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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1893

Page

6

Sermons Across Churches Highlight Faith and Resurrection

W Anderson of St Mary s Episcopal led an early communion at Cimmanuel and preached at West End Chapel on 1 Cor 15 53. Nearby Rev Lovejoy cited Matt 28 6 at First Methodist and Rev England spoke on Phil 3 10 at Oc onee Street as revival meetings start daily. Other pulpits noted include Rev Boggs at the Press Team on Luke 22 19 Rev Elliott at Second Baptist John 15 5 and Rev Chastain on the resurrection at the Christian Church with growing attendance.

R. W. Anderson St. Mary's Episcopal Church Cimmanuel Church St. Mary’s West End Chapel W. P Lovejoy Oconee Street R. England W. E. Boggs

Robbed of His Money by Thieves in Crowd

An elderly rock mason Jimmin Gaskin was robbed Sunday afternoon while among a crowd. He gave ten dollars to a man for change, who vanished. Another thief slipped five dollars from him. Gaskin offers twelve dollars and a half reward. John Lilly duplicates for capture. Funds are in the bank. Details from Gaakin and Mrs Lilly.

Jimmin Gaskin Gaskin John Lilly Bank Lutetsy Sai Abetas Gaakin Gilly Scsndt

Tried for lunacy Reynolds Pronounced sane by doctor and jury

A well known East Athens citizen, Middleton W. Reynolds, was charged with lunacy by his wife who asked that he be sent to an asylum. Dr. John Gerding examined Reynolds and found him not insane. The ordinary and jury agreed with the doctor, declaring Reynolds sane. He had long led a prominent role at a local manufacturing firm.

Middleton W. Reynolds Herrington Middleton “W. Reynolds East Athens dJunacy John Gerding Reynolds Oeseneeeote Athens Manufacturing Co

Lost Negro Boy Oscar Dillard Disappears From Home

The father of twelve year old Oscar Dillard, a light skinned colored boy, reports he left home last Friday after a scolding and has not returned. He was last known to be in Oglethorpe county. The notice appeals for help from travelers to locate him.

Oscar Dillard Onumpkin Street Oglethorpe County

Athens City Attorney Race Promises A Lively Contest

The resignation of Athens city attorney Mr Rucker will soon be filed as he moves to the Northern district of Georgia as assistant district attorney. Three candidates enter the race Judge James Lyle Judge George C Thomas and Colonel T B Mell. Each is a capable lawyer with strong reputations in the region and the city is assured of able leadership in the new office.

Rucker Athens Northern District of Georgia James R. Lyle George C. Thomas Col. T. 8. Mell Lyle Thomas Mell Joe James Attanta Newman Northern District of B. H. Hill Daniel Tinney Rucker James Douglasville

Protracted Services At Oconee Street Church

Rev Sherman R England pastor of Oconee Street church begins a series of protracted meetings to benefit the religious life of the community. Services are held daily at 9 30 AM and 7 30 PM with a cordial invitation to all to attend. England is described as a fervent earnest preacher.

Sherman R. England Oconee Street Church England

Mt Zion Testimony on Cherokee Remedy in Virginia Race

Mr T Wilkinson testifies to the powerful pleasant effects of Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein for coughs colds and elate a speedy cure always result in the Virginia race context The statement highlights claimed health benefits and swift relief from the remedy.

T. Wilkinson Virginia Taylor

Bonds Put In Safe Hands After Injunction Lifts

Mr A H Hodgson returned from New York and stated to a reporter that waterworks bonds are in safe hands and will cause no more trouble. He described securing the bonds after the injunction dissolved and the dodge with City Attorney Rucker to keep them secure. Hodgson delivered twenty five thousand dollars of bonds to Equitable Mortgage Company and had funds sent to Athens. A total of eighty five thousand dollars of the issue has been taken by purchasers. Arrangements now cover drawing the money needed for work as required. The next moves by Mr Howell are unclear, but the council finance committee is confident everything is in order.

A. H. Hodgson New York Hodgson Rucker

Beresford's Fate at Supreme Court Ruling

The U S Supreme Court in an extended opinion by Justice Jackson holds that a fugitive extradited between states may be tried on a different offense than listed in the extradition warrant. The ruling upholds the Georgia Supreme Court's decision in Sidney Lascelles alias Walter Beresford case, a noted swindler who deceived victims across New York and the south.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Jackson Georgia Supreme Court Sidney Lascelles Walter Beresford Lord Beresford New York South

Darnell Talks on Redwine Money Traced by Grand Jury

Atlanta April 3 Special District Attorney Darnell said grand jury findings show bank funds moved to W. H. Patterson 32000 A J McBride 19000 Captain Jackson 19000 and Hill family. He believes the money, though not tied to the Redwine defalcation, was borrowed or lost against bank laws. Captain Jackson seeks full investigation to illuminate the matter.

Darnell Atlanta Redvinie United States Grand Jury W. H. Patterson A. J. McBride Captain Jackson Hill Redwine

Oldest Atlanta resident ill after early city days

At Atlanta Ga April 3 special report says Jonathan Norcross, the oldest citizen, is very ill and not expected to live. He arrived in Atlanta shortly after the first house was built and was one of its first mayors.

TaLanta Jonathan Norcross Atlanta

William E Curtis Named for Treasury Posts

The president sent nominations to the senate including William Edmond Curtis of New York as assistant secretary of the treasury and James H Eckles of Illinois as comptroller of the currency. Postmasters named include Jones G Moore Pratt City Alabama and Isadore Zacharias Bainbridge Georgia. A separate note says Oliver P Tucker of Covington Kentucky was appointed deputy comptroller of the currency.

Washington Senate William Edmond Curtis New York Treasury Genio M. Lambertson Charles 8. Hamlin Massachusetts the Treasury John A. Gear James H. Eckles Illinois James F. Meline District of Columbia United United Statess— T. Stobo Farrow South Carolina John Brawley Pennsylvania Post Office Department James J. Willie Florida The Jones G. Moore Pratt City Ala Isadore Zacharias Baint Brine Clarence W. Boshamer Statesville N.C W.O Carlisle Oliver P. Tucker Covington Nixon Tucker First National Bank Co . Ky Bainbridge Ben Charles S. Hamblin Harvard Brooklyn Mass Boston William and Curtis Antisnappers Cleveland Reform Wade Hampton Saourine James H. Echels Hepburn Whitney Richelieu District of

Tragic Lake Pontchartrain sailing party capsizes, several drowned

A New Orleans sailing party on Lake Pontchartrain hired a sloop for a day trip. Thomas Kelly led the voyage, the vessel capsized after jibing, and multiple passengers including women and teens fell into 13 feet deep water. Officials report several drownings and a chaotic rescue.

New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain Thomas Kelly Mary A. Kelly W.B. Knops Thomas Smith Ed Smythe Maggie McCue Mary Flynn Agnes’ Flynn Marie Sheppard Effie Kelly

Brutal murder shocks Morgan County near Madison Mapisoy

A brutal murder occurred Friday morning near Madison Mapisoy Georgia as Harriett Williams wife of Os Williams was abducted while milking a cow. Ike Williams shot her in the left breast and then at close range in the head after a struggle. The killer fled. Williams had previously fled the area after threatening Williams.

Mapisoy Harriett Williams Os Williams Morgan County Williams

The Public Debt First Treasury Secretary Statement

The March debt report shows a net debt decrease of 1 956 172 with bond debt down 453 532 and cash in treasury up 1 902 640. Total cash 762 768 427 liabilities 737 187 699 leaving available surplus 25 630 728 including gold 6 892 23 and national bank deposits 15 953 641. Payments rose to 13 839 220 pensions.

Treasury Washington Carlisle

Premature Explosion in Douglasville Welcomes Colonel James

A large crowd gathered at the Douglasville depot to greet Colonel J. S. James on his return, with a brass band leading the celebration. An accidental discharge from a cannon caused injuries to Ward and others. Ward remains hospitalized, with facial injuries noted.

James Douglasville Davanasville Lane Ward Ee Wedi H. P. Sibley Mr. Ward

Judge Ricks Delivers Baneful Decision in Locomotive Brotherhood Case

In United States court Judge Ricks declares the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a conspiracy against the law. He references Judge Taft’s Ann Arbor session and restraining orders against Arthur. The record notes contempt for not moving as ordered. Separate notice touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with 25 and 5% cent bottle sales.

Ricks Teixpo United States Bane Jce Shore Hosebellin Worther Brothrhood Locomotive Agineers Ann Arbor Lenon Reacon Brotherhood Hood Joe Cott Torxpo Taft Ann Arbor Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive End

Objections to Judd Reception Stir Austria over Keily Affair

Cable messages from Vienna report anti Semitic groups oppose the welcome for Max Judd of Missouri a Hebrew citizen and US consul general nominee. The Keily affair from Cleveland era is cited in Austria as precedent for strained relations and diplomatic friction between the two nations.

Austria Keily Anthony M. Keily Richmond Cleveland Bayard Italy Pope Tesh Lane Sen United States John MM. Francis Vienna Boteiges Eily Baron Shaeffer Washington Count Kalnoky Count Kalnoky To Receive Mr. Keily Effypt International Court

Nominations sent to Senate and postmaster notices appear

The president transmitted several nominations for envoys to Switzerland Austria Hungary Greece Roumania and others while Georgia announces fourth class postmasters. Senate discussion on admissions of senators appointed by governors of Montana Washington Wyoming resumes. death and a horseback journey report from Texas and a local suicide noted alongside medical testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm.

Senate George Postmaster Wasnivoro James O. Broadhead Missouri Switzerland Barless Tripp South Dakota Plenipoten Austria-Hungary Eben Alexander North Carolina Peece Greece Roumania Sonsulesis United States James E. Néal Ohio Rae M. Dobbs Georgia Valme Rick Eckford Mississippi King- David Committee On Privileges and Elections Montana Ashington Wyoming West Chandler Vance Buchanan Haralson L. Bryant Girth Burke County Laura A. Herrington Carrollton Carroil M. A. Boyd Menlo Chattooga W. J. Jennings Powersville Houston County J.T. Burden Rixville Emanuel County G-Y Ricks Tallulah Fells Rabun H. 8. Cannon

Prominent Savannah Resident Carl Reitz Shoots Self in De Soto Hotel

In Savannah Georgia on April 4 Carl A Reitz a leading German resident and insurer representative shot himself in his De Soto hotel room shortly after his wife left to make travel plans. The gun fired twice one barrel discharged and the body was found with extensive head wounds. Police and locals described the scene as a gruesome sight. Officials question financial motives but no forceful reason was found. The incident sparks citywide shock as Reitz, a familiar figure for about forty years, was widely known.

Carl A. Reitz Savannah de Soto Hotel Reitz

Engineers' Case in Macon Trial Advances in Georgia

Macon Georgia April 4 Special The case of the engineers yn Comer is continued today No new facts were brought out in the examination of witnesses Arguments began at noon and won in progress When court adjourned

Macon

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