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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1913

Page

3

German American Doctors to Visit Athens Hotel for Free Consultations

A one day only visit by the German American Doctors from 16 North Broad St Atlanta at the Commercial Hotel in Athens. They offer free consultation examination and advice for nervous chronic blood skin and other diseases with no charge beyond medicines. They claim rapid effective cures and urge patients to report outcomes to friends.

North Broad St Atlanta Georgia America

Avoid Dangerous Operations For Digestive Ailments

Misleading medical ad promises permanent cures for stomach, gall stones, appendix, and urinary issues. Claims German remedies and inhalation methods end disorders with no guesswork. Asserts long established reliability, urging immediate visit with grand offer for this visit only.

Pennsylvania Educators Emulate Georgia Visiting Trip

A report recalls a 1900s Georgia educator tour to Wisconsin that inspired plans for Pennsylvania’s College of Agriculture. Highlights include Chancellor Walter B Hill and trustees, with remarks on expansion under President Andrew M Soule. The piece notes the Peabody proposal and a linked Madison visit by Philadelphia’s mayor.

Walter B. Hill University of Georgia University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture Andrew M. Soule Athens A. J. Hall

City Schools Plan $100000 Expansion and Repairs

The City Council and Board of Education debate expansion of schools to relieve overcrowding. Plans include two new rooms at Oconee Street, four at College Avenue, and an auditorium in one area, plus repairs and equipment for Baxter Street, West Athens, and East Athens colored schools. The county will decide on locating a high school or grammar school on the new courthouse property, with lease renewal awaiting county approval.

Board of Education Wuc Roy Wee Ve Oconee Street College Avenue Thial Eefty Baxter Street West Athens Colored School East Athens Colored School

Georgia Children’s Home Society Work In Georgia

Robert B. McCord, state superintendent, outlines Georgia Children’s Home Society aims and methods. The piece argues for preventive, cooperative child welfare, denounces misuse of donations, and urges reader feedback. It notes about forty to fifty institutions in Georgia and two thousand children served, with emphasis on nonsectarian support and businesslike operations.

Robert B. McCord Foote & Davies Atlanta Georgia Georgia Children's Home Society

Pennsylvania party to study Wisconsin extension work

A Philadelphia group of writers officials educators and others plans a May 20 departure to the University of Wisconsin Madison to study the extension division under the faculty with aims to apply its methods at the University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State College. Governor McGovern hosted a reception for the party as part of the visit which drew inspiration from the Wisconsin program.

Pennsylvania Georgia Philadelphia University of Wisconsin City Madison Wisconsin University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State College McGovern

Austin Pa Flood Trials Move to Wellsboro Court

The criminal charges of voluntary manslaughter stemming from the dam break at Austin Pennsylvania on September 30, 1911 were moved for trial in Wellsboro. The disaster killed about eighty people and nearly wiped out the village of Austin, a community of around three thousand residents.

Wellsboro Austin

Brilliant St Regis Wedding for Miss Blanche Laza

New York June 2 at the St Regis there will be a brilliant wedding tomorrow night when Miss Blanche Laza daughter of Antonio Laszo Arriaga formerly the Guatemalan minister at Washington will wed John F.

New York St. Regis Blanche Laza Antonio Laszo-Arriaga Washington John F Gabrielle McQuaide Plainfield N. J Carita Hehia San Salvador Fisher Gist

City Council Considers Street Paving and Tax Debate

Last night the mayor and council reviewed Pulaski Street paving with Belgian block or delay for later. Lumpkin Street paving and granolithic sidewalks were referred for investigation. A dog tax repeal was debated but no action taken. Water bills to be due by the 20th to avoid cut off. Chief Brooks to attend an international chiefs meeting in Washington. Efforts to create a city recorder for police court proceed, with bill drawing to be submitted at the legislative session. Meeting adjourned to the regular monthly session Thursday evening.

Lumpkin Street Gol. J. Boley Hancock Avenue Dougherty Street Street Committee William McPherson McPhereon Mayorland Council Water Works Department Mle Brooks L. E. Brooks International Association of Police Chiefs Washington D. C Athens

Athens men hold places in Georgia 114th commencement

A full University of Georgia program for the 114th commencement is announced. Events run from June 9 to June 18, with the dedication of Peabody Hall, a keynote address by Dr. Horne, a series of lectures and exercises across colleges, debates, an alumni day program, and graduation ceremonies. The senior class lists seventy in academic, thirty six in law, five in pharmacy, and fifteen in graduate school.

University of Georgia A. W. VanHoose Roma Peabody Hall School of Education T. J. Wooster H. H. Horne New York University Charles Jacobson Tennills Walter Jenkins Valdosta George Donaldson Statesboro Clark Howell, Jr Atlanta Stephen Mitchell Jared Irwin Wood Julian Walker Screven Terrie Nichols Hendricks Nashville A ¥ Ben Reed Athens James Ray Afnaworth D. D Macon University Franklin College State College College of Agriculture Law School State Normal Georgia Normal and Industrial of Milledgeville North Georgia Agricultural of Demosthenians Ph Kappas Philippines Virgil Adams Marietta Carlton C. Davis Covington Russell Patterson Charles McDaniel, Jr E. H. Callaway Augusta President Alumni Association Eugene R. Black Cam Dorsey Ira Funkenstein Victor Victor Leroy Michael Ting Fang Lew Wenchow Chiis George Haralson D. K. McKamy Dalton J. Hamilton Lewis Chicago

Lightning Flash Destroys Livestock in Clarke County

Yesterday afternoon a lightning flash struck a farm in Puryear's district Clarke County destroying livestock valued at 900 dollars. A pair of young mules recently purchased and a brood mare were killed or injured. Animals sheltered in a neighbor’s shed were struck as the bolt demolished the structure. The barn survived. The report mentions various unrelated social items and weddings connected to New York and New Jersey families.

N. B. Davis Puryear

State Normal Teachers Plan Summer Vacations and Travel

Faculty members will spend the summer across the country and abroad. Dr. Pound returns from state trips and will work at the University summer school. Prof. Merrill and others remain in Athens while several go to Boston Liverpool and Europe. Mrs. Alexander goes to Knoxville and Tech in Atlanta.

State Normal Athens Pound University Boston C. Brannon Washington City Peter F. Brown Salisbury N. C Brown North Carolina Sell Hoschton Prof. Branson Alexander Knoxville South Georgia Tech Atlanta

Col Huff Found Guilty Of Contempt In Macon Case

Col W A Huff former Macon mayor is found guilty of contempt of court for writing letters to Judge Emory Speer criticizing his handling of a bankruptcy case. Huff, 82, accepted the ruling and said he would endure any punishment without protest.

Macon W. A. Huff Emory Speer Huff Judge Speer T. 8. Polder

Pope Pius X Birthday Congratulatory Notes

Rome celebrates Pope Pius X seventy eighth birthday with greetings from Catholics and church officials worldwide. Messages from Rome and abroad pour in honoring His Holiness, reflecting a global wave of congratulations on June 3 in observance of the pope’s birth date.

Rome Pius X Riese Cactigales Vetens Italia

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