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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1892
Page
3
Col Livingston addresses Ocala Democrats claiming Democratic loyalty and warning against a third party split. He argues the Alliance demands, pension plank, and railroad ownership stances favor Georgia, cites sources to defend his stance, and denounces Third Party leaders while urging unity under democracy. Col. Peek defends the Third Party, praises Post, and tries to rally supporters despite interruptions.
Jefferson Ga April 11 Special Mr W L Hancock formerly of Jefferson now of Atlanta was in the city yesterday Dr G C Daniel and lady of Danielsville visit relatives Miss Callie Watson returned home after two weeks in Madison county Mr R L House had his arm broken last Friday while driving a refractory horse he fell on his arm and rests easy The Third party movement has assumed definite proportions in Jackson county a mass meeting is called for next Saturday a full ticket for all offices will be placed in the field The Democrats meet the first Tuesday in May A lively time is expected Hon H W Bell visited Atlanta today with Master Samme Bei
News from Union Point reports a fatal shooting after a dispute between Herring and Fillingim. They had traveled from Greensboro when a handshake attempt led to Herring drawing a knife and Fillingim firing, killing Herring within hours. A coroner's jury acquitted Fillingim of wrongdoing. he once clerked for the Athens Hardware Company.
Clarke Superior Court convened yesterday morning with Judge N. L. Hutchins presiding. The Grand Jury named an experienced panel including A. H. Hodgson as foreman and Edward Bancroft Jr. among others. The Mahoney land damage case opened in the afternoon, with evidence presented. many cases remain to be docketed as judges anticipate a three week term.
The Ladies Garden Club met at the Y M C A parlor with Dr Ed Newton and Prof Hunnicutt addressing on seed sowing and tomato culture. Premiums announced for a spring show including geraniums strawberries cabbages and chrysanthemums with notices for a fall show and next meeting set for the third Wednesday in April.
A fragment notes Weidering health claims surpass wealth with Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mollein. It is said to cure coughs croup and consumption, praised as superior to gold in restoring health. The item reads as a period tonic advertisement with products and benefits.
Fire at the home of Mr J M Head near the Georgia depot early Sunday damaged house and furniture with about 250 dollars in losses. Chief McDorman restricted use of city plugs, water supplied by Rucker compress company. Insurance covered the house. furniture was uninsured. Card of thanks from Mr Head praised the fire department and citizens for aid.
Officials of the Georgia Carolina Northern Railway Company have moved to Atlanta and expect the line to be completed. the regular schedule to Atlanta will start next Monday morning pending Supreme Court injunction decision. Governor Hoyt, head of the Russian relief committee, reports $1,700 received for relief efforts.
The Gospreset Tent of Rev S J Cowan opened with Sunday night services drawing a large crowd despite unfavorable weather. Crowds were smaller but attentive on subsequent evenings. Daily services begin at ten each morning with nightly preaching at eight, and song service starts fifteen minutes before eight. Cowan is described as a tireless and learned worker.
An old promotional verse traces Castoria through family milestones from infancy to motherhood, highlighting the medicine as a trusted remedy for children and a product carried into new generations. The cadence emphasizes enduring reliance on Castoria across ages.
From Louisville Kentucky two bridal couples, J J Brages and wife, and M M Forester and wife, arrived for supper and slept in rooms 107 and 109. Gas jets left on caused near fatal exposure. one bride almost died, a nurser tended another.
Butter Pa April 12 Very light turnout in Butter county Republican primaries shows Quay ahead of Dalzell by about two to one. Phillis wins a large majority over Nixon for Congress. Also reports fire destroying valuable railroad property and resumed traffic after washouts on Mobile and Ohio line.
Gen Charles W Field died at his Washington home from Brights disease. A veteran of the U S Army until 1861 he later served as Doorkeeper in Congress and held command roles in foreign service during the war era, with ties to the army of the khedive.
An advertisement extols a patent remedy for women claiming to relieve menstrual imbalances and cleanse the body using Prickly Ash, Poke Roots and Potassium. It asserts widespread benefits, lists testimonials, and urges purchase through a company offering guidance and certificates. The text mixes medical claims with marketing language common to period advertisements.
The article advises starting asparagus with one year old plants like Concord or Lossal, advises against deep manure trenches, and recommends a deep warm sandy loam site. It outlines two above and below ground growing methods, plant spacing of 5 by 2 feet, furrow preparation, and gradual filling as plants mature. It also covers Brussels sprouts, codling moth control, and pasture care with crop-specific tips.
The firm of Jno. N. Booth & Co. dissolves by mutual consent. Jno. N. Booth retires after selling stock to Geo. M. Booth and A. L. Bertling. Booth assumes all liabilities. remaining accounts must be paid to Booth or J. M. McCurdy. only they are authorized to receipts.
An old European medicine, Dr Haydock's New Liver Pill, is pitched to American readers as a quick 20 minute relief for bilious headaches. Each one and a half grain pill costs 25 cents, with samples available by postal card from Haydock Co in New York.
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