Closing Exercises at the State Normal School
The State Normal School closed yesterday after a highly prosperous year. The morning program featured notable music under Prof. Stanage, with "The Tourist" march and "Manual Superman" waltz performed by the orchestra. Prof. E Aldine Pound of Waycross spoke on the South's past and future, praising ancestral greatness and urging graduates to embody Old South traditions. diplomas were issued by President Branson to a large class of Georgia teachers including Anna Aiken, Ruth Anderson, Susie Anderson, Sallie Anderson, and many others across numerous counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Pound
Waycross
Dean Barrow
Branson
State Normal School
Charles 8
Stanage
Troy Beatty
Peter Schmoll
E. Aldine Pound
South
Old South
Republic
Pound
David C. Parrow
University of Georgia
Claas
Georgia
Anna Aiken
Morgan County
Ruth Anderson
Susie Andere
May Fluker
Wilkes County
Kila Foy
Taylor
Lena Franklin
Richmond County
Nettle Frierson
Butts County
Louise Galssert
Chatham County
Wesley L. Harris
Gordon County
Elizabeth Hazelhuret
Josie Head
Walton County
Georgia Hunt
Cobb County
River Johnston
Muscogee
Marwood Johnston
Butta County
Nell Johnston
Twiggs County
de Kingsbery
Carroll County
Tryphosa Marshall
Fulton County
Emmie Moore
Jackson County
Pansy Montecroft
Taylor County
Cora Murray
Addie Parker
Harris County
Ethel Pierce
Muscogee County
Loraine Proctor
Louise Ralf
Ula Rogers
Willcox County
Mamie Rosa
Glynn County
Ruth Sale
Lincoln County
Louise Sale
Nora Sands
Baldwin County
Gertrude Scott
Greene County
Emma Slade
Louise Standley
Terrell County
Annie Tabachtek
Haralson County
Pope Thurmond
Reba Truitt
Wilkea County
Sallie Tuck
Clarke County
Lavilla Ward
Tutts County
Nellie Weldon
Wike County
Edythe White
Madison County
Nancy White
Flora Wilson
Gwinnett County
Etter Wilt
Lola Witeh
Messrs
R. E. Davison
James R. Hogan
The
Normal
Smith Science
May Leave Taiper as Athens City Schools Superintendent
May Taiper, acting assistant super intendent, faces two appealing offers. Dawson Georgia would place him atop a prominent school system, while Wilmington North Carolina offers leading duties in a large city. Prof Harper holds the two offers under review after years of steady work and strong local support for Athens schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Taiper
Harper
Ife
Athens
Funeral of Mrs William B Kent at Mt Vernon
Funeral held Sunday afternoon at 4 30 at F P Griffeths residence on Lumpkin street for Mrs William B Kent of Mt Vernon Ga who died Saturday after weeks of illness. Dr W H Young pastor of First Baptist officiated with choir members Elise Edwards Marguerite Vonderan Galssert Mell. Open grave at Oconee cemetery followed by burial. Also notes on Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a list of counties where sold, and a report of twenty four earthquake shocks since the San Francisco disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Griffeth
Lumpkin Street
William B. Kent
Mt. Vernon
W. H. Young
First Baptist Church
Elise Edwards
Marguerite Vonderan
Galssert
Mell
Jesus
Dr. Young
Oconee
Mainy
Augusta & Northwestern Railway set to connect Augusta to Athens
Georgia filings reveal a new charter sought for the Augusta & Northwestern Railway Company. The route would pass through Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, Wilkes, Oglethorpe, and Clarke counties linking Augusta with Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta & Northwestern Railway Company
Augusta
Richmond
Columbia
McDuMe
Wilkes, Oglethorpe and
Clarke
Athens
Messrs
W. W. Ramsey
DB Lawrence
H. N. Alexander
E. F. Vordery
W. E. Anderson
P. D. Langdon
Chas. T. Fargo
W. M. Butt
J.T. Smith
W. BR. White
Kate Dubose ES in Sparta dies at 80
Mrs. Kate Dubose of Sparta, widow of Col Charles W. Dubose, died Saturday at her home. She was 80, mother of Col A Miller Dubose, Dr W R Dubose, and Dr George P Dubose, and grandmother to several Dubose descendants. A Presbyterian, she contributed to leading literary journals and authored poems celebrated for depth and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Kate Dubose
Charles W. Dubose
W. R. Dubose
United States Navy
George P. Dubose
Washington, D. C
WH Hams
Spuarta
Princess Ena Intercedes. Pardons Condemned in Spain
Madrid reports Princess Ena of Battenberg secured a royal pardon for Ferdinand Severa, condemned to death at Badajoz. The pardon arrived as the condemned approached the gallows, following Ena's plea to King Alfonso XII and cabinet deliberations. The news boosts Ena’s popularity amid her Madrid arrival as bride to the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Ena
Battenberg
Spain
Alfonso XII
Ferdinand Severa
Severa
Badajoz
Foraker Amendment Sparks Joy in Southern Negroes
Washington May 28 The Senate rate bill faces likely drop of the equal accommodations provision tied to Jim Crow railcars. Senator Foraker of Ohio authored the amendment, revised to require equal accommodations rather than same. Southern Negroes praised the move, with many named Joseph Benson Foraker Smiths reported from Virginia to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
South
Benator Foraker
Joseph Benson Foraker
Virginia
Texas
Dedication of West Athens Baptist Church Service
The West Athens Baptist church held a Sunday afternoon dedication with a large crowd. Dr. L. G. Broughton of Atlanta delivered the dedicatory sermon in an impressive and masterful effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Baptist Church
L. G. Broughton
West Athens Baptist Church
Atlanta
Dry Louisville Proclaims Sabbath Dry Law Enforced
Louisville and Jefferson County shut down liquor sales with rare exceptions as authorities press the new dry law. Saloons, barber shops, bowling alleys, theatres, and most businesses close while hotels and transit remain open. A park liquor test is permitted at one site, with arrests and park closure following. National debate grows as northern opposition citing Jim Crow fears and federal legalization concerns intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Loulaville
Jefferson County
Associaton
Jeferson
Reel Bisccue County
Toledo
Tebeau
Grillo
Iowa
Address by Hon. Alex W. Smith on Municipal Politics in Athens
Hon. Alex W. Smith of Atlanta delivered a lecture at the University of Georgia chapel to City Government Club members and citizens. He argued public conscience as the root of municipal evils and urged selecting good men and elevating ethics in public service, stressing ballot purity and department reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. W. Smith
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Smith
Levana volume two credited school annual to Misa Susie Newton
Levana the State Normal School annual is out dedicated to beloved teacher Misa Susie Newton who died this term. It showcases high grade illustrations and merit with a editorial staff list including Mary Dwelle Olive Kingaberg Mary McGhee and others. Bucklen Amica Salve is praised for curing a running sore after 23 years. 25 cents at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levana
State Normal School
Misa Susie Newton
Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Robins Preaches Baccalaureate Sermon at State Normal
Dr. J B Robins of Augusta delivered the baccalaureate sermon at State Normal School Sunday morning. A large audience filled the auditorium as he spoke on the value of life and the elements that shape it, delivering a message of deep thought and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
J. B. Robins
Augusta
Pain Balm Relief for Rheumatism Claimed by Testimony
Hundreds of grateful users testify to Chamberlain's Pain Balm easing rheumatism. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro, with advertising emphasis on the balm's magical power and customer relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Letter urges Augusta rail link to Athens route change
Athens merchant C J O Farroll argues in a Augusta Chronicle letter that extending the Southern Railway from Athens to Augusta creates a shorter trunk line to Knoxville and Charleston. He cites a proposed Knoxville to Charleston through Rabun Gap and Walhalla, urging Augusta to press for the Athens to Augusta segment to capture business and reduce distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Augusta
C. J. O'Farrell
Augusta Chronicle
Southern Railway Company
Rabun Gap
Walhalla
Anle
Brinson
Southern
The
Chronicle
Athens, Ga
Savannah
Southern Railroad
Knoxville
Charleston
8. C
Walahalla
Tallulah Falls
Columbia
Ath
Spencer
Valhalla
Atlanta
Ress
Deaths from Appendicitis Advertises Pills
An old advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills reduce deaths from appendicitis and constipation. It touts quick painless relief, lasting strength, and vigor after use. The product is guaranteed by W. J. Smith and Brother, H. R. Palmer and Sons, Druggists, priced at 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith
H. R. Palmer and Sons
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F. M. Harper
Mrg. W. B. Kent
Oconee Cemetery
San Francisco
Miss Shepperson
Clasale City
Fountain City
Terrell
Annie Linton
Miss Harrison
Jane Taylor
Alleeprichard
Loulie Smith
Creeewell
Miss Richard
Mildred Shepperson
Alphonso
Leica
Foraker
Nator
Ioneses
Washingtons
Ohlan
Gouth
A. W. Smith
University
Normal School
Mary Dwelle
Olive Kingaberg
Mary McGhee
Helen West
Sal- He Lou Redding
Busie Anderson
Iiterary
Nettle Swinton
Asanolata
Tasela Roddaersciste
Phil Campbell
B. Laboon
Bessie Miller
Sara Brumby
H. T. Singleton
Sallie Mann
John Davis
Lucy Adams
Robins
G. J. O'Farrell
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