University of Georgia Reopens With Rising Attendance
The University resumed after holidays with over 350 in attendance, a new record, including 40 new registrants. Dr. I B Hopkins delivered a health and morals focused address at the chapel. The winter agriculture program opens with ten Peabody scholarships among Muscogee county students. The Law School adds three, totaling 48. A trustees meeting on the 16th will locate the Peabody funded library and plan a new recitation building to convert a college building into a sixty-bed dormitory.
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School of Agriculture
Board of Trustees
Univerity of Georgia
I. 8. Hopkins
Emory College
Georgia School of Technology
George Foster Peabody
New York
Muscogee
Peabody
University Law School
the University
Mal Jas A Wier dies at 88 in Jackson County
Mal Jas A Wier died Sunday afternoon at his home in Jackson county after a two week illness. He was born in Ath ens and moved to Jackson county sixty eight years ago. He leaves five children Mrs Fannie Harmon Mrs Lizzie Hunter John G Wier Samuel Wier and J O Wier all in Jackson county. He was a Presbyterian member most his life. Funeral was Tuesday at Mizpah church at 100 o clock with Rev Henry F Hoyt officiating and Masonic honors by Jetter Bon lodge.
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Me Tomesa
Wier
Jackson County
Mr. Wier
Athens
E. R. Hodgeon
Prince Avenue
Messra
John G. Wier
Samuel Wier
J. 0. Wier
Fannie Harmon
Lizzie Hunter
Presbyterian Church
Mizpah Church
Henry F. Hoyt
Jetter- Bon Lodge
Remarkable Brain Knife Blade Removal Restores Speech
Dr J Howell Way of Waynesville North Carolina removed a knife blade embedded in a man's brain near Waynesville after a fight. The operation revived the arm and speech, demonstrating a breakthrough in brain function. The notice also promotes Kodol for stomach digestion. The Orr Drug Co.
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J. Howell Way
Waynesville
N. C
John W. Welch
Way
Athens Growth Shown by Post Office Receipts
Postmaster Fleming reports Athens postal receipts for October November and December of 1902 rose 24 percent over 1901. Money orders totaled 15 870 67 vs 14 012 68 the previous year a 13 percent gain. Growth in population and business is noted as new residences rise and demand for space remains high.
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Athens
Fleming
Athena
Profits of Athens Dispensary in 1908 Revealed
The secretary of the dispensary commissioners reports 1908 profits totaling 22 906 27, up from just over 15 000 the previous year. A testimonial from Winnie Virginia claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured long standing headaches.
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Athens
Seaboard Air Line reorganizes divisions amid shift plans
The Seaboard Air Line will split the fourth and fifth divisions into three effective Jan 11. Superintendent changes place the Columbia to Jacksonville River Junction line in one division, Savannah terminals in a second, and Fernandina Jacksonville south routes in a third. Details remain undecided.
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Seaboard Air Line
Walter Hale
Mr. Hale
Columbia
Jacksonville
Savannah
Montgomery
D. E. Maxwell
Fernandina
River Junction
Henrys Minstrels Return to the Opera House
Henrys Minstrels, the world’s largest troupe, return to the opera house this Saturday January 10 with a matinee. After ten years they tour major cities and receive strong press praise. The company travels in its own Pullman cars and presents the same show as in New York, opening with the Nero palace grand entrance.
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Hi Henry
Opera House
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
San Francisco
New York City
General Evans Calls for Donations to Confederate Memorial Hall
General Clement A. Evans urges contributions to a fund to complete the Confederate Memorial Hall in Richmond after the death of a major donor. Heirs of Charles Broadway Rouss cannot pay until conditions are met. Dr J William Jones is secretary, remittances to George L Christian, treasurer. Also a brief testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from W C Williamson of Amherst Va.
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Clement A. Evans
The
Confederate Association
Charles Broadway Rouss
Richmond
Ronsa
J. William Jones
North 29Th St
Memorial Association
George L. Christian
New Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company Organized
The Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company has opened an office on Clayton street with officers H. H. Carlton as president and A. L. Brooks as secretary. Directors include R. B. Russell G. H. Hulme W. F. Dorsey and others. The firm plans literature and policy writing as the older mutual company across Clayton street grows.
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Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Clayton Street
A L. Brooks
H. H. Carlton
A. L. Brooks
R. B. Russell
Mutual
College Avenue
Jerome Michael Confirmed in Bar Mitzvah Service
Jerome Michael son of Mr and Mrs M G Michael was confirmed at the synagogue in a well attended Bar Mitzvah service. Rabbi Rubenstein delivered a strong sermon and Mr Michael spoke on man’s duty to work. A Jamaica Jamaica source testimonial praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a chest cold and pneumonia prevention.
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Jerome Michael
M. G. Michael
Michael Caid
Rabbi Rubenstein
Michael
Rubenstein
Garden of Eden
Chamberlain
James Prendergast
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
Pneumonsia
Davison & Lowe Closeout Sale Items Offer Half Value
Davison and Lowe promote a closing out sale featuring boys shoes, ladies undergarments, gowns, cloaks, and dress goods at half value. Items include wool blankets, suspenders, silk ties, parasols, and various fabrics with stated original versus sale prices. The advertisement urges visits this week.
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Davison & Lowe's
Dr Branson Leads Florida Lectures At Orlando Session
In Orlando Florida President Eugene O Branson of the State Normal School of Georgia spoke at the Florida State Teachers Association delivering five lectures on topics such as The Coming Country School and Motive in Education. He praised the sessions and promoted the University of Georgia Summer School to be held next summer attracting Florida teachers.
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Orlando
Fla
Eugene O. Branson
State Normal School of Georgia
Florida State Teachers Association
Den
Bret
Pres Branson
Florida
Pres
Branson
University of Georgian
Seasion
Improvements at High Shoals Progress on Appalachee bridge
The steel bridge over the Appalachee river at High Shoals is nearing completion and should be usable within ten days. The High Shoals Manufacturing Company has bought a large tract from James Frazer and all local water power. The note mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver remedy.
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High Shoals
Appalachee River
High Shoals Manufacturing Company
James Frazer
Hie
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Pierce
Golden Medical
Chas, Warwick
Lenox, Macomb Co
Mich
Dr. Pierce
Fonda, Pocahontes Co
Iowa
Mia
Ella Quick
Casa City
Tuscola Co, Mich
Common Sense Medical Adviser
Dr. R. Ye Pierce
Buffalo, N. Ye
Seaboard
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R
Palmer & Son's
Henry
Nero
Parker
General Evans
Confederate Memorial Association
W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Janta
What Davison
Love
DR. Branson
Florida Teachers’ Association
DeWitt
J. Williams
San Antonis
Tex
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