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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

7

Knox Institute Commencement Honors African American Students

The Knox Institute and Training and Industrial School held its commencement in Carnegie Chapel with diplomas and certificates awarded. Notable speakers included Prof. S. V. Sanford, Ph.D., from the University of Georgia, and students Herbert L. Clark, George Washington Brewer, Thomas Nathaniel Jackson, John Brother Cade, Minnie Catherine Payne, Georgie Harrison Campbell, Robert Theodore Jones, and Minn ie C. Payne contributing in speeches, solos, and a chorus.

Knox Institute and Training and Industrial School Carnegie Chapel Solo Hope W. C. Thomas M. G. W. Brewer Georgia Campbell Taylor M. I. Browne R. T. Jones L. Cade Page M. L. Strickland T. N. Jackson, Jr Minnie C. Payne Cowen H. L. Clark J. B. Cade G. Rossini 5. V. Sanford University of Georgia Herbert Lowe Clark Athens George Washington Brewer Elberon Thomas Nathaniel Jackson John Brother Cade Elberton Luther Cade Minnie Catherine Payne Georgie Harrison Campbell Robert Theodore Jones John B. Cade George W. Brewer Herbert L. Clark Thomas N. Jackson, Jr Georgie H. Campbell

Genuine prescription for all rheumatism Rheuma

An advertisement touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism by removing uric acid and aiding kidneys. It cites Porter Smith of Dobbin West Virginia and claims rapid relief with a money back guarantee, with H R Palmer & Sons and druggists selling it at 50 cents a bottle.

Porter Smith Dobbin W. Va H. R. Palmer & Sons

Banner Corrects Recorder Court Record On Stephens Case

Homer Stephens asks the Banner to amend yesterday’s report to show he was fined only for a minor case of disorderly conduct and not tried for drunkenness. The record states no evidence of oil drinking.

Homer Stephens Recorder’s Court

Gwinnett Superior Court Issues June Special Session Order

Gwinnett Superior Court in special session June 7 1915 convenes grand jury and trial juries to examine 18 prisoners in the county jail costs. Traverse jurors to report June 8 for indictments, presentments, and trials as directed by Judge C. H. Brand.

Gwinnett Superior Court Gwinnett County Grand Jury Traverse C. H. Brand Western Circuit

Notable Speakers Lead Georgia Commencement 1915

Fairfax Harrison head of Southern Railroad will deliver the commencement address. General Peter W Meldrim of the class of 1868 will address Phi Beta Kappa. Governor John M Slaton is alumni orator for 1915. Rev John D Mell will deliver the sermon. Dr Mell, son of Chancellor P H Mell, graduated in 1885.

J. G. Burckhardt Fairfax Harrison Southern Railroad Harrison Yale Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad Illinois Central Chesapeake Steamship Company Standard Trust Company of New York Peter W. ‘Meldrim General Meldrim John M. Slaton Slaton Chi Phi Fraternity John D. Mell Dr. Mell P. H. Mell The University

World loves a winner and a championship team

This column revisits historic champions across baseball and football, noting famed teams like the Orioles, Tigers, Cubs, Giants, Red Sox, and Yale. It contrasts legendary rivals and runner ups, mentions Georgia’s rising status in Southern athletics, Tulane football plans, and calls for thoughtful athletic expansion amid enduring feats like a 93.5 second 100 yards and a 6 ft 6 2 3 in high jump record.

W. T. Jenkins Baltimore Orioles McGraw Jennings Kelly Keeler McGinnis Collins Barry Barber Detroit Tigers Mullin Willett Donovan Cobb, Crawford and Company Chicago Cubs Fisher New York Giants McGinty Bresenham McGann Dohlen Denlin Boston Red Sox Collins, Stahl Freman LaChance Cy Young Criger Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Jeffries Renanasco Heaton Feny Field Wolverine Michigan Yale Whep Hogan Rothwell Glass Bloomer Crimson Harvard Georgia New Orleans Picayune Alabama Miss. A. & M Univ. of Miss Tulane University University of Georgia Tulane

Directors: Howell C Erwin L F Edwards M G Nicholson

A brief notice lists the board of directors including Howell C Erwin L F Edwards and M G Nicholson. The item names the four directors and provides no additional context or actions.

Howell C. Erwin L. F. Edwards M. G. Nicholson

Georgia High School Association Elevates Track Meet Reach

The Georgia High School Association fosters stronger track athletics across the state. District schools have chosen top athletes to compete at the state meet in Athens on June 9 and 10, promising high interest and strong attendance.

Georgia High School Association South Athens

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad Fits Forest Health Hype

Advertising copy touts Pine-Tar-Honey from Dr. Bell as antiseptic and healing to clear throat and head mucous. Promotes healthful pine forest spirit and urges purchase at all druggists.

Dr. Bell

Strain on Ticket Office Man Delights in Acting

A ticket office worker in a busy venue hides true emotions and ends up outacting some stage performers, surprising patrons with his convincing performance.

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