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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
3
Atlanta February 22 Special The Cotton Seed Crushers association of Georgia offers 100 in gold prizes for school children on the topic The Value and Uses of Cottonseed Products. Four prizes 50 25 15 and 10 will be awarded from county to state judges by May.
The Church of Christ at Portage la Prairie Manitoba joins with the local Baptist Church to form a united congregation. Two self supporting groups with properties near twenty five thousand dollars merge after months of talks and evangelistic meetings. The new body adopts New Testament names and vows unity, aiding mission work as one strong Western Canada church. William J Wright urges prayer for the union.
Savannah Ga February 22 Judge Walter G Charlton signed an order refusing to grant a charter to the Palmer Club on Derrin and Jefferson streets citing doubts about the legality of locker clubs. He warns the issue may spark a flood of liquor and refers the legality question to the supreme court. The decision signals the possible end of Savannah locker clubs and notes a broader legal debate on incorporation of such societies.
Atlanta February 22 consensus says W Mccallie assistant geologist will be named to succeed late Professor W S Yeates by the state board. The board includes the governor secretary of state commissioner of agriculture attorney general and state treasurer. McCallie has long been connected with the work and is well equipped for the place. The governor will likely convene the board on Saturday to act.
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