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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1891

Page

4

Georgia Farmers Back Old Democratic Ship in Third Party Debate

The Georgia legislature and farmers show strong support for remaining within the Democratic Party amid third party talks. Alliance and Democratic leaders in districts such as Nunnally and Underwood express caution, predicting reform within the party rather than a new third force. A regional focus on street improvements and depot access in Athens accompanies political notes.

Ae -Adania Legres Cook Eitarcares Georgia Loge Ioe Verbatini Georgia Farmer Farmere al Grest Oecils Alliance Eighth Congressional District Nunnally Ocala Democratic Party Democratic Wir Smith Greene Dows Underwood Oconeesi Popt Oglethorpe Mr. Heard Elbert Faust Democracy of Reid Putnam Démocratic Party Sen Pee Party of People r,Burney Morgan Vhé'dénkgraty Apman Hancock Gig Mano

Floating the bonds in Athens fall plan folds into paving work

Athens residents endorsed a five percent bond issue worth 7500 but the bonds have not yet been floated due to summer money market tightness. Once conditions improve the city will issue funds to begin street paving and prepare for winter. Through train schedules between Macon and Athens adjust with Northeastern railroad changes.

Athens Firat Macon and Northern Northern Georgia

Tillers of the Soil and Its Athens Meeting

Agricultural Society convenes in Athens to discuss farming matters and soil cultivation. Members, farmers, and local officials gather to review programs, share techniques, and plan future projects for improving crops and rural livelihoods.

the Agricultural Society Athens

Delegates of Georgia State Agricultural Society to meet at University Chapel

Athens prepares to host about two hundred delegates from every county for the Georgia State Agricultural Society gathering at nine o'clock next Wednesday in the University of Georgia chapel. Dr. Edwin D. Newton leads entertainment efforts with the Clarke County Farmers Club backing the hospitality. Local committees coordinate programs and city officials plan ample citywide welcome.

Georgia ‘Brite ‘Agricultural Society University of ,Georgia John Waddell Georgia Edwin D. “Newton Farmers’ Club Clarke County Athens Farmers’Club The Agricultural Society Georgia State, Agricultural Society Mersia McDowell Booth Dorsey

Jefferson Jottings and Court Notes from the Monday Session

The Jefferson column records a Monday morning circuit court session with Judge Hutchins presiding. Dick Russell attended as usual. no major cases were tried. Mentions include references to local names and a note on expected full attendance and visitors from Atlanta.

Charles J.J. Strickland Ee Howat Lamar Cobb Gainesvilla Re 'W Marler Bacon 'Groy Col. Eatmith Howel Atlanta

What cures rheumatism BiB B or Blood Balm

A health notice-style appeal touts BiB B or Blood Balm as a remedy for rheumatism. It cites testimonials from J H Laing of Dawson Georgia J P Davis of Atlanta and Jacob F Spender of Newman Georgia claiming relief after multiple bottle purchases.

J. H. Laing Dawson, Ga J.P. Davis Atlanta

Railroads Debate Ties Up Georgia Legislature Action

In Amuanta Georgia the Georgia House debated a resolution by Senator Ellington to investigate railroad practices and potential charter violations. Supporters argued for public good and stock devaluation caution, while opponents warned of wasted expenditure and limited prior gains. The session extended into discussion with leaders signaling continuation after Journal reading.

Amuanta Sibley Cobb Ellington Bert Howe Barnett Gilbert Martin Fuitun Aueb Burhan Chappel Laurens W. Y. Atkinson Coweta Richmond Jone Gigantic ‘Corporation General’ ‘Assembly Holtzclaw Hous- Hon Mr. Davis Burke Huff Bibb Hartridge John B. Goodwin Prickert

Athens Declared Healthful City By Doctor Bloomfield

Interview with Dr Bloomfield reports no malignant fever cases in Athens and unusually good health attributed to clean streets overseen by sanitary inspector Orr. He notes winter and spring conditions reduced sickness and praises city sanitation as proof Athens rivals southern towns.

Bloomfield Athens Spector Orr Bloomflotit Ewell Jte Nickaeas Athena Ivery Piedmont

Harmony Grove News Briefs and Local Visits

Georgia items from Harmony Grove note C M Wilson’s brief visit to Athens Saturday Judge Hutchins and Col Robert Howard traveled via the Grove to Jefferson Nat Sharp, a Jackson county planter, visits friends in the Grove Miss Norcia Harrison from Atlanta visits friend Lizzie Harber Gyp Stark spends time with friends in Jefferson The town sends representatives to Jefferson County for the session Sarsaparilla ad promotes Hoow's Sursa-

Harmony Haynony ‘Grove C. M.wilson Athens N. L. Hutchins Col.Robt. Howard Jefferson Nat Sharp Jackson Misé Norcia Harrison Atlanta Misa Lizzle Harber Thia Place Gyp Stark

Echoes of Ryan's Collapse Hit Southern Trade in Atlanta

Merchants and drummers in Athens recall the Ryan failure as a major blow to the South. They say the indiscretion and undercutting harmed confidence in Southern firms while Northern houses tightened sales. One merchant notes Ryan sought cheap prices to rule the dry goods market and end up imprisoned by court judgment.

Mons Steve Ryan Atlanta Athens Hanily South in _Athé Hollis A Ryan Fulton County

Danville and Hartwell News Briefs from August Area

Protracted Baptist meeting at Danville with Rev W J Prior in charge. Mrs Green of Carnesville visiting cousins in the county. A child of Floyd Casey reported ill near hearted. Miss Mary Long and Mr R Hopking wed near Paoli at 9 am. T J Brown and Miss Stat us Meadow return from Engle Grove after four weeks away. Mr Joseph Glaer and wife visiting his father in Bow­man. Camp meeting drawn citizens to Hartwell grounds last weekend.

Danielsyjlé Danm Svvilen The Baptist Church Ray J. A. Shank Béng W- J. “Prior L.E Floyd Casey Thomas Lone Near Paoli Miss Mary Bowman

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