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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
Chancellor Barrow presents annual University of Georgia report to 70 trustees. He notes record enrollment in College of Arts and Sciences, growing undergraduate influence, progress in student self government, dormitory governance, and new endowed gifts. He outlines budget requests, faculty movements, and needs for facilities including Car dler Hall repairs and Old College removal study.
The alumni plan an annual game against a varying alumni team with the captain from the prior year selecting the opponent. The first game is next Wednesday afternoon at Herty Field, drawn hundreds of alumni and citizens, featuring the 1897 team with Threatt Moore and Will Sanford on the battery.
The eight room residence of Alex L. Comer on Barber Street near the Boulevard is nearing completion. It is described as a notable addition to the city’s west end as workers finish interiors and exterior details.
The YMCA and alumni society teams report progress toward raising 35000 for a new University of Georgia Alumni YMCA building. W Woods White says the total is close to full funding, with a plan to pursue plans and a contract by summer. Additional gifts may push the total to 100000. Trustees met on campus as officials and boards discussed the endowment origins and the building’s marble design.
The Juvenile Protectory in this state nears operation with plans to establish the Juvenile State on a four hundred acre farm in Jackson county donated by Dr. L. G. Hardman near Center. Officials anticipate initial buildings and reception of citizens by year end as reformers aim to place hundreds of Georgia youths as citizens fulfilling duties and improving for life. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised by Orr Drug Co.
The class of 97 plans a Tuesday reunion during commencement week with a red and black booklet highlighting each member. A 9:40 p.m. banquet at the Commercial hotel features a menu and a slate of toasts including Our College Days and The Faculty as we knew It. Athens must have the Savannah Augusta and Northern railroad shops.
Ex U S Senator from South Carolina M C Butler writes from Washington praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He claims catarrh of the stomach causes most dyspepsia and endorses Peruna as an internal remedy, urging purchase via prepaid orders for one bottle or six bottles.
Professor William H Kilpatrick has declined the junior professor of mathematics post at the University of Georgia. The letter of declination cites the recent death of his wife and a need for rest and recuperation. Trustees will elect another teacher this session from several strong applicants.
The alumni society at the University chapel will host Hon. Murphy Candler next Tuesday morning. A well informed source says his address will be among the best heard at the University and of great importance to the state. Citizens of Athens are urged to attend.
Mr. R. G. Davis is constructing three three room houses in the western section of the city between Prince Avenue and the Boulevard beyond the old park. As with new buildings in Athens, many applicants have already appeared for them.
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