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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1893

Page

2

Prisoner Rescue Riots Rock Clarke County

Six men and women jailed after a night raid to reclaim Gabe Clarke from officers in Elberton. A mob of about thirty confronts them with rocks guns and threats. prisoners released under force. Later four men and two women are jailed for riot while Gabe Clarke remains at large. Authorities vow further action with grand jury.

Gabe Carke Oliver McIntosh Elberton W. H. Morton Clarke County Rothing Gabe Clarke Wm. Clarke Lewis Bellups Peter Crawford Peni Clarke Eugene Winfry Mets Tey Henry Morton

Mashburn Cleared in Cartersville Church Letters Case

The Constitution of Thursday prints a long committee report from the Dobbs Mashburn investigation. It details accusations against Rev. John H. Mashburn by Mr. Dobbs, and notes the panel of local dignitaries who reviewed the case. The church body unanimously vindicates Mashburn as innocent. A separate notice mentions revival prospects at Princeton factory with Rev. S. D. Brave and Rev. J. Y. Dunaway assisting.

Dobbs-Mashburn Dobbs Baptist Church Mashburn Cartersville First National Bank United States Bartow County J T. Gibson Istrict North Georgia Oreo Proreacter Services Prince Ton Acroxr Princeton D. Brave J. Y. Dunaway

This Week's Specials on Fabrics and Dress Materials

A list of fabric bargains includes 10 yards Chalie at 35 cents and 1430 yards of fresh figured Lawns at 5 cents. Extra good seasonable Ginghams priced 4 to 5 cents per yard, Cheviots and Paisley designs at 6 cents, 1430 yards of Lawns at 24 cents, black check Muslin lace stripe satin 12 to 15 cents, Gretna soft finish Dress goods at 7 cents, and a 38. jonab entry appears garbled.

Gretna Max Joseph Lee Constantinople

Bargain Woolen Dress Goods and Hosiery Sale

A sheriff’s sale style listing shows low prices on broadcloths cashmeres and crepes including 26 pieces Yeddo Crepes in helio tropes and 65 cent vests and 5 cent hoses. The vendor Max Joseph Lee advertises reductions across many fabrics and garments with historic stock like 50 dozen ladies hose and 12 dozen vests amid bold price drops.

Ladies Underwear Sale At Deep Discounts

A retailer advertises a large sale of women undergarments including muslin skirts night gowns and chemises at about half price. Items feature embroidered yokes sleeves tucked bottoms and various sizes with prices ranging from 40 to 85 cents per item and larger lots sold at substantial reductions.

Special Sale on Bedspreads Curtains and Towels

An advertisement touts a special sale with a wide range of bedding and linen items. White bedspreads, Marseilles spreads, lace curtains, pillow shams, towels, and related accessories are offered at deep discounts, listing numerous quantities and reduced prices.

Marseilles Oxford Ecuador

Reorganization Efforts Highlight Richmond Terminal Plan

Reports from New York and Macon detail Drexel Morgan & Co. led reorganization talks for the Richmond Terminal system. Samuel Spencer says no settlement yet while Morgan in Europe may wire consent. Stockholders of the Southern Railroad approve the plan by a strong majority. bond issues to be scaled and assets restructured.

New York Richmond Terminal Drexel, Morgan & Co Samuel Spencer J. Pierepont Morgan Salsa Morgan & Co The Georgia Tral Southwestern Railroad Company Macon Southern Southern Railroad Posesse

Craze Over Religion Drives Man to Hospital

Detroit April 12 Christian science has driven Charles Mann of 16 Maple Street to a dangerous mania. He lies at Harper hospital in serious condition after leaping from a second story window and smashing a lamp and coal stove. His brother Lewis aided in the scene and both men are described as prosperous.

Detroit Christian Science Charles Mann Maple Street Harper Hospital Mann John Sis John Wacker Manns Mr. Wacker Charlea Mann Lewis Charlif Schmelter Zarnitzke Charlie Lewis Mann Charley Gratiot Svenue

Southern press bureau elects Rhodes president in Atlanta meet

The Southern Afternoon Press bureau of 46 papers chose Rufus N. Rhodes as president with J. W. Burson as vice president and J. Pinkney Smith as secretary and general manager. The group plans its own Washington report and may partner with the Southern Associated Press at the Atlanta meeting. Terrell to Turkey and Lassiter for Virginia post were nominated. A senate session followed with remarks on Martin's seat and executive business.

Washington Southern South Southwest Rufus N. Rhodes Birmingham News J. W. Burson Galveston Tribune J. Pinkney Smith New Orleans States Fred 8. Cox Mobile News Southern Associated Press Atlanta Senate Alex. W. Terrell Texas Turkey Francis R. Lassiter Virginia United States Kansas Martin Andi Ady Sherman West Hoar Co Ion Executive Esa Chandler Roach Gorman

Brutal murder shock in Bladen Plantation case

In Bladen County at the J A Adams plantation two white children Will and Aloe Wimberly aged 18 and 7 killed a young negro boy about 8 or 5 with sticks tearing out his entrails. The crime is described as brutal and hellish in its purpose, a dark ages act.

Luuuxis Bladen J. A. Adama Will Aloe Wimberly

Carrolls White Caps Case Quietly Heard in Carrollton

The white cap case from the New Mexico district of Carroll County was called in the Carrollton Superior Court led by Judge Harris. Arraigned were Jesse G Brook Willis Brook Will H Brook John Brook Jr John Pollard John Dukes Fred Duckes Willy Dukes Green Simpkins Dan Rodgers Bob Ayers Thomas Reach John Clemons J J Price Will Chambers Richard Byrd Henry Benford J H L Benford and Price Benford. A motion to delay due to missing witnesses was heard as court adjourned with about seventy five witnesses summoned to testify on Bowen Britts the Easons and the Whites. The courtroom was crowded and US Deputy Marshals Aber crombie Rowe and Jule Johnson arrived after the white cap crowd but Sheriff Hewitt already had them in custody. Eighteen prisoners remain in sheriff custody tonight.

CarRo_lton Mxico Carroll County Harris Jesse G. Brook Willis ©. Brook Will H. Brook John Brook, Jr John Pollard John Dukes Fred Duckes Willy Dukes Green Simpkins Dan Rodgers Bob Ayers Thomas Reach John Clemons J.J. Price Will Chambers Richard Byrd Carroll Superior Court Court House United States Abercrombie Rowe Jule Johnson Hewitt

Heaviest Yet Bank Failure Hits London

The English Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank has failed with liabilities around 6 000 000 pounds. Incorporated in 1852 with a paid up capital of 900 000 pounds and reserve fund of 310 000 pounds, its London office is at 38 Lombard Street. Charles John Uegan chairs a court including William George Iden and others. Auditors are W. Aelin and Alexander Young. Bank of England and others act as bankers. The collapse adds to era of financial jitters linked to Italian connections.

Lonpox London Lombard Street E. C Charles John Uegan William George Iden John Inglis William Anderson Ogg J. D. Thompson James Tullock John Harrison Watson W. Aelin Alexander Young Bank of England National Provincial Bank of England British Linen Company Bank of Ireland

Hall and Slavin Sign For Open Derby Week Fight

London April 13 Jim Hall and Frank P Slavin signed articles to box for the best purse in Derby week Mitchell offered to back Hall to box Slavin before the Bolingbroke club for a 600 pound purse and 1000 pounds aside Slavin prepared to post 500 pounds to box at the National club for a 1000 pound purse and 1000 a side Slavin backers are National club members while Hall backers are Bolingbroke people causing a split and the bout is open to other clubs offering the best purse

London Jim Hall Frank P. Slavin Mitchell Hall Slavin Bolingbroke Club Bolingbroke

Behring Sea Patrol Details Announced for Season

Secretary Herbert fixed the plan for the Behring sea patrol this season. Seven vessels will man the squadron to protect American interests in Alaskan waters this summer, sailing from San Francisco shortly after May 15. The flagship will be the M. S., Admiral Skerritt’s flagship at Honolulu, soon to be brought home for refit.

Washington Herbert Behring Sea Patrol Alaskan San Francisco Admiral Skerritt Honolulu Cera

Market Decor Sparks Praise for New Paintings

The inside of Geo Booth’s Faxcy Market features elaborate scenes with arg a trees and livestock on the left and a vivid sky with thunder on the right. Painted by John Arnold, the works draw admiration from passersby and shoppers alike.

Faxcy Geo- Booth John“L Arnold

Blount’s visit harks Hawaiian flag protest at new government

A fragmentary report notes Blount’s arrival and brief audiences with local officials. The American flag was raised at the protectorate dissolution ceremony, but no cheers greeted the act, reflecting mixed reception to the new government.

San Francisco Honolulu Blount United Statissil Cleveland Dutis

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