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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
The University of Georgia’s session closed with a filled chapel and strong student orations. Prizes were awarded to freshmen and seniors for essays, chemistry, ethics, history, and languages, followed by degree conferrals and Chancellor Barrow’s farewell to graduates urging civic duty and leadership.
The board of trustees approved a new commencement plan for next June requiring cadets to camp on campus eight days before Commencement Day and stay through the event. Daily military displays and athletic events are planned. Includes declamation contest, branch college speakers, and alumni and graduating day events.
John Alexander Davison of Comer Georgia won the medal for best junior oration Tuesday. Competing among six top youths at the University he, a junior, helped secure a Demosthenian society victory with his speech. Davison is nephew of Alex H. Davison and son of merchant Thomas Cobb Davison. a bright future is predicted.
Mr Robert Cheney of this city son of Mrs H C Tuck has graduated from West Point with a splendid record. He will remain home until September first when assigned to duty. Cheney has many friends who will be pleased by his notable showing at the national school.
Enthusiasm ran high at a Hartwell gathering urging a railroad from Anderson South Carolina to Athens Georgia. Delegates from Anderson, Athens, Hartwell and nearby towns pledged support, pledged funds, and set committees to seek subscriptions and rights of way, with leaders hailed for linking Georgia and South Carolina commerce.
Fort Collins Colorado June 19 coroner and deputy sheriff return from Baldwin ranch in North Park confirming Jack Simpkins wanted in Idaho governor Steunenburg assassination has died the victim was a friend of Harry Orchard. Judge Broyn rules carrying chickens with heads down is a violation of city law in Atlanta.
Yesterday afternoon on the campus the 1897 Georgia team faced the current Georgia squad in an exhibition game. The older team, coached by Hughey Jennings, showed strong fundamentals but weak batting while the present team won 8 to 3. Threatt Moore, Matthews, and McBride were absent for the visitors.
Governor J M Terrell offers a reward of one hundred dollars for the arrest and conviction of unknown persons who burned the barn of H T Comer jun in Clarke County on June 9 1907. The proclamation orders officers to aid in apprehending the suspect and bring them to trial.
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures rheumatism in all forms by purifying the blood. It promises quick relief from first dose, strengthens nerves and joints, and asserts thousands of cures after other medicines fail. Pleasant, safe, 1 per bottle, sample offered by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta.
In an interview with The Mobile Herald, Hon. George A Riviere former Mobile consul to France voices strong views on the Japan-San Francisco incident. He says the United States can whip the world, dislikes sympathy with Russia, fears yellow press aims, and stresses France would aid if US-Japan trouble grows. He calls America a bride to be protected.
Tonight take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for tomorrow. They cause a pleasant laxative effect, clear the head, and cleanse the stomach. Available at H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Gro L P Canning E C McAvoy and Orr Drug Co drug stores.
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