11 Aug 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1891
Page
1
An 19th century newspaper fragment discusses cotton crop prospects amid fears of worms drought and early frost. It cites exchanges between the Augusta Chronicle and Charleston World, plus politics about Reconstruction and Col. Watson’s stance on Col. Crisp. Also notes Pan American Transport concerns, a district alliance lecture election in Athens, and local notices.
In Athens for the Georgia State Agricultural Society convention, Capt John A Cobb of Americus emerges as a potential rival to Col Waddell for the presidency. The meeting will elect officers and delegates from across the state, with Cobb considered a strong candidate if he enters the race.
Hurorp Georgia Aug special reports Claude Worley 20 of Dahlonega was struck by a southbound Richmond railroad train while crossing tracks and thrown 140 feet, killed instantly. He recently became editor of two papers in Baort. Miss Mand Barker of Atlanta plans to visit Athens for Miss Lamar Rutherford’s wedding to Andrew Lipscomb.
The Agricultural Committee heard H C White and A J Cobb oppose moving the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from Athens. Cobb argued the city financed the Moore building with bonds and Athens has no right to change the location. debate centers on whether the bill should be reported adversely.
An advertisement extols Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for liver blood and lung ailments and other diseases. It promises a positive guarantee and refunds. The note also mentions Dr Benedict and annotated Code slips created by Zabner for lawyers, praised for containing section numbers and amendments.
The fragment outlines a programme for a state meeting listing sessions and ordered agenda items. It indicates a formal schedule with planned discussions, likely involving state officials and agencies.
Athens invites all Clarke county residents and nearby counties to the State Agricultural Society gathering at the University chapel. The program features remarks from Dr White and Dr C White, with a list of distinguished speakers including James M. Smith Higa C. BePringle J B Hunpicutt George F Payne Maj G M Ryals T J Anderson. The event aims to entertain and educate with a dress welcome and social gathering to foster acquaintance.
The sewerage system is finished and ready for use by the city. Neely supervised the work and delivered a robust drainage network with pipes laid at least six feet deep. City connecting work remains to be completed, with main pipes tapped and branches run to curbstones. Citizens may hire plumbers to connect houses. The city’s expenditure is deemed well spent.
The Jefferson Georgia column notes reduced court activity due to Col Pike’s illness in the Superior court. Estes of Gainesville and Ervin of Athens returned home, Miss Mattie Watson visits Miss Reny Bird in Athens, J N Holder of the Herald plans to take over September 1, and the death of Mrs May Webb at nineteen, married two years.
The Oconee River bridge in Georgia is nearly finished with ironwork in place and supports being removed. The nearby rock cut is also close to completion. Also noted are personal notices and an advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women with claims of restoring vigor and treating ailments, alongside mentions of Mrs. Fannie Wier and Miss Lottie Wier visiting Cant. J R. Nichols.
Georgia legislature considers establishing a state normal school in Athens by using the old Rock College building. The plan, supported by the university, would provide a $6000 annual appropriation with free university lectures and laboratory access for local students, transforming the neglected Rock College into a bustling educator’s institute. The move is framed as a major boon for Athens and the state, awaiting final action.
Sunday morning at eight o'clock Mr. G. G. Shewell killed himself with a Winchester rifle after months of melancholia and illness. He is found in his Jackson Street home cellar, death instantaneous. Coroner's jury records suicide amid city nuisance abatement on Jackson Street.
A traveler recounts a Naples start and a vivid ascent of Vesuvius by inclined railway, noting smoke in the crater and a risky descent. The voyage continues to Capri, the Blue Grotto, and Pompeii. The tone shifts to Venice and Athens, with references to public college location debates in Georgia.
A transcribed brief notes a gathering at a single field with unclear purpose and uncertain outcome. The readable words suggest an event in progress with participants unnamed and no confirmed results or dates.
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