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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1911

Page

7

Georgia Professor McPherson Wins International Fellowship

Dr John Hanson Thomas McPherson of the University of Georgia receives one of two Kahn professorial fellowships awarding a year abroad to study and exchange methods with foreign scholars. The awardee, chosen with Georgia President H C White’s nomination, will travel after Lake Mohonk events and join a U S cohort in Athens upon return.

Athens J. H. T. McPherson University of Georgia Kahn America University of Iowa Georgia McPherson Paris France Germany England Africa United States Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University of New York Butler H. C. White Lake Mohonk N. Y John Hanson Thomas McPherson University of Michigan Maryland Johns Hopkins University Liberia

Hoke Smith Willing to Accept Senate Te n

Special to The Banner Atlinta Ga May 30 Hon Hoke Smith will accept the United States senate seat if tendered by the general assembly and governor elect. Governor Brown may run for governor with Hudson and Slaton also listed as prospective candidates.

Atlinta Hoke Smith United States General Assembly Joseph M. Brown Brown Tom Hudson Jack Slaton Senate

Loving Cup Presented to Miss Celestia Parrish

A moving scene at the State Normal School graduation week in Georgia saw students honor Miss Celestia Parrish with a loving cup. The tribute reflected the affection esteem and respect the students hold for her as their educator and mentor.

Loving Cup Miss Parish Georgia The State Normal School Celestia Parrish

Garrison Dies at 56 After Ill Health

James D. Garrison, 56, longtime resident of 372 Thomas Street, died yesterday afternoon after a period of illness. He is survived by three brothers and one sister. Funeral from the late residence today at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. Troy Beatty of Emmanuel Church. Pallbearers named to meet at Dorsey & Funkenstein's at 4:30.

James D. Garrison Thomas Street Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church Dorsey & Funken-stein's Messrs J. T. Dean W. T. Dean R. T. Wright S. L. Flournoy W. P. Eberhardt G. C. Dean Garrison

Trusts Split Over Tobacco Market And Other Commodities

A higher court splits the tobacco trust while the flour sugar meat coffee fee and coal trusts in winter face critique. The consumer perspective suggests these trusts could be reformed with greater efficiency and fairness.

Tobacco Trust Flour Trust Sugar Trust Meat Trust Coffee Trust Fee Trust Coal Trust

Teachers' List Corrections In Bannernames

The Bannernames list of teachers elected by the board of education for another year contained omissions. Miss I B Mauffair the vocal music supervisor was reelected A Wessie Penland and Susan Bell were also reelected though not listed yesterday Frances Cheney of the College Avenue School was not an applicant for reelection.

Board of Education I. B. Mauffair Wessie Penland Susan Bell Frances Cheney College Avenue

Condition of Pat Hadaway Improves After Shooting

Young Pat Hadaway, shot by Tom Morris on Gunday evening, was last night reported in a fair way toward recovery. Physicians say he may recover if no blood poisoning or other complications arise.

Pat Hadaway Tom Morris

Rural Free Delivery Carriers Meet in Elberton

The Eighth Congressional District RFD carriers held their annual meeting in Elberton with about fifty participants. Athens will host the next gathering on May First, 1912, at memorial day.

Elberton Eighth Congressional District Athens

Bryan Endorses Miss Parrish in Athens letter

Mrs William T Bryan condemns dismissal of Miss Celeste Parrish from State Normal School in Athens Georgia she urges The Banner to note student ovations and Parrish’s impact on future teachers highlighting the perceived decline of the institution and questioning board leadership.

Athens State Normal School Celeste Parrish Miss Parrish Georgia Alumpi Ae Board of Tees

Tablets Mark Historic Sites in Ottawa County Dedication

In Port Clinton Ohio on May 20 members of Ottawa and neighboring counties historic and patriotic societies and guests gathered for tablet dedications at two northern Ohio landmarks. One tablet marks Fort Sanduski the first white fort in Ohio on Sandusky Bay. the other marks the northern end of the old French and Indian trail from Lake Erie to the Ohio River later known as Harrison's Trail.

Port Clinton Historic and Patriotic Societies Ottawa Ohio Fort Sanduski Sandusky Bay Lake Erie Ohio River Sandusky and Scioto Harrison

Riverside Academy Sees Strong Summer Attendance Rise

Gainesville Ga May 30 Application for Riverside academy summer session opening June 20 shows higher interest than last year. Expected attendance likely to reach at least six students.

Riverside Academy Gainsville

Lucy Cobb Institute honors graduates and award recipients

The Lucy Cobb commencement lists diploma and certificate recipients with honors. Diplomas go to M Stone and D Selly among others. certificates include E Ausland and N Brown. Distinction or merit are shown in English by L Hollingsworth and others, with numerous students named across subjects.

Lucy Cobb Institute Freshhman M., Stone D. Selly J. Arnold L. C. Hutchens L. Peacock D, Selby M. Stone L C. Hutchens O. Brumby Brumby B. Mattis M. Newton J. Newton K. Horton F, Beatty N. Campbell M. Moss L. Ashe Science F. Hooper D. C. Hut C. Whitner L. Whitner N. Browne E. Lyndon M. Scudder M. Gerdine O. Vincent Isabell Talmadge Hunter Barnett Ruth Jackson Omar Short Margaret Morton Vivian Fulghram Janie Will Miller Lou Morton Dorothy Hodgson Eddie Wil- Name

New Athens Trust and Banking Company Opens Monday

Stockholders of the new Athens Trust and Banking Company met and elected directors. Directors include Dr. G W Westbrooks, Dr H Lee McCrary, J W Griffin, H Lee Harvey, L Berry, and S Bernstein, with officers President J W Griffin and Cashier R H McCrary. The bank plans to open next Monday if fixtures are ready. H Lee Harvey presided and noted Athens attracts national attention.

New Athens Trust and Banking Company G. W. Westbrooks H. Lee McCrary Royston J. W. Grifin Crawford H. Lee Harvey Atlanta Athens Placs

Court Martial Convened in Galveston for Lt Col Hubbard Trial

A general court-martial opened in Galveston Texas today to try Lieut Col B W Hubbard of the Coast Artillery Corps on charges concerning his conduct as an officer and gentleman. Hubbard stationed at Fort Moultrie South Carolina. a Connecticut native and West Point graduate of 1885. Captain William Taylor serves as judge advocate.

Galveston Texas B. W. Hubbard Coast Artillery Corps

Teachers at State Normal resignations listed

The practice school faculty at the State Normal announce resignations with all leaving except Miss Young. Named are Miss Mary Creswell principal of Muscogee elementary, Miss Carlotta Alexander, Miss Mitchell, Miss Harper, Miss Gibbs, and Miss Emily Hawison of the English department.

State Normal School Miss Young Mary Creswell Muscogee Carlotta Alexander Mitchell Harper Gibbs Emily Hawison

Adjutant General Scott Denies Militia Speech Critique

Adjutant General Scott replies to Judge Brand denying knowledge of an Atlanta Journal report about a Monroe militia speech. He says he did not comment on the Walton county remarks or the so called military affair and calls the article untrue regarding him personally. The letter to Judge Brand aims to clear his stance.

Atlanta Journal Georgian Judge Brand Monroe Scott Brand C. H. Brand Athens Atlanta Journal of Walton County A. J. Scott

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Athens Resident

Athens citizens endorse Doan's Kidney Pills citing relief from long standing kidney trouble. Mrs W M Patten of 353 Dougherty Street says the remedy helped after years of weakness and disease. The ad claims nationwide sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents per bottle.

Athens Ike Doan Mra W. M Buffalo New York United States Doan

Dunlap and Riley to Wed at First Baptist Church

Gainesville Ga May 30 Cards announce the marriage of Samuel Candler Dunlap Jr and Margaret Eva Riley set for Wednesday morning June 14 at 9 o'clock in the First Baptist church.

Tallulah Falls Preservation Association Formed

Tallulah Falls Georgia May 20 The Tallulah Falls Preservation Association formed to prevent the destruction of the famous resort. Miss Gertrude Askea of Tallulah Falls is president and Dr W A Bryant of Cornelia is secretary and treasurer. There is no place for the knocker there. It’s about as bad a proposition there.

Tallulah Falls

Graduation Exercises At City High School Noted For Style And Oratory

The city high school held its graduation program last night in a crowded building. Diplomas were awarded by Dr. John D. Mell to Alban Reed and others while student essays and recitations highlighted the program. Dresses worn by graduates, sewn by the students, drew special praise and domestic science was extolled as a vital department.

Eugene I. Hill First Presbyterian Church Alban Reed David Michael Barington Flanigan Robert Sicily Janie Tuck Edward ‘B. Mell John D. Mell Board of Education Howard Abney John Nicholson Clarence Rawson Julien Erwin Douglas Rubinstein Walter Pope Eugene Watherly Robert Griffith Frank Miller Ben, Link Barrington Planigen Emily Kelly Mario Walton Smith Nell Hunnicutt Nell Mallory Regina Mason Estelle Johnson Matilda Bancroft

Advisory Counsel Elected by University of Georgia Juniors

The University of Georgia junior class met to name the advisory board for next year. Elected members include W. K. Meadow Elberton Harold D Meyer Augusta Marion B Yolsom McRea Lloyd H Brown Sharon M D Russell McDonough and George T Northen Atlanta. The appointment signals good standing in the college. Athens gains recognition in the poultry world.

University of Georgia Lfe W. K. Meadow Elberton Harold D. Meyer Augusta Marion B. Yolsom McRea Lloyd H. Brown Sharon M. D. Russell McDonough George T. Northen Atlanta

Poultry Advertiser Mrs Upson of Athens Expands Breeding

Loring Brown highlights Mrs Mia L L Upson of Athens Georgia a top poultry breeder and advertiser in Smyrna Journal She built a strong foundation stock winning at Philadelphia Atlanta and Augusta and plans to enlarge her plant and show at eastern events She editors the poultry page for the Athens Banner and promotes Georgia birds as best value locally.

Journal of Loring Brown Smyrna South Mia. L. L. Upson Athens Georgia Upson

Memorial service for Bishop Paret in Baltimore

In memory of Bishop Paret head of the Episcopal diocese of Maryland for twenty five years a memorial service was held at Emmanuel church Baltimore May 30. Bishop John Gardner Murray delivered the principal eulogy and succeeded Bishop Paret after his death last year.

Baltimore Paret Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Emmanuel Church John Gardner Murray

Mechanical Engineers Open Spring Meeting in Pittsburgh

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers held its annual spring meeting in Pittsburgh with a reception at Hotel Schenley. The society has about 4,000 members nationwide led by President George Westinghouse.business sessions begin tomorrow focusing on applying mechanical engineering to cement manufacture.

Pittsburg American Society of Mechanical Engineers Schenley George West Inghouse

Winterville Social Roundup Told Of Visits And Returns

Mrs F W Colle returns from Jacksonville and Bowling Green Fin with relatives. Leola Dunlap, staying with sister Mrs Pierce Herndon at Powelton, returns home. J T Pittard in Macon for several days. Lizale Murrell and Mrs H F Pittard visit. Mrs C Hayes returns from Elberton with son 2 C Hayes. Parker Carlton and Union Point family home after visiting father W H Morton. Rev W M Colle and wife visiting Bowling Green Florida after Jacksonville convention.

Winterville F. W. Colle Jacksonville Bowling Green Fin Misa Leola Dunlap Pierce Herndon Powelton C. Hayes Elberton 2. C. Hayes W. M. Colle Bowling Green Fla

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J. K. Orr Shoe CO DR. Wypherson WR. Jrs. Garrison Everal Hadaway Carrier Teasely Colbert Hop Shackelford Arnoldsville Armstrong Haynes J. C. Smith J. L. Smith, Jr E. K. Collins C. Cartledge Tom Marshall C. D. Dobbins Was William T. Bryan Noral Lucy Cobb Athens Trust and Banking Company Adjutant Scott Atlanta Afternoon Gt. Louis Greenville Tean Bear Brand Mrs. Upson Bishop Paret J. T. Pittard Macon George T. Morrell Mise Lizale Murrell H. F. Pittard
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