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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1914

Page

9

Commencement Highlights at State Normal with Graduates Listed

The State Normal School hosts a multi day commencement starting with Hansel and Gretel in the auditorium. The schedule runs June 3 through June 8 with receptions, Latin and Shakespeare plays, alumnae events, and multiple baccalaureate and graduation exercises led by notable speakers including Dr. E M Poteat and Hon P W Meldrim. The graduating class list includes Susie Bethea and Elizabeth Bounds among many others from various counties and towns.

State Normal School Hansel and Grete Alumnae! Association Hugh Willet Department of Oratory E. M. Poteat P. W. Meldrim Aol Susie Bethea Greene Elizabeth Bounds Wilkes Velma Bowles Meriwether Elizabeth Branch Oconee Mattie Lou Branan Putnam Willie Brantley Screven Ruby Braswell Walton Lincoln Ruth Hodges Effingham Jessie Hogg Troup Cora Hubbard Dawson Sadie Belle Ivey Newton

All Speed Records Broken in Five to 500 Mile Race

Indianapolis May 30 Rene Thomas drove a French car to win the fourth annual five hundred mile race at an average speed of 82.47 miles per hour. All speedway records for the five to five hundred mile events were broken. Barney Oldfield finished fifth as the first American.

Associated Press Indianapolis Rene Thomas Barney Oldfield

City Dog Tags Sale Opens Next Week

Dog tags have arrived and city marshal holds them for sale. Men pay $1 per male dog and $2 per female dog. Buy now to save. Dog catcher will start out to morrow week.

Warren Kerrigan Stars in As Fate Willed at Classic

At the Classic tomorrow Warren Kerrigan presents a splendid two reel drama As Fate Willed. He is praised as a foremost picture performer. Also shown is Powers Masterpiece Exposing the HandCuff King.

Warren Kerrigan

Drawers With Tiny Pin Tucked Hemstitched Sizes 2 to 12

A catalog item lists children’s drawers featuring pin tucking and hemstitching in all sizes from 2 to 12 years. The description emphasizes delicate needlework and finished edges for durable wear.

J W Hart dies on Jekyl Island in line of duty

Brunswick coroner jury rules Hart murder by Thompson after beach dispute on Jekyl Island. Hart, assistant superintendent of Jekyl Island Club, had restricted Thompson from turtle egg gathering. Hart shot thrice in head and died within minutes. Hart, a native of Canada, leaves wife and four children. body to be returned to Athens for funeral at Emmanuel Church with pallbearers named.

J. W. Hart Jekyl Island Brunswick Brunswick Ga J. William Hart Thompson Hart Jekyl Island Club Edmund Hayes Buffalo N. Y Mr. Hart A. A. Bennett H. L. Spinks Ing Gilbert Hart Athlens Jekyl University of Georgia Bureau of Animal Industry Athens

Dog Tags Here for 1914 City Dog Census

The dog catcher begins rounds on Monday June 8 with city marshal issuing tags for 1914. One dollar for male dogs and two dollars for female dogs. Get tags for the dogs you want to keep now. Advertise your Wants.

Grand Jury Reassembles in Clarke County Court

The Clarke county grand jury from the April term of the superior court will reconvene Thursday morning to resume work and consider investigations. Arthur E. Griffith serves as foreman.

Grand Jury Clarke County Superior Court Arthur E. Griffith

Clarke County Teachers Examination Dates Announced

The regular State Examination for Clarke County teachers will be held Friday and Saturday June 12 and 13 at Reese Street for colored teachers at 8 30 A M and at Childs Street for White teachers at 9 A M on June 12. Registration books open June 3 and May 30 1914.

Clarke County Reese Street Childs Street

Infant Daughter of Juhlin Family Dies at Nine Months

The infant daughter Havel of Mr and Mrs Juhlin died Saturday at 10 o'clock at their Vine Street home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 this afternoon from the residence conducted by Rev F Dick of the Free Methodist church assisted by Rev A A Sullivan of Oconee Street church. Interment will be in Oconee Cemetery.

Athens Oconee Georgia Atlanta Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty Souis EU A. Whittle Coleman R. T. Goodwyn M. P. O'Callaghan J. C. Helner P. O. Vanater M. P. Jarnigen Henry Juh Havel Vine Street No. F. Dick Free Methodist Church A. A. Sullivan Oconee Street Church de So Oconee Cemetery

Loving Cup Marked Farewell for Georgia Club Founder

At State Normal School chapel in Athens a farewell honors Prof. E C Branson former president and founder of the Georgia Club. A loving cup and a fountain pen gift were presented amid students and faculty tears as Branson departs for North Carolina to continue his community studies work. The Georgia Club has drawn national attention for studying home communities and the state.

State Normal School E. C. Branson Georgia Clubs Athens Branson W. E. Taylor Georgia

Wheat Cup Golf Tourney At Cloverhurst Club

Dr R P Brooks from the University won the Wheat Cup in the spring tournament at Cloverhurst Country Club. Harry Hull finished as runner up. The cup, donated in 1900, becomes a club property after three consecutive wins and has now been claimed by six different players.

Cloverhurst Country Club R. P. Brooks Harry Hull Athens

Reward Offered for Fox Terrier Return

A white fox terrier with brown ear is missing and a $0 reward is offered for its return. Please notify Dr. S R Benedict with any information.

Southern Mfg Company Downs A L Railway In Fast Game

Yesterday afternoon the Southern Manufacturing Company beat the Seaboard Air Line team 8 to 2 in nine innings. The Manufacturers used reserves from the University of Georgia a week earlier and delivered a game with many spectacular plays and strong hitting.

Southern Manufacturing Company University of Georgia Seaboard Air Line

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