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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1891

Page

6

Cotton convention urged for Atlanta meeting in September

South Carolina State Alliance votes to invite Southern Alliances to a cotton convention in Atlanta to discuss acreage, handling, and marketing of cotton. The move aims to unify growers, with representation invited from state alliances and colored alliances, and calls for broad attendance statewide.

State Alliance of South Carolina Tillman Terrell Atlanta South Seber Aricultural Associations As Well As the’ Farmers’ Alliance Colored Alliance

District Conference of Athens South Held at White Plains

The 26th District Conference of the Athens district of the M. E. Church South met in White Plains on July 22 1891. Rev. M. Monin presided with Rev. H H Parke and Rev. A J Hughes delivering sermons. Delegates and laity discussed church state temperance finances Sabbath observance and public worship and elected delegates to the next annual conference in Cartersville.

Athens M. E. Church South Monin Greensboro Thursda Tappan White Plains H. H. Parke J. S. Bryan Peter J. Johnson A.J. Hughes Cartersville Meera Geo. R.ihe W. H. Morton Tlocna J F. Dillard R. Kendrick M. H. Tho J. On Sorelle E. A. Gray Ie Institute Pennewir Oomaree Ken W. F. Smith Voex HE. H. Parks Sloe J.B Allen Allen R. Chapple Masons Clarke County Lizzie Watkins Moulayic M. Herre

Harmony Grove Items Highlight Social And Local Progress

Local notes report W. W. Bratt visiting Winterville, Squire Tim Neal circulating in Banks County, Mrs. H. C. Williford at White Sulphur Springs, and an Alliance rally planned for Aug. 21. Stores under construction by Power and Williford. Elated farmers buying goods. Dr. E. F. Adair occupies new office on Carnesville avenue. Oconee Superior Court opens in Watkinsville with Athens lawyers attending. Miss Mary Lou Gresham visiting Cloverhurst. stories recount a historic and small gold mine on Broad Street, Athens with indications of renewed interest.

E. F. Adair Dr’s Carnesville Avenue Olp Goto Miver Athens Broad Street Tanyard John Gilleland W. A. Gilleland Howe Clarke County Gorgin Richard Wiigon James Shanyon David Conger Woich Henry Hillimd Danielsville Row Gere Lucina J Martha Wilson Fifa Brownings Dackly Uae Saalz Eliza L Newwood Gilera Eater Ava Atl Eliza L Thomas H. Wilson Stele

The Little Huckleberry Herb Mentioned as Remedy

A fragment notes a plant growing along hills and mountains containing an active principle said to be a remedy. It mentions a doctor and a healer but provides no clear context or outcomes.

Es Pianers

Grand Alliance Rally Draws Thousands to Homer Ga

In Homer Georgia on July 27 a large crowd attended an Alliance rally led by N J Henderson. Speeches by Col Oscar Brown and Rev Thomas highlighted a celebration with schoolchildren singing. Emma Perkins left Homer for unnamed travels as the event concluded.

Homer Grand Alliance Homen Vince Gee Banks Bae Court House Alliance J. R. Henderson Crawford Ny » Col’s P. M. Edwards Oscar Brown Brot Citates Thomas Emma Perkins Norwmat

A Busy Grove Community Report From Harwony Grove

Harwony Grove notes July 28 with local visits and travels including M Bentosis to Athens and Will Hadmah to Gate City. Gainesville Female College president A W Van Hoose visits and local resident Mr Severon tends a ill brother. Sucklen's Arnica salve is advertised as a 25 cent remedy for skin ailments with a money back guarantee.

Harwony Grove M. Bentosis Athens Will Hadmah Gate City A. W. van Hoose Gainesville Mat Jey Vent Bates Our Town Carleton Madison Bob Quillian Ceteree Cheney John Crawford :&Co

Mysterious Blow Tragedy on Prince Avenue

A serious assault on Prince avenue near Harbin's and Angland's leaves Ben Collins, about 15, seriously injured with a broken arm and possible spinal injury. Police hold three suspects, with two more believed involved. the attack is described as brutal and merciless.

Prince Avenue Ben Collins W. 8 Whaley Ed Armstrong Bob Smith Bob Craddock Asault Kelley Goodrum Collins Bemp Clarke County

Carnesville Notes on Local Building and Visits

July reports from Carnesville note J J Suddeth of Jefferson visiting relatives nearby and starting brick work on a new store to improve business. A Sunday morning visit from locals and remarks on land as fine as metal highlight local activity.

Carnesville J.J. Suddeth Jefferson di Weton Green Georgia Paneer

Contempt of Court Send Stephen A. Ryan to Fulton Jail

Stephen A. Ryan is jailed in Fulton County for contempt after Judge George Gober ordered detention until he pays 12000 71 to Receiver Joseph Kingsberry. Ryan refuses and his lawyers plan a bill of exceptions and legal challenge to seek his release. University Trustees in Atlanta approve hires and funds for farm programs while a Chickamauga camp investigation vote passes.

Fulton County Lama Stephen A. Ryan County George Gober Gober

Georgia House Debates Prohibition and Dispensary Bills

Atlanta July session reports on measures to shield Confederate pensioners from garnishment, a dispensary bill and local option reverberations. The chamber discusses liquor violations penalties, newspaper file purchases for study, and a governor’s school-report note. Reapportionment plans and Western and Atlantic railway office changes are noted.

Atlanta Wright Effingham Clifton Milledgeville Ryall Chatham Senate Martin Fatton Bradwell Perry Worth Wooten Dougherty Swain Gordon Chappell Co Lawrens

Local merchants advertise McElree’s Wine and Black-Draught

A fragment shows multiple Athens shops offering McElree’s Wine of Cardus and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT for sale. Merchants listed include J B Fowser near Athens JW Haupy near Athens RT Baumay & Co Athens LD Stepgs & Co Athens.

McElree Cardus Thedford Athens J B Fowser Haupy RT Baumay & Co Stepgs & Co

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