State Normal and University of Georgia commence plans
The State Normal School announces its twenty first commencement with a schedule of events from Friday May 28 to Tuesday June 15 including junior promenade baccalaureate sermons senior exercises and annual concerts. Improvements totaling about 10000 dollars are in progress across campus. Public invited except the junior prom. The University of Georgia hosts its 116th annual commencement calendar from June 10 to June 15 featuring trustees session military drills sophomore declamation and Phi Beta Kappa address by Gen Meldrim and a champion debate between Phi Kappa and Demosthenian Societies.
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The
State Normal School
R. A. Webb
D. D
Louisville
C. A
M. Ashby Jones
First Baptist Church
Augusta
Bradwell Hall
Annay
University of Georgia
Board of Trustees
John D. Mell
Board of Visitors
Phi Beta Kappa Society
P. W. Meldrim
Savannah
Phi Kappa
Demosthenian
Alumni Association
Jno
M. Slaton
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railroad
Moss Auditorium
Italy Still Hangs in Delicate World Balance
Rome May 13 urgent ministers council convened amid rising unrest. King Victor Emmanuel hopes for unity in parliament on policy. Italian cabinet resigns per Reuters Rome, awaiting king's decision. London May 13 Haldane says government may recruit or curb arms trade to defend war effort. Continued Austro German assault in Galicia with shifts in Russian positions. Goliath battleship torpedoed by Turks. 180 of 700 crew saved. University commencement schedule and social events listed for June. London May 13 Asquith proposes internment of enemy aliens of military age. riots subsided.
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Italy
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Italian Council OF Ministers
Londons
Reuter
England
London
Gov
House of Lords
Haldane
Flanders
Galicia
Dardanelles
Asquith
House of Commons
Othiwil
Asheville Selected For 1916 Southern Baptist Meet
ASHEVILLE NC May 13 The Southern Baptist convention committee chose Asheville North Carolina as the 1916 meeting site. Dr Lansing Burrows reports 24338 churches and 2588633 members with 151441 baptisms and 11686 reforms since the last convention. Mission gifts total 1159821 and overall gifts 13073939. Texas leads with 336679 members, Georgia second, world totals 7096471. The convention also votes against consolidating home and foreign mission boards and the Sunday School board.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Southern Baptist Convention Committee
Asheville, N. C
Burrows
Southern Baptist Church
Lansing Burrows
Southern Baptists
The
South
United States
Georgia
Canada
Mexico
West Indies
Central America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australasia
World
Efficiency Commission
Home Mission Board
Foreign Mission Board
Sunday School Board
Delegates Chosen for Diocesan Council at Emmanuel Church
At Emmanuel church vestry meeting the first of the new board chose delegates for the Diocesan Council of Atlanta to meet in Marietta May 26. They are T. H. Nickerson John Calhoun O'Farrell and J. H. T. McPherson.
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Emmanuel
Emmanuel Church
Diocese of
Atlanta
Marietta
T. H. Nickerson
John Calhoun O'Farrell
J. H. T. McPherson
How Paint Costs and Wear Explained
The ad explains paint pricing by quality, noting the first cost for a good job at about $50 and $55 to $100 for poorer work. It states better paint lasts longer and that higher upfront cost can shorten wear. Devoe is highlighted as a reliable option available at Talmage Hardware Co. through an advertisement.
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Devoe
Licely
Mr Martin Abney Returns To The Streets In Recovery
After days of illness Martin J Abney was seen on the streets and briefly at his office yesterday afternoon. He is steadily improving and his friends statewide express delight at his recovery.
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Martin J. Abney
Shelton and Woods Cases Prolonged as Judge Delays Trial
Jurors excused after May 1 in Clarke court as W H Shelton of the Olt seas Bank and Company is reported gravely ill delaying trial. Proceedings focus on Woods embezzlement case with defense showing Shelton as a key witness. motion to continue to Monday to decide on witness materiality. The day also includes a land dispute verdict for the defendant and other criminal and civil matters, with grand jury convening Monday.
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Clarke
W. H. Shelton
Oltseas Bank and Company
Lear
Shelton
8. Smith
D. H. DuPree
Moses
William Thomas
Bobbin Mill
Sve
J. P
Norbet Epting
Henry Hodgson
Culp
Willoughby
Strickland
Relatives file suit over death of Frank Hamaker in Florida
Special Agent Scott Jackson returns from Florida where he investigated the death of Frank Hamaker killed on the Florida East Coast railroad. Attorneys T. J. Shackelford and H. Abit Nix prepare to sue the railroad, alleging foul play after Hamaker was found crushed on a track near Peters station. Hamaker, a South Carolina migrant to Commerce, had bought a ticket with a receipt coupon, was quiet and studious, and carried letters showing plans for Bible school work.
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Scott Jackson
Florida
Frank Hamaker
Florida East Coast Railroad
T. J. Shackelford
H. Abit Nix
Hamaker
South Carolina
Miami
Peters
Tim
Reverend Troy Beatty to Head Georgia Knights of Pythias
The Savannah Press reports Rev. Troy Beatty of Athens will become grand chancellor of the Georgia Knights of Pythias, with Beatty to be elevated from grand prelate. Rumors say J P Chetey of Marietta would not seek the post, and Jacob Gagan of Savannah is a candidate for grand outer guard. Also mentioned are the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston and the Lusitania tragedy quoted line.
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Troy Beatty
Georgia Knights OF Pythias
Beatty
Knights
Savannah Press
Knights of Pythias of
Georgia
Athens
Savannah
J. P. Chetey
Marietta
Jacob Gagan
Southern Baptist Convention
Houston
Texas
United States protests German conduct at sea over Lusitania
Washington May 13 US government cables Ambassador Gerard to present to Germany a note condemning the sinking of the Lusitania and other ship attacks. It urges disavowal, reparations where possible, and immediate steps to prevent recurrence, noting two ships destroyed with no warning while defending American rights at sea.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Gerard
Lusitania
Uni
Germany
President Wilson to sail Mayflower for fleet review
Washington May 13 President Wilson plans to depart tomorrow aboard the Mayflower for New York to review the fleet next week. He expects to be away until Wednesday unless plans change.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Notice New Bill for Oconee Hill Cemetery Trustees
The Trustees of the Oconee Hill Cemetery seek a new bill to empower receipt of property and money to be held in trust for preservation and care of the cemetery and individual lots. The bill also provides for additional powers to be conferred upon the trustees.
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Oconee Hill Cemetery
Cornett Purchases Springs and Hotel at Daniel Springs
Mr M S Cornett of Lawrenceville has bought the Daniel Springs property including springs lands and hotel. He plans thorough renovations and improvements to the hotel and grounds. Cornett is a Gwinnett county and Ninth district figure and cousin of Judge Walter Cornett. Also noted are brief ads for cold remedies and Chamberlains Liniment advertisements with customer testimonials.
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M. 8. Cornett
Lawrenceville
Daniel Springs
Springs
Athens
Cornett
Walter Cornett
Ninth District
Gwinnett County
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Lucy Copps
Lucy Cobt
Endemion
Alumnae Association
Thomas F. Gailor
Tennessee
Seeney Stovall
Gailor
Ashby Jones
Brumby
Gerdine
Asheville
North Carolina
Devoe Talmage Hardware Co
Adv
Martin Abney
Woods
Commerce Relatives
Alfred Vanderbilt
U. &, States
High Seas
Oconee Cemetery
MR. M. $. Cornet
Chamberlain
Charles Tanner
Wabash, Md
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