Diplomas Awarded to 78 Graduates at State Normal School
The State Normal School held its tenth annual commencement with 78 graduates, three men and 75 women. Dr. A. P. Bourland delivered the baccalaureate on School and Industrial Progress after Dr. Rose was delayed. President Branson awarded diplomas and announced staff and building plans, including life-sized portrait of Capt. S. D. Bradwell and continued language departments. A trustees’ resolution urged faculty harmony with the president, and a reunion of alumni followed with toasts by Merritt and others.
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A. P. Bourland
Peabody Normal College
Nashville
Rose
Dr. Bourland
Bourland
Ted
Branson
HH. J. Rowe
S. D. Bradwell
Haralson Bleckley
State Normal School
State School Commissioner Tackles Memorial Pamphlet Claims
The item reports State School Commissioner William B. Merritt condemning a memorial pamphlet used in schools that misstates Andersonville prison facts. He cites corrections from Civil War figures and urges accuracy in teaching about prisoner treatment and exchange policies.
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Andersonville
Ivory H. Pike
Eighth Infantry
Sixteenth
Illinois Cavalry
Department of Illi
William B. Merritt
Chamberlains Pain Balm Relieves Widespread Rheumatism
A Tennessee woman endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm as the sole relief for head to foot rheumatism. The ad claims quick relief enables rest and sleep and notes many users find lasting benefit after initial short relief. The product is advertised as available from local retailers.
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Chamberlain
W. H. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
H. H. Palmer
Gene Ape
J. Smith
Court Postpones Watkinsville Murder Trial to July Session
A special session of Oconee Superior Court planned for Thursday in Watkinsville was postponed. The murder case against the Holbrooks' killers will not go to trial until the July session in Watkinsville, fourth Monday of July. The delay follows a committee review finding readiness incomplete and aims to ensure guilty are punished and innocents spared. The public supports extra time for thorough investigation and proper proceedings.
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Athens
R. B. Russell
Citizens’ Committee
Holbrook
Oconee County
Oconee
Third Annual Session of University Summer School Opens
The third annual University Summer School will begin in this city on June 27 and run to July 28. It attracts hundreds of Georgia teachers and delegations from other states with strong local support. W. B. Merritt serves as superintendent, T. J. Wooster as assistant, Chancellor Hill as president, and F. Harper as registrar. The faculty features eminent educators.
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Normal School
Nois
Grand Army of the Republic
Corporal Pike
Pike
Andersonville
Illinois
Georgia
South
Troup County
W. B. Merritt
T. J. Wooster
Chancellor Hill
F. Harper
Athens Summer School for Teachers Announcement
The Summer School offers courses benefiting common school teachers and higher studies. Dormitory housing is ample and board reasonable with reduced railroad rates from all points. For full information and catalogue address Prof. T. J. Wooster Athens Ga.
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Athens
Pensive
T. J. Wooster
Athens, Ga
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E. C. Branson
Chloe Ellen Allen
Julia Irene Ash Nobia
Theodosia Beall
Lena May Bird
Ida Elizabeth Brown
Annie Louise
Estelle Caroline Hyer
Anna Kate Johnson
Helen Love Johnstone
Lula Wier Jones
Ruth Edwards Jones
Elizabeth Mell’ Kelley
Annie Theodora Kidwell
Lula L. Kingsberry
Missouri
Edington Leake
Rebecca Ann Lingo
Mary Valinda Lively
Chloe Ophelia Loyd
Claud Alberta Martin
Annie Belle Melton
Nell Colquitt Michael
Ethel Gertrude Mosely
Mattie McGee
Clara Lu
Bennie Ellen Witcher
Francis Reb
Man Wrench
Olivia Young
Susie Young
Board of Trustees
Morris
Weachers
Mr. Carson
Merritt
Lollie M. Smith
Alice Prich
Ara
R. J. Guinn
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
MBM
Ayngla's
Anne Ste
Wee Merritt
Andersonviag
Wolperiko
Alry
Merritt Fe
Bay
Department of Educ
Camp Douglas
C. H. Tebault
Joseph Jones
United Confederate Veterans’ Associaton
Confederate Congress
Ratlona
Rock Island
Ills
New
New York
Ilinois
Ing
Rock Island Barracks
of Rage
Iqhnson
Pesco Aid PY
Terness
Jefferson Davis
General Miles
Savannah
Andersoryville
Calcutts
Bar of Justice
John C. Johson
J. B. Elder
J.T. Mirshall
J. L. Bowns
J. D. Price
C. M. Kemmer
J. J. Johns
W. Joe Elder
T. T. Chandler
T. J. Cobb
Robt
B. Harris
D. A. Osborn
Adam Smith
E. J. Thompson
A. W. Meaders
H. T. Akin
E. J. Crawley
Johon F. Fambrough
M. M. Stephenson
Benjamin H. Hill
House of Representatives
Washington Sect
G. Dinbach
Hon
W. B. Merri
Fite Brinnasshe Wanner le
Ri'sug Se Sa
Tion
Ames
Gertrude" Alexauder
Tad T. E. Holingsworth
W. D. F. E. L. Hughes
J. F. Hart
Ehs Johnson
J. M. Johnson
Joseph Lusw ‘Trat
Annie Linton
W. E. Merritt
John, Morris
Fred J. Orr
Robert Emory Park
Euler B. Smith
Charles Mercer Snelling
Jessie M. Synder
C.S. Stanage
Joseph S. Stewart
J. Fr. Sellers
Jane E. Taylor
Arnold Tompkins
H. C. White
Thomas Jackson Wooster
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