Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Weekly Banner in Athens, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1891

Page

8

Changes in Rail Route and Management Across Georgia

The Richmond and Danville gains control of the Macon and Northern with through trains planned between Lula and Albany. Athens benefits from improved connections and a through line, with steel rails and better road conditions promised. Also noted are resignations, new officers for the Atlanta division, and forthcoming repairs. News wires report a cotton fire in Liverpool with $250,000 damage and a fatal Dover channel collision.

Macon Northern Richmond Danville Devil Gabbett Lula Albany C. D. Hammond Atlanta Hamilton Wilkins Messrs J. J. Hall M. C. Fig Charlotte Ange Gabbett Athens Luls Northen

Resignation rumors denied by President's secretary

Reported cabinet resignation of Secretary Noble denied by Private Secretary Halford who stated there is not a word of truth. The president has no knowledge of any intention to resign. Meanwhile in Georgia Bartow Flukes killed after a violent confrontation with Marshal Goodbread following a brutal act against his wife.

Noble Care May WN. J Halford Jesup Bartow Fiukes Brans- Wick Goodbread Fiers Flukes Fluke Monsieur du Chailly Meinherr Koch

Return to Give an Account of the $100,000

A cashier named Kirby of a National Bank fled with $100,000 and was later arrested in Sedalia, Missouri. He will be brought back to face charges. The notice includes an unrelated ad for Dr. Pierce's Pellets, a small laxative described as natural and thorough.

Kirby Guy National Bank Jena Sedating Dr. Pierce Athens Court of Clarke County Sli Sone Bs ‘Arhiens Cae Ene & Treoday Oruyite Wowit Grantn Anu Hancock Avenue Anu Ia Man Pearance T. G Asa Tpg Ami James A. Dames

Col Morton Introduces the Athens Dispensary Bill

Atlanta July 31 Special reports a quiet Georgia House session with routine work. Col Morton introduces the Athens dispensary bill alongside other measures, including bank regulation by Boifeuillet and a constitutional amendment proposal to aid veterans widows. The chamber adjourns sine die on September 1, 1891, after approving several bills and a sympathy resolution for clerk Mark Harden.

Atlanta Mark A. Harden Martin Fulton Boifeuillet Seay Floyd House Senate General Assembly Committee On Athens Col Morton Univers Senne Gen Assembly Atkinson Girls’ Industrial College Board of Visitor Berner Whitfield Sears Baldwin Seton Georgia Savings Bank Quitman Savannah Propella ‘Tow Boat Co Ryal Sibley Lewis Davis

Eva Freeman Hart’s Gossip Column on Women and Life

A women’s column blends domestic topics with moral musings and a reflective piece on childhood light and life’s shadows. It weaves in school memories, a German lecture prank, and notes on motherhood, health cures, and a poet’s fate.

Eva Freeman Hart Stu

Mothers Shape Moral Fiber, Yale and Princeton Students Testify

The article recalls Rev Leland’s remark that Christian mothers instill early religious impressions. It notes a convention where over 200 young men testified to mothers’ influence, with Yale College and Princeton Seminary students citing prayers and intercession as key temptations deterrents and support for faith.

Leland Theological Seminary Charleston 8. C Yale College R Lyler Lever Christ Dr. Potts Princeton Theological Seminary

Clergy Defeated in New York Campaign

The People's Minister League reports that clergy and their political allies, affiliated with Republicans and Democrats, were overwhelmingly defeated in New York City. The piece argues preachers should avoid active campaigning as it weakens both church and cause, praising the public for valuing gospel ministry and denouncing pulpit partisanship. Holston Methodist.

Pee People’s Min’ League New York City Holston Methodist

Hope Hales Music House advert promotes cash terms

Pay when you sell your cotton. We offer pianos and organs at cash prices payable November 15 with no interest. Each instrument bears the maker's name and carries a six year warranty. We reject stencil no name instruments as fake and warn customers. Hope Hales Music House.

Hope Hale

Patona Farmer Lethal Act Ended His Life

John Landreth a 61 year old farmer near Patona Indiana killed himself with a shotgun. He had been in poor health and suffered a temporary insanity. He used a forked stick to pull the trigger and blew off the top of his head. He leaves a widow.

Patona Ind John Landreth

Fright at Aldine Hotel Sparks Stampede in Ashland

Chaotic scene as diners fled after a report that a man attempted to crack a wall. News mentions fears in Ashland and unsettled sentiment among locals, with vague references to vigilant response by authorities.

Ashland Aldine

Wanted Persona for Pine Lands Correspondence Georgia

A notice seeks a person in South Georgian pine lands to exchange letters with Ee ia of Ge. The reader is asked to respond to the inquiry through the usual posting channel.

The World Is Dull For Elsie Holt In A Country Idle

A scene from a rural home centers on Elsie Holt who waits for a new gown and missing pages from a cheap novel. The porch hammock setting contrasts with vivid natural life beyond, which Elsie barely notices as she laments the world’s dullness.

Elsie Holt Elsie

A Funny Dentist and Gracie's Loose Tooth

Gracie resists a tooth pull while her mother explains the coming of a new tooth. Uncle Ed's apple leads to a pretend bone mystery as Gracie discovers a hole where the tooth was. The scene closes with her mother laughing at the mischief and wonder.

Gracie Mamma Gracije

Virginia School Wesleyan Female Institute Ad

Staunton Virginia school for young ladies highly celebrated with over twenty five teachers and officers. Praised for fine scenery climate and national reputation. Announces low terms and thorough modern instruction with no extraneous charges. Catalogue available from DD Simanes Va.

Virginia Wesleyan Female Institute Staunton South Hanis Simaanes Va Osof Aeeyton

Fassett Questioned as New York Governor Nominee

State Senator Jim Fassett in Washington deflects talk of his possible gubernatorial bid. He says no man should ignore friends and favors while stressing the need for active campaigning and unity among Republicans for the party’s preferred candidate.

New York New Youx Jim. Fassett Republican National Committees Republican National Executive Committee Fifth Avenue Washington Tate

Apple Tree Caterpillar Control and Carrot Feed Mention

The Farm Journal discusses control methods for apple tree tent caterpillars noting burning nests and clipping infested twigs as quickest remedies. It also covers carrot value for farm stock, its keeping quality, and winter storage, plus a nod to spicy muskmelons like Emerald Gem.

Farm Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. Gor't Renolt W. A. Wright State of Georgia Liverpool Grandy Street Lonpox English Channel Dover Godmaning Lorma Col. Mortons’ Day Pie Goverholr W. and .A. Commission Meinberr Zschokke Moog Eva Faruman Tam Eligious Department 0. W. Lane Eprrox Dit Wtf Porcet L T Lee Bennett Department Mauchaperan Gatvzstos Maude Gertrude ‘Smith Alphzo Smith Keobik Children’s Department Fassetts Massachusetts Popular Gardening Iz the H. C. Whites Haven Esyera Saler Haly Yivan Bastan Anyi Paty Wal Coum H. Rider Haggard Udverd Ki Louis Stevenson Wen Bephaleil Vontuin Farseds Parjeon Lily Wargey Wesleyan Gm
Search Courier

Search the Athens Weekly Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Weekly Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication