G Night Surprise Presents G Diplomas to Football Men
University gala honors football players with G diplomas and sweaters engraved with years on the team Judge McWhorter Chancellor Barrow Prof Sanford and Captain Bob McWhorter spoke The Board of Directors also awarded Prof Sanford a loving cup and Captain McWhorter a gold watch engraved with A Student A Gentleman and An Athlete The annual ceremony will be repeated with future G diploma awards listing players and years on the squad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McWhorter
Barrow
Sanford
Bob McWhorter
The
Athletic Association
McWhorter
Paddock
Broyles
Conklin
Crump
Conyers
DeLaperriera
Dorsey
Flournoy
Colds To Be Taken Seriously Warns Health Advice
Promotion for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from H. R. Palmer & Son urges prompt treatment of common colds with sneezing hoarseness and coughing. The ad claims the remedy is pleasant to take, checks the cold, and stops the cough that disrupts sleep and reduces resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H.R. Palmer & Sona
United States Steel Reports Quarterly Deficit and Dividends
United States Steel Corporation posted a deficit of over one million in the last quarter of 2013, a sharp contrast to a thirty-two million surplus in the prior three quarters. The firm announced continued regular quarterly dividends on preferred and common shares and urged appreciation for quality goods and service. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is marketed by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Collector of Port of Savannah Guest of Savannah Family
D. C. Barrow Jr of Savannah visits as a guest of friends and relatives. He is a nephew of the chancellor of the University and shares his name. He serves as collector of the port of Savannah by appointment of the Democratic administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For. D. C. Barrow, Jr
Savannah
University
Fire Destroys City Garbage Dump. Dynamite Used to Quell Blaze
The city dumping grounds burned for two to three days near the old waterworks between Lumpkin and South Cloverhurst. Water failed to reach the flame, so fire officials detonated dynamite to extinguish deep burning and scatter embers before applying water. A health board meeting discussed addressing garbage disposal, including crematory or small incinerator options and potential off-city dumping sites with rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
South Cloverhurst
Health Board
Board of Health
Dr. Proctor
Wed Brown
T. W. Reed
A. M. Soule
C. M. Strahan
R. C. Orr
Dorsey
Coupeliman Dudley
Council
Proctor
Strahan
Reed
Athens Chamber Plans Weekly Special Trains with Railroads
Chamber of Commerce officials confer with Southern and Seaboard railroad representatives on proposed weekly Athens Trades excursion days. Agreement allows special trains at three dollars per mile round trip, with the chamber guaranteeing a base revenue. Plans call for one weekly Athens Special per major line, potentially six weeks of service, boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedni
Sikes
Chamber of Commerce
Heidler
Shelton
Baylor
Geissler
Athens
Lula
Abbeville
Lawrenceville
Georgia
Union Point
G. M
Gainesville
Central
Madison
Charged Judge Speer Wrecked Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah Ga Jan 27 Col A R Lawton vice president of the Central of Georgia Railroad Company testifying before the congressional committee investigating Judge Emory Speer said in 189% he wrecked the railroad banking company on a bill with no equity. He described a midnight order to appoint receivers when stock value dropped to 35 cents a share. General P W Meldrim accused Speer of erroneous decisions and irregular court methods. Meldrim testified he faced insult from the judge and recounted incidents of court on a Mount Airy porch with ladies watching. The hearing grew heated as Meldrim claimed Speer used court funds and returned them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Col
A. R. Lawton
Central of Georgia Railroad Company
Congressional Committee
Emory Speer
Speer
Central of Georgia Railroad Banking Company
Atlanta
Jude Speer
Lawton
P. W. Meldrim
Highlands
General Meldrim
Mischief Quartette and Its Work in January Health Prompts
The passage notes January each year marks a list of influenza, grippe, bronchitis and pneumonia victims. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to curb colds and prevent worse illness, cites H R Palmer & Sons and Foley Kidney Pills aiding Col A J Walah and Geo Potter, and mentions Atlanta club women targeting cigarette smoke nuisance with local enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Gons
Snefpels
A. J. Walah
Geo. Potter
Pontiac
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Athens Council Seeks Lower Gas Rates
The light committee met with Mayor Dorsey to discuss reducing gas rates for Athens. They aim to confer with gas company representatives to secure a cut after recent improvements, noting Athens pays 1.76 plus 10 percent off while other Georgia cities charge 1.00 to 1.36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Mathews
Messrs
Wright and
Palmer
W.F. Dorsey
Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce of
Athens
Railroad Commission of
Georgis
Commission
Gas Company
Atlanta
Macon
Albany
Americus
Rome
Brunswick
Georgia
Permanent Government for the Panama Zone Order 15 Signed
President Wilson signed an executive order establishing a permanent government for the Panama Canal Zone. Col. George Goethals, 48, named governor, replacing the former commission. Mayor Mitchell still hopes Goethals becomes New York police commissioner, and has not given up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Zone
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Panama Canal Zone
Col
George Goethals
Mitchell
Col. Goethals
New York
House Breaking At Center Last Night
Center Georgia January 27 A burglar was found in the house of John Gary near his residence. Bloodhounds were brought from Athens and the train limited to half speed on a local stretch while investigators searched for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gary
Athens
Pulaski Street
Hull
Hancoc Avenue
Prince
Hancock
Pulaski
Warrant Sworn Out by Man Who Did the Cutting for the Man Who Received Slashing
In a unusual twist Samuel Broome faces warrants from Seah Scarbrough who slashed him after finding him on his premises. Carl Crossley charged assault and battery in a separate warrant and another for carrying pistol without license. The accuser boasted he could swear out more warrants if he did the job fully. Warrants remain unserved as Broome is not reachable by local constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Broome
Seah Scarbrough
Broome
Mr. Scarbrough
Judy
Carl Crossley
Mr. Broome
Man Fled Darkness After Neighbor Found Intruder In Home
Mrs Huff heard a man in the Geo Hull residence late at night and confronted him at the front door as he bolted into the yard. Police and blood hounds scoured Barrow Street area until early morning, but no trace was found and nothing appeared missing. Authorities believe the intruder had just entered when frightened away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Geo. Hull
Hul
City Public School Enrollment Surges Past Three Thousand
City public schools report 3,065 students enrolled by mid January, with 254 new pupils added in the first half of 1914 and projections of reaching 3,000 by February. Superintendent Bond had forecast growth, and the district notes satisfactory progress in schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Negro robber confession locates hidden money on terrace
Yesterday morning Ozsie Rucker, accused of highway robbery, directed officers to hidden funds after an alleged confession. They found thirty three dollars and five cents in coins under broom grass, then turned the amount over to the superior court clerk. The report also notes advertisements for health products and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozsie Rucker
Geo. Lord
Danielsville
Special County
Tien
Superior Court
Lynching of Jim Wilson in Raleigh Shocks North Carolina
In Raleigh Jim Wilson, a reported confessed murderer of Mrs. William Lynch, was lynched by a mob estimated at about a thousand while state militia arrived twenty minutes late. Saunders, another negro linked to the case, remains under arrest. Also included is an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its cold curative value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N. C., Jr
Jim Wilson
William Lynch
Saunders
Aids for Health and Canal News in Advertisements
An old advertisement page touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for bowel regulation with a 25 cent price and Buckler Co. distribution. A separate note claims the Panama Canal Zone will come under regular government with President Wilson approving the order. Another ad extolls Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable cough remedy, with testimonials and prices 60 cents and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Sts
Buckler & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
D. P. Lawson
Edison
Penn
Dr King
H. E. Buckin & Co
Gt. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States Steel
N. C
Atlanta Club
Ave
Brooklyn
Sutung
Mark Ggeod
Sloan
City
City Board of Education
Rucker
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Buckion
Mall
Buckien & Co
NORTH
Geo. P. Pflung
Hamburg
N.Y
Chamberlain
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