Opening of Eighteenth Session at State Normal School
The state normal school opened its eighteenth session with over four hundred students in normal departments and nearly one hundred fifty in the Muscogee practice school. New teachers include C. H. Bruce and Edna Randall among others. A detailed schedule for 1911–1912 and a complete faculty list follow.
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State Normal School
Muscogee
C. H. Bruce
Edna Randall
Gertrude Wood
E. Scott Sell
Annie Mathews
Margaret Gibbs
Emma Pollard
Estelle Poland
Mary M. Woods
Louise Hemingway
Iris Callaway
Marjorie Ford
Trustee Named In Athens Board Seats At State Institutions
Governor Smith appoints Hon. John A. Cobb ordinary of Sumter county as a trustee of the University of Georgia from the new Twelfth district. Cobb is brother to local judges and a noted Athens figure. Another appointment, J. E McGee of Lumpkin county, fills a Dahlonega college vacancy caused by Dr. A J Cavender’s removal.
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Capitol
Athens
Smith
John A. Cobb
Sumter County
University of Georgia
Twelfth Congressional District
Ordinary Cobb
Sumter
Andrew J. Cobb
Howell Cobb
Lamar Cobb
T A
Georgia
J. E McGee
Lumpkin County
North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
A. J. Cavender
Powell Named Inspector of Convicts in Georgia
Mr T W Powell of this city has been appointed by the Georgia prison commission to the office of inspector of convicts. He is a well known Georgian with extensive convict management experience, and his appointment is expected to meet broad state approval. Powell will assume duties immediately.
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T. W. Powell
Prison Commission of
Georgia
Powell
Majestic Presents Dorothy's Family and The Ranch Girl
The Majestic screens Dorothy's Family a delightful comedy and The Ranch Girl a top Western. Mr Brown again draws large crowds with his inimitable singing, including Sugar Moon. Visit the Majestic today for strong program and performances.
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the Majestic
Dorothy
Brown
Quality Bread and Olive Chow Ad by Arnold and Abney
Local bakery listing promotes Quality Bread as the most nutritious loaf with two sizes priced at ten cents. Arnold and Abney advertise Olive Chow and Fox River Butter alongside fresh morning bread offerings.
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Arnold & Abney
Fox River
Prize Winners Named in Auto and Furniture Luck Draw
Miss Nelle McDorman wins the Maxwell Auto, Mrs. R A Chandler takes the $150 Furniture Suit, and Miss Lucille Pierce claims the gold watch in the prize drawing.
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Nelle McDorman
Maxwell Auto
R. A. Chandler
Lucille Pierce
Largest Banner subscription contest awards winners
The Banner reports the official vote tally and prizes for the subscription contest. Miss Nell McDorman wins a Maxwell automobile, Mrs. R A Chandler receives mahogany furniture, and Miss Lucille Pierce takes a gold watch. The process used two adding machines and strict records to ensure fairness. The paper plans another larger contest next year.
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H. J. Rowe
Misa Nell McDorman
Mra
R.A. Chandler
Lucile Pierce
Nell McDorman
Maxwell Automobile
R. A. Chandler
Lucille Pierce
E. H. Dorsey
Maxwell
Nell Mc Dorman
Dorsey & Funkenstein
R. A.chandler
Georgia Power to run Tallulah Falls line toward Athens
Special to the Banner from Gainesville Georgia Power Company advances a 60,000 horsepower Tallulah Falls generating plant plan. A proposed tower line would link the Cuattahoochee dam near Gainesville to Atlanta, with options for Gainesville Athens Macon and other cities as demand grows.
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Gainesville
Georgia Power Company
Tallulah Falls
Falla
Atlanta
Cuattahooochee
Etowah
Chestale Dam
Dunlap Shoals
Jefferson
Winder and
Commerce
Athens
Macon
Georgia
Athens Schools Open Fall Term Amid Examinations and Vaccination Checks
Athens public schools begin the fall term with teachers conducting entrance and promotion examinations and vaccina tion checks. Some students face temporary postponements or conditioning, and a new colored school building awaits desks not yet delivered. School officials, led by Superintendent Bond, pledge full enrollment and careful care for every child despite imperfect facilities.
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Athens City
Bond
New Subscribers in Large Numbers at Banner Office
The Banner reports a busy day as contestants in the premium contest secured a large number of new subscribers. The office expects all new names to be recorded by tomorrow and prompt deliveries to begin once routes are assigned.
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Banner
The Blind Princess and the Poet Biograph Fantasy
BioGraph Today previews a master picture at the Elite titled The Blind Princess and the Poet. The costuming and acting are described as unmatched in picturedom, presenting a Biograph fantasy set in a land of flowers.
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Land of Flowers
Mr T J Stephens In Needy Circumstances
Mr T J Stephens, a well known carpenter, has been ill for several months and unable to provide for himself and family. The case is most deserving and those inclined to help may phone Mr J H Booth or call at city hall.
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T. J. Stephens
J. H. Booth
Music Class Opens With Miss Hodgson Violin Tutor
Music class led by Miss Kate Hodgson will start on Wednesday September 6 at her home 125 North Milledge Avenue. 3t
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Kate Hodgson
North Milledge Avenue
New Honey From Arnold and Abney
Clear sweet honey offered in small and large packages by Arnold and Abney. Capped combs noted with fresh harvest framing the sale.
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Arnold & Abney
Fresh Butter Beans Tender Snap Beans
Advertisement lists produce items available including fresh butter beans snap beans and young okra from Arnold and Abney with contact phone 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Georgia Fans Grieve As Kid Woodruff Won't Return
Georgia football faces gloom after captain Kid Woodruff of Columbus writes that he will not rejoin the team for the upcoming season. His parents oppose the return and Coach Cunningham plans talks to urge reconsideration. Team members must report by Sunday for practice starting Monday with five days left to resolve the situation.
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Georgia
Cunningham
University of Georgia
Woodruff
Columbus
Mercer
Kid Woodruff
Teele
E. H. Dorsey
S. V. Sanford
Hugh Gordon
Athletics Association
Powers That Be
MISS LAWRENCE AT LYRIC IN A REBELLIOUS BLOSSOM
The popular actress MISS LAWRENCE stars with Arthur Johnson at the Lyric today in A Rebellious Blossom. Management promises a special treat to all who attend this house event.
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Arthur Johnson
the Lyric
The
Lyric
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Board of Trustees
D. C. Barrow
E. C. Branson
A. M
Alexander Rhodes
P. B. Newton
Peter F.brown
Gertrude A. Alexander
D. L. Earnest
T. E. Hollingsworth
Roberta Hodgson
F. A. Merrill
Ida A. Young
Helen L. Sprout
Joseph Luatrat
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Edna M. Randall
F. J. Orr
Gertrude E. Wood
Leona McCulloch
Lily Reynolds
Agnes Goss
Willie Fagan
Anne P. Kolb
Ila W. Broadus
Chloe Loyd
Mra. G. A. Alexander
Annie Linton
Chloe Afien
Annie Matthews
Jessie Redd
Margaret M. Gibbs
Cata Joguer
Emma Pol
John Cobb
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Majestic
Clarke County
Messrs
G. F. Stephenson
John E. Tabmadge, Jr
E. H. Dorsey, J. E. Talmadge, JR
Great Power Company
Miss Lawrence
Lael
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H. Caritherg
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