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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1891

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Tariff Reform and Farmers Alliance Rise in 1892 Debate

The article argues tariff reform is the key issue for the Democratic party in 1892, warning of the party’s possible defeat if it abandons this plank. It notes the Farmers Alliance’ growing influence in the South, especially in Georgia and South Carolina, cited by Boston Herald praise, and discusses sugar tariff impacts under the McKinley era laws and potential European export bounties affecting prices.

Grover Cleveland Democratic Party Farmers’ Alliance New England Democratic Republic Georgia Boston Herald South Carolina Alliance Farmers’ al- Peentndien Acmiy Atlanta The Sugar Trust

Georgia People a Roundup of Local Notables and Remedies

Congressman Watson writes another card praising Mr Crisp for the speaker ship. Mrs Gibson of Augusta mother of Judge Tom Gibson of the Evening News has been ill. Dr H C White visited the Experiment Station in Griffin yesterday. Col L F Livingston says cotton plantings will drop this year. Mayor Hemphill arrived in Atlanta and Ath en to meet the President. T Larry Gantt spoke with Johnnie Wannamaker about the boycott and made peace. Lace and Silk Caps and Hats on display at Vess, Vonderanu Bickers for babies.

Ginson Gibson Augusta Tom Gibson The Evening News Warre H.C. White Giffin Livingston L. F. Livingston State Alliance Hempall Hemphill Atlanta Harrison Athens Vess Vonderanu « Bickers

He Didn't Get Her Ordinary Herrington Decides

A. L. Thompson sued for habeas corpus to gain control of his wife allegedly kept by her mother Mrs Stinchcombe. Ordinary Herrington ruled there was no evidence to sustain the case and dismissed it. Tuck Henry represented the plaintiff while Geo C Thomas defended. A second item notes fine Henriettas and Serges at Vess Vonderau Bickers.

A. L. Thompson

Georgia University to Add Normal Department Aim to Train State Teachers

A Banner report outlines a plan for a new Normal department at the State University to train teachers and superintendents. Committee chair Prof Wills H. Bocock, with Dr H C White and Prof D C Barrow, will report to the faculty Tuesday and then to the trustees. The program, free to public school teachers, will start the first Monday in April, run to commencement, end with exams, and be funded only by a Pedagogy professor’s salary.

State University South Georgia Boggs Wills H. Bocock H.C. White D. C. Barrow Geodessa Piwok Bocock Cdine University Was & Ee High ev é@ry Make Ita Ie University

Georgia Carolina and Northern rail line boosted past Athens

The Georgia Carolina and Northern railroad gains speed across the Carolinas into Georgia with General Hoke and Major Temple celebrating progress. Elberton reports track completion near the Savannah River, with passenger trains expected to reach Elberton in a month. Athens awaits improved service and new cars. Also notes Abbeville area progress, grading toward Atlanta, and recent Georgia Railroad passenger-car upgrades. Mrs. C G Talmadge dies at half past eleven, leaving two daughters. she was a Presbyterian, beloved by family and friends.

Georgia Carolina General Hoke Major Temple Carolinas Cadi South Atlantic Athens Savannah Georgia, Carolina Northern Railroad Abbeville Elberton Broad River Willi Atlanta Gwinnet Herald Jug Tavern Jackson’s Creek Carolina and Northern Georgia Rail Georgia Railroad Augusta Knoxville George C. G. Talmadge Talmadge Anon Ant Wotnossen Lalane

Off to New York Third Georgia to Meet Hawkins Zouaves

A Georgia veterans delegation led by Col. Claiborne Snead sails from Savannah to New York to meet the Hawkins Zouaves for a thirtieth anniversary celebration. The group includes W. A. Wyly and other survivors, with Miss Lizzie Spear carrying a silk flag for presentation. The visit recalls a 1888 exchange and will feature a grand reunion and banquet at the Hawkins armory.

Third Georgia Hawkins Zuaves New York Third Georgia Hawkin’s Zouavess Claiborne Snead Third Georgias Regiment Third Georgia Regiment Survivors’ Association W. A. Wyly Madison R. W Yy Covington Savannah Augusta Lizzie Spead Savannnah R L. J. McWhorter Penfield S. H. Starr, Jr E. H. Yancey R. W. Bagby Association A. C Hawkins Zouaves Association Ninth New York Regiment Hawkins Georgia Regiment Mason and Dixon Zouaves Hawkins Zouaves Snead Peretens

Athens Presbytery Meeting Adjourned With Promising Outlook

The Presbytery of Athens adjourned after a pleasant Lavonia meeting. It comprises thirty seven churches all regularly supplied. Revs Cartledge of Gainesville and Garsiedes of Jefferson were called to evangelistic work. Cartledge will serve Hartwell and Demorest areas. both named to represent the Presbytery at the General Assembly in Birmingham on May 21. Three new churches were completed last year at Lagonia Hartwell and Carnesville with further construction planned.

Lavonia Athens J. .Cartledge Gainesville Thomas D. Garsiedes Jefferson J. Cartledge Hartwell T. D. Cartledge Demorest Cornelia Mt. Airy Nacoochee Valley Dahlonega Thomas W. McAlister Birmingham Ala Lagonia Carnesville

Adams Buried At Oconee Cemetery By Red Men

Yesterday evening at Oconee Cemetery, Crum Adams was buried in a ceremony conducted by the Red Men. The funeral drew many locals as Adams was a prominent Red Man member. Services were directed by the Red Men with solemn rites. In Superior Court yesterday, a jury awarded Jim Wales one thousand dollars for injuries suffered while employed by the KR and D railroad, with T. W. attorney for the plaintiff.

Oconee Crum Adams Jim Wales KR. & D. Railroad T. W. Or

The Army in Gray How the Confederate Army Was Made Up

A New York Press essay recalls the early Confederate forces from regular and provisional arms. It describes split origins, discipline, and social mix, noting officers from West Point to planters, and the motley dress and improvisational gear of volunteers. It portrays camp life, line formations, and a culture of hospitality, drink, and camaraderie before blockade ends.

New York Press South Regular Provisional Volunteer Army Belon Regular Army Provisional Organization West Point Set Black Horse Cavalry Radford Manassas Junction Fauquier Harper’s Ferry Congress United States Cuba Breomié Point Alabama Confederate Congress Louisiana Washington Artillery New Orleans Reveille Antil

Georgia News Bits and Jail Escapes Reach Atlanta

From Atlanta Georgias Ganney yesterday recounts a set of local items. A requisition granted for Dan Hall jailed in North Carolina on false pretenses, while Herschel C Paris a U S prisoner escaped by posing as a religious visitor. Paris letters to a Fannin county sweetheart were found and Sheriff Montafi captured him later. Governor Northern acts on Union county cases ordering chain gang for Mrs Goff and assisting two daughters. Stanley sails for EB with $110000 inside his pocket after a lucrative lecture tour in 1900.

Georgia Ganney Ted Atlanta Dan Hall N.C Hall Jennins Burgeoyn North Carolina Jenkins and Herschel C. Paris United States Court Paris Fannin County Herschel Earth Beayan Éno Hidly At_lanta Faitit Atia Northen Goff Union County Welborne Welborné Shomny Kings Oe Stanley Explorer Pooket New York Henry M. Stanley City of Maj Pond Maj. Pond Stanley Mr. Stanley

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