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3034 GEORGIA AND GEORGIANSgraduated from the latter in 1894, and then began his medical studies in themedical department of the University of Georgia, Following the securingof his degree, in 1897, he furthered himself for' his profession by servingfor a time as house physician in a sanitarium in Virginia, then returning to"Winder, where he has since been successful in building up a large and desirable practice. Doctor Hodges also holds a Texas state license and is authorized to practice in that state. Since settling in practice at Winder DoctorHodges' labors have brought a constant rise in his fortunes, and he has wonthe confidence of his community by his skill as a diagnostician and his successful treatment of complicated and apparently hopeless disorders. He isa student who recognizes no end to the road of science and who forges aheadpatiently and conscientiously. Doctor Hodges is a member of the JacksonCounty Medical Society, of which he was president for several terms, hasbeen secretary and treasurer of the Tri-County Medical Society for threeyears, and is a member of the Ninth District Medical Association. He is localsurgeon for the G. M. Railway, and at the present time is serving as thechairman of the Board of Health of Winder. While the greater part of hisattention has been devoted to his profession, Doctor Hodges is also interestedin agricultural pursuits, and is the owner of some fine property in BarrowCounty, which is being developed by tenants. One of his contributions tothe upbuilding of his adopted city is a handsome modern residence, which,when completed, will cost between $8,000 and $10,000. In political mattersa democrat, Doctor Hodges has shown some interest in public affairs, and atthe present time is serving efficiently as a member of the City Council.Fraternally, he is a popular member of the Knights of Pythias, the Improve'dOrder of Red Men and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. With hisfamily, he attends the Christian Church.On February 19, 1908, Doctor Hodges was married at Branwell, SouthCarolina, to Miss D. M. Patrick, daughter of G. W. and M. A. Patrick, anda member on both sides of families which have prominent connections in theOld South state. Both Doctor and Mrs. Hodges are leaders in social circlesof Winder, where their numerous friends attest to their popularity.JUDGE MARCUS W. BECK, of Atlanta, has been a justice of the SupremeCourt of Georgia since 1905. A native of Harris County, that state, he graduated from two departments of the University of Georgia in 1881 and 1882,respectively, with the degrees of A. B. and LL. B. He commenced his termin the State Senate in 1890; was solicitor general in 1892-4; judge of theSuperior courts of the Flint Circuit in 1894-98; resigned from the bench totake part in Spanish-American war as major, and in 1905 was chosen as ajustice of the State Supreme Court.JAMES HENDERSON BLOUNT, although a member of Congress from Georgiain 1893, is more prominently identified with the colonial history of the UnitedStates of late years than with its domestic policies. He is a graduate both ofthe University of Georgia and the Columbia University Law School. Hecommenced practice at Macon, Georgia, in 1888. President Cleveland senthim to Hawaii as a special commissioner in 1893, and he served as a firstlieutenant of volunteers in the Spanish-American war, from 1898 to 1901.In the latter year he was appointed United States district judge, Court ofFirst Instance, in the Philippines, and resigned in 1905 on account of ill health.He was a special representative of the state department in Santo Domingoduring the revolution of 1914. He is the author of several books and numerous magazine articles, dealing largely with Philippine matters.DUNCAN BURNET. To the spread of education and the consequent growingdesire for knowledge may be attributed the remarkable as well as encouraging