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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1891

Page

8

Farmers Back Democratic Ship in Georgia Politics

A survey of Georgia legislators shows unity against third party moves. Alliance reps in the Eighth District deny broad support, urging reform within the Democratic Party and predicting Ocala platform adoption by the state party.

Empire Farmers of Georgia Ocals Alliance Eighth Nunnally Democratic Party Ingram Putnam Mith Greene Underwood Franklin Friends of Reform Griffeth Madison Mr. Jackson Oconee Pope Oglethorpe Tam Heard Elbert Faust Tanssorey Seo O Burney Morgan R Chapman Handook Fiat

Tillers of the Soil and Athens Agricultural Society Meet

The Athens gathering of the agricultural society focuses on farming methods and community commitments. Leaders discuss upcoming demonstrations and member participation to advance rural productivity and education.

Delegates to Georgia Agricultural Society Visit Athens

About 250 delegates from across Georgia gather at the University of Georgia chapel next Wednesday at nine o'clock for the Georgia State Agricultural Society meeting. President John O. Waddell will open the sessions, with Athens hospitality arranged by the Farmers' Club of Clarke County and a city committee to ensure a warm reception and pleasant stay.

Georgia State Agricultural Society University of Georgia Georgia Athens Edwin D. Newton Farmers’ Club Clarke County Farmers’Club The Agricultural Society Messrs Thomas F. Hudson Holman John R. Nichols Geo. T._ Murrell E D. Newton Geo. E. Heard Chas. B. Daniel T. N. Lester D. E. Sims W. H. Morton J. E. Grier W. H. Dean J. 5. Linton Lamar Cobb Messrs. McDowell Booth Dorsey Citizens Committee

Jefferson Jottings in Jefferson Ga. Court Session

The Jefferson Superior Court convened this morning with routine matters. Judge fined 8.5. Smith five dollars for a minor disruption as Howell of Atlanta visits family briefly.

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Do You Know How It Feels To Suffer Rheumatism

A groaning testimonial urges readers to try Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for rheumatism. Included are patient quotes from H Laing of Dawson Georgia and J P Da Atlanta Georgia praising relief after five bottles.

H. Laing Dawson J. P Atlanta Rheumai Sciatica W.S. Whazey M.D Athens

Railroads Debate in Georgia House on Investigation Proposal

In Atlanta on August 3, legislators heatedly debated a resolution to investigate railroad charters and possible violations. Supporters argued for public rights and antimonopoly action. opponents warned of wasted funds and limited gains. The session adjourned after a two hour melee with the matter to be continued.

Atlanta Sibley Cobb Ellington R. ‘R. Committee House Berner Gilbert Martin of Fu'tun Chappel Laurens W. ¥. Atkinson Coweta Richmond General Assembly Holtzclaw Houston Railroad Committee Mr.Davis Burke Huff Bibb Hartridge John B. Goodwin Price Gilbert

Athens Declared Healthful City by Doctor Interview

Dr Bloomfield reports no fever in Athens and says the city has better health than many Southern towns. Sanitary inspector Orr notes clean streets and well managed sewers reduce disease risk, with only minimal fever cases this summer. Athens praised as a healthful resort town in the Piedmont region.

Bloomfield Athens Orr Athena Piedmont

Harmony Grove Hustlings

Harmony Grove Georgia August 3 special report notes visits and travels of local residents. Mr C M Wilson visited Athens last Saturday Judge N L Hutchins and Col Robt Howard passed through en route to Jefferson. Mr Nat Sharp of Jackson county is in the grove this week with friends. Miss Norma Harrison of Atlanta visits Miss Lizzie Bathtub in Jefferson. Our town is represented in the county today and the sentiment toward education is noted. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned among health notes.

Harmony Grove Athens N. L. Hutchins Col Robi. Howard Jefferson Nat Sharp Jackson Coun Norma Harrison Atlanta Allerson

Echoes About Ryan in Athens Contrasting Atlanta Failure

Athens merchants and drummers describe Steve Ryan’s collapse in Atlanta as a severe blow to Southern trade. A panther reporter found weakened confidence in Southern firms and cautious Northern sales. One merchant blamed Ryan for trying to rule the South and evade consequences, now facing imprisonment in Fulton County jail.

Steve Ryan Atlanta Athens Ryan Fulton County Tinion

Protracted Baptist Meeting Progress At Local Church

A lengthy religious meeting at the Baptist church progresses with Rev J A Shank and Rev W J Prior assisting. Local notices mention a child death near here and a marriage at Paoli between Miss Mary J Long and Hopkins. Mrs T J Brown and Miss Mattie Meadow return from a visit to Ragle Ga. Joseph Glaer and wife Bowman visit Mrs Giner's father amid Hartwell camp meeting activity.

Baptist Church J. A. Shank W. J. “Prior Madison Ga L. J. Green Carnesville L. B. Green Fiera Casey Hear Thomas Long Paoli Mary J. Long Hopkins T. J. Brown Mat Tie Meadow Ragle E Ga Joseph.Glaer Bowman Giners Ree Hartwell Camp

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