University of Georgia Sees Large Incoming Class And Debates Changes
Athens, September 8 Special The University of Georgia anticipates a large fall attendance likely 350 to 400 with broad state representation. Changes discussed include reform of the oratorical association, local debates as alternatives, and a winter agricultural school expansion. A university press and publications budget shape campus communications and student services.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Hill
Denmark Hall
Snelling
Park
Europe
Death of Major R A Bacon prominent Georgian dies in Asheville
Major Robert A Bacon of Columbus died this morning in Asheville North Carolina likely from heart failure. He was 66 years old and leaves a sister Mrs Henrietta McDonald of Alexander City Alabama and nephew Captain John Bacon McDonald. He served in the Civil War with the Columbus Guards and later held posts with the Montgomery and West Point road and other ventures including the Graysville Mining and Manufacturing Company. He owned an orange grove at Perry Florida and had interests at Greenville Mississippi. He never married and his death saddens many Georgians.
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Columbus
Robert A. Bacon
Asheville
N. C
Major Bacon
Henrietta McDonald
Alexander City
Ala
John Bacon McDonald
Columbus Guards
Montgomery
West Point
Graysville Mining and Manufacturing Company
Perry
Fla
Greenville
Miss
Virginia
Bracket Placed in Jail for Stolen Horses Near Dalton
In Ringgold Georgia on September 8 a sheriff and deputies traced two stolen horses from T. N. Reed and William McDaniel to James Bracket, who was found south of Dalton in possession of the animals. Bracket was jailed in Dalton awaiting preliminary trial.
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Ringgold
T. N. Reed
William McDaniel
Mr. McDaniel
Gordon County
James Bracket
Dalton
Bracket
Freight Wreck Near Nelson Georgia
A freight wreck occurred one mile north of Nelson on the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern Railroad. Four cars laden with lumber and sand overturned off the track but no injuries were reported. Track has been cleared for trains to pass.
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Nelson
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railroad
Here
ELOPING COUPLE ARE STOPPED IN COLUMBUS
Columbus Ga September 8 Special reports that Eugene Madden and Mrs Minnie Lee White eloping couple were arrested tonight by Columbus police after a telegram from Moultrie Ga They will be held until an officer from South Georgia arrives Madden married a Columbus woman and his wife is safe in Fitzgerald Ga White about eighteen and described as pretty The husband lives in Pelham Ga from which the couple eloped.
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Eugene Madden
White
Colmbus
Moultrie
Minnie Lee White
Columbus
South Georgia
Madden
Fitzgerald, Ga
Whites
Pelham
Military Election in Savannah Elects First Lieutenant
In Savannah on September 8 the Emmett Rifles elected First Lieutenant A J Fulton to fill the vacancy caused by A C Common's resignation. The informal vote precedes a legal election to be ordered later. Presiding officer Second Lieutenant A J Kehoe stepped out as the election began.
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Savannah
A. J. Fulton
Emmett Rifles
A. C. Common
A. J. Kehoe
Talbot Superior Court Opens September Session in Talbotton
The September term of Talbot superior court convened in Talbotton Georgia with Judge W B Butt presiding and Solicitor General J P Gilbert in attendance. Visiting lawyers S B Hatcher T H Chapple Judge J H Martin of Columbus J Z Dunham and W D Crawford of Buena Vista Clyde Brooks and W A Little of Atlanta were in Talbotton today.
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Talbot Superior Court
Talbotton
W. B. Butt
P. Gilbert
S. B. Hatcher
T. H. Chapple
J. H. Martin
Columbus
W. D. Crawford
Buena Vista
Clyde Brooks
W. A. Little
Atlanta
J. B. Green College Opens Sixth Year At Demorest
Green College at Demorest Georgia began its sixth year on August 3 with the largest attendance in its history. President C Spence, with over thirty years in college work, calls it the largest opening he has seen in all that time. Fourteen teachers are employed and a prosperous year is expected.
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Green College
Demorest
C. Spence
Sehdon
Railroad line opens after inspection in Augusta
J Co. W. Garris railroad commissioner of South Carolina officially inspected and approved the Augusta and Aiken railroad in Augusta Georgia today. The line will open to the public tomorrow with a regular schedule.
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Augusta
J— Co
W. Garris
South Carolina
Augusta and Aiken
University faculty changes and reassignments announced
Costs range from five hundred to one thousand. The university printing is valued highly, with much to do. Several faculty changes are planned. Two professors have resigned and vacancies will be filled. Professor Davenport returns from vacation to resume physics. Professor Stephenson and Mr Payne will take over Professor Park's duties.
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Davenport
Stephenson
Payne
Park
Georgia County Superintendents Meet at University of Georgia
The Georgia county superintendents of education will convene in the University of Georgia chapel Wednesday afternoon chaired by G. R. Glenn. Over 125 officials are expected with many distinguished educators attending. Addresses will include Dean Russell of New York and Dr. C. D. McIver of Greensboro. Accommodation at university dormitories and Denmark dining hall at $1 daily. Windsor and Imperial hotels offered at $1.50. The gathering aims to collect county education needs and statistics for the General Educational Board.
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Athens
Georgia
University of Georgia
G. R. Glenn
General Educational Board
Dean Russell
New York
C. D. McIver
Greensboro
N. C
Terrell
Denmark Dining
Windsor
Imperial
Secret Walton County marriage surprises friends
N A Braswell and Miss Kate Beckmore secretly wed March 9, 1902, at Vinegar Hill bridge over Alcora river with Ordinary Knight officiating. Only Judge Knight present. The couple, from prominent local families, revealed their marriage Sunday night and stay with Mrs Braswell's grandparents at Moore hotel.
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Walton County
Logansville
N. A. Braswell
Kate Beckmore
Knight
Vinegar Hill Bridge
Alcora River
Judge Knight
Braswell
Mr. Braswell
Miss Rockmore
J. W. Braswell
E. M. Rockmore
Moore Hotel
Adamson Addresses Large Crowd in LaGrange Georgia
Congressman Adamson spoke to a crowded Troup County audience at the LaGrange city court house about government purpose and Republican perversion. He criticized President Roosevelt and praised Democratic ideals, drawing strong applause before departing for Talbotton and later western campaign duties.
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LaGrange
Adamson
Troup
Court House
Longley
A. T. Dalls
Judge Adamson
Roosevelt
Congress
Talbotton
J. M. Griggs
West
Mob lynching ends after attempted assault near Wenona
In Cordele Georgia on September 8 a mob lynched Bill Mobley a Black man after he allegedly attacked a white girl of 18 near Wenona about five miles from Cordele. A witness intercepted the assault drawing aid from a returning field worker, and Mobley was caught and killed by the mob during transport to the authorities.
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Dooly County
Cordele
Bill Mobley
Wenona
Hhs
Alfred Roach To Be Tried In Cherokee County Ga
Sheriff Bedelle brought Alfred Roach back from Texas after a grand jury charged him with assault on a woman. He posted bond and will likely be tried at the Cherokee Superior Court in October. Independent candidate Rev Nt. Don Coggin faces Col Will D Mills and Thomas Bell in a three way race for representative. Democratic nominees face limited opposition. Canton ball team notes a recent win over Nelson. Solicitor General B F Simpson reviewed peach land preparations and plans to plant 0 000 or more trees.
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Alfred Roach
Cherokee County
Canton
Bedelle
Texas
Roach
Cherokee Superior Court
Don Coggin
B. F. Simpson
Peach Orchards and Schools Dominate County Prosperity
The county prospers with roughly 500000 trees in place many bearing fruit this year Ex Editor Perry shipped Univeter orchards crates and J V Keith W W Scott sold hundreds of bushels locally Cherokee lands flourish for peaches with seed in demand Breweh Institute opened under Prof A C Whitehead and Mrs Bessle Gaines public schools favored in September Reinhardt Normal College near Waleska reports 50 percent attendance rise Navy maneuvers to rendezvous at Hampton Roads ships provisioning contracts awarded torpedo boats return from New England maneuvers and Topeka repairs find the damaged vessel not badly damaged.
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Perry
J. V. Keith
W. W. Scott
Breweh Institute
A. C. Whitehead
MM Bessle Gaines
Kingston
Reinhardt Normal College
Waleska
J.° CG. Sharp
Hampton Roade
New England
Navy Yard
Topeks
Old Fotnt
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United States
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Internal Revenue Department of the United States
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Florodora Tag Company
Jersey City
N. J
Florodora
Spear Head
Standard Navy
Piper Heidsieck
Soto
North Georgia
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Old Point
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