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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1903

Page

5

Lucy Cobb Institute Diplomas Awarded at Closing Exercises

Prizes and diplomas were awarded to young ladies excelling in various departments at Lucy Cobb Institute. Mins Taabelle Hilleman of Athens gave the valedictory. Mina Hillsman delivered a scholarly address. The alumnae meeting discussed a music building, branch associations, and land drives, with officers chosen for the upcoming year.

Rong Doen Lucy Cobb Lacy Couch Institute Mise Thillsman Misa Mildred Rutherford Distitute A. Hull Board of Trattern Au Su Athens Ora Hart Emma Endora Robinson Social Circle Marguerite Louise Vonderan Mee Ramer Young Valdosta Frances Barrett Mges Columbus Malone Shawell Annie Carelon Durr Covington Pearl Louise Lewis Florence Mentricke Hobba Atlanta Kathrine Elizabeth Carr Creenebero Saed Walton Madton Mabel Thompson Gainesville Lucy Cobb Institute Welch Billups Phinizy Walter G. Chariton Savannah Mildeed Rutherford Lipacomb Orkent Billaps Phinizy M. Rt. Welch Tat Hoke Smith Basiline Prince Rathperfosst Solon Margaret Onarlson Mary Brent Smith Sallie Hull Salve Smiths Lop Miss Keipp Mary Joetaon Maude Fiournoy Hertha Davison Pearl Lowi

Malaria An Invisible Enemy to Health in Louisville

An 1902 Louisville advertisement explains malaria as an invisible atmospheric poison from marshy areas and decaying matter. It promotes Swift's Specific Company remedy as a blood purifier and tonic, urging spring treatment to prevent summer deterioration and promising free medical guidance and a book on blood and skin diseases. It cites testimonials and urges readers to contact The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, Georgia.

THE Swift Specific Company Atlanta. GA

Concertal Names of Musicians and Instruments

Readable OCR lists multiple musicians and instruments for a large chamber group or orchestra. The items include pianos violins violas violas and other stringed and rhythmic instruments with several performers named such as Mary Fortson Vera Dozier Lyra Garrett Caro Lewis Ralph Hodgson Mies Gallagher and Dr J P Campbell.

Olin Nichols Carrie Nichola Morgengrusa Dobritzsch Doett Mias Keipp Mary Forteon Miss Gallagher Mr. Paul Lovejoy Misa Foster Ballata Bizzaria—Pagnoncelli Lyra Garrett Vera Dozier Mamia Carnwell Sallie Hail Apne B Phivizy Rolling Phinizy Concerto Rooda — Hammel — Bertha Diviton Daett Anne B. and Bolline Phtolay Misa Gallagher Caro Lewis Ralph Hotgson Dr. J. P. Campbell Mary Fortson Mande Flournoy

Captains Named for Track and Baseball Teams

McCay Dearing from Savannah named captain of the track squad and Randolph Jacques from Macon chosen captain of the baseball nine. Dearing holds three college marks and recently won in two events at the 8.1. A. A. meet while Jacques, a long-time center fielder, is popular and reliably error-free.

McCay Dearing Randolph Jacques Macon USA E Savannah

Holder Jr Elected Assistant Secretary at Northeast Georgia Fair

At a directors meeting of the Northeast Georgia Fair Association B F Holder Jr was elected assistant secretary to cover Secretary Hodgson during his absence and assist on his return a stenographer has been hired for substantial clerical work the premium list will be distributed statewide once printed and a large run of three lists will be circulated locally as soon as they are ready

Northeast Georgia Fair Association B. F. Holder, Jr Hodgson Passat

College Editors Chosen by Literary Societies Next Year

The Georgian editors will be elected by the literary societies which will control the magazine. Each society nominates four editors and two business managers. The faculty will select one business manager an editor in chief two associate editors an exchange editor and a calmagundi editor. The plan, devised by Mr Frampton Ells, takes effect next year.

Frampton Ells

Former Athenian Killed Instantly In Social Circle

Former Athens resident A L Newman, once a Georgia railroad mail clerk, was run over and killed instantly by a passenger train in Social Circle on Sunday. He apparently stepped from a side track onto the main line as the train entered town, before any action could avert disaster. Newman was well known in Athens and leave behind many grieving friends.

A L Newman Georgia Athens Newman

Mrs Julia Fitzpatrick Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Julia Fitzpatrick of East Athens died Sunday afternoon at her home after a long illness. She was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the church conducted by Rev. Willie Saye and Rev. E D Stone, with burial in Oconee Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several brothers and sisters.

East Athens Julia Fitzpatrick J. W. B. Fitzpatrick Mra. Fitzpatrick Tho

Revival on East Athens Baptist Church Starts

Protracted services at East Athens Baptist Church led by Rev. Willie Saye draw a large crowd of citizens. Saye is praised as earnest and effective, with meetings expected to yield spiritual renewal for the community. Drutchon’s Anti Diuretic advertised as a remedy for bedwetting, available from Palmer & Sons in Athens, Ga.

East Athéne Baptist Church Willie Saye Saye KE. Detchon H. BR. Palmer & Sons Athone

A Good Joke on Bishop Nelson at Consecration

During Emmanuel church consecration, Sunday school children filled the pews. A small boy asked about the bishop's hood, and another student quipped that it showed Georgia colors, reflecting the bishop's role in Georgia. The startled child admitted his lapse.

Bishop Nelson Emmanuel Church Pahan Georgia Nelson

Thomas resigns Athens depot post for Savannah accounting

Mr P C Thomas Jr long serving cashier at the Central railway depot resigns to join the company accounting department in Savannah. Friends regret his departure from Athens. An advertisement promotes Chemberisin’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted summer aid for children, with local distributors Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.

P. C. Thomas, Jr Central Railway Savannah Thomas Athens

Rare coincidence of burglaries at Dorsey residence

One year after a burglar entered W F Dorsey’s Hill Street home during a family return from Lacy Cobb Institute, a second attempt occurred as the family again came from the institute. Dorsey observed the intruder on the back porch before the thief fled. Officer Rose arrived with his dogs and searched for the suspect into the late hour.

W. F. Dorsey Hill Street Dorsey Lacy Cobb Institute Mr. Dorsey Beck Megro Officer Rose Rose

Center School Raises Donation for Gainesville Storm Sufferers

The Center Methodist Sunday school collected 61575 for Gainesville storm victims. The offering was forwarded to The Banner and will be sent promptly to Gainesville.

Center Methodist Gainesville Gaineaville

New Officer in O00 Fellows Anted

Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows elects officers for the next term F D Tack Noble Grand F W Wox Vice Grand J A Mealer Secretary The lodge reports flourishing condition Scrofola note and Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a cure for ailments with misleading wording

Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows F. D. Tack Noble Grand F. W. Wox J. A. Mealer

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