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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1891

Page

7

Ledger Leased to E Ingersoll Wade as Editor

The Ledger has been leased by proprietor Dick Russell to E Ingersoll Wade. Wade, a recognized journalist and longtime correspondent for the Augusta Chronicle in Athens, will assume active management and run the Ledger as a first class evening paper. He is expected to begin tomorrow and bring new vitality to the publication.

Ledger Ingersoll Wade Banxep and Ledger Augusta Chronicle Athens

No Trial Yesterday in Thompson Case Delays Pace

No trial occurred yesterday in the Thompson case. It remains expected to begin Saturday as Mrs. Stinchcombe’s lawyers delay readiness. Thompson seeks a fast resolution while Mrs. Thompson resists returning to him, and he contemplates prosecuting Mrs. Stinchcombe for keeping a disorderly house if her stance persists.

Thompson Mr. Thompson Mrs. Stinchcombe Banner

Mrs Haguegood Dead Estimable Lady Leaves Many Friends

Mrs Haguegood an aged estimable woman died Tuesday night in Es hens and was buried yesterday. She was beloved by all who knew her and counted friends by the score. She was the sister of Mr Geo Mabry and well known in this part of the State. Relatives and friends feel her loss and extend sympathy.

Superior Court session opens with Read vs Lowy & Co case

The Superior Court opened with Read versus Lowy and Co. The jury was struck and testimony proceeded as lawyers argued. The court heard requests for a receiver for W. G. Ry & Co. and considered whether Lizzie Rush, wife of George T. Rush, formed part of the firm. Judge Thomas delivered a one hour charge for the defendants, while Col W. B. Burnett argued for the plaintiffs. Other cases were continued or called, with several attorneys mentioned. Night closed before verdicts were reached.

Court House Superior Court Read Lowy&Co W. G Ry & Co Lizzie Rush George T Rush Argum ‘Ent K. Lumpkin John J.uckland George C. Thomas Delive Defend W. B. Burnett Fife Lester G.,C. & N + road company Untif Lyndon G., CG. & Tailroad ALJ, Cobb George D. Thom Sod Hoke Smith Zor Mesers, Lumpkin & Burnett T Dr. Lynd

Memorial Day in Athens Promises Notable Ceremonies

A Ladies Memorial Association and Confederate Veterans Association in Athens plan Memorial Day events with a key meeting Monday to finalize arrangements. General Longstreet may attend, celebrated as a gallant leader. a brutal Civil War scene is recounted. Also reports a disastrous wreck near Landram on the Asheville and Spartanburg railroad with fatalities and injuries.

Athens Ladies Memorial Association Confederate Veterans’ Association Georgia Conarney Ladies’ Memorial Association Monay

Classic City Chat of Athens Daily Gossip and Happenings

Athens readers get a collage of city notices and social chatter. Rail service improves with Northeastern runs on schedule while East Athens backs a Trail creek bridge. Summer plans spark with watering holes, barbershop quartets, and fashion signals. A new ice factory and a hotel subscription drive draw local support as streets buzz with minor incidents and civic updates.

Place Selected for Immense Holiness Camp at Indian Spring

Atlanta April 16 Special Indian Spring chosen as the site for the vast tabernacle for camp meetings by the North and South Georgia Holiness Association. Also news of a street railway franchise dispute in West End. Old company faces bond to install electricity. Fruit crop prospects from Middle Georgia meeting grim for peaches, pears scarce, apples plums and grapes good.

Atlanta North and South Georgia Holiness Association Indian Spring One Street Railroad Company West End Fort McPherson Middle Georgia Horticultural Society Griffin Pfe

President at Atlanta visit and boys night school address

The president arrived amid immense crowds in Atlanta and toured Peachtree Creek battle site before visiting the state capitol and the governor’s mansion. At the boys night school he urged pluck and energy, stressing toil by day and study by night, and wished the youths success and citizenly usefulness. The train then left at 9 am for Birmingham with a parting salute from Atlanta Artillery.

Capitol Atlanta Alanta Battle Field Peachtree Creek Gen Harrison Georgia Pacific Railroad Birmingham Forbe Alabama

Along the Old Battlefields Visit From Chattanooga to Birmingham

President Harrison leads a southern rail tour stopping at Ringgold, Dalton, and Cartersville with speeches as a city crowd gathers. A light shower at Cartersville does not dampen enthusiasm. The presidential special continues toward Birmingham amid farewell exchanges with Wanamaker and locals.

Ringgold Dalton Cartersville

Blaines Reply Debated In Italian Deputies Era

Rome April 16 in the chamber of deputies Marquis di Rudini Italian premier answered a question about action the government would take regarding Mr Blaine and the United States. Rudini declined to admit irresponsibility of the United States toward states of the American Union and expressed regret that a civilized power should fail in duties to justice and morality. Cheers greeted the premier's remarks.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Marquis di Rudini Blaine Marquis Imperiali Marquis de Rudini United States Italy

Mills Will Go Out The Eminent Texan to Decline Another Election

Princeton Kentucky April 16 Roger Q Mills of Texas said he would not seek re election to the lower house of Congress during a visit with friends He indicated the current term would be his last but suggested that if Texans want him in public life they should elect him to the United States Senate

Princeton Roger Q. Mills Texas Congress United States Senate

President's Georgia trip ends with Birmingham reception

An article recounts the presidential party's six hour Georgia Pacific ride from Atlanta to Birmingham April 17. Crowds cheered at Lithia Springs Waco Tallapoosa Anniston and Birmingham as the president praised regional enterprise and flag displays. In Birmingham a loud ovation followed a civic welcome by Governor Jones and Mayor Ellen. Children from public schools greeted the party with flags, and a public reception at Caldwell House concluded the visit before the group headed to Memphis.

Georgia Pacific Birmingham All Road 2 Harrison Wanamaker Tallapoosa Yankee City Head Anniston John Noble Atlanta Jones Ellen Grand Army Post Confederate Veterans’ Association Selma Montgomery South Highlands Caldwell House Memphis Diaz Mexico el Paso Tex

On Trial for Murder in Birmingham Court

A jury is empaneled for the murder case of Mrs. Julia Martin charged with killing her brother in law Ed T. Martin last October. Attachments issued for absent witnesses. trial to proceed rapidly as possible. A Delaware and Hudson gravel car disaster near Catskill caused five Italians to be killed and ten more injured. Hartwell Sun notes Hon A G McCurry’s move to Athens with praise for his legal work and continued service in Hartwell area courts.

Birmineuam Julia Martin Ed T. Martin Delaware and Hudson Cableskill A.C. McCurry Hartwell Sun A. G. McCurry Athens John B. Benson McCurry Hartwell Bank Geiser Manufacturing Company Richmond & Danville Railroad Co Askipe Gene Crary McCaur Hart Mrs. Martin Birmingham Biruixeuam Ed. T. Martin

Woman's Life at Stake Trial for Brother-In-Law Murder

Mrs. Julia Martin of Birmingham stands trial in Biruixeuam for the October murder of her brother-in-law Ed T. Martin. The case resumes with jurors being empanelled after witnesses failed to appear and attachments issued. Meanwhile a mill near Monticet Ga burned, causing $9,000 loss with no insurance, suspected incendiary work.

Monticet Kelly & Philips

Prominent Monroe Citizen Dies at Breakfast Table

Mownosz Ga April 16 Special Mr Marshall Allcorn 73 resident near Monroe died suddenly at breakfast today after blessing. He was a valued citizen. Mrs Fannie Gibbs died here this morning and will be missed by many relatives and friends.

Monroe Mownosz Marshall Allcorn Fannie Gibbs

Harmony Grove and University Mayhem Across Regions

In Harmony Grove today prominent lawyers and editors from Banks and Madison counties visit, with editor N. S. Alexander selling his Harmony Grove Age to J. W. Creighton as he departs for Birmingham. At the University of London style flag rush, freshmen seize the roof flag, sophomores burn it, and a two hour riot leaves J. E. Marcuson badly injured. Madrid reports workers plan a May Day strike demanding an eight hour day in major towns.

Harmony Ee Squires W. A. Watson Banks County R. T. McGrimes Madison County P. M. Edwards Homer Banks County Gazette Messrs D. Harber R. Quillian C. C. Stark Simi’s Bridge Funny Tribe Alexander Harmony Grove Age J.W. Creighton Birmingham Creighton University John Hayden J. E. Marcuaon Lospex Madrid

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