Peabody fund grants $50,000 for University of Georgia teachers college
Washington report says Governor Hoke Smith secured a $50,000 Peabody fund grant to build and outfit a teachers college at the University of Georgia. An extra $5,000 will fund agricultural lectures across the state, while Smith plans statewide education gatherings after his inauguration. He met with Rep Hardwick and Sen Bacon during the trip.
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Peabody Fund
Hoke Smith
Board of Trustees
Teachers College
The
University of Georgia
State University of the Union
South
State University
Medical College
Augusta
State Normal School
Washington
New York
Teachers’ College
State Board of Education
Departments of Agriculture
Smith
Boards of Education
Hardwick
Senator Bacon
Washington Jury Rules For Foreign Missions Trial at Local Church
In Washington Georgia on May 15 a pulpit exchange led Dr D W Key of First Baptist to present foreign missions in a courtroom drama style. He formed a jury from eight men and four women to hear witnesses including Taft Roosevelt and Churchill. The panel returned a verdict in favor of foreign missions. Foreman H P Quin led the jury with members M T Gresham G Y Lowe H F Neill R Motte Smith F H Ficklen A H Wynne Mrs Sarah C Sanders Mrs M M Green Mrs Boyce Ficklen and Miss E Me Ivey.
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Washington
D. W. Key
First Baptist Church
Methodist
Key
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinney
Lew Wallace
Winston Churchill
Charles Darwin
H. P. Quin
Foreman
M. T. Gresham
G. Y. Lowe
H. F. Neill
R. Motte Smith
F. H. Ficklen
A. H. Wynne
Sarah C. Sanders
M. M. Green
Boyce Ficklen
Eme
Ivey
Fine Tribute to E. H. Dorsey Georgia Fan For Thirty One Years
Reporting Editor The Georgian honors E H Dorsey of Athens Ga a Red and Black backer for 31 years He first joined Georgia athletics in 1880 and has been the backbone of university athletics serving 22 years as treasurer of the Athletic Association He never misses a Georgia intercollegiate contest and remains devoted to the team while maintaining his businesslike balance with Georgia spirit on display at the Tech game.
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Gir
E. N. Dorsey
Athens
Dorsey
Tia
Dame Fortune
University of Georgia
Thletic Association
University Athletic Association
Georgia Boys
Ens
Georgia
Athena
Tech
Ike
Ed Dorsey
Vandals Strike Oconee Cemetery Graves and Flowers
Reports of trespassing at Oconee cemetery describe thefts of freshly placed flowers and uprooted plants. Authorities promise arrest and harsh punishment for the guilty party as police pursue leads in the ongoing vandalism case. Also a health ad touts Electric Bitters as a malaria remedy, with user testimonial and local store offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee
Chase
Oil on Ropes Catches Fire at Broad and Jackson
Fire department responded to a call from box twenty at Broad and Jackson where oil in the elevator shaft of the Michael Brothers wholesale building ignited. A chemical extinguisher quickly suppressed the blaze before it could spread, preventing significant losses.
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Broad
Jackson Streets
Michael Brothers
Warning to Railroad Men Promotes Foley Kidney Pills
E. 8 Bacon of Bath Maine writes a warning to railroaders describing chronic kidney inflammation cured by Foley Kidney Pills praising restored strength, cleared inflammation, and relief from weakness and dizziness. Sold by all druggists.
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Bacon
East
Bath
Foley
Banks County Man Ships 3940 Dozen Eggs
Commerce Georgia May 16 Mr Joel Sanders Banks County's biggest deal in country produce shipped from Commerce 18 cases of eggs 540 dozen 6480 eggs in all. He shipped last week 1900 dozen and has 1600 dozen ready for shipment making a total of 3940 dozen 47230 eggs.
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Commerce
Joel Sanders
Banks County
International Railway Fuel Association Holds Third Annual Convention
Chattanooga Tenn May 15 The International Railway Fuel Association met for its third annual convention to reduce fuel costs while maximizing efficiency for railroads. The gathering includes railroad experts and prominent coal operators and spans three days with Dr Joseph A Holmes headlining the speaker list to discuss Bureau of Mines fuel investigations.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
International Railway Fuel Association
Joseph A. Holmes
United States Bureau of Mines
Roy Callaway Dies in Oklahoma Buried at Lexington
The casket bearing Roy Callaway crossed through the city Sunday afternoon on its way from Oklahoma to his boyhood home in Ler ington, Oglethorpe. The thirty year old died of fever after starting a new life in Oklahoma. His mother and relatives live near Lexington and many Athens friends were shocked by the death.
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Roy Callaway
Oklahoma
Lerington
Oglethorpe
Callaway
Lexington
Athens
Measles Cough Reassurance From Foley's Remedy
Mrs O B Palmer of Little Rock reports her son recovered from measles with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, claiming the product fully cured the cough and prevented further issues. The ad touts Foley's cure for croup whooping cough and other measles croup symptoms, urging genuine yellow-packaged bottles and warning against substitutes.
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O. B. Palmer
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
Atl
Confederate Veterans Reunion Arrives in Little Rock
May 15 in Little Rock Arkansas marks the twenty first annual United Confederate Veterans reunion with mass flags and visitors. As many as 20000 are expected as extra trains arrive and tents rise in City Park to house veterans, sponsors and maids. Congressman Hobson of Alabama will deliver the annual oration as sessions run through the week culminating in a joint union and a grand parade. The unveiling of the Capitol Guards memorial in Company A Sixth Arkansas Infantry is planned during the week.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
United Confederate Veterans
United Sons and Confederate Veterans
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Capitol Guards
Sixth Arkansas Infantry
Georgia Baraca Convention Planned in Macon
The second annual Georgia Baraca Association convention will be held in Macon on June 24. Delegates from all towns with Baraca classes are invited. The program includes lectures and speeches by leading Baraca workers and prominent speakers. Delegates will have home housing arranged with no expense except railroad fare and incidentals. The event will convene at First Baptist Church and Muscogee Methodist Church with emphasis on Baraca work across the South.
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Macon
Georgia Garaca Association
State Baraca Association
First Baptist Church
Philatheas
Musse Methodist Church
South
A Burglar's Awful Deed and Dr. King's Pills Endorsed
A mother’s prolonged illness is contrasted with a burglar’s deed. An advertisement quotes Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leadville Tennessee praising Dr. King's New Life Pills for constipation and female trouble. Sale locations are W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons, price 25 cents.
Mary Hall Buried After Long Illness in Georgia
Mrs Maud Hall died after a long tuberculosis illness at her mother Mrs M B Mitchells home in Oglethorpe near Smithonia. She had recently moved from Atlanta. The husband was unaware of her condition. The funeral is planned for this afternoon at Winterville Church.
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Maud Hall
M. B. Mitchell
Oglethorpe
Smithonia
Wintervile Church
Southern Railway Chief Reports Broad Outlook for Southeast
Washington May 15 The Southern Railway Company president W W Finley returning from an inspection with board members discusses favorable agricultural prospects across the southeast. He notes cotton acreage may rise, soil preparation has been strong, fertilizer use up, and farmers financing operations themselves. He calls conditions in cotton manufacturing not wholly favorable but expects better price relations as the season progresses. He mentions lumber demand easing for railways, iron and steel steady, and overall optimism for active business. The Southern Halfway Company plans capacity and equipment improvements to handle rising traffic, including potential future double tracking with lap sidings. Foley Kidney Pills advertised.
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Washington, D. C
W. W. Finley
Southern Railway Company
South
Southern Halfway Company
Tradec
Brooks Cromwell Wedding in Washington D C
Miss Louise Cromwell daughter of Oliver Cromwell wed Walter B Brooks Jr of Baltimore at Thomas Episcopal Church in a ceremony described as among the season’s largest. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home on New Hampshire Avenue.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Episcopal Church
Louise Cromwell
Are Oliver Cromwell
Walter BH. Brooks, Jr
Baltimore
New Hampshire Avenue
University Place lots noted at viewable site
Notices describe University Place lots with a view and location, noting their size as 100 by 200 feet. A 2 foot alley is mentioned, suggesting access alongside the parcels.
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University Place
Parisian Tips From Dame Fashion Across The Pond
Florence Fairbanks reports Paris imports spark summer fashion with short coats and taffeta frocks. Fringed edges, ruches, and sashes appear on changeable taffetas, with kimono sleeves and plaited frills. Embroidered fichus, venetian lace, and bold floral embroidery define gowns, robes, and lingerie silhouettes.
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Florence Fairbanks
New York
Paris
Foley Kidney Remedy and Chamberlain Products Ad
An old newspaper ad cites Foley Kidney Remedy with user praise from Irondale Alabama and promotes Foley Kidney Pills for backache and kidney issues. Also features Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets liniment ointment with claims of relief and general drugstore availability.
War on pests urged to safeguard family health in Savannah
The notice calls able-bodied men 21 to 40 years old to join the Savannah Electric Co. as minor men or streetcar conductors at once. Applicants are to apply by mail or in person, and readers are urged to keep lots clean to reduce disease risk as the “day of the hour” approaches.
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Savanah
Jetter
Savannah Wleetrie Co
Savannah
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E. H. Dorsey
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama, N. C
W. J. Smith, & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Young Roy Callaway
Far South West
GREYS
United Veterans of the Dixie Confederacy
Baracas
Prilathiers
Mars
Mary Hall
Oglethorpe County
Smithsonia
Atlanta
Finely
Southern Railway
All Drugiats
Brooks-Cromwell
Martin Gros
Modesto
Benneta
Venice
Venice Ince
Met
Sackly
M. N. George
Irondale
Ala
All Drugigats
Arkaness
Chamberlain
Eton
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