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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1881
Page
3
The Lowrey Wagon Factory of Augusta seeks one hundred thousand feet of lumber. Advertisement urges suppliers to contact the Augusta firm for bids and delivery terms.
The Clarkesboro postmaster has surrendered his office and returned the department key. Letters to Clarkesboro should be addressed to Athens. Daisy Bain's condition worsens with a fractured skull after a fall, leaving her in critical danger at home. W.S. Holman plans to buy fine driving horses and bring them by June 15. A forgery attempt at M G & J Co is foiled. the suspect is in custody. Judge McDonald returns from Georgia with Kentucky stock and notes extraordinary cotton yields. The spring debate of the Dement society centers on Georgia prosperity after the war with named participants. A runaway incident injures a boy and damages a buggy. the owner is briefly jailed and released.
An impromptu 200 yard pool race on Broad Street drew a large crowd. Homer Nicholson won the race with a clear lead, earning $6 from the stake, while Wynnton Smith faded in the final stretch and Bob Smith trailed.
The Phi Kappa Society at the University held its annual spring debate in the college chapel on Friday evening. Hon. Pope Barrow presided and ruled. The affirmative defended that the Crusades benefited Europe with six speakers presenting alternating sides.
The firemen’s tournament ended May 23 1881 with thanks to citizens and visitors. A resolution expresses gratitude to all helpers for their cheer, generosity, and support and pledges continued devotion to the city in duty. Dr J S Hamilton and J A Blughes visited Avanta on Wednesday.
Police capture a negro working for Mr Hardy that leads to a confession identifying Joe Harris as one of three convicts who murdered Langston, the Greene county guard. The other suspects Jim Allen and Willis Winn remain at large with a reward offered for Allen. Joe claims they planned only to whip Langston.
A city walking race drew many spectators on Broad Street with judges and an entry fee of 1.00. Fields won the 15.00 prize after 10 laps, Stallings took 2nd, and Ed Ritch earned 3.00 while Hugh Willcox finished last for 1.00, amid cheers and university athletes.
The letter from Ren G R Head of Leexpura Virginia dated October 19 1879 extols NevraLeme as the best remedy for neuralgia and headaches and urges its inclusion in every family. It mentions Dr Guilmette patenting the French Kidney Pad and notes marvels of relief, with promotional references to products from New York enamel and paint firms.
A local survey shows widespread damaged western corn entering markets and affecting stock feeding. Merchants report mixed stock impact, rising prices, and plans to inspect arrivals while urging farmers to grow and store sound corn to avoid shortages.
An eagle found in the Baltic region on the 10th and 15th inst shows a six foot wingspan and a brass neck tag with a Danish inscription stating it was captured and released in 1792 by N. Pend Anderson of Botton Falster Denmark. The text notes a resemblance between portraits in Harper's Weekly and figures resembling D C Barrow and William Robertson.
In Hart county residents prepare for a fence or no fence vote while Elverton churches stand on former circus rings. The Elbert county area reports births, marriages, and a consolidation of The News and The Gazette. News notes recount escapades of jail escapees, railroad progress, and Jug Tavern branch plans. A doctor’s ad rivals local news in tone.
The pamphlet outlines officers committees rules exhibitor regulations and exhibit classifications for the exposition. It asserts the event will be one of the grandest for the South in recent years and promises fuller coverage soon. Also notes sale of 1000 bushels choke clay peas by C Donzs cash terms.
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