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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1891
Page
5
Ragik faced a clash over blue and gray issues as the As brothers joined the dispute. The confrontation highlighted factions within political or social groups and signaled a contentious debate shaping local dynamics.
Old battle partners from the Ninth New York Volunteers and the Third Georgia met at the Hotel Brunswick in New York for a dinner and reunion. General Rush Hawkins welcomed guests with remarks on shared Civil War history, and Col. Clairborne Sneed received a hearty reception from the Ninth. The event marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Ninth Regiment’s organization amid flags, music, and toasts by notable attendees.
The Georgia Carolina and Northern is rapidly advancing the Oconee river bridge. Contractors T L and C J Houser of Anniston Alabama report rapid masonry, completed abutments, and forthcoming piers. The eighty five foot high, eight hundred foot long bridge will showcase steel and iron superstructure from Edge Moore Iron Co. of Wilmington Delaware with first train anticipated on July 1 amid celebratory signals in Athens.
Washington April 22. Massive peace time troop movements will relocate regiments aged four years and more if funds allow. Internal revenue receipts exceed 7 million dollars from last year despite tax cuts on tobacco and license removals. spirits and beer taxes rise. Gen. Casey frail slows Galveston harbor work, with over six million in appropriations aiming to elevate southwest trade. Nebecker’s successor to manage money counts about two months to tally the treasury. Counterfeiting investigations by treasury experts reveal artful but detectable fakes, using two-digit markings and weak ink. Ford’s Michigan seat loss hints at a Republican successor, with Ford’s upcoming candidacy postponed until a recent political upheaval.
A Ga letter reveals a Greenville Georgia man, A L Thompson, pleading reconciliation with his Athens maid wife after a court ruling favored the wife. The fragment describes his plan to relocate, support her family, and reconcile despite legal estrangement amid a broader ad for Dr Holt's Dyspeptic Remedy and a note on a local bridge project and a tonic for women.
McDonovac Ga April 22 In the Georgia Midland railroad v G G Weems suit on note for subscrip Pence then the principal 15000 and This is a test case Several others have beThe defend The dant claimed that he was plaintiff s presi dent attorney and ied that only 3008 of stock and 12000 of per mile to reality 12000 of stock and 15000 in bonds were issued
Oldnews copy outlines Cleveland denouncing embellished statements attributed to him on silver coinage. He says the report misquotes and misplaces views, urging fair treatment and noting many expressions were never uttered by him. Many other items follow, including local notices and a tragedy in South Carolina.
An anonymous reader from Athens writes to the Banner about campus behavior. He describes the campus as open to the public and recalls entering to see drills, then being subjected to hooting. He urges consideration of decorum and notes no ill will toward students seeking to welcome outsiders.
Special visitors roam Harmony Grove on April 22 as Athens figures like Mr W T Stapler, Miss Mattie Sewell, drummer Frank Rhodes and Captain Cape Oliver appear in town. Local shoe drummers Bell MeIn and Joho ns travel through the Grove while Mr J P Manly of the New City Insurance Co visits.
In Atlanta on April 22 special reports cover the W. & A. Commission session with adjournment until tomorrow. Col. Boykin Wright led the argument on the new opera house project on Edgewood avenue. Knights Templars events, fountain gift offer, Y. M. C. A. fundraising progress, and city plans prominent amid varied notices from Atlanta.
From Curiaco April 22 a Central Traffic and Trunk Line association report most lines still abstaining from the boycott against the Chicago and Alton expect to join within days. Pressure has been applied to bring these lines into harmony with the movement. In New York April 22 the Sherman family announces a private fund to rebuild the late general’s legacy.
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