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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1893
Page
6
A concise note outlines continued growth efforts amid severe budget constraints at U3. It highlights tightening controls, preserving core programs, and prioritizing essential services while seeking efficiency gains and donor support.
In Athens the city shows architectural progress despite financial strain. Notable projects include Lampkin brothers’ Lampkin and Washington store, R. L. Moss three story building by C. P. James McCulloch, and the Athercum on Broad and Lumpkin, with new residences planned on the Boulevard. Wealthy citizens invest, small houses demand fewer tenants, and growth continues with faith in the future. OBITUARY. Mrs. Sarah E. Johnson, born 1843, died 1893, wife of Wesley Johnston and longtime church member. she is remembered as a devoted Christian, mother, and loyal partner to her husband.
Approval of the Cali Nquid'lazative remedy Syrup of eee is praised for pleasant taste and ease of use. The note asserts it benefits digestion and provides gentle relief, while urging careful consumption and adherence to dosage.
In Greenesboro last week the district conference heard sermons by Dr Candier Mr Wordsworth Dr Lovejoy and others The town welcomed delegates with hospitality E H Copeland and Judge Weaver were highlighted for their roles Banking man Copeland drew praise while Rev England’s singing and exhortations drew large crowds The piece praises local hospitality and farming in Greene County with references to crops and a two fold response to theft involving Rev Ansley.
Banner reporter discusses grasshopper pest with Mr J P Wilson who advocates a weak arsenic solution to spray cotton stalks. He claims this method kills grasshoppers on contact and has used it in fields against armyworms and other pests, cautioning about water purity.
Athens GA manager receives a letter from a Cincinnati club of women players led by Lizzie Arlington proposing three games in Athens for a share of gate receipts. The letter, dated July 27 1893 from Chattanooga TN, offers to bring a large crowd with a 1200 foot canvass fence and invites cross bat action with the city team and potential visits from Harmony Grove and Crawford. Hood a Sarsparilla ad appears at end.
Hon. E. T. Brown has been retained for the defense in the James Woodie assault with intent to rape case and the Alfred Smith case. Brown asked for suspension of judgment by the public until trials conclude, stating the defense is clear and will be proven to the satisfaction of the courts.
Hon J Meadow takes charge of the Fifth District as collector appoints I J Meadow in Athens headquarters and William Harrison in Gainesville for the Third Division covering Rabun Habersham Franklin Hart Banks Jackson Gwinnett Hall and White. Grasshopper control: Fred Hunnicutt orders Paris Green but overapplication caused insect distress in Clover and corn fields.
Memphis after the Lee Walker lynching saw several men indicted on Saturday. Harry Frayser led the mob. Phil Bode and Jake ONeill were arrested. Attorney General Peters vows to convict participants while public sentiment debates blame and responsibility for the mob.
William A. Pledger, a Black politician, announces he will apply for admission to the bar. He stated he is studying hard and intends to take the examination at Clarke Sunasi pilkmeons during the next session, aiming to practice law among his peers.
A mob in Lexington county lynched Thompson and Foster after a brutal attack on Mrs. Lighter. Handy Keigler was captured safely but later hanged. a third alleged participant, Tom Foster, was killed after being beaten and strung up at Gaston station. Reports say Handy faced no legal process before execution.
The controversy over Graves as author of the westward negro colonization scheme ends with Graves denying origin claims. He asserts the idea predates emancipation and that he never claimed it as his own. He does claim credit for evolving and advocating the colonization plan in his lecture.
The Royal London Yacht Club held a regatta with Navahoo Valkyrie Britannia Seere Becon and Avahoo third in the race.
Savannah report states George Dole Wadley has resigned the superintendency of the Central railroad, with Receiver Comer accepting the resignation. No successor named yet, and the notice notes the unresolved leadership at the railroad's helm.
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