Early County Teachers to Attend Summer School
A number of Georgia counties plan to send their common school teachers to Athens in July for a summer school, avoiding the regular county institutes. Early County likely will follow this choice, with its schools morale leaning toward the summer program. Miss Myrtie Jarrell returns from Europe after two years at Berlin University and visits Italy and England.
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Athens
Early
Myrtie Jarrell
Europe
Berlin University
Roy
Italy
England
Imir Rowe Elected President At Southeastern States Billposters
At a Atlanta meeting of the Southeastern States Billposters Association H J Rowe lessee of The Athens Banner was chosen president by a large vote. The body counts several hundred leading bill posters as members and holds the president in high esteem for governing major duties and prompts. A health advice spiel promotes August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints with a claim of relief after two doses.
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The
Southeastern States’ Billposters’ Association
Atlanta
H. J Rowe
Athens Banner
South
Ty Ocuelders
United States
Hopkins Delivers Able Sermon at Oconee Street Church
Dr. I. Hopkins preached an able sermon last night at Oconee Street church. Meetings there are stirring up considerable interest and drawing growing attention from locals.
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Hopkins
Oconee Street Church
Pythians Name Their Officers For The Year
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Atlanta elected officers for the coming year. Grand Chancellor O. M Milam of Cuttersville. Grand Vice Chancellor J. A. Jones of Waycross. Grand Prelate W. H Branon of Buena Vista. Grand Master of Exchequer W. A. McArthur of Angosta. Grand Keeper of Records and Seals W. H Leopold of Savannah. Grand Master at Arms T. H Nickreon of Athens. Grand Guardian D. J. Bailey of Griffin. Grand Oater Guard Judge John P. Ross of Macon. Supreme Representatives Hamilton Douglas of Atlanta and T. J. Garling of Macon.
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Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Atlanta
O. M Milam
Ccuttersville
J. A. Jones
Waycross
Exchequer
W. A. McArthur
Angosta
Records
W. H Leopold
Savannah
Arme
T. H. Nick
Reon
Athens
Gaard
D. J. Bailey
Grifia
Grand Oater Guard
John P. Ross
Macon
Supreme Representatives
Hamilton Douglas
T. J. Garling
Lively Scrimmage Warrants Issued After Office Fight
Ernest McGregor injured in a dispute at Dr Ryder and Dr Constantine’s College avenue office over a bill. Warrants issued for Ryder and Constantine on assault and battery. McGregor bled severely after being struck in the face, with medical staff warning of potential complications if bleeding resumes.
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College Avenue
Dra
D. A. Ryder
D. A Constantine
D. W. McGregor
Ernest McGregor
Messrs
McGregor
Ryder
Constantine
Dr. Ryder
D W McGregor
McQgrigor
de Constantine
Des
Benedict
Mr. McGregor
Dr. Benedict
Horned frog seen in Athens
A genuine Arizona horned frog was found near the Seaboard depot by Mr Jobo Barch. Locals believe the animal was brought here in a freight car from the West, as the species is not native to this region.
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Jobo Barch
Seaboard
Can't Be Separated Backache and Kidney Ache Twin Wires
Henry Murphy of 684 Broadway Memphis Tennessee credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long standing back and kidney pain. He states doctors failed and praises Hamner Ballard's drug store for supplying the remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by dealers for 60 cents. Pater Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Henry Murphy
Broadway
Memphis
Tenn
Perse
Hamner & Ballard
Doan
Pater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
University of Georgia Summer School Announcement
The final statement for the University of Georgia Summer School is issued, detailing advantages, a full faculty roster, department assignments, and courses offered. It will be distributed across several Southern states to attract teachers to Athens during the coming summer.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Stone work Underway On New City Hall Project
Foundations nearly finished and stone work started for the new city hall. Doors on the basement floor are being set, exterior light half brick arrives, a corner brick test shown Wednesday, indicating a handsome building. Cornerstone prepared for June 4 exercises at the northeast corner near Callego ebaine and Hancock avenue.
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City Hall
Callegoebaine and
Hancock Avenue
Boy Runs Away From His Home
Mr J H Jordan of Geor ais Factory seeks his 14 year old son George who ran away Tuesday afternoon and has not been heard from since. The boy is described as fair complected with blue eyes and white hair, wearing a dark blue suit and white straw hat. Mr Jordan searched Athens and nearby areas and asks for any information on his whereabouts.
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J. H. Jordan
Georais Factory
Jordan
George Jordan
Alon
Athens
The Kentuckian’s Boast and Wingfield Cash Grocery
Kentuckians boast fast horses, fine whiskey and beautiful women and Kentuckian flour made from native Kentucky wheat. The blurb highlights Wingfield Cash Grocery and its Clifton flour.
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Clifton
Kentucky
Wingfield Cash Grocery
Movement to Arrange Debates Between Georgia and North Carolina
The University of Georgia and the University of North Carolina are arranging a new series of debates to begin next year. A prior six debate cycle alternated between cities Chapel Hill and this city, with wins split between Georgia and North Carolina and a tie attempting a decider that was not agreed upon. This time UNC proposes a new rule set likely to be adopted.
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University of Georgia
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Georgia
Rent Carolina
County Bond Election Date To Be Fixed
Discussion centers on scheduling the county bond election for late July or early August. Initial July 6 suggested, but farmers’ crop timing prompts a later date. Commissioners will study the matter and decide on a firm election date.
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County
Bonda
Mrs Bibb Davis Dies Wednesday in East Point
The many friends of Mrs. Bibb Davis mourn her death Wednesday morning at her sister's home in East Point Georgia after a period of illness. She had recently suffered throat paralysis and died shortly after being brought from a Atlanta hospital. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery beside her husband Dr B Bibb Davis with Rev Troy Beatty officiating.
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Bibb Davis
East Point
Davis
Atlanta
Tweedly
Lawyers Agree to Close Early in Ath ens
The lawyers of Ath ens sign an agreement to close offices at six o’clock p m from now until September first 1903 unless emergencies occur. Clients are asked to call before six p m to allow staff to take recreation after that hour. May 10 1903.
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Athens
Nless
McWhorter & Strickland & Green
James F. Foster
Frank L. Upson
Price
Moll
Deupree Hunatcatt
G. O. Thomas
H. O. Tock
Lampkin & Burnett
Wolver M. Smith
Erwin & Erwin
Howard
J. Tribble
Weat
Shackelford & Shackelford
Elks and Masons Prep for Big Campus Baseball Game
The Elks practised on the campus Tuesday ahead of the big game against the Masons set for next Wednesday. Both teams expect to win before a large crowd. Lineups and top players will be announced in a few days.
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Elks
The
Masons
Georgia pharmacist exam result highlights local winner
The Georgia Board of Pharmacy announced exam results for twenty seven applicants. BR Wilson of Athens placed second and earned a pharmacist license amid a rigorous test that saw fourteen fail. Wilson works for Orr Drug Company and is a cousin of Mrs. E H Dorsey.
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Georgia Board of Pharmacy
BR. Wilson
Athens
Wilson
E. H. Dorsey
Orr Drug Company
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New York
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T. F. Green
Troy Beatty
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DR. Fenner
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Ortix
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Toledo
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