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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1903

Page

6

Good Roads Discussed at Harmony Grove Meeting

The Good Roads Congress held at Harmony Grove drew about 200 attendees from Jackson Clarke Banks and Franklin counties. Speakers included W M Ragsdale T P Vincent and judges Bell and Ross plus Dr Hardempt and Dr Hunnicutt. Vincent endorsed the alternative road law and convict labor on county roads with possible federal aid. another session is planned in Jefferson later in summer.

Harmony Grove Jackson Clarke Banks Franklin Messrs T. P. Vincent H. Brand B. F. Holder, Jr Athens W. M. Ragsdale DeKille County Thomas P. Vincent City Ross Jefferson Bell United States Good Roads Congress Board of Trade of J. Hood Little City J. F Shannon Carson Little Brown Hardman

University of Georgia commencement program announced

Chancellor Hill outlines the official commencement schedule for the University of Georgia from June 13 to June 17 with ceremonies including a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. W. Landram and an alumni meeting to report a $50,000 endowment fund, plus a trustees meeting debating a librarian and the University Press matter. The schedule lists declamation, prize finals, debates, orations, and a college-wide alumni gathering with speakers including Hon. W. M. Howell and Dr. John H. Finley.

Hill University of Georgia Alumni Society Endowment Fund Committee Board of Trustees W. M. Howeli Jane John H. Finley Princeton University College of City of New York

Special Summer School Souvenir Edition of The Banner

The Banner plans a mid Jane special Summer School Souvenir edition similar to the 1901 Centennial issue. It will showcase Athens merchants to teachers and attendees from Georgia and adjoining states, mailing copies to subscribers and schools to maximize advertising reach. Advertising space is urged before this summer edition ships.

Jane Athena Athens Georgia

Counties Prepare for Northeat Georgia Fair Exhibit

The Northeat Georgia Fair Association charts a large agricultural display with premium lists for livestock poultry and exhibits. Counties in the region plan to bring 15 exhibits to the fair October 5 to 10 and then to the State Fair in Macon October 21 to 23, while track grading and timber purchases move forward.

Northeat Georgia Fair Association Symcoltors Thit Macon

Scott's Emulsion touted as flesh builder for all needs

An advertisement claims thin people need Scott's Emulsion to gain solid flesh and fat people should avoid it, promising healthy weight gain and strength. It offers a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne of New York at 409 Pearl Street.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Stone Chapel Fund Drive Launched In Athens Community

Beginning today a committee plans to seek subscriptions to raise about one thousand dollars for Stone’s Chapel on Baldwin Street. Land was donated by Mrs. N P Saye, and Thomas Bailey will supervise construction with a plan of a 30 by 60 feet building. The effort honors Stone a long time Methodist preacher in Athens.

H. H. Curston T. W Stone Badwin Street Elison Baldwin Street Sunday School N. P. Saye Stone's Chapel Thomas Bailey M. Bailey Athens

Young Women to Attend YWCA Conference From Georgia

Miss Mildred Rutherford leads a party from Lucy Cobb to Asheville North Carolina for a YWCA conference June 12 to 23. The group includes teachers and pupils from Athens Atlanta Columbus Cedartown LaGrange Savannah Madison and other towns with numerous named students and escorts.

Askville N. C Mildred Rutherford Lucy Cobb Asheville Young Woman's Christian Association E J Watt Eaton Lois Paniaker Geneva Mies May Hall Athens Mises Alberta Rinkin Helen Bagly Mary Brnet Smith Marie Sciple Atlanta Marguerite Vondreau Sallie Hall Martha Foster Mary Trotter Madison Mary Copelen Katherine Park Greensboro Marie Flournoy Jamie Batt Columbus Almira Parker Cedartown Mary Truitt LaGrange Margaret Chariton Savannah Genrzia Boswell Penfield Alleyne Ware Marshallville Bessie

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