Unclear OCR Fragment From Upson Editorial Page
Fragmentary text from an editor page lists names and roles including PHINIZY UPSON and managers, but source is incomplete and cannot determine article topic or outcome.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
2
Fragmentary text from an editor page lists names and roles including PHINIZY UPSON and managers, but source is incomplete and cannot determine article topic or outcome.
A Northeast Georgia editorial urges readers to unite in the coming year to develop the region. It praises the area’s resources and climate, calls for diversified agriculture, reduced foreign debt, and growth in manufacturing powered by local water and rail facilities.
Athens boasts the best climate and health record in Georgia and argues the city sits at the heart of agriculture with premier school facilities and modern railroad access. Business leaders urge unity to push Athens forward in the coming year and honor its potential for growth.
The criminal docket will be called peremptorily at 10 a.m. Monday December 16 1895 in the Athena city courts for fail and non resident witnesses cases filed and lis pendens. The civil docket will not be called until further notices in open court. Judgments by default may be rendered anytime on motion. By order of Judge Cobb J K Kerner Clerk.
Testimony outlines alleged private arrangement involving Turner Hutchins and Rhodes before an election. Officials deny improper voting influence while promising full investigation. A council session followed with summaries and public notices on taxes and school events in Athens.
Captain Harry Jackson lies dangerously ill after an operation for appendicitis performed this afternoon in Atlanta. Doctors report the chances are in favor of recovery as the condition is monitored closely.
Sheriff Wier received a telegram from Sheriff Brantly of Mississippi asking for a requisition for J T Alexander. The request came after Alexander had left Athens. Gov Atkinson was inquiring where Alexander went when he departed Athens. Ad for Johnson's Oriential Soap from Palmer & Kinnebrew Drug Store at 105 Clayton Street.
Athens markets show firmness in cotton with Good Middling and Middling quotes reported by law. Prices listed include Middling at 71 88 and 79 8 in the local listing.
A called morning meeting, with Mayor and Aldermen Cheney Yancey Mothvin and Carithers present, approved a resolution defining the duties and powers of the investigation committee. The panel may compel attendance of witnesses and production of records, with expenses subject to finance committee approval. The council then adjourned.
Four advertised remedies achieve strong sales. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Healtroc Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys, Bucklen Arnica Salve praised as best, Dr Kings New Life Pills called a perfect pill. Guaranteed to perform as claimed, details available from Palmer & Kinnebrew and John Crawford & Co.
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