Ogden Addresses Southern Education Conference Opening
Mr. Robert C. Ogden, president of the Conference on Education, spoke in Washington on April 27 outlining the conference stance, its nonofficial status, ties to the Southern Education Board and other boards, and the aim to provide universal English education and compulsory schooling. He defended the conference against misperceptions, stressed its southward leadership, and announced the Eighth Conference for Education in the South opened for development of the program and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
Robert C. Ogden
Conference On Education
Ogden
Southern Education Board
General Education Board
Board of Trustees
The
Peabody Fund
Slater Fund
South
United States Bureau of Education
Southern Board
J. L. M. Curry
Mason and Dixon
Southland
Crosses of Honor Presented to Confederate Veterans
Miss Mildred Rutherford, president of the Laura Rutherford Chapter, awarded five Crosses of Honor at Memorial Day ceremonies. The crosses, limited to Clarke and Oconee counties, will be given to the oldest direct male descendant of deceased veterans. Descendants are urged to apply at once for crosses planned to be bestowed on June 3rd Jefferson Davis birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Rutherford
Laura Rutherford
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Clarke
Oconee
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Judge Russell Delivers Humorous Welcome in Savannah
In Savannah the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum held its annual convention. Judge R B Russell of Winder responded to the welcome on behalf of Grand Regent John A Peacock of Dublin. Russell joked about unprepared remarks and ram from the bushes, and spoke of enjoying Savannah’s hospitality and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Grand Council
The
Royal Arcanum
R. B. Russell
Winder
John A. Peacock
Dublin
Peacock
Russell
Abraham
Isaac
Athene Citizens Testify to Old Quaker Remedy Doan’s
Local Athene resident Mrs. J W Blackstone tests the Old Quaker Remedy Doan’s Kidney Pills praising relief from dull back pain and kidney trouble after using the product at H R Palmer & Sons drug store. The letter, filled with homegrown endorsement, highlights restored sleep and normal secretions. A separate ad promotes Paro Ointment for piles with money-back guarantee and mail order offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athene
Atheng
J. W. Blackstone
Pulaski St
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Mendel Morris Builds New Houses in Athens
Mr Mendel Morris has set the contract for two more handsome homes on Strong street to be occupied as soon as completed. He has built many houses in recent months showing faith in Athens real estate.
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Athens
Mendel Morris
Strong Street
Morris
Athena Real Estate
British cotton experiments in West Africa described
Mr. George L. Echols, of Madison county, led a twelve month West Africa cotton cultivation study for the British government. He notes labor scarcity and slow native workers as major barriers, with data collected on land, expenses, and crop progress. Echols plans to return to West Africa for another year before rejoining relatives at home.
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West Africa
George L. Echols
Madison County
Echols
Freeport
Miss Susie Gerdine Improves After Horse Accident
Miss Susie Gerdine injured when her horse caused a fall at Oconee cemetery on Wednesday showed improvement yesterday. The attending physician said she regained movement and should recover, though expect some pain for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Gerdine
Jn Oconee
Laundry Building Rising at Lumpkin and Broad
The Athens Domestic Laundry is advancing with the new corner building on Lumpkin and Broad streets. Basement walls near completion and first story work underway. Directors purchase machinery and plan to operate promptly after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin and
Broad Streets
Athens
Aundry
Athens and Jefferson railroad to start work on right of way
The Athens and Jefferson railroad preparation progresses as chairman Shackleford reports a Baldwin letter. Right of way securing continues with portions still unsettled and the route undecided between tapping Seaboard near the city or near the University farm. Simultaneously the Jefferson to Gainesville line will be converted to broad gauge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens and Jefferson
Baldwin
Shackleford
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Athens
Seaboard
University Farm
Moss Manufacturing Company
Jefferson
Gainesville
Dr Harry Cassil Delivers Inspiring Address at Mt Vernon Lodge
At the Masonic temple on Clayton street Dr Harry Cassil of Brunswick gave an inspiring address to Mt Vernon lodge members. Tonight the masters degree will be conferred at the lodge rooms and a full attendance is expected as Cassil plans another meeting to review the degree team work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Clayton Street
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Harry Cassil
Brunswick
Barn and shop burned near Quitman with loss around $2000
J H Williford's barn and nearby shop structures were destroyed by fire last night. The blaze claimed hundreds of bushels of corn fodder and farm implements, with no insurance. A child holding a baby reportedly placed the infant on a hot stove causing serious burns. Origin of the fire unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
J. H. Williford
Changes in East Athens mail delivery and new station
The Athens post office announces changes to mail delivery east of the Oconee river. A new East Athens post office station at Church Bros Old store will serve East Broad Arch Peters Nellie B and more, with Rural No 5 leaving at 8 am. Rural No 3 route will redirect via Dave Sims and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Athens
Postonce Department
Oconee
Athens Post Office
T. H. Barrett
College Avenue
J. HL Dorsey
Grove Street
East Broad
Arch
Peters
Nellie B
Water
Pearl
Odd
John
Flint
Dublin
River
Dave Sims
Brooklyn
Fleming
East Athens
Ric
Post Office Department
Peruna Medicine Endorsed by Pension Office Lieutenant
F. S. Davidson, Lieutenant U S Army, Washington D C, writes that Peruna strikes at the root of catarrh and tones the system. He urges others to try its remedies and invites readers to write Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Army
Washington, D. C
Care
U. 8. Pension Office
Homer jail lynching ends in shooting of Dick Craighead
A mob of about twenty five broke into Homer pariah jail after three hours of sledge hammer work and shot Dick Craighead multiple times through a steel cell. After dawn the wounded man survived and named several suspected lynchers, while authorities learned few details. The attack cut telegraph lines and seized rifles from the Claiborne Guards as the mob moved to free Craighead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reveport
Homer
Shreveport
Dick Craig
Craighead
Ike McKee
Claiborne Guards
Kirkpatrick
Incredible Brutality Becomes Courageous Rescue
In Syracuse New York Chas Lemberger applied Bucklen’s Arnica Balm to a severe eye wound on his son after witnessing a brutal injury. The balm quickly healed the gash and eased suffering as a pivotal act of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
FP. Lemberger
Syracuse
N. Y
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ROYAL
WAS Baking Powder CO
New York
Veterans of the Confederacy
Paris
I Medicine Co
Attouts
MR. Mendel Morris
South Afri
Madison Co
Tion
Mido Susie Gerdine
Sparta Ishmavelite
Teddy
Bears
Athens & Jefferson
Dr. Cadil
Longman & Martines
J. N. Webb
W. Grove
F. S. Davidson
Louisiana
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