Centennial commencement marks Georgia's great advance
Athens Georgia reports a historic centennial commencement at the University of Georgia. Alumni, faculty, and guests gathered to celebrate progress, with Dr Van Dyke from Princeton delivering a strong address on democracy and the constitution. Degrees were conferred on a long list of graduates in arts and science.
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Athens
University of Georgia
C. E. Dowman
Emory, College and Franter
Georgia
Technological School
Dahlonega College
State Normal School
van Dyke
Princeton University
Ven Dyke
William Glover Thompson
Eudora
James Charles Brand
Canton
William_Maryek Davis
Macca
Eugene Alberto Duke
Newborn
Horace Cornelis Johnson
Etowah
Claude Hammond Story
Appling
Hents
Wrinkles and Beauty Remedies Ad From Dr Pierce
A beauty advertisement promotes Dr Pierce Common Sense Medical Adviser remedies for wrinkles and skin aging. It appeals to women, claiming to restore health and appearance. The copy invites readers to send stamps to receive a covered book or cloth edition from Buffalo New York.
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Bee
Eauty
Blore
Address of Dr Van Dyke at University Yesterday
Dr Van Dyke delivered a long address at Athens University discussing democracy, education, and national reform. He argued for limited suffrage tied to education and for a strong public system guiding citizens from common school to university, citing Jefferson and Lee as models and stressing trust in educated leadership to preserve liberty.
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Reis Vray
Acces Blberia
Daleraough & Gusemure
Atselt
Demnera
Hudae
Caydio
Scaudent Villaze
Ronebery
University of Glasgow
Wien
Ulpia
Ucorn
Republic
Thamar Jefteynon
Nero
South
Froken
Thorman Jafferson
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Wunivarsity
Publs
Long list of graduates and prize winners at 1878 event
A lengthy roster lists graduates from diverse towns and colleges, including Athens, Savannah, Hartwell, Jacksonville, Valdosta, and Rome, with degrees in Civil Engineering and Law. It notes prize awards for best achievement and honors in languages, including French and German, and mentions forthcoming events and a final farewell address.
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Goldsmith Wells
Stone Mountain
Willliam Lorenzo Moss
Athens
Frank Russell Hor
Macon
Alexander _ Pratt Adams
A.B
Savannah
Joseph Worley
Adams
Hartwell
R. J. Bscon, Jr
Canton
Horacio Lastrano Belaval Y ° Vere
A.B. Podce
Porto Riso
Robert ‘Les Bennett
Mount Pleasant
Robert Hinton Hoath
A.B. Hagan
Clarence Crey
Lee
James A. Cross
Banthams
John Temple DeHarl
Bristol
Remer Lane
Denmark
A.B. Valdosta
Mercus D. _Dickson
B.S. Femerviltes
Rovert BE
Densmore
Birmingham
Emmett Oliver _ Dobbs
Serre Geste Bie Rechsei
A. Ladetp
Yopn Lamar
Erwin
A.B. Athshs
Blanton
Fort Bon
Washington
Charles Oscar Griges
Grange
William Eugene
Grubbs
Syl- Fons
Calta Sear
Osmer
Feo Heyerring
Climax
Samuel Duna
Hewlett
Setained
Hawi Hollis
Busna Vista
William 2H. Hoeen
Ph. Gatnesyns
Dan -H. Hepnicutt
Tulaie- Ya
Tehn M. Hupt
Cedartown
Wiam
G. “Wankserd
Sirinans
Predeviik 'S J
Statesboro
Ernest A. Lattin
Einore
Lennon
B.S. Elhorn
Wiliam Philin
Siam
E x. Smith
Augusta
Rich
Art Tory
Praston
John
Eaurone Tison
Simeon M Turner
Qeiteasu
Henry Staphan
Welfen
Paul Bradfieth
Twhitten
Rouge Snitenend
Tarren
Seizure of a Distillery Near Griffin Ga
Government officers seized twelve barrels of whisky at a distillery run by Joseph W Griffin near Griffin Georgia after days of watch. Deputy Collector Brown and Special Revenue men notified Atlanta officials. Griffin was not present, claimed to be away on business.
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Griffin
Joseph W. Griffin
United States
Brown
Arger
Rucker
Atlanta
R. P. ‘Thomas
Spe
R. E. Kile
Grifin
Gold Find Sparks Excitement in Bulloch County
In Savannah dated June 19 a special report states W W Brennen of Laston found two pots of gold in Bulloch County causing intense local interest. Farm hands dig at night while guards protect the site to prevent others from taking the hidden treasure. The Columbus District Conference at Talbotton resumes Feb 7 with Rev A Thomas and presiding elder Dr G N McDowell among attendees. ministers include Dr Dawman and Dr Rebarte, with delegates from the South Macon district.
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Savannah
Bulloch County
W. W. Brennen
Laston
Columbus
Talbotten
Thomas
G .N. McDowell
Dawman
Emory Valleys
Reb.arte
Wesleyan College
Buen
Andrew Fernie College
Cuthbert
Jofa. McGhee
Mutilation of Office Records Reported in City Office
Disorder emerges as inspectors’ books and papers vanish from city records. Detectives probe missing entries tied to waterworks inspectors and private ledgers. Investigations continue with expected reports and further work looming for staff amid missing material and potential misconduct.
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Rnin
Cath
Second Georgia Regiment to Camp at Warm Springs
The Macon soldiers prepare for ten days of camp at Warm Springs starting tomorrow under Colonel B D Huguenin of Macon. Ten of twelve companies are to attend with company detachments from Macon and surrounding towns including Hussars Floyd Rifles and various named detachments from nearby places.
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Georgia ‘Regiment
Macon
Gtorwia
Rasimerit Avill
Warm Springs
Dublig
Cy Pavisa
Capsoe
D. Tenniie
Marion’ Turter
Bayisinsville
Warren Pay G
Barnesville
Swatts
Thomanville
J. Eyurer
Forsyth
L. M. Napier
Griffin
J. H. Smith
Baseman
Charles Aan
Niles
Captain Jones
Iain Corbin
Bestdéi cHiea
Sreapraty
Cary Named To Macon Elks Street Fair Executive Board
Macon Georgia on June 19 special report states H F Cary the railroad man is appointed to the executive committee for the Macon street fair to be held next October under the Elks. He replaces C Pendleton who resigned due to press of duties. Other members are Mayor Bridges Smith John C Eada Major C D Findlay and E J Martin. The group aims to ensure a successful fair under their guidance.
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van Dyke
Athess
van, Dyke
H. F. Cary
Macon
EH. F. Gary
the Elks
C. Pendleton
Macon Telegraph
Bridges Smith
John C. Eada
C.D. Findlay
Findlay Iron Works
E. J. Martn
Algbama Business College
Cary i
Etna
Jubiled at Mt de Sales Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Mt de Sales academy in Macon Georgia celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary as a Catholic girls school with a varied commencement program and a morning graduation. An evening drama by the students drew a large audience. A Saturday morning high mass will be offered at the academy with Rev B J Kelly officiating and music by the St Joseph's church choir.
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Macon
Mt.de Sales Academy
Tabraday
Brant 'Wis
B. J. Kelly
Dod
St. Joseph's Church
Funeral of Mr Gputzec Held at 4:40 PM
Large attendance at the burial service conducted by Rabbi Moreisson. Interment followed at William Wolff Cemetery with pallbearers including Menara Charles Wachtel L Newman M Harris J Hirech G Bernd and John Hartz. Temporary administrator L J Dinkler appointed for the restaurant goods perishable items.
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Rabbi Moreisson
Wiliam Wolff Cemetery
Menara
Charles Wachtel
L. Newman
M. Harris
J. Hirech
G Bernd
John Hartz
Futzel
L. J. Dinkler
Accident injures prominent bank bookkeeper in Macon
Macon Georgia June 99 Spetini acc Murrah W a well known bookkeeper at the American National Bank was knocked from a buggy by a frightened horse. He suffered bruises and will be detained at home several days. The incident occurred when Mr Engish left his team in front of a Vineville store.
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Macon
Spetini
W. Murrah
American National Bank
J. B. English
Murrah
Engish
Vineville
Banquet Stuns with Alumni Commencement Night in Athens
Six hundred alumni filled the hall for a twilight banquet to honor the university. Speakers including President C. E. Dewman and Chancellor Walter B. Hill drew praise as the event closed with broad acclaim. Pleasant A. Stovall and others lauded the university spirit and progress.
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Hall
Telly
R. Hodesori
Billups Paulzy
Athen
Peisident
Olynel
Sambel Spencer
Southern Railread
Goutmerce
Pensacola
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah
Candler
Gyorga
C. E. Dewman
Emory College
Emory
Slumat
John ‘Terople Graves
Athens
Walter B. Hill
The
Universit
Fifi
Tem
Henry G. Turner
Capes Made Against Several Citizens at Waycross
In Waycross Georgia on June 9 a city court heard gaming cases involving prominent locals. The state won a first verdict against W W Phillips amid crowded courtroom interest. Detective J H Word testified, causing sensational questioning. Thirty five indictments are planned to be fought. cases adjourned to tomorrow with Toomer Reynolds defending and Crawley Wilson for the state.
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Waycross
W. W. Phillips
J. H. “Word
Toomer & Reynolds
Deterisd
Aad
Crawley
Leon A. Wilson
Kennon Says He Will Not Run Away Again
Savannah Ga June 19 Superintendent Reilly received a telegram from Atlanta Chief Lat requesting the return of Warren Kennon to the past week his father awaited news with no reply Kennon expresses joy at the prospect of returning home tears up as he says he will never leave again and just wants to get home.
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Warren Kennon
Savannah
Reilly
Lat
Atlanta
Warren Kennot
Labor Taxation for Schools Favored by Alabama Educators
In Montgomery on June 19 delegates from public schools and allied educators discussed school taxation. With several professors and doctors present, they endorsed a plan to allow counties to levy up to an extra mill for schools, pledging concerted effort to push an ordinance through.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Een Eth
Tocal
Birmingham
Smith
Galdwater
Cuntlingham
Graham
Cec
Savannah Sylvania railroad placed under receiver
The Sylvania railroad running from Sylvania to Rocky Ford in fifteen and a half miles was placed in receivership by Judge B D Evang at Sandersville on the Central of Georgia's petition. W M Hobby of Sylvania named receiver. the line allegedly defaulted on a $3,000 mortgage from 1855 and has since paid no interest, now accrued to about 76,699. The Central seeks foreclosure and sale of the road.
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Savannah
Sylvania Railroad
Sylvania
Rocky Ford
B. D. Evang
Middle Georgia Circuit
Sandersville
Central of Georgia
W. M. Hobby
Bobby
Central Railway
The
Central
Tis
Evans
Gatse Suly
P.D. Dafiln
Adameon Invited to Address Tammany Ball Club
Judge W C Adameon congressman from the fourth district has just returned from Athens centennial and will address the Columbia Democratic Club at Tammany Hall New York on its anniversary. He has accepted the invitation after years of missing commensurate solicitations. Lieutenant Hari I Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Fudee Brown of Carrollton, has left for official duty with government engineers in the Philippines after graduating with top honors from West Point military academy.
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Tammany Ball Club
Lerroliton
W. C. Adameon
Athens
Orly
Columbia Democratic Club
Tammany Ball
New York
Carrollton
Gilwort
Speedei
Hari I. “Brown
Fudee
W. F. Brown
West
Potat Military Academy
Corps of Government Engineers
Philippines
Essig Brothers Advertises Broad Stock For Summer Wear
Follow the Man. Never miss a good deal as Essig Brothers promotes comfort in stock with flannel and suits from 6.00 to 12.59, coats and vests, serge coats, odd trousers, summer underwear, and a $1.00 straw hat, inviting customers to inspect the selections in Atlanta.
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ESSIG
BROS
Atlanta
Dr J B Chisholm resigns as county physician
Savannah June 19 Special war over smallpox neglects in Chatham County ends with the forced resignation of Dr T B Chisholm who had served since 1886. A heated conference with the county commissioners preceded the move, and Dr J G Keller was elected to succeed him at a salary of 1500 a year.
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Savannah
Brunner
Dale
T. B. Chisholm
Emmiy
le. Chisholm
I Mitchell Funeral in Carrollton Georgia Bowdon Elderly Citizen
I L Mitchell an old Bowdon citizen died Monday and was laid to rest at Bowdon cemetery yesterday evening. He was well connected in local business and longtime supporter of Bowdon College. He lived there for many years and was considered a valuable citizen.
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I. Mitchell
Carrollton
I. L. Mitchell
Bowdon
Miles
Bowdan Calleze
Diver Pat Collins Drowns Off Pensnsula Bay
Pat Collins a famed gulf coast diver died in Pensnsula Bay when a fall from a small boat left him in the water as three workmen watched. He was helping erect a pavilion at the bay shore before the accident. Rescue attempts followed but he could not be saved.
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Pat Collins
Pensnsula
Pat Colt
Gulf Coast
Collins
Pefora
Meee
Alabama Troops to Encamp This Summer Order Expected
Governor Jelks decided to order the usual summer encampment of the Alabama state troops. Funds allowed, finances deemed satisfactory. Officers to meet next Monday to fix time and place and decide whether regiments camp separately or as a brigade.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jelss
Jelks
Local Death Interred After City Transport to Boston
Truncated notice reports a body shipped from the Central last night to Boston for interment. The deceased was connected to Atlante Palzotton area communities with a sister Mrs. Hope at 163 Washington Street.
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Prarboripes
Atlante
Palzotton
Hope
Washington ‘Street
Bostick
Gar
Gainesville Street Railway Franchise Sought by Investors
General A J Warner and associates urged Gainesville city council to grant franchises for an electric street railway over city streets and to Dahlon ega a twenty five mile line to the Chattahoochee river area. They claim rights of way secured along most of the route and expect to begin work soon with plans to extend to Pacolet and Gainesville cotton mills and a riverfront resort in time.
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Gainesville
A. J. Warner
City of
Dahlonega
Maxtt
Dablonega
Chattahoochee
Bulla
Pacolet
Building & Mae
Chattahoochee River
Green Street
Making'e
Wille
Gome
Open Charleston Dispensary Probe Edges Toward Indictments
Judge Penet reports in Charleston that 50 dispensary cases were heard, with most returns as no bills. He urges grand jury action against violators while noting open violations persist. Sensations expected as judge Betz conducts quiet jury investigations amid concerns over jury bias and widespread blind tacts in the city.
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Charleston
Penet
Charléston
Betch
Rere Ta Vecklag
Wedding at Chipley Ga as Mina Zenni McGea Weds
A wedding ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents in Chipley Georgia. Rev T M Bowden officiated. The newly wedded couple were accompanied by the groom's brother W D Britt who sent them to Columbus after the ceremony.
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Chipley
Tunas
Mina Zenni
Britt
T. M Bowden
W. D. Britt
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