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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1913

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Enrollment Totals Revealed for University of Georgia

The university reports 4399 students across all branches this year, with 1210 in the main campus, 235 at N ALC Dahlonega, 805 at Tech, 751 at G N I Milledgeville, 798 at State Normal, 525 at Savannah Industrial College, and 75 at Augusta Medical College. The registrar’s data highlight notable enrollment patterns in Athens.

University N. Alc Dahlonega Tech G. N Milledgeville State Normal School Industrial College For Colored Youths Savannah Medical College Augusta Athens

Judge Cobb Witness in Huff Estate Case at Macon Court

Judge Andrew J. Cobb visited Macon to attend a federal court session handling the Huff estate, a case once described as famous. An Athens attorney noted an unusual twist as Huff advanced from insolvent debt to a wealthier position by the time the estate is being wound up, leaving Huff about 25000 dollars to the good.

Cobb Huff Macon Andrew J. Cobb Federal Court Athens W. A. Huff

Jury verdict sealed awaiting settlement in Williams vs Southern National

In Ath eons court the jury found a verdict in Williams v Southern National Life Insurance. The court ordered sealing pending a possible settlement by telegram. If no settlement is reached the verdict would be opened and the case move forward. Williams died months ago from a gunshot with two life policies from Southern National Life, one for 1000 and one for 2000 dollars, dispute over payment sparked the suit.

Atheons Williams Southern National Life Insurance Company J. QO. Williams

Contempt Trial in Macon Over Huff Letter to Judge Speer

Reports from Athens say W A Huff of Macon prepared an eighty page salacious article to send to every senator and representative after court. In Macon federal court Huff faces contempt charges for a caustic letter to Judge Emory Speer, with trial overseen by Judge W J Grubb and Judge Speer as chief government witness.

Athens W. A. Huff Macon Emory Speer Washington W. S. Grubb Huff O. D. Street Alabama A. H. Codington Enoch Callaway Augusta

Milledgeville Commencement to Hear Several Speakers

Athens prepares speakers for the Milledgeville commencement next week as G. M. C. principal Prof. O. R. Horton completes his term. Rev C C Jarrell will preach the annual sermon. Col Thomas J Shackelford speaks May 27 at 11 with address Progress in Education. Prof R E Park will attend, address the graduates, and judge contests.

Athens Milledgeville O. R. Horton C. C. Jarrell Thomas J. Shackelford R. E. Park

Burns Agency Likely to Probe Moore Case

Insurance men say the Burns detective agency may be engaged to locate J. C. Moore, held on a larceny after trust warrant issued Monday. Attachements on his former office furniture and a claimed stake in commissions connected to a Griffeth Company warehouse vehicle are noted.

Burns Detective Agency J. C. Moore Griffeth Company

Annual Concert at Lucy Cobb Institute

The Lucy Cobb Institute will present its annual concert Saturday night in Seney Stovall chapel. Advanced vocal and instrumental pupils will perform, and Athens music lovers are invited to attend.

Lucy Cobb Institute Seney-Stovall Athens

State Normal School Trustees Set To Meet Friday

State Normal School trustees plan annual meeting Friday at 11 o clock. Board President Col T J Shackelford said most members will attend and no major faculty changes are expected. Members listed include ex officio Gov Jos Brown and Chancellor M I Brittain with representatives from Athens Albany Macon Columbus and other districts.

State Normal School T. J. Shackelford Athens, Ga S. B. Brown Albany, Ga G. A. Mell Jos M. Brown Atlanta Brittain University of Georgia Navid Barrow Athens Col W. J. Morton J. R. Hogan Agnes City of Byron B. Bower, Jr Bainbridge

Jezebel in the Church Topic Highlighted at First Methodist

The First Methodist church in Athens hosts a Wednesday evening prayer meeting on Jezebel in the Churches with Rev. C Jarrell guiding and Rev. J M Hawkins from Atlanta preaching Sunday. Two young men, J W Ferguson and Louis Bates, pleaded guilty to drunkenness on a train near Winterville and were fined 25 dollars each. A court spectator notes the era’s strict limits on drinking and public behavior.

First Methodist Thyatira C. Jarrell J. M. Hawkins Atlanta J. W. Ferguson Louis Bates Athens Winterville

Royston Doctor Visits Athens and Georgia Ties

Dr S D Brown of Royston a noted Royston physician visited Athens yesterday. An Auburn alumnus he played football in college and faced Georgia in a famed 1890s game at Brisbane Park. He remains a Georgia booster visiting to see friends and University people.

S. D. Brown Royston Athens Dr. Brown Auburn Georgia Brisbane Park University

Annual Meeting of Southern Mutual Insurance Company

The annual meeting of policy holders will be held Tuesday June 3 1913 at 11 a m in the company office in Athens Ga A E Griffith Secretary Crisp Green Cucumbers Yellow Squash Arnold Abney Fresh Snap Beans New Potatoes Arnold Abney

The Southern Mutual Insurance Company Athens A. E. Griffith Arnold & Abney WII Laimson’s

Painter Injured As Scaffold Falls Outside Capitol Woolen Mills

Yesterday a swinging ladder slipped while two painters Frank Suddeth and Charles Ethridge worked on the red front of the Capitol Woolen Mills Company store. Suddeth grabbed the rope and slowed his fall, but Ethridge plunged about feet to the pavement and suffered serious injuries including broken ribs. White paint spattered the storefront, doors, sidewalk, ropes, and even the manager on the sidewalk.

Capitol Woolen Mills Company Frank Suddeth Charles Ethridge Seddeth Ethridge

Dynamite cap blasts injures 15 year old at Pulaski street

Arthur Cox Jr., 15, son of Capt. Arthur Cox of the Southern Railway, lost half a thumb and two finger joints when a dynamite cap dropped in trash exploded at his Pulaski street home. He did not see the cap before it went off and was reported resting well afterward.

Pulaski Street Arthur Cox, Jr Arthur Cox Southern Railway

City Court Calendar and Notable Case Draws Attention

Yesterday in city court the Williams insurance case dominated the docket with other cases passed. Judge J. J. Strickland presided over the State Mutual Agency suit, which was postponed for settlement. The May 21 docket lists cases including 2409 Yerby vs King and several Central Electric Co. actions. Law students are urged to buy a 500-question Georgia Bar review set to aid June exams.

Williams Insurance J. J. Strickland State Mutual Agency Yerby King Wade Mfg. Co Anderson Parking Company Mott Iron Works Georgia P. O. Box Clarkesville

Home Raised Produce At Arnold And Abney

Local sellers Arnold and Abney offer home raised beets asparagus English peas green cabbage spring onions strawberries at 15 to 20 cents per quart and peaches from Williamson's, with contact by phone 1076.

Arnold & Abney

Georgia Club Opens 1913 Commencement at State Normal

The Georgia Club at State Normal School begins 1913 commencement Thursday evening in the school auditorium at 8:30. The program includes music, speeches by club members, a serenade, and the Georgia Club Creed outlining education as social uplift and teacher citizenship. Dec 6, 1910.

Georgia State Normal State Normal School Georgia Club ER. C. Branson Mary M. Woods E. C. Branson Jere M. Pound Franze Schubert Carmack Georgia State Normal School

State Normal holds multi-day commencement program

The State Normal School announces a May commencement program beginning May 22 with the Georgia Club and continuing through May 26. Highlights include Muscogee Training School eighth grade graduation, alumni events, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A J Moncrief and addresses by S C Mitchell and senior class exercises. The public is invited.

State Normal School Georgia Club Muscogee Training School A. J. Moncrief A. J. Moncrief, D. D Barnesville, Ga S. C. Mitchell University of South Carolina, Columbia

Lucy Cobb Institute 1913 Commencement Program

The program runs May 23 to May 27 featuring the oratory department with Jeanne d Arc. Alumnae Meeting Saturday at 11, Annual Concert Saturday at 8 30, Baccalaureate Sunday at 11 by Dr Hugh Walker, vesper services Sunday 6 with Dr Walker, graduation Monday 6 with Rev Dr Memminger, reception Monday 9 by Mrs Gordine Brumby.

Lucy Cobb Institute Oratory Department Jeanne d' Arc Hugh Walker First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Walker W. W. Memminger G Rdine and Brumby

Lyric Theatre Offers Taps and Snookums Cartoons

The Lyric presents a two reel Bison film Taps on Civil War action and Snookums animated cartoons by George McManus. The program features Hood’s singing, live music, and a claimed superior theater experience with fresh vegetables advertised nearby.

Clarke Rifles Lyric Theater George McManus Snookums

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Farmera See Eee Save Tee Es Osee Rankere Army and Navy Franklin College College of Science and Engineering State College of ‘Agriculture Burns Agency Moore Case Lucy Cobb Joseph W. Smith Manassas Alany J. M. Collum Americus A. A. Carson Columbus J. R. Smith Dr. J. C. Beauchamp Williamson E. S. Griffeth Buchanan Fighth E. A. Copelaw Eensboro L. M. Brand Lawrenceville Lawton B. Evans Charles Lane Helena Jezebel Williamson's Judge Speer Presidnt Congress Painter A. Cox Quart Arnold & Abney la Dame Blanche Boilien Lula Waters Lily McDaniel Ella Parker Chloe Loyd C. J. Barnett Wylie Fagan Julia McArthur Hood Wood
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