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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1903

Page

2

Summer School Opens at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia Summer School opened Wednesday with strong attendance and high spirits. About 300 to 350 teachers gathered, with 150 more expected, from Georgia and neighboring states. Most are local sales staff, and Candler hall dormitory was opened for the ladies. The opening exercises in the University chapel drew civic leaders, professors, and chamber of commerce officials who extolled the program and Athens support. Classes begin, with daily announcements, library use, and a one dollar deposit to borrow books. Budget notes and scheduling details will follow in The Banner.

University of Georgia Weduradsy Hundryd and Afty Georgia Alabama Florida South Carolina Missienippi Candler Hall University Chapel Athens Wang J. F. Rhodes Thomas 8. Mell Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commeroe Mel Bammer E. O. Branson State Normal School Hill

Startled by sudden sound she drops the vise on the floor

The fragment describes a nervous state in a new woman and recalls medical remedies. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for female weakness and nervousness, claiming cures and restored health. A testimonial from Miss Blanch M. Bracey is cited.

Monty

Degree Conferred on Mr Peabody at Harvard

At Harvard University commencement the Master of Arts degree was conferred on Mr George Foster Peabody. President Eliot praised Peabody as a Southerner by birth and a New York banker and financier by profession, a wise counsellor and disinterested worker for Southern education.

Harvard University Lust George Foster Peabody Elliot New York

Elegant music at the chapel in summer school

Elegant musical entertainment at the chapel Wednesday evening given by local talent for visiting teachers at the Summer School. The program included vocal solos by Mrs J P Campbell and Mrs J W Barnett, instrumental solo Misa Irene Grant, and multiple violin, vocal quartet, and duo performances by local artists.

J. P. Campbell Misa Irene Grant Seton Paul Lovejoy E. B T. 3 J. W. Barnett Jeanie Jackson Messrs Walter Williams Asa Thorton Lamar Jackson Ben Thornton Jessie Jackson

Directors to Build Another Building at Northeast Georgia Fair

The Northeast Georgia Fair Association directors met on the fair grounds to inspect the race track. They plan to finish the track soon and hire construction of a new Agricultural Hall at the hill crest near Onase street and next to the Seaboard Air Line road. The Athens Daily Banner souvenir edition promotes Athens Georgia and its public buildings showing leading citizens and good roads in the Classic City.

Northeast Georgia Fair Association Wednraday Agricultural Hall Onase Street Fair Grounds Athens Daily Banner University of Georg Ta Athens Ite Athena Daily Banner Pike County Journal

Forest of Arden in Georgia campus welcome speech

Chancellor Walter B Hill of the University of Georgia welcomes Summer School teachers on campus, praising the Forest of Arden as a metaphor for the university spirit. He traces Georgia’s educational roots to 1785 and catalogs notable alumni and institutions, urging the campus as a gathering place for educators to embody the Arden ideals. The speech ends with an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.

Walter B Hill University of Georgia Tthe Chapel Forest of Arden Hamilton W Mabie Shakespeare Georgia Woods Habersham University Fox Gald Kingdom of Heaven Georgia Union Timrod South Carolina South LeConte Francia R Goulding Bill Arp Waddell Curry Sanford Mercer Ualloway Emory Daniel Chandler Wesleyan Female College George Pierce Kacey College Nathanie Macon Crawford Daniel W. Lewis Dahlonega N. E. Harris School of Technology William Y. Atkinson Girls Normal and Industrial College P. W. Meldrim Gorgia State Industrial College For Negrove Savannah Lawton B Evang State Normal School Ita Frat Tts Staton Atlanta Poond and Chapman Macon Evans Aggusta Walker Griffin Slade Colombue Ballard Bronawick Astate

Additional Course in Physics at Summer School

Additional lectures in physics at the Summer School were announced after the bulletin. Prof Davenport of the University of Georgia will teach two sessions on Mechanics Sound and Heat at 8 20 a m and Electricity and Magnetism at noon, both fully illustrated with university equipment.

Earneat Davenport University of Georgia

Great Wheat Crop Of Mr W P Price In Northeast Georgia

W P Price of High Shoals reports a wheat yield of 449 bushels from 12.5 acres, an average of 86 bushels per acre, as Northeast Georgia farmers show strong results despite a tough year. Over 150 farmers enter premiums at the Athens Wheat and Oat Wall, now in its third year, promoting local wheat and oat cultivation.

Georgia United States W. P. Price High Shoals Ocones County Athens

Boy Bitten by Large Snake on S Lumpkin Street

Wednesday afternoon twelve year old Louis Patman, son of Henry Patman, was bitten by a big snake on S Lumpkin Street. He rushed home in pain, and it was feared the bite might be fatal before the danger was assessed. He could not identify the snake.

S.lumpkin Street Louis Patman Henry Patman

Doan's Kidney Pills Proven by Wheeling Man

Walter McLachlin, a Wheeling machine-hand, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills saved his life after failing cures from other medicines. He credits three boxes with restoring strength, saying his back now feels as strong as a horse’s, and he would choose the pills over doctors. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo sole agents.

Ths Dean Walter McLachlin J. Holliday & Sons Wheeling W. Va Jacob Street Prenda Doan H.R. Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo U. S

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