State Normal School Graduation Ends Inspiring Exercises
Fifty graduates received diplomas at the State Normal School closing exercises. The program, directed by Prof. Charles St Stanage and Miss Claire Harden, featured a strong chorus and orchestra, with Rev. Luke G. Johnson giving the invocation and the baccalaureate address by Lawton B. Evans, Augusta schools superintendent. Evans spoke on Horace Mann and the rise of Massachusetts education, noting Mann’s dedication, school libraries, and the philosophy behind modern normal schools, then Branson delivered the final address and diplomas were awarded to fifty graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Lawton B Evans
Augusta
Branson
State Normal School
Charles St. Stanage
Claire Harden
Luke G. Johnson
First Methodist Church
Lawton B. Evans
Horace Mann
Evans
Massachusetts Senate
Massachusetts Board of Education
Massachusetts
Temple of Learning
Teachers’ Institute
Hartford County
Georgia
Grasny Plain
Holy Temple
Mr. Evans
E. C. Branson
Carlotta Alexander
Gussie Carr
Bessie Hanks
Fannie Howard
Hazel Howard
Derrelle Kilpatrick
Olivia Montfort
Leola McDorman
Mary Rickards
Sarah Smith
Nettie Swinton
Mary Watkins
Mary Wier
Agnes Wilhite
Ina B. Prater
John W. Davis
E. Dilard
L. McCulloch
Ruth McKle
A. Singleton
G. Spillers
L. Adams
R. Kincaid
Mitchell
K. Osmer
A. Smith
M. Wiliamson
M. Steedman
W. Woodward
J. Prance
H. Singleton
B. Laboon
B. Dunevent
C. Golard
E. Greiner
A. Ivey
E. Ledbetter
E. Mitchell
M. McGee
R. Nabers
L. White
M. Wynn
A Waldrop
M. Mitchell
A. Pope
B. Jenkins
A. Oates
S. Thompson
L. Winter
President Branson
L. G. Johnson
UR J A Thompson Dies Near Winder
Sunday night at his home near Winder Dr J A Thompson a well known citizen died. The funeral was held yesterday and the remains were interred with Mason ic honors Dr Thompson a prominent Mason. A testimonial about rheumatism and a local drugstore recommendation follows noting Chamberlains Pain Balm as effective and listing Athens Ga merchants selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winder
J. A. Thompson
Thompson
Sermon at State Normal School Highlights Life Theme
Rev. E L Hill delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the State Normal School, urging graduates to seek true life as God given. He outlined universal laws of service self sacrifice and love and framed life’s purposes as self development aiding others and God’s glory. He linked life to the spheres of social business government and religion and called the commencement exercises a start of real life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
E. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Hill
James
Ife
Positive proof for Dean's Kidney Pills in Athens region
A local testimonial claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured farmer P G Robinson of severe backache within forty eight hours after other remedies failed. He reports improved mobility, regular kidney secretions, and restored strength. Sold by H R Palmer & Son Athens. Also praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with Mrs Edward Phillips citing rapid relief for a bad cold in her family. Athens dealers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Robinson
Athens
Barberville
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Son
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Kid
Athens Board of Education elects teachers for next year
The Athens Board of Education selected seven new teachers from over fifty applicants. New hires include Elizabeth Caldwell Winterville Nantahala avenue, Luelle Harrison Elberton, Marion Herndon Crawford, Lena Towns Athens, Lillian Middlemas Winteicle, Berta Fain Crawford, Eunice Palmer Athens. Reappointed veterans include Harper Mell Freeman Patman Gerdine Barrow Brumby and others. Nantahala avenue School to open with new staff. salaries remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Board of Education
Nantahala Avenue
East Athens
Luelle Harrison
Elberton
Marion Herndon
Crawford
Lena Towns
Athens
Lillian Middlemas
Wintecile
F. M. Harper
E. A. Mell
F. K. Freeman
Annie Patman
Susie Gerdine
Clara Barrow
Annie Brumby
Clyde Patman
Edna Baker
M. Turnbull
M. L. Wier
M. Kennard
Ross Maddox
Mary Barwick
Eula Blvd
Lula Munday
Elise Edwards
M. Bloomfield
Pattie Hilsman
M. Lampkin
Nell
Two Old Veterans of Blue and Gray Meet in Washington
Thomas P. Oliver of this city plans to attend the Confederate reunion in Richmond then visit Washington, D. C., as guest of J J Purman. Purman, Meade’s army veteran at Gettysburg, was found near death by Oliver who saved his life. After years of longing for a reunion, Oliver will finally visit Purman, despite opposing sides in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Oliver
Richmond
Washington, D. C
J J. Purman
Purman
Meade
Gettysburg
Oliver
Mr. Oliver
My Best Friend and a Marriage Riddle In Fort Edward
An elderly reader from Fort Edward New York praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for asthma and incipient consumption sharing a testimonial about his daughter in law. The ad notes a guarantee from local druggists and a free trial bottle. A second item muses on why more married men work in various callings, debating gender roles and financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
W. J. Bmkh & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Empire Athens Laundry Praised For Modern Plant And Hygiene
A Banner visit highlights Empire Athens laundry improvements at year start expanding to three times size, new machinery and emphasis on sanitation and clean water. It contrasts steam cleaning with inferior washwoman practices and notes careful attention to ventilation, supplies, and customer cleanliness. Mr Heller explains methods and local pride grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Jana
Ines
Unes
Hellder
Athens educators praise fifty man education push in Georgia
Athens teachers joined Atlanta business leaders at a meeting led by Hon. Samuel M. Inman to review the fifty committee plan for educational reform. The gathering, described as the most enthusiastic in state history, bridged business and educational views with clear support for Prof. Wooster’s Georgia needs review and a broadened educational program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Atlanta
Samuel M. Inman
Tt Ia
Barrow
Presdent Branson
Wooster
Stewart
Georgia Educational Association
Macon
Georgia
Ransom Elected President of Cotton Seed Crushers Association
L A Ransom of Atlanta elected president of the Inter State Cotton Seed Crushers Association at Jamestown annual meeting. Headquarters move to Georgia and Atlanta. The group, backed by 30 million dollars in capitalization, aims to promote cotton seed and by products across the South. Dr J W Wiley of the USDA praised cotton seed oil as a rising South asset and predicted future prominence. Rules changes for members were adopted and will be published. Georgia’s selection reflects state leadership in the nation’s cotton economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
L. A. Ransom
Cotton Seed Crushers Association
Jamestown
Georgia
Cotton Association
Ransom
South
J. W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Honest business tone ad from old catalog style
An OCR damaged advertisement promises cash for "fae of Catarrh" and mentions J. Cheney and company credit claims. It asserts long acquaintance with F. J. Er and asserts financial integrity, offering testimonials free and a price per bottle, in a vintage sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney &C
F. J. Er
Marvin
Piaiseugens
Pola Bs
Maj G C Spears Laid To Rest In Athens
Maj G C Spears died after a long illness from a stroke of paralysia at age seventy two. A Kentucky native and longtime Athens resident, he passed away Sunday morning at his brother in law W H Holman's home. Funeral held at Holman residence assisted by Rev W H Young with pallbearers A H Hodgson T J Scott Howell Cobb M W Brown A G Eldey and E I Smith. burial in Oconee cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Holman
G. C. Spears
Maj. Spears
Kentucky
Athens
Mr. Holman
W. H. Young
First Baptist Church
Messrs
A. H. Hodgson
T. J. Scott
Howell Cobb
M. W. Brown
A. G. Eldey
E. I. Smith
Oconee Cemetery
Quick relief promise for sprains with Chamberlain balm
An advertisement claims sprains heal quickly by freely bathing the involved parts with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and giving absolute rest. The notice lists H. R. Palmer & Sons, W. J. Smith & Bro, L. Canning, B. C. McEvoy, and Orr Drug Co. as sellers in Athena, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro. L
Dr Joseph Jacobs Plans Tablet Memorial for Dr Long
Dr Joseph Jacobs of Atlanta intends to honor the late Dr Crawford Long, discoverer of anaesthesia, by placing a bronze tablet on the Broad street building that housed Long’s office. The tablet notes Long’s early medical practice in this city and is to be installed soon. De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills offer relief for backache and urinary troubles, sold by Orr Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford W. Long
Broad Street
Joseph Jacobs
Atlanta
Long
J. H. Dootson
College Avenue
Jackson Street
Jacobs
Orr Drug Co
First Creditors Meeting Held for Bowen Bankrupt in Canon Ga
The first creditors meeting for J. H. Bowen of Canon Georgia was held yesterday in Judge Upson’s bankruptcy office. Attorneys Worley Adams and S. C. Upson represented Bowen while J. C. Bord Victor Smith and C. P. Harris appeared for creditors. Liabilities are about five thousand dollars with assets around three thousand. J. T. Lassiter of Atlanta was appointed receiver. Present creditors included Willis Reagan T. J. Stovall and W. A. Wardy of Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bowen
Canon
F. L. Upson
Messra. Worley Adams
Royston
C. Upson
Bowen
Messrs
J. C. Bord
Victor Smith
Atlanta
C. P. Harris
Elberton
J. T. Lassiter
Willis Reagan
T. J. Stovall
W. A. Wardy
Cure for sore nipples using Chamberlains salve
Mothers troubled by sore nipples may find relief by applying Chamberlains salve immediately after nursing and wiping it off before the next feeding. The remedy is reportedly used by many trained nurses and is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co in Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Curry
Key West
Fla
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug
Ico
Athens
Chamberlain
Mra
Edward Philips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Cro
E. C. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P .Canning
Orr Drug Co
Boy Struck by Passenger Train Near Elberton Street
A two year old negro child, grandchild of Robert Maxwell, was lured and struck by an outgoing passenger train on the Georgia railroad tracks at Elberton street Sunday afternoon. The child is badly injured but alive under Dr. Benedict care. the engineer in charge of the train died before the accident's victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maxwell
Elberton Street
8. C. Benedict
Wonderful Eczema Cure Story from Henrietta Pa
A mother writes that after five years of eczema and failed remedies from multiple doctors, their son improved after using Electric Bitters and was fully cured after several bottles. The product is advertised as a premier blood medicine and body building tonic, guaranteed at local drug stores for 50 cents.
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N. A. Adams
Henrietta
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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Prof. Stanage
Ascher Mahl
Normal School
Iife
Athena
Elizabeth Caldwell
Berta Faln
Eunice Palmer
Blue and Gray
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
William T. Stead
L.A. Ransom
The
Inter-State Cotton Seed Crushers Association
6.C. Spears
J.H. Bowen
Castoria
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