Banner Trustees Plan Adopted for State Normal School
The Banner reports the move to expand the State Normal School board from five to fifteen trustees has passed both houses and goes to the Governor for approval. Amendments create a special board with one member from each congressional district, two from Athens, and two from the state at large, while another bill appropriates 25 000 dollars for a recitation hall, contingent on matching local funds.
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State Normal School
Davison
Greene
Normal School
Athens
Friends of the School
Senate
Shackelford
Clarke
Parker Accepts Democratic Nomination in Esopus
Judge Alton B. Parker accepted the Democratic nomination for U.S. president in Esopus New York on August 10, with a large crowd present. He praised the party platform and outlined views on constitutional government labor tariff trusts and foreign policy, declaring he would not seek re election.
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Esopus
N. Y
Alton B. Parker
United States
Democratic Party
Clarke
Judge Parker
Jefferson
Hewald
Parker
The Death Penalty and Arnica Salve Advertisement
A brief ad extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a preventive aid for burns cuts sores ulcers and piles. It claims even minor injuries can be fatal without it and urges purchase at local drug stores H R Palmer and Sons and W J Smith and Bro.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith _& Bro
Death honors Mrs. Sue Dorsey Athens Woman of Mercy
Mrs. Sue Dorsey a longtime Athens resident and devoted charity worker dies at 75. Born Susan Doble in Bucksport Maine she lived fifty five years in Athens and was active with the Oconee Street Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Mrs. Alex H. Davison and sister Mrs. James Galloway. burial to be held following service at the church.
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Dorsey
Prince Avenue
James Galloway
Israel
Albert
Susan Doble
Bucksport
Maine
Alex H. Davison
James Goalloway
Reuben Nickerson
Athens
Methodist Church
Oconee Street
Branson to Return to Athens Normal School Post Return
President ER Branson expected home in coming weeks after a European trip that included London Paris and Switzerland. The journey boosted his health and he plans to resume leadership of the State Normal School focusing on renewed effort and stronger work ahead.
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ER. C. Branson
Europe
Athens
Branson
London
England
Paris
Switzerand
President Branson
Pythian Convention Held in Elberton Georgia
The Knights of Pythias district convention met in Elberton yesterday and continues today. R L J Smith of Jefferson presides. delegates from Jefferson, Lexington, Gainesville, Monroe, Athens attend. Jefferson seeks November session. Gainesville plans to bid February 19 on the order’s founding anniversary.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Elberton
R. L. J. Smith
Jefferson, Ga
Jefferson
Mesure
Hamilton McWhorter, Jr
W. C. King
Model School at Tallulah Falls Planned
The model school at Tallulah Falls will be erected soon. Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb of this city started the project and has raised a neat sum. more funds are hoped soon. Local interest grows as plans are discussed and prepared for execution, promising a leading educational effort for the state.
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Tallulah Falls
M. A. Lipscomb
Increase in Normal School Trustees Passes Legislature
The legislature approves raising the number of Normal School trustees and sets appointment method. A prominent educator calls it wise, saying it will elevate the school's dignity and create an influential advocate in each congressional district. The change is expected to broaden popular support and strengthen the institution overall.
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Normal Schol
Banner
State Normal School
Farmers Institutes to be aided by legislature action
The Farmers Institute work started over a year ago at the University of Georgia under State Senator Harvie Jordan will receive a boost from a legislature appropriation of two thousand five hundred dollars to cover expenses. The bill passed yesterday just before adjournment.
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Farmers’ Institute
University of Georgia
Harvie Jordan
Odd Fellows Day at Winder Tomorrow
Winder lodge of Odd Fellows prepares to host a large fraternity gathering tomorrow in the city. A barbecue will be held and the exercises directed by District Deputy Grand Master Pentecost. Grand Master John W. Bennett of Georgia will attend and deliver the principal address. Glenn and Williams lodges will also send representatives.
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Winder Lodge of Odd Fellows
Pentecost
John W. Bennett
State of Georgia
Glenn
Williams
Thi City
Model Gin and Mill IO Now Established in Clarke County
Clarke county gains a new model plant near the city as Fred C. Ausland completes the Oconee Heights Ginnery and Milling Co. at his farm two miles from town on the Jefferson road. The facility features a top gin plant and a modern corn and roller mill, promising high quality flour and meal with personal oversight to ensure superior results.
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Clarke County
Fred C. Ausland
Oconee ‘Heights
Ausland
Doster and Dottery Tie The Knot In Center Home
May L Doster and J H R Dottery married Thursday morning at nine o clock at Mr William Black residence near Center with Rev Willie Saye officiating. Large gathering of friends witnessed the ceremony and offered congratulations.
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William Black
May L. Doster
J. H. R. Dottery
Willie Saye
Flags at Half Mast for Senator West
St Louis observers halted work as municipal offices closed for two hours and city flags drooped to half mast at Sweet Springs burial rites for former Senator George C West. His remains were buried at Bellefontaine cemetery following a simple service led by Rev John C Scalford.
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St. Louis
George C. West
Sweet Springs
Bellefontaine
John C. Scalford
DeWitt's Little Liver Pills Promoted as Pure Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Liver Pills as a perfect painless remedy that cleanses the system improves liver action removes bile clears complexion and leaves a good taste. It urges readers to try Hood's Sarsaparilla as a companion tonic and mentions links to Early Risers Moore of Lafayette.
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de Witt
Moore
Lafayette
DeWitt
Hood
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