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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1892

Page

5

Board of Visitors Report Recommends Open University to Women

The Board of Visitors filed their report with the governor in Atlanta. It urges the State University to admit young women and provide full educational facilities, arguing the trend favors gender equality and longer-term state benefit. The report also covers uniforms, gymnasium emphasis, and proposed chairs in electricity, plus entrance exams for the Law School and campus housing for professors.

Board of Visitors Atlanta Pese State University Univesity Col. Snelling Apd Beny Tucbard Corss He Vit D. Bradwell T. McNeal J. C Haris A. W. VanHoose

Reception committees appointed for Georgia event

Dr Boggs appoints a central reception committee with Win D Newton as chair. The list includes W Reed, W A McDowell, C W Reynolds, and others from Georgia railroads and local groups, tasked to arrange hospitality and reception programs for the upcoming gathering in Akers Georgia.

DE. D. Newton Dr. Boggs fYort Akers Mitchell Georgia Athens Wine Bogg Bitte Recep Y Win D. Newton Tas W. Reed W. A. McDowell A. “Wadeville C. W. Reynolds Itolina & Northern Railroad Uni Morton R. K. Reaves George m

University Closes Its Doors as Final Bell Rings

The campus shuts down as final operations cease and all facilities close amid a decisive conclusion to ongoing academic activities. Faculty and students await next steps while administrators confirm closure procedures and record-keeping.

Commencement Exercises Mark 1892 University Year End

The 29 Seniors and 13 Law students received diplomas as the University closed its most prosper year. Degrees awarded include Master of Arts to F E Calloway, Master of Science to Marion Hall, Civil Engineer to O H Sheffield, and various BA, BSc, BEng, BLAw, and Agriculture titles. Dr Boggs distributed diplomas and delivered closing remarks after student orations and essays.

F. E. Calloway Marion Hall O. H. Sheffield H. Sibley W.T Killey E. D.nmark J. F. Lewis AA Boggs ER Black J C Bilasingame S J Cassels W E Christie W E Franklin E W Frey LL Brown Horsley W G Park HH Smith J N Talley J E Whelchel D Youngtood Bachetor Enginerng J R Lane Isthon R Roy Dallis N Grmling R. de T. Lawrence Hogg E Calloway M C Horton O E Horton E Brewton F Crosland R Durden W M Glass J E Henry E R Hodgson, Jr JF Lewi Atlanta Edgar Denmark Quitman

University Downs Athens in Close Baseball Battle

In a lively park game, the University nine edged Athens seven to six after trailing early. Foster and Wason combined on the mound as Athens rallied with five runs in the fifth, while Carlton, Hardeman, and Beusse starred for the visitors. Prof C H Hert y umpired. Clarke Superior Court admitted graduates to the bar with Judge Hutchins presiding.

University Nine Athens Wason Reiver Bu’ Beusse Bass Thompson Talmadge Carlton Beurse Hardman Cannon Carlton Foster Calloway Sibley A. O. Halsey Kinball Herty E. L Halsey Whelchel Nally Th University University Town Itsel University Boys Prof C. H. Herty Hutchins Clarke Superior Court Legal Fraternity of Georgia Numeepece

University of Georgia Trustees Elect Professors and Honor Leaders

The Board of Trustees adjourned after a large session. L L D was conferred on Joseph Jones of New Orleans. Professors McPherson and Hunnicutt were permanently elected to their chairs. New instructors and fellows were named including O H Shmiell engineering, W T Kelly English, A A Boggs ancient languages, and W E Franklin biology. The board opposed inter collegiate baseball, leading to discontinuation for the university.

University of Georgia Joseph Jones M. D New Orleans McPherson Hunnicutt Flowin Eglish A. A ' Boggs W. E Franklin

Georgia Crop Bulletin Reports Favorable Week

The Agricultural Bureau reports a strong week for crops across Georgia on June 15. Cotton improves, corn in excellent condition, oats and wheat nearly harvested, peaches and berries abundant, and rice and canes thriving though drainage issues persist in some areas. Rust noted in a few spots. Households anticipate a good harvest overall.

Agricultural Bureau Atlanta Stite Giner Chattanooga Gwinnett Cottor Eilbert Hancock Richmond Chatham Mitchell Berrien Pierce

Fire in Albany and wedding poison scare report

Albany reports an eight thousand dollar fire at the Atkinson Rumney boarding house and nearby residence, with losses concentrated on the Rumney property and partial insurance for Mrs Atkinson. In Ohio a wedding party in Coitsville faces mass illness suspected from tainted ice cream. A New York incident notes Governor Flower’s car derailment near Addison with no injuries.

Flower Emir N. Y Governor Flower Addison New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad

Quiet Athens Marriage Unites Dozier and Hutcherson

Capt. T. H. Dozier wed Miss Mary Hutcherson yesterday at six in the home of Mr. James Hutcher son. Rev H. H. Parks officiated. The ceremony was intimate with close friends. Dozier, a leading Athens businessman in Hazelton & Dozier, plans to reside on Meigs street with his bride.

James’ Hutcherson T. H. Dozier Mary Hutcherson Winterville H. H. Parks Athens Capt. Dozier Hazelton & Dozier Dzier City Meigs Street

Mr Peter Culp In Alarming Health Condition At Home

Mr Peter Culp remains in a critical condition at his Oak Street home. He showed slight improvement but remains seriously ill, with friends hoping his strong constitution aids recovery.

Peter Culp Oak Street Culp Athert

New Trial Motion Heard in Condemned Murder Case

On the 27th the motion for a new trial will be heard in the case of Wm. Johnson, the condemned murderer. His attorney seeks to secure a new trial to save his client from the gallows. The hearing takes place in Lawrenceville.

Wm Johnson Wm. Johnson Lawrenceville

Lynch Law Sparks Senate Debate In Kansas Report

In remarks from Riley county Kansas Senator Peffer warns Congress of expanding lynch law nationwide citing newspaper reports of hanged or shot individuals especially Black people. He urges swift Judiciary Committee action as other measures proceed amid appropriations debates.

Washington Senate Riley County Kansas Peffer American Congress Judiciary Committee Messrs Hale Allison Blackburn Morrill Ailver Chicago Pees Area Kentucky Secretary of War Srateer Iho Watertown Arsenal Mle Moaaachusetts

Gastritis in Indiana Cattle and Officials Resign

A large number of cattle in Porter county Indiana die from gastritis linked to pasture changes, with County Treasurer John Haynes reporting four animals lost and others sick. Also noted are Kansas crop figures from Clinton Franklin and the resignation of Fifth Auditor J. L. Habercom, plus an advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.

Indiana Portlank Ind John Haynes Culbert Kansas Kansas City Clinton Franklin Union Pacific Railway Wasunvetos JL. W. Habercom The Treasury Little Rock F. C. Bridwell E. Meyers John D. Adams J. H. Shinn R. N. Morrow Supreme Court W. E. Hemmingway

Bridge falsework collapses drowning thirty workers

A Cincinnati dispatch reports the crown bridge over the Licking River between Covington and Newport Kentucky collapsed. Thirty workmen drowned sixteen bodies recovered Assistant Superintendent William Wilson fatally injured with a broken back William Flac Covington head injuries John O Neill East Lemon street fatal leg fracture internal injuries. Baird Bros Pittsburg erected the structure at their risk and heavy iron beams caused the failure.

New York Cincinnati Licking River Covington Newport William Wilson William’ Flac John O'Neil East Lemon Street Baird Bros Pittsburg Sanson

Baltimore's Big Blaze Destroys Bay Line Warehouse

A large fire in Baltimore at the Union dock foot consumed the Bay Line warehouse, with five hundred to one thousand bales of cotton and barrels of resin and molasses fueling the flames. The Caroline and Wirt vessels burned or damaged. water supply scarce and crews struggled against the blaze. total loss near one million dollars. A later note reports cotton spontaneous combustion as a possible cause and salvage efforts saved dockside ships.

Bay Line BalTimore Union Dock Augustus Weil Caroline Wirt

Wreck at Bishop Gate Station Kills Five in England

Five dead and eight injured after a Great Eastern railway collision at Bishop Gate station. Signal confusion and miscommunication between two working trains led to the crash as crowds gathered for the morning shift. Injured were treated at Leeds and local stations. several others in serious condition.

Ravachol London Bishop Gate Great Eastern Railway Leeds Staton

Notice of Dissolution of Hodgson & Co Insurance Firm

Dissolution by mutual consent takes effect June 1 1892. W W Parner retires while Geo S ree r continues the business and assumes all liabilities and debts due the firm. The partners Gro T Hopason and W W Tugzn are named.

Geo. T. Hodgson & Co W. W. "Parner Geo. S’reer Gro T. Hopason W. W. Tugnzn

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