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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1892
Page
5
Democratic rallies surge across High Shoals and Harmony Grove drawing enthusiastic crowds as candidates campaign ahead of upcoming elections. Key speakers touted policy plans and urged turnout, highlighting local issues and party unity in the region.
Democratic Club members in High Shoals gather over 150 as Judge George C. Thomas of Athens benches Third party critics. President J. W. Lee and Secretary E. P. Frazer lead Clarke County Young Men's group. Harmony Grove rally draws 200 plus as Capt. W. B. Burnett dominates. Attendance includes farmers and notable speakers T. W. Reed and others.
A wedding took place yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the bride's parents home between A. W. Lilly and Amanda E. Mabry with Rev. E. D. Stone officiating. The groom, a respected mechanic, and the bride, daughter of G. W. Mabry, were praised for their character. They traveled to Atlanta by the Northeastern train for a short honeymoon. The Banner offers best wishes for their happiness.
Dr Eph Brumby nets 75000 as proceeds from the Elyton Land Company deal in Birmingham Alabama where an English syndicate bought the property for 3 million dollars. Brumby held five shares of the company’s capital stock.
Rev Morgan Calloway alumnus of the University and noted eloquent divine has been selected to preach the commencement sermon. The announcement highlights his scholarly background and oratory skill as the keynote address for the graduates.
The city council reopens discussion after rescinding a prior measure. Officials state new review will address zoning, budget, and community impact, with committee hearings planned to gather resident input and reassess the proposal.
The Athens city council reversed course on water management after a heated session. A tie vote, broken by Mayor pro tem Dorsey, restored use of the current water supply while new works proceed. Commissioners plan a new system, but bond funding faces Finance Committee opposition and uncertainty.
A Jackson county woman, Sallie Pentecost born October 4 1795 in Greene Georgia, reportedly had an eight year molar tooth extracted by Dr J W Kennedy. At 97 she recalls early Georgia history including Indian massacres and shows remarkable liveliness.
A satirical continuance urges choosing a tender wife by feeding and civilizing her, warning against superficial appearances. It likens marriage to cooking, claiming prudence and affection render a wife tender and suited for the home. An unrelated ad promotes Skiffes jewelry store and clock repairs.
While sitting before his fire Mr W B Gaulding of Oglethorpe county felt a terrific explosion from a loaded pine log. The heat flashed on his face slightly singeing hair eyebrows and moustache. He recalls using powder years ago to clear wood from new grounds and suspects a loaded tree caused the blast.
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a law making railroad property subject to county taxation. This long fight ends with counties gaining revenue, adding about half a million dollars to statewide county revenues.
In Washington on April 24 the senate paused after morning business as Mr. Sherman reported the Chinese immigration law should not expire before 1804. He would allow further discussion later. The Morgan silver resolution then moved forward. In the House the Noyes Rockwell contested election case continued, with Mr. Wheeler of Alabama criticizing the majority report and arguing there is little ground for action.
In Washington on April 20 the president urged prompt Senate action on the Behring Sea modus vivendi treaty. The Senate admitted the request, referred the treaty to the foreign relations committee, quickly acted, reported it favorably, and within two hours discussed and ratified it with near unanimity.
In Macon Georgia on April 20 Mayor Price fenced in eight acres of Macon and Covington Railroad property adjacent to Central City Park, citing abandonment of shops and unused right of way. He posted trespass notices, ejected a watchman, and threatens a suit for a full surrender of the land valued at about $35,000. The dispute centers on rent payments and depot usage.
In Hawkinsville on April 26 a large Democratic mass meeting united alliance and Democrats. Resolutions endorsed national Democratic convention nominees Crisp and Northen. Allianchmen oppose third party and call for white unity. Chicago delegates to be chosen April 30 at a county mass meeting.
Tub visited the Banner office in the morning asking if anyone knew Crazy Jack’s location. He said Jack and his roommate have been missing for three days and he is very worried and would be relieved to hear any information.
A compact note presents the views of Hon Thomas G Lawson representing the Eighth District. It outlines his positions on local issues, policy priorities, and his stance on governance during his term.
Interview with Congressman Thomas G. Lawson discusses the third party movement in Georgia, its potential impact on the Democratic and Republican parties, and the silver coinage issue. Lawson argues the third party would weaken the Democrats and cites economic effects of silver, urging concessions within the party and cautioning against drastic reforms.
In Buchanan Georgia an attempted dynamite blast aimed at the Loveless hotel failed when the explosive was mislaid. Detectives Tripp and Head slept in a third floor room. the blast damaged only that room with glass and plaster injuries. Twenty one guests were present. no suspects found. Police seek the culprit, suspected to be an enemy of Detective Tripp.
A nine year old boy, Allen King, son of Miles P. King, was killed when a wagon load of lumber tipped during a sharp turn in Lithonia. The wagon wheel passed over his head, killing him. the father was unhurt. Nearby reports note a severe hail storm near Antlers Oklahoma and other brief items.
Special dispatch from Jug Tavern Georgia reports a white farmer J C Patrick awoke to a scream from his eleven year old daughter and found a black man Will Camthers who had entered through a window intending rape. Patrick confined him until morning but the man escaped and a crowd pursued him to a swamp. They captured him and brought him to the courthouse ground where the mob allegedly threatened to enact swift justice before Sheriff Collier and a convoy toward Jefferson jail. About one hundred armed men gathered.
April reports from Indiana and Texas recount deadly accidents caused by neglected firearms. In Harrodsburg, Indiana, 15 year old John Chambers and 12 year old Willie Daub found an old gun in a residence. while Chambers examined it the weapon discharged, fatally injuring Daub and leaving Chambers distraught. In Monte Vista, Texas, 4 year old Manuel Cabes was instantly killed when a 10 year old playmate, Juan Valentine, fired a pistol found in a store room during a game injuring the child.
Albany Georgia held its third election on issuing bonds for water works and sewerage. Polls closed with 448 votes for bonds and 2 against, exceeding the 287 needed to carry. Mayor Gilbert ensured a lawful opening and outcome amid prior legal questions. A People's Party plank from Jaxson Mississippi mentions securing height in Alabama platform discussions.
Republican opposition yields to a committee decision to launch an inquiry into civil service violations and the Roosevelt administration. The rules committee grants an investigation next Monday, examining whether office holders recommended for reappointment remain in office and who has benefited from past actions.
Record of Southern and National League games shows Birmingham at Chattanooga 14 to 3, Mobile 9 over Memphis 10, Philadelphia 18 over Boston 9, Baltimore 9 over New York 4, Washington 1 over Brooklyn, Cincinnati 5 over Pittsburgh 5.
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