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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1892
Page
5
Fulton district officials affirm commitment to democratic processes amid regional tensions. Community leaders praise steady governance and public participation initiatives as elections approach.
In Watkinsville Georgia on April 7, about 150 farmers gathered as the Ocala County Alliance adopted the Saint Louis platform and endorsed the People’s Party. P W Durham elected permanent chairman with an executive committee formed. A brief tribute to Tom Watson followed as the party begins organizing. The Democratic defense remains strong in the county amid the shifting political mood.
J P Trotter traveling agent for ZF Collier claims the city violated a tax ordinance by seizing him over a state interstate exemption. He was stopped by police, told not to work, and fined for nonpayment, losing a day’s work and facing humiliation. He plans a ten thousand dollar lawsuit and has not hired counsel yet.
Memorial Day will be celebrated in Athens with no speaker this year as General Clement A Evans declines due to prior commitments. Afternoon services at the Opera House include prayers and sacred songs followed by a procession to the cemetery for ceremonies around the unknown Confederate dead.
Yesterday Athens established the Athens Farm Loan and Abstract Company in Clarke County with A B Chandler as president Z F McGowan as secretary and treasurer C C Chandler as inspector C B Chandler and J F McGowan as directors and L L Ray as attorney The firm will lend money in Clarke County with headquarters in Athens and attorney Ray will relocate from Jackson Butts County The venture aims to prosper with Athens’ leading young businessmen involved
The Athens city council announced it will stop using Athens City Water Works water for flushing sewers and all other uses, citing contract disputes. Sewers must not be used until further notice and residents face possible penalties. insurance rates may rise as talks continue on a new system.
City considers options amid water supply dispute with Mr Howell. Citizens debate private sewer flushing and a complete halt to the current system while the council plans to locate new works. Meanwhile a Dubuque visitor promotes a major investment firm and a Union Pacific express suffers mud-splattered travel in Kansas.
Mr. Dick Edwards, who left Athens twenty five years ago for Indiana, returns to his hometown and learns his mother is alive. They meet with overwhelming joy after years of separation, and Edwards plans to stay several days before returning to Indians.
The New York Herald reports a family dispute between John S. Wise of Virginia and Colonel F. W. Skinner over Miss Bell Green. Skinner, 78, recalls a Paris legation stint, a duel, and a Lexington professorship.
The Jackson and Oconee counties Democratic factions resist a rising Third party with the Old Guard rallying support. AWatkinsville meeting will push the St Louis platform while Alliancemen blend Democrat ties. Party workers vow to campaign, use stump speeches, and mobilize in Clarke and neighboring counties for victory.
A Bannue reporter quotes a prominent citizen endorsing Charles L. Moses of Newnan as the strongest Democrat candidate for Georgia governor. The speaker praises Moses as an Allianceman who stands by principles, speaks plainly, and would vigorously campaign to defeat a third party challenge.
A quiet April Fool's Day exposes two pranks at local female colleges. An old blind beggar sues pity at the Institute door, then is revealed as a teacher. At the Home School a similar ruse ends with the beggar exposing herself as a teacher. The girls’ compassion remains evident. Also ad for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething.
The piece notes Allen D. Candler becoming Hall County Democracy chair, possible Third party nominees in the Ninth, and evolving county actions ahead of May conventions. It references Virginia Senator John W. Daniel's remarks on free silver, a Carrollton debate jibe at Col. Post, and rumors of a Western circuit Solicitor-General race.
The Counties Act notes Georgia counties selecting delegates for the State Democratic Convention in Atlanta on May 15. Hill has twenty four delegates, Cleveland four, and four non committers. The tide is rising with Hill poised for a strong statewide majority.
The Floyd County and city delegation to back Democratic nominee David B. Hill was announced with a list of prominent supporters. In Sandersville a county meeting elected four delegates and authorized alternates after speeches analyzing the St. Louis platform and pension back pay.
In Macon Ga on April 6 the Osceola Orpheum convention elected eight delegates to the Atlanta convention and Chicago delegates. The slate Dr R O Ingram C S Keene S T Lesley H W Taylor T J Brooks J M Meadow S N English I B Hicks all pledged to support Democratic party aims and leadership. In Isabella Worth counties votes favor Hill with delegates W A Harris J C McPhaul W J Hall D J Dupree W J Evans John D Pope W R Black A T Smith J L Baker and C A Alford. Carrollton held mass meeting to back Cleveland with delegates E W Wells J C Smith Hamilton Bogan J C McGarrity chosen for May convention.
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