Mercer Graduation Day Fetes Law School and Arts Degrees
Mercer University held commencement ceremonies in Georgia with diploma awards in the law school and arts programs. President Follogk presided as Rev. Dr. W. W. Grrr led prayer, Judge Speer delivered the address, and medals were announced for essays and oratory. Doctor of Divinity degrees were conferred on Revs. J. G. Harrison and P. A. Jessup.
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Bellvary
Follogk
Mt Ga
Jur
Mercer
Law Ccac
W. W. Grrr
Atlanta
Paul Styles Carmichalel
Tao
George Oxford Ginter
White House
Taron
Jackson
Emory Speer
Taw
Diriomas
Law School
Belors
Low
W. F. Adams
M. C
M. Balding
P. W. Buros
B. H
WW. Wood
Adams
Ivers Speer
United States
Guage Speer
Judge Speer
Mercer Wmivers
M. L.walter
Barrett
J B. Ougher
J IF. Carswell
S T Mudler
Ww. Edenfeld
R W. Eubanks
G. D. Godard
G. Gunter
G A, Hudson
Ben. Loredel
Paul Pins
M. Morris
Horace Steward
Eden Taylor
J. R. Webb
Pottooty
W. W. Fitson
Muthetsy Street
Aethe
Clarch
Sidney We Hatcher
G. W. Yancey
Sidney W. Hatcher
X.mallary
Board of Trustees
J. G. Harrison
Macon
P. A. Jessup
Triton
B. M. Callaway
Arustees
Fire in Augusta Dyer Building Causes Sensation
A sensational alarm struck Augusta yesterday when a fire broke out in the Dyer building the city’s largest office block. The blaze started in a second floor closet near the elevator, triggering a major panic across the attic story. The Augusta fire department quickly confined the flames preventing major damage beyond the panic and smoke.
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Augusta
Dyer
An. Sc
The Way That Women Work Clarified By Patent Cure
A mid to late 19th century style account touts Dr Pierce's medicinal prescriptions as cures for female diseases and weaknesses. It urges women to write for free advice and private consultation, claiming benefits like stronger health and relief from fatigue. The text intertwines marketing claims with testimonials and product names, emphasizing domestic hardship and female wellbeing.
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Dr Pierce
Frere Bulfsla
Charik Fine Fox
Cayuga
Akeo Koerine
Te Pierce
Oliver Aims at Self in Financial Sorrow Tragedy
In Farnesville Georgia a man named Oliver, son of the late Rev. W Oliver, attempted suicide this afternoon by slashing his throat with a razor. He is about forty five, driven by mental strain from ill health and financial troubles, and while the wound is serious his condition is not considered mortal. He was brought into town for examination but is not held for trial.
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Farnesville
Ge. Fune
Iver
Oiiver
W.oliver
Wash Oliver
Olivers
Four Women Wield Hatchet in Georgia Assault Case
In Mecon Georgia on June 5 Wealthy Richardson Corlane Richardson and Tella Hunt faced the recorder on charges of fighting and disorderly conduct. Wealthy Richardson admitted striking Lena Hunt with a hatchet twice, pursuing her and throwing the weapon. Richardson was bound over to the superior court for assault with intent to murder. Corinne Richardson was found dead and Lela Hunt was discharged amid a nervous breakdown.
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Mecon
Fresman
Wealthy Richardson
Corinne Richardson
Lela Hunt
Leila Hunt
Sha Wontsken
Seint
Mercer President Hopes Brittain May Get English Chair
The Constitution reports from Macon Georgia that Mercer University President Pollock says no formal tender has been made to Professor M L Brittain Fulton County school commissioner for the English chair. He hopes the chair may be offered to Brittain in due course, though trustees have not discussed the matter.
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Pollock
Brittain
Macon
Constitution
Polioek
Mercer University
M. L.brittain
Fulton County
Merzer University
Pollack
Professor Brittain
Merzer
Pollock Waz 2 Sones
Enalsh
Jubilee
News Notes From Macon
Conditions of Colonel William H. Ross and Mrs William E Dunnedy decline. Mollie Burgamy case postponed due to key witness absence. A. F. Saerewood of Macon ill in St Louis with appendicitis. Infant and Mr George Kah funeral services held. interment at Jones chapel. Policeman Long Travis sails for Europe. accompanies James Cassidy and family. Clock bid for Bibb courthouse to be solicited at night. Robert Emmet Club to celebrate with picnic and games. Macon Retail Clerks Union second annual picnic draws large crowd at Magnolia Dell. Four companies of the second Georgian regiment to encamp at Warm Springs by June 20. Macon Elks plan October fair. Work on new rifle range to proceed quickly. Letters of administration granted to Harris and Harrid. estate valued $75,000 to $100,000. Patrolman Ro Glenn visits aged father in Sadde y Tenn.
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Tkavun
Geoune
Openiuij
William H. Ross
Mrg
Wiliam E. Dunnedy
Mollle Burgamy
Etbb Superior Court
A. F. Saerewood
Macon
Georgia Southern and Worida Railroad
St. Louls
Myre
Sherwood
George Kah
Jones Chapel Cemetery
Long Travis
New York
Europe
Old Country
Travis
James Cassidy
John ‘Travis
County
Bibb County
Robert Emmet Club
Janezth
Macon Retail Clerks' Union
Magnolia Dell
Americus
Warm Springs
Buguenin
Messrs
Charles A. Harris
Geotwen M
Harris
Mata
Glenn
Saddy
Tenn
Rose Lee Glenn
Two Negroes Die Suddenly In Georgia Street Tragedy
Enleanine Ga June 5 Two negroes died after sudden illness and a fall. Godfrey a negro painter from Grantville collapsed at about five pm of heart disease. Phyllis Sayten an old woman who had visited him sank and died minutes later on the street. They were not related and the deaths are considered peculiar.
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Phyllis Horton
Godfrey
Enneangrine
Hera
Grantville
Phylls Sayten
Wég
Traveling Picture Taker Tries To Shuffle Off Mortal Coil
Traveling photographer Hache Ga, June 5, at Lempit, attempted suicide after taking quick-acting tablets. Found partly unconscious, revived, but wounded. He claims his motive was unclear. He has a wife and brother-in-law in Abberitle.
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Mortal Coil
Hache Ga
Motori
Lempit
Medhal
Abberitle, &. C
Annual Meeting of Southern Mutual Insurance Directors in Athens
The Southern Mutual Insurance Company held its annual policy holders meeting in Athens with the 53rd annual report read and adopted. Directors for the upcoming year were elected, noting changes only at Macon. Officers were re-elected: W. W. Thomas president treasurer A. E. Griffith secretary and T. L. Mitchell bookkeeper. The report shows growing business and assets.
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Athens
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Wee
Ffty
Macon
R. Jacques
S Dunlap
Omcers
Vis
W. W. Thomas
Tressurer
A. E. Griffith
T. L. Mitchell
University of Georgia
Sidney Mix
J. K. Jordan
Hoy Calloway
Freda
Ella Arnold
Ela Arnold
Billa
Richard B. Russell
Clarke
Law Department
Andrew Hera le College Commencement Reflects Prosperity
Andrew Female College in Cuthbert celebrates commencement with record attendance and a $12,000 three story addition. President Bush is re elected. trustees elected include L W Colson J A Thomas J J Ballard and J B Wisht. Seniors read essays and Fuh delivers address as alumnae union plans tonight event.
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Cuthbert
Andrew Female College
Bravn
Bush
L. W. Colson
Lumpki
J. A. Thomas
Talbotton
J. J. Ballard
Columbus
J. B. Wisht
Bycamore
Annie Laurie Brown
Fort Gaines
May Higdon
Quitman
Letla Jackson
Hena Groover
Pidcock
Eta Gunn
Susie Sandiford
St Marys
Momie Covin
Smithiilla
Luan Nichols
Apalachicola
Fla
Fuh
J. B. McGehee
Board of Trustees
Lionel John W. Aiken
Cartersville
Death of Mrs M L Stewart Estimable Carrollton Lady
Mrs M L Stewart of Carrollton Carroll County died at her home on Distr street at about sixty five. She was mother to C H Stewart W J Stewart M M F Cole Erwin Stewart and Mrs W H Shaw. Her husband John W Stewart was a noted citizen who arrived from Vermont years ago.
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Carroll County
Carrollton
Stewart
Distr Street
Messie
C. H
W. J. Stewart
MM. F. Cole
M. F. Cole
RB. D. Cole Manufacturing Company
Wow
New Orleans Church Robber Captured in Act
In New Orleans on June 5 Albert De Court a negro cigarmaker was caught robbing St Marys Catholic church using burglars tools. Police believe he committed eighteen church robberies in three months all targeting Catholic churches and stealing valuables and small sums to fuel cocaine habit.
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New Orleans
Albert de Court
St. Mary's Catholic Church
New Orleana
Cathedral St. Louis
St.,Morris Church
Hige
de Court
Beung
Algiery
Cacaine
Fire Sweeps Louisiana Town Damaging Numerous Buildings
A large fire at Patlocte on the Troy Mountain road in Louisiana destroyed many structures last night. The blaze consumed business houses churches the post office hotels and other small frame buildings.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Patlocte
Troy Mountain Road
Fost
Memphis to Send Delegates to Industrial Convention
Colonel Jerome Hill to head a Memphis delegation of about forty leading men to the Southern Industrial convention in Philadelphia on June 7. Included are Senator Carmack and Congressman Carmack, with Professor R. W. Buck, recently from Atlanta, accused of defrauding and convicted for obtaining money under false pretenses in a case involving a claimed divine healing. Buck's six month workhouse sentence followed the death of a patient after Buck’s $25 cure claim.
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Jerome Hill
Memphis
Tenn
Imaatriat
Philadelphia
Jerome ‘Hilfe
Senator Carmack
Carmack
R. W. Buck
Atlanta
Buck
Anxious To Work Anxious To Work
An old advertisement contrasts born tired and honest tired people. It claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla makes honest tired individuals eager to act, grow stronger, and more steady, while born tired remain unaffected. The copy contrasts two classes and urges use of the product.
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Ayer
What Are Humors and How They Manifest
Humors are vitiated or morbid builds in the veins that affect tissues. They arise from defective digestion or heredity and show as skin eruptions salt rheum sore carms piptes boils weakness languor and debility. Expulsion comes from Hood s Sarsaparilla which cleanses the system and is the best medicine for every humor.
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Hood
Arm of Black Fisherman Found in Shark Belief of Drowning
A ten-foot shark captured near Charleston yielded the mutilated left arm of a Black man. Report says fifteen lost fishermen remain missing after a near shipwreck. Local crews fear man-eating sharks hunt for traces, while Black residents plan shark culls seeking evidence of drowning. Neighbors recall the bar incident and warn of further danger.
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Charleston
Frey
Eleven in the Class Milledgeville Commencement
In Milledgeville Georgia on June 5 the Georgian Normal and Industrial College held commencement exercises crowded with 40 graduates. Essays by Marie Crawford and Rosalie Kurniker showcased class merit while diplomas were awarded by Chancellor Walter B. Till. The baccalaureate address by Dr Harris Chappell drew enthusiastic applause.
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Milledgeville
Chcices
Georgian Normal and Induestrial College
Ellelat
Misa Marie Crawford
Houston County
Ise Rosalie Kurniker
Muscogee
Clays
Walter B. Till
Hil
Harris Chappell
Marie Antoinette Crawfords
Heeston County
Nannie Eliieabeth Crogier
Warly County
Fannie Marie Dumas
North Augusta Electric and Improvement Co Organized in Augusta
North Augusta Electric and Improvement Company organized in Augusta under South Carolina law. James A. Jackson named president with a slate including R. Lancaster Williams as VP and Louis T. Taliaferro as secretary. Board includes Alfred S Blott Walter M. Jackson and others. Contract for railroad Augusta to Aiken and electric power house awarded to John Blair McAfee. Capitalization set at 1.5 million dollars. option secured on 1600 acres Danforth tract between Augusta and Clearwater, S.C. kinship noted with Seaboard Air Line personnel.
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North Augusta Electric and Improvement Company
Augusta
South Carolina
James A. Jackson
R. Lancaster
Williams
Richmond
Alfred S Blhott
Wilmington
Del
Henry Burst
Charleston
Walter M. Jackson
Louis T. Taliaferro
J. Wiliam Middendorf
Baltimore
John Blair McAfee
Philadelphia
Ernest Groespack
M. J. Verdery
New York
Aiken
John Blair McAffee
Danforth
North Augusta
Clearwater, & C
Sexboard Air Line Railroad
Columbus Street Railroad Taken Over By Baldwin Group
George J. Baldwin of Savannah and allies Stone and Webster of Boston gain control of nine tenths of Columbus Street Railroad stock by purchasing Drake and Straten interests. John F. Flournoy remains Columbus vice president and direct manager. New president Baldwin plans $25,000 to $50,000 improvements.
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Drake and Straton
Columbus
George J. Baldwin
Savannah
Messrs. Stone and Webster
Boston
Mass
Columbus Street Railroad Company
Drake and Straten Company
Philadelphia
John F. Flournoy
Flournoy
Baldwin
Columbus Railroad Company
Edison Electric Company
Three Ang Convicted of Riot in Dublin Court
In Dublin Georgia the ality court convicted Mesers J M Lovett Bunch Lovett and Perdue of riot and Judge Adams fined each $300. Acquittals were recorded for Robert Ford Geneva Lovett and Robert Wright. The case stems from a Brewton and Pineora railroad disturbance with gunfire and disorder that led to indictments in superior court. Community concerns cite delays and altered railroad plans affecting Dublin and Savannah access.
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Ang
Adams
Dublin
Ality Court
Mesers
J. M. Lovett
Bunch Lovett
Perdue
Jonn
Robert Ford
Geneva Lovett
Robert Wright
Uttle
Brewton
Pineora
Superior Court
City Court of
S. H. Hinnant
Waverogs
Oconee
J M. Woodward
Bavannah
Savannah
Egan
J. F. Hanson
the Central
Dubin
Gror Tennille
Brawton and Pineora
Washington and Tennille
Brewton and
Pinera Road
Msn
Lublin
Bavannah Road
Sophomores Compete in Declamation at North Georgia College
The June 5 event at North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega featured a sophomore declamation contest with a list of speakers and selections from The Angels and the Bull to Ursus and the Bull. Medals were awarded for the freshman declamation yesterday, with J. R. Henley of Jasper taking first prize and Lisa Cora Byeta of Fries second.
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North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
The
Angels
I .R. Berry
Kérda
Wallace Gritty
Jennie Byers
Eula
Grady
Grives—Clarkeviligees
Martin
Ursus and
the Bull
Perry
Nunnaally
Hill
Monroe
John W. Scott
Orl
J. R Henley
Jasper
Thureton
Lisa Cora
Byeta
Fries
Zenona
W. R. Jones
Battalion of Cadets
Veustus Byers
Sale of 70 by 151 foot lot at Cain and Jackson
At 41 30 o'clock today the property corner Cain street and Jackson street, a 70 by 151 foot lot, will be sold to the highest bidder.
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Cain
Jackson Street
Cadet Newton Davis Sets Scores in Intercollegiate Drill
Cadet Newton Davis of Lumpkin County won the cadet competition with top scores at 100 200 and 300 yards and achiev ed a West record in the intercollegiate shoot among thirty to forty U S colleges The annual champion debate followed between Decorus Painastra and Phi Mus The Decorus led by Barris and W I Chamilee argued the affirmative while 7 H Byers and Cac Shultz for Phi Mus argued the negative The judges awarded the majority decision to the negative after nearly an hour of deliberation.
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Newton Davis
Lumpkin County
United States
Frank R Stocktons
Barris
Morrisville
W I. Chamiee
Canton
Byers
Price, Ga
Cac Shultz
Phi Mus Society
Commencement at Savannah State Industrial College Held
Savannah Georgia June 5 commencement exercises of the Georgia State Industrial College were held in Meldrim auditorium with addresses by Chancellor Fill and Dr Raimond of Nashville. Governor Candler was detained. Colonel P W Meldrim and board members attended. graduates presented a profitable program. Savannah Yacht Club regatta to be held at Thunderbolt tomorrow attracts yachts from Charleston Brunswick and Savannah with many visitors expected.
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State Industrial College
Savannah
Georgia State Industrial College
Meldrim
Candler
Fill
University of Georgia
P W Meldrim
Board of Commissioners
W AR Hammond
Atlanta
J D Hammond
Nashville
George T. Mureed
Athens
P. J Culine
Dulledgeville
Roy E J Kelley
John D Jordan
James Far
Ed W. Cook
M A O'Byrne
Jordan F Brooks
George A. Mercer
Otis Ashmore
John A Locette
Raimond
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Jurge Speer
Oliver
Pike County
North Georgia College
NOEL W._GRANT
Clarksile
North Georgia Agricatures
Galles
Tgtate
A. Harris
Moarrayville, Ga
General
Athens News
Andrew Herale College
M. L. Stewart
Fighteen
Ered Fcraayer Oy Tore
Milledgeville, Ga
Chancellor Hill
University
Geeck Fort
Sy Whitehall Street
Essig Bros
Clothiers
Whitehall
Fonco de Leon
Manny Hill Chita
JOS. A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati
Inman
South Road Street
Alanta
Tod m
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