis Edwin C. Stewart Sam D. Hewlett Albert E. Thornton I. S. Hopkins Jr. Austell Thornton Albert Howell H. W. To

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