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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1891
Page
4
News item appears as an OCR fragment from a local newspaper ad section. It lists staff names and roles at The Athens Publishing Co, references to inserts and advertisements, plus notes on business activity and commodity prices such as middling uplands at a price.
The New York Chronicle reports week ending Friday 24th shows total cotton receipts at 8,902 bales, plus 11,552 bales exported and 24,000 bales imported at continental ports. Overland movement and plantation receipts rise, with year to date overland gain of 140,111 bales and in sight 6,631 bales. Market opened depressed with a semi panic Tuesday, next spring showing larger declines.
The Athens crowd heard Tom Cobb of Athens tell a joke about the election contest at the Kimball. The quoted line plays on a biblical proverb about leaven in the loaf. The Athens Banner notes other journalists earning praise and hints at editor Tom Resp and Cupid’s arrow in journalism circles.
Adjutant Guinn cites a planned court martial for Captain Weaver of the Conyers Volunteers over Fourth of July misbehavior. He describes a camp encampment plan stressing self reliance and practical duties, noting tensions with Captain Owen of the Clarke Rifles after a bayonet intrusion into Conyers tents.
Athens gains Glenn Lodge, No. 75, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, named for Luther J. Glenn. Past Grand Master A. R. Wright presided as officers were elected: Grand Noble C. W. Parr, Vice Grand J. M. Collins, Rec. Secretary J. H. Stone, Treasurer J. B. Toomer, and others. The lodge aims for long-standing esteem in the Oconee community.
From Marietta tonight comes news that Judge Gober has sent word to sheriff Morrow that Ryan must be confined in jail as ordered. The judge notes statements claiming Ryan had a room fitted up with moonshine and luxury items, which are not true. It remains unclear whether confinement means a cell or another form of detention.
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars adjourned after a two day session in Athens with praise for hospitality. Officers were elected including H A Hodges as Grand Worthy Chief Templar and Cedartown chosen for next convention on the fourth Tuesday in July 1892. Delegates attended a reception hosted by Evans Lodge with speeches, solos, cream and cake.
Mr. D. P. Haselton of Athens married Mrs. Zena Cook of Harlem yesterday afternoon in Harlem's Methodist church. The ceremony was described as solemn and impressive with ushers George Lucas and G. C. Hamilton. The couple left for a bridal tour and will reside in Athens.
A telegraphic message summons a young barrister to visit his wealthy uncle, once estranged over a disputed estate. On the journey he encounters a pale, guiding stranger, learns of his uncle’s death upon arrival, and inherits all his possessions. The tale blends a cryptic meeting with a haunted itinerary and an unexplained twist.
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